Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1938, The Far East, Volume III

693.002/646: Telegram

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

Shanghai, May 9, 1938—7 p.m.
[Received May 9—2 p.m.]

633. My No. 632, May 7, 5 p.m. Threatened walk out of Chinese staff of customs was averted following statement reportedly made by the Commissioner of Customs to the staff indicating that he is still following the instructions of the National Government. Commissioner is also said to have urged the staff to remain at their posts. Chinese staff all on duty today.

Repeated to Hankow, Peiping and Tokyo.

Lockhart