393.115/10–149: Telegram
The Consul at Shanghai (McConaughy) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 2—12:17 a. m.]
4151. Following message received by Pattison October 2 at 1045 hrs. local time from Flying Independent:
“Chinese warship orders we follow him to 30–14 north, 121–55 east. Advise New York and all authorities.”
Message from Flying Clipper 1100 hrs:
“Message just received from Chinese warship
[Page 1142]‘Follow us to latitude 30–14 north, longitude 121–55 east. You must proceed to follow orders by my Government. If not, will fire on you.’
Notify immediately American Consulate General, State Department and New York.”
Please pass CNO.
Sent Department 4151; repeated Embassy Canton 1143, Hong Kong 290, Taipei 333.