861.77 Chinese Eastern/54: Telegram
The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 19—1:45 p.m.]
599. Legation’s 589, July 19, 1 p.m. [a.m.] Following from American Consul at Mukden:
“July 19, 4 p.m. Japanese Consul General reports Russian Consulate officials leaving Mukden for Dairen today. Local authorities adopting fairly firm attitude.
Following from our Military Attaché: Russian Consulate informs Consul, me as follows: Moscow has ordered railway communication with China discontinued, departure from Mukden of all consular and other officials and Soviet citizens. As yet no unusual military activity in Mukden area. Kirin troops reported moving to Chinese Eastern Railway area.”