893.00/5614: Telegram
The Consul General at Shanghai (Cunningham) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 13—9:40 a.m.]
My telegram of October 13, 10 a.m. confirmed. Probably cause absconding generals due shortage of ammunition, dissension among troops, disloyalty of troops and apparent ultimate defeat by opponents. New commissioner of police for Shanghai and Woosung, Huang Tien-wen, announced to arrive this afternoon to take up duties relinquished by Ho’s appointee. Volunteers called out in full strength and naval forces increased as precautionary measure believing that the Chekiang forces likely retreat in disorder seeking shelter in concessions.