393.115/9–1849: Telegram
The Consul at Shanghai (McConaughy) to the Secretary of State
[Received September 18—5:01 a. m.]
3911. SS Flying Clipper from Taku Bar arrived Shanghai September 18, made fast Hongkew-Shanghai wharf 1345 hours. Flying Independent from Hong Kong made fast same wharf 1435 hours. Previous message from master to agent stated Independent stopped by Chinese naval craft at mouth Yangtze 1630 local time then given permission proceed. Clipper arrived shortly after and proceeded up Yangtze passing Independent en route. Clipper apparently cleared also by Chinese naval vessel but no wireless report from master received.
These first American vessels arrive Shanghai since port closure June 25. Great local interest.
Repeated CNO for information. Please pass VOANY.71
- Voice of America, New York.↩