793.94/9337: Telegram
The Consul General at Shanghai (Gauss) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 13—7:52 a.m.]
468. Nanking’s August 13, 2 a.m., to Shanghai. In view of Chinese intimations that if Japanese should base on the International Settlement they will be unable to respect the so-called neutrality of the Settlement, may I respectfully urge further consideration of my suggestion. It would be extremely desirable that National Government be asked to instruct their military headquarters and commanders in the field, which are not available here at Shanghai, to respect the areas patrolled by neutral forces and Shanghai volunteers and police as a haven of refuge for our nationals and Chinese noncombatants. I will urge that all possible steps be taken here as required but I feel that the pressure should be [brought to bear at?] Nanking to instruct the responsible Chinese headquarters.
Sent to Nanking. Repeated to Department, Peiping.