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The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 28—7:58 a.m.]
1019. Following from American Consul General at Mukden:
“November 27, 1 p.m. Official spokesman gave out following statement from Japanese headquarters but stated that it was to be taken as unofficial:
‘In view of the fact that the present situation has become quieter, headquarters has decided to withdraw all troops to the east of the Liao River and establish them at points within the South Manchuria Railway zone. The number of troops outside the zone will be reduced to a minimum.’”