793.94/5611: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to
the Secretary of State
Peiping, November 16, 1932—5
p.m.
[Received November 16—1:30 p.m.]
1253. Following from American Consul General, Harbin, November 15, noon:
- [“]1. Japanese military authorities confirm reports that
heavy Japanese reenforcements being moved from Dairen and
other parts South Manchuria to western front where severe
fighting has been discontinued for the time being, [probably
due to heavy Japanese?] losses, need of reenforcements, and
it is believed that General Su will soon come to
terms.
- 2. Reliably reported by pressmen that Soviet authority
treating shortly Komatsubara’s delegation at Dauria where
visitors found no Soviet aeroplanes and only a few score
Soviet troops. So far no representative General Su has
conferred with delegation.
- 3. Some fighting occurred between insurgent and Japanese
forces near Shuangchengpu, Ninguta, Mulin and Echo where it
is believed Japanese suffered more heavily than Japanese
military who [will?] admit [and?]
fighting [resumed?].
- 4. Reports from various reliable sources indicate
construction work on the railway between Koshan and Hailun
rapidly being completed.
- 5. Press reports large body insurgents concentrating near
Anta city.
- 6. Situation at Harbin appears to be quieter on account of
increased arrests bad characters by Russian members of the
police. Soviet Consul
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General opposes increasing Russians on
the force, [says?] that they would still more persecute
Soviet citizens.”
