793.94/2933: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 28—3 a.m.]
1017. Legation’s 1007, November 26, 8 a.m.6 Military Attaché at Chinchow reports that according to reliable information received from German Consul who arrived 27th from Mukden, Japanese will submit ultimatum in immediate future to Young Marshal demanding evacuation of Chinchow and withdrawal of troops inside Wall. He states there is no evidence of active preparation to resist Japanese advance except trenches covering south end of bridge over Taling River and that the report that the activity of the Chinese forces this area to be occupied by the Japanese is ridiculous.
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