893.00/5708: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Mayer) to the Secretary of State
Peking, November 5,
1924—1 p.m.
[Received 3:09 p.m.]
[Received 3:09 p.m.]
429. My 427, November 3, 5 p.m.
- Number 1. Under date of November 3rd, Minister for Foreign Affairs officially notified me that President Tsao resigned November 2nd having handed seals to Cabinet with instructions to the latter to perform the duties of the President’s office and that on November 2nd, Cabinet announced its assumption of these duties.
- Number 2. General Connor telegraphed November 4th, 8 p.m., that Wu left Tangku by commercial vessel November 3, 3 a.m., destination, unknown; that Feng’s troops and municipal police began disarming Wu’s troops November 3rd and continued without disorder. About 12,000 Fengtien troops proceeding to Chunliangcheng, 17 miles from Tientsin to assist in reorganization, Tangku quiet.
- Number 3. Yesterday Peck returned my card to Feng and latter stated that previous to coup d’état of October 23, he had protested to Wu against lack of preparations for expedition and repeatedly urged President Tsao to reform the Government without effect. Recent action by Feng, Hu and Sun prompted by their duty to the country to secure peace and reunification by conference of leaders. Feng evidenced great desire for American approval and assistance. He placed full responsibility for international and financial affairs on C. T. Wang. He seemed somewhat dispirited and anxious.
- Number 4. Jenkins telegraphs Sun leaving Canton November 6th, for Shanghai.
- Number 5. International train from Tientsin arrived November 5, 2 a.m., and left November 5, 11 a.m., railway announces hereafter daily train to Tientsin.
- Number 6. Repeated to Tokyo.
Mayer