861.77 Chinese Eastern/695: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Perkins) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 17—10:40 a.m.]
1159. My 1151, December 15, 11 p.m. [noon]. Following from American Consul, Harbin:
“December 16, 1 p.m. Vice Consul Lilliestrom and other consular representatives have arrived Mientuho beyond which place Chinese [Page 423] authorities have no control. They are attempting to proceed further. Railway between Yakeshi and Manchuria Station apparently in good order under Mongol or Soviet control. Situation Manchuria Station quiet; practically no damage on account of fighting there, but Chinese forces looted until stopped by Soviet forces. Peace negotiations appear to be progressing favorably.”