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

793.94/5427: Telegram

The Consul at Tientsin (Ward) to the Secretary of State

Tientsin, July 20, 1932—5 p.m.
[Received July 20—8:45 a.m.]

The following telegram has been sent to the Legation:

“July 20, 4 p.m. Reliably informed that 10 troop trains of Chang’s forces have already passed through Tientsin for Tungchow and vicinity with 10 to 15 more expected.

Informant credibly states that Japanese commanding officer at Chinchow, Liaoning, sent one infantry regiment each to Chaoyang and the northeast of Peipiao, at which last point according to unconfirmed reports they are engaged with Jehol Regular Cavalry Regiment from Peipiao and 214th Regiment Jehol Regulars from Chaoyang.

Japanese sources state that entry into Jehol from Chaoyang will require at least two divisions.

Repeated to the Department and Nanking.”

Ward