893.00/6–2247: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 22—6:50 a.m.]
1371. Aide to Sun Li-jen states that Sun has returned to Mukden with orders from Generalissimo to effect withdrawal one and one-half divisions from Changchun to Mukden, leaving one and one-half regular divisions plus two divisions Peace Preservation Corps troops Changchun.
Previous reliable information available to Embassy indicated only two divisions less two regiments regular troops at Changchun. Although figures do not coincide it seems apparent that at least partial withdrawal from Changchun is under way or will be undertaken shortly.