861.00/7740: Telegram
The Acting President of the Technical Board (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 24—5:34 p.m.]
Remnants of Kappel–Semionoff army 5000 men defeated by the Partisans escaped into Manchuria where they are disarmed by Chinese army who plan to move them and their implements through Manchuria to that part of the Maritime Province held by Japanese. Semionoff leaving today Manchuria Station under the protection of the Japanese for Harbin. Partisans west of Manchuria respecting Chinese sovereignty and not entering Manchuria. Losses Kappel army past month 9,000 killed and captured. Jurisdiction of Chita [Page 545] government comprises entire Far East except part of the Maritime Province occupied by Japanese forces where the Japanese partially support Vladivostok government. No particular activity by the Japanese in connection with foregoing events. In connection with above Japanese commander-in-chief wires that he is informed that Moscow and Chita governments understanding with the Chinese so that Partisans may enter concession zone, [eliminate] Semionoff and retire beyond border. Chinese to enter into commercial relations with Chita. Commander in chief orders physical occupation of Vladivostok in the event of disorders; orders Maritime Province Cossacks to be ready to occupy line Nikolsk–Pogranitchnaya.