693.002 Manchuria/174: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 9—2:30 a.m.]
788. Following from American Consul General at Harbin:
“July 8, 4 p.m. 1. In search Commissioner’s house which was done with the consent British Consul General to whom form of search warrant was shown, some papers taken and Chinese employees customs arrested as alleged Communists. So far 18 Russian employees customs arrested.
2. On July 6th several thousand anti-Manchukuo forces attacked and captured Hengtaohotze defeating Russian self-defense guard. Japanese command was repeatedly warned town was threatened but made no effort to defend it or protect Russian and Chinese inhabitants.”