Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, Japan, 1931–1941, Volume I

793.94/3347: Telegram

The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State

Peiping, December 29, 1931—10 a.m.
[Received 12:55 p.m.]

1148. Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang at 9:30 this evening ordered withdrawal of all Chinese forces from Manchuria, stating that he was motivated by a desire to deprive Japanese of any excuse for further aggression in North China. Evacuation of Chinchow has begun. This ends Chinese administration in Manchuria.

Johnson