102.22/7–3049: Telegram
The Consul at Shanghai (McConaughy) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 29—10:49 p. m.]
2967. Occupation Consulate General building continued without incident through night. Pickets reduced to about 40 this morning all on ground floor. Blockade considerably relaxed. Several American staff members have entered and left building without interference but demonstrators have announced that McConaughy, Thomas and Commander Slayton will not be permitted leave building.
Communist soldier with fixed bayonet intermittently stationed Peking Road opposite Consulate General entrance. Chase handling operations outside building is leaving no stone unturned. He has worked practically without rest and has succeeded in getting matter before some influential people.
Sent Department 2967, repeated Nanking 1659, Embassy Canton 931, Peiping 231.