Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1932, The Far East, Volume III

793.94/4481: Telegram

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

Shanghai, February 29, 1932—7 p.m.
[Received February 29—10:40 a.m.]

131. Continuing my report of yesterday’s date.

1. Except for occasional short bursts of rifle and machine-gun fire Chapei remained comparatively quiet. Early this morning the Paoshan Road sector was heavily shelled by Japanese artillery to which the Chinese replied with machine-gun fire.

2. Kiangwan Village appears to have been definitely occupied by the Japanese. Japanese claim that they have captured numerous Chinese prisoners in Kiangwan. It is expected they will be executed.

3. Air raids continue along all fronts. Bombing back of the lines also continues. It is understood that the vanguard of the 6th, 9th and 14th Chinese divisions has already arrived in Chapei. It is understood that these were ordered to the front by General Chiang Kai-shek.

Repeated to the Legation and Nanking. Copy to Minister.

Cunningham