793.94/2418: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
Peiping, November 1, 1931—9
a.m.
[Received November 1—2:40 a.m.]
[Received November 1—2:40 a.m.]
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