861.77 Chinese Eastern/1156: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
Peiping, April 22, 1933—10
a.m.
[Received April 22—1 a.m.]
[Received April 22—1 a.m.]
352. Following from American Consul General at Harbin:
“April 18, 10 a.m. Soviet Consul General has confirmed report that Manchukuo Foreign Office has demanded withdrawal of Soviet customs offices from the Chinese towns Manchuli and Suifenho. Soviet Government has agreed to withdrawal stating that Russian customs offices have been operating these places for years solely for convenience of passengers and shippers, which is true.”
Johnson