Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1932, The Far East, Volume III

793.94/3591: Telegram

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

Peiping, January 21, 1932—7 p.m.
[Received January 21—9:25 a.m.]

106. Legation’s 68, January 14, noon.³⁴ Information from Jehol does not indicate a likelihood of a Japanese advance into that area until the Chinese bandits and irregulars in Fengtien have been suppressed. In view of the recent comparative success of the guerilla warfare by irregulars it would be difficult for the Japanese to proceed against Jehol without considerable reenforcements. Winter conditions and poor communications are further obstacles to such a campaign at this time.

Johnson

34. Not printed.