893.00/5–2549: Telegram
The Consul General at Shanghai (Cabot) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 25—7:06 p. m.]
1828. Shih Shih Hsin Pao, 25 May, says Shanghai Security Council formed, W. W. Yen, chairman. Vice-chairmen, Hsu Chi-ching [Page 344] (chairman Shanghai Chamber Commerce), Fang Chiu-wei (associate of Chow I-chih, Kmt dissident group), Chiang Hao (city councillor). Other Council members to be announced due time. Office of Council located Ningpo Guild, Avenue Foch. Council organized jointly Shanghai City Council and prominent members local, trade, industrial and charity groups.
Public notice issued by Council says:
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- All administrative organs will function as usual.
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- Public utilities will continue operation.
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- All wharves and communication facilities must not be destroyed.
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- Stragglers who commit looting, rape, or arson will be severely punished.
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- Factories and markets will resume operations immediately.
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- Refugees will be cared for.