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

893.01 Manchuria/650: Telegram

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

Peiping, November 30, 1932—7 p.m.
[Received November 30—9:10 a.m.]

1281. Following from American Consul General at Harbin:

“November 29, 4 p.m.

1. Japanese military today stated that forward movement of Japanese troops against Su commenced yesterday, that they could not reveal the number Japanese troops participating, that opposed to them are 14,000 Chinese soldiers well entrenched between Fulaerdi and Manchouli mostly concentrated at Tuerchiha station and that they were satisfied with the results of the drive in the direction of Paichuan.

2. I believe that Su who is reported to be willing to negotiate with the Manchukuo-Heilungkiang Chinese officials but not with the Japanese military will not compromise but if too hard pressed will take flight.”

For the Minister:

Perkins