Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1921, Volume II

861.00/8674: Telegram

The Acting President of the Technical Board ( Johnson ) to the Secretary of State

Harbin , June 1, 1921—10 a.m.
[Received June 3—1:14 p.m.]

… Negotiations in progress between the Chita government and the Kappel leaders which [will?] undoubtedly lead to understanding thus eliminating Semenoff.

Referring to my cable of May 13, 4 p.m.,³² no particular change in the Chinese Eastern situation. Export movement continues unmolested via Vladivostok. Persistent rumors here that Japanese banks prepared to advance two and a half million yen to the Chinese Eastern about June 10, presumably on arrangement with the Chinese Minister of Finance. No details as to terms.

Johnson

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