Circular to the General Committee

Includes: Cables and correspondence relating to the situation in China: Shanghai Chamber cable August 14th and 21st regarding danger arising from the stationing of Japanese warships off the Bund and Foreign Office comment thereon. Tientsin cable August 14th regarding possible seizure of Customs reve...

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Order number: CHAS/MCP/41
Date(s) of creation: 28 Aug 1937
Level: Item
Format: Archive           
Main author: China Association; General Committee

Order number: CHAS/MCP/41
Summary: Includes: Cables and correspondence relating to the situation in China: Shanghai Chamber cable August 14th and 21st regarding danger arising from the stationing of Japanese warships off the Bund and Foreign Office comment thereon. Tientsin cable August 14th regarding possible seizure of Customs revenue by the Japanese, correspondence with Foreign Office and Bank of England. Shanghai situation, evacuation of women and children, Association views on the importance of maintaining a British presence. Shanghai situation, occupation of British properties by the Japanese. Tsingtao cable suggesting establishment of neutral area for protection residents and visitors
Main author: China Association; General Committee
Extent: 1 circular
Access status: Open
Language: English
Format: Archive