893.00/10–2748: Telegram
The Consul General at Mukden (Ward) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 27—7:58 a. m.]
429. Wei summoned me half hour ago. He has appearance of living on nerves alone. I doubt he has slept since I saw him night before last. He stated Mukden situation critical but even should deterioration continue Peiping military airport will be operable with safety at least another week. Has resigned 7 times in past several weeks, and present Government plans for east not his but Generalissimo’s. He continues advocate concentrating all Government troops within Mukden defense zone, which Generalissimo opposes. He indicated troops may fall back on Yingkow, but was emphatic in stating he entertains no hope for success such movement and subsequent evacuation through Yingkow. Madame Wei acted as interpreter and I gathered she is on verge of departure for Peiping.
Sent Nanking 579, repeated Department.