861.77 Chinese Eastern/718: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Perkins) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 22—2:40 a.m.]
1179. My 1171, December 20, 11 a.m. Following from American Consul at Harbin:
“December 21, 1 p.m. It is expected that the international party will return to Harbin tomorrow. Chinese military command at Buketu has refused to let them proceed.
Tsai’s return still uncertain. It appears that Rudiando [Rudy and Denisov?] will be new Soviet general and assistant manager[s] of railway and that there is some hitch in negotiations possibly on account of the alleged occupation of Barga by Red forces.”