793.94/4540: Telegram
The Consul General at Shanghai (Cunningham) to the Secretary of State
Shanghai, March 3, 1932—4
p.m.
[Received March 3—9:35 a.m.]
[Received March 3—9:35 a.m.]
148. Continuing my daily report No. 145, March 2, 5 p.m.
- 1.
- The general retirement of the Chinese troops on all fronts continued throughout March 2nd and General Tsai’s headquarters are now said to be located at Quinsan. Large areas in Chapei are said to have been set on fire by the retreating troops. The Japanese have established their headquarters in the North Station and have taken over possession of Chapei in order to prevent looting. In following the Chinese troops, Japanese aircraft dropped bombs and destroyed a railway bridge near Quinsan. Woosung reported to have been captured this morning at 10:30. This claim is confirmed by British and American naval authorities.
- 2.
- As a result of Chapei [situation?] large numbers of refugees have been pouring into the Settlement. Refugees are also pouring into the French Concession from Nantao. Chinese trains removed considerable machinery from Kiangnan Arsenal and its branch at Lunghwa destined for Hangchow.
Repeated to the Legation and Nanking. Copy to Minister.
Cunningham