Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1931, The Far East, Volume III

793.94/2735: Telegram

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

Peiping, November 18, 1931—6 p.m.
[Received November 18—9:10 a.m.]

959. Following from Mukden.

“November 18, noon. Kwantung army headquarters announced that Japanese offensive was launched on Nonni front at dawn today.”

For the Minister:

Engert