893.00/10–3048: Telegram
The Consul General at Mukden (Ward) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 30—1:33 p. m.]
449. Communist cavalry units occupying Tungling, east Mukden. Power line Mukden–Fushun passes immediate Tungling area, and presumably Communists now able deprive city electricity if so desire. Situation north Mukden remains unchanged with Communist units some 10 miles north military airfield at Peiling. No determined Communist effort take Mukden to date. Only 3 Communist columns in area and those 3 considered as second rate troops.
No information available Communist movements west Mukden–Hsinmin area. Quite probable main Communist strength once more returned Chinhsi–Hulutao sector. Generally believed Commies will not occupy city for several days.