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The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 9—1:17 a.m.]
889. Following from Consul General at Mukden, November 8, 11 p.m.:
“Local Peace Maintenance Committee issued proclamation yesterday to the effect that it is functioning as the Provincial Government during this transitional period, that it does not concern itself with either past or future questions, and that it has no connection with [Page 394] Nanking or Marshal Chang. All bureaus and administrative offices are directed to observe the laws and carry out instructions.”
Repeated to Shanghai.