793.94/7382: Telegram

The Counselor of Embassy in China (Lockhart) to the Secretary of State

151. Embassy’s 150, November 15, 9 p.m.43 Reports of fresh arrival of Japanese troops at Shanhaikwan are confirmed, the number being given as approximately 3,000. No troops have moved westward from Shanhaikwan and it may be of some significance that some of them have already been billeted, indicating that it is not their immediate intention of proceeding westward. However, an unconfirmed report has just been received that the Japanese have ordered in “Manchukuo” 10 trains for movement of troops. Inquiry is being made of the Consulate General at Mukden.

Repeated to Nanking, Shanghai and Tokyo; by mail to Mukden.

Lockhart
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