893.00/8–148: Telegram
The Consul General at Mukden (Ward) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 2—7:30 a. m.]
323. Mass demonstration against July 5th Peiping shooting northeastern students planned for August 1 postponed last evening by [Page 397] leaders until August 19 to allow Government additional time implement redresses in numerous telegrams received here yesterday by Chinese officials. Curfew in force until 1100 hours today and armed guards posted prevent trouble home and outside inspired elements from creating incident which could reflect unfavorably on northeastern group. City quiet and no hint any disturbance thus far.
Sent Nanking as 407, repeated Department as 323, Peiping 168.