793.94/1863: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received 1:30 p.m.]
642. Following from American Consul General at Mukden:
“September 23, 2 p.m. Japanese reenforcements from Korea went through Mukden yesterday afternoon for Changchun where the chief concentration of reenforcements troops is taking place. A traveler reports seeing Japanese police at the first Chinese Eastern Railway station north of Changchun. It is believed that Japanese forces are preparing to move on Harbin. According to a report, reliable, Cheng-chiatun, Tungliao and Taonan have been occupied by Japanese forces. Japanese aircraft flew over Hsinmin and Taipingshan yesterday and it is reported dropped bombs on barracks at latter place. Also reliably informed that only one body of troops from Korea has been sent to Chientao region. On the Mukden-Kirin Railway only Japanese military trains are operating.”