793.94/2418: Telegram

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

849. Following from American Consul General at Mukden:

“October 31, 1 p.m. Reliable information has been received that a Japanese armed guard last night removed $670,000 of Salt Administration funds from the Bank of China, Newchwang, to the Provincial Bank, Newchwang.”

For the Minister:
Engert