793.94/3056: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 7—5:40 a.m.]
1047. Following telegrams from Military Attaché at Chinchow:
“Train service of the P. M. Railway45 resumed when arrived here from Mukden December 4, 9 p.m. British observer on train stated Japanese authorities declare they do not intend advance on Chinchow. No movements Chinese forces in this area. Japanese aircraft circles Chinchow each morning.”
“December 6, 6 p.m. There has been no change in the disposition of the Chinese troops this area since withdrawal of Japanese troops to Hsinmin and Liao River. Third cavalry brigade continues to guard Tahushan-Tungliao Line. Had long interview with General Jung this morning. He states positively there have been no movements his troops since withdrawal Japanese troops and that there will be no movements other than to resist Japanese in case they should advance on Chinchow. Observers have traveled to Changwu, Hsinmin, Yingkow and to Shanhaikuan between December 2nd and 5th seeing no evidence Chinese troop movement. Daily report given out by Japanese headquarters Mukden believed to be form of propaganda intended to justify further offensive action on part of Japanese.”
Repeated Nanking.
- Peiping-Mukden Railway.↩