793.94/4686: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 11—5:20 a.m.]
328. Following from American Consul General at Mukden:
“March 11, 5 p.m. [sic] Mounted bandits estimated at 500 again attacked Mukden early today but were repulsed with a loss of two killed. A number of policemen were reported disarmed. Although there is much uneasiness among the native populace due to the advancing of bandits in the vicinity, no apprehension is felt for foreigners.
A large reception in celebration of the establishment of the new state was held at noon today at the Governor’s palace which was attended by about 1,000 persons, the majority being Japanese. The Commanding General of the Japanese [forces?] was the only Japanese speaker.”