Foreign Relations of the United States, 1949, The Far East: China, Volume IX

393.115/10–1549: Telegram

The Consul General at Shanghai (McConaughy) to the Secretary of State

Shanghai, October 15, 1949.
[Received October 15—6:51 p. m.]

Unnumbered. Following message received from master SS Flying Trader 2220 hours October 15 local time to A. P. Pattison and Company, Shanghai agents, Isbrandtsen:

“Fired at and stopped by Chinese warship on Kiutoan Spit buoy. Now anchored awaiting further orders.”

Sent Department; repeated Chungking, Hong Kong, Taipei.

McConaughy