793.94/8869: Telegram

The Consul General at Tientsin (Lockhart) to the Secretary of State

The following telegram has been sent to the Legation:

“February 11, noon. Troop and supply trains moving eastward through Tientsin have been averaging about two per day for past 10 days. American Military Officer who visited Shanhaikwan yesterday reports that General Suzuki has left Shanhaikwan and has established headquarters at Chinchow. Only one Japanese regiment, one tank and two armored trains now at Shanhaikwan. General situation Chinwangtao, Shanhaikwan area, remains substantially unchanged. British Cruiser Folkstone has left Chinwangtao.

Repeated to Department.”

Lockhart