811.91293/9–2249: Telegram
The Consul at Shanghai (McConaughy) to the Secretary of State
[Received September 22—6:13 a. m.]
3981. For your information following details settlements disputes Starr’s interests furnished ConGen by Chas. Miner.
Shanghai Evening Post–Mercury dispute settled September 8 on basis 5–1/2 months’ wages staff employees; 7–1/2 months’ workers, coolies; this in addition wages paid through August 31. As result payoff Gould and wife granted exit permits, preparing depart Gordon. [Page 1294] Considerable portion plant equipment sold to meet settlement after Union evacuated premises several [apparent omission].
Reliance Motors and Met Motors settled same basis 5–1/2 months’ wages staff, 7–1/2 workers, coolies, plus wages for first half September in lieu of notice. No unpleasant publicity re this settlement. Miner now engaged liquidating assets both companies.