Office of the Historian

793.94/2671: Telegram

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

Peiping, November 14, 1931—2 p.m.
[Received November 14—4:58 a.m.]

936. Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang has just received a telegram from General Ma to the effect that yesterday afternoon General Honjo amended his ultimatum of the previous day and now demands to occupy the railway station of Tsitsihar itself. Ma replied that there must be some mistake and that in any event he had to refer the matter to his superiors. The Young Marshal has sent the message to Nanking for immediate communication to the League of Nations and requests me to inform the Department.

Repeated to Nanking.

For the Minister:
Engert