861.77 Chinese Eastern/222: Telegram
The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 20—7:10 a.m.]
738. My 729, August 18, 2 p.m. Following from American Consul at Mukden:
“August 19, 11 p.m. According to official information, fighting occurred night of 17th Tungning, south of Suifenho, which was evacuated next morning upon arrival 1,400 Russian cavalry and infantry with artillery and machine guns. Russians withdrew this morning upon appearance Chinese reinforcements. Telegraphic and radio communication with Suifenho interrupted since last night. Russian troops reported to have withdrawn from Chalainor. Reports indicate that Russian troops are raiding rather than occupying Chinese territory. Reported that they seize foodstuffs.”