Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, 1931, The Far East, Volume III

793.94/2518: Telegram

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

Peiping, November 7, 1931—10 a.m.
[Received November 7—4:10 a.m.]

883. Legation’s November 6, noon. From Mukden:

“Engagement larger than at first reported. Japanese number their dead 41, wounded 100. Apparently Kirin reenforcements have arrived and are now engaged.

Referring to my despatch of October 14th, Lin Yin-ching reported captured by bandits at his headquarters November 3rd.”

Repeated to Shanghai.

For the Minister:

Engert