123 Olive, William M.: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Shanghai (Cabot)
1389. Urtel 2684 July 10 re possible joint consular protest violation consular status, Dept of opinion concerted action wld have definite advantages but it shld be representative of consular corps and initiative shld not come from ConGen. If consular body decides take action Dept suggests protest take cognizance entire situation Shanghai: Contravention recognized principles internatl law in gross maltreatment consular officials; delay and inadequacy safeguarding consular establishments and free movement their personnel in legitimate activities, fol specific repeated requests; failure provide adequate protection fon properties and foreigners (pursuant Mao’s 8th point) desiring conduct legitimate affairs, particularly failure afford protection against coercive and irresponsible acts.
Reurtel 2715 July 12 Dept desires you not delay ConGen’s specific protest while awaiting decision on common action.