740.00119 PW/4–546: Telegram
The Consul General at Mukden ( Clubb ) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 5—4:20 p.m.]
12. Changchun news item April 1 published 3rd locally stated that although Soviet side had already expressed agreement regarding transport Chinese Government troops north by railway, actual difficulties were such that early realization was doubtful. Difficulties included blown-up bridge at Kungchuling where Soviet troops are stationed and three breaks south that point, although it is reported that trains could now proceed from Mukden to Tieh Ling. Traffic Harbin–Tchita said resumed from March 16th one passenger train daily. Entire line from Port Pogranichnaya has been altered to broad gauge.