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

105. Following from Consul General Mukden: February 1, 4 p.m. According to confidential information believed trustworthy 19 troop trains will move from Chinchow to Suichung and Shanhaikwan February 2nd or 3rd.

All indications point to Jehol drive starting within a few days when military are expected to issue an official statement.

Repeated to Tokyo.

Johnson