861.77/2642: Telegram
The President of the Technical Board (Stevens) to the Secretary of State
[Paraphrase]
Harbin, August 17,
1922—10 a.m.
[Received 10:30 a.m.]
[Received 10:30 a.m.]
It is reported from Japanese sources that granting of control over the Chinese Eastern Railway to the mythical Government of China is approved by the Powers. I trust this report is incorrect. Russian interests would be completely betrayed by such action. The Manchurian government is Chang Tso-lin …
Stevens