Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, 1929, Volume II

861.77 Chinese Eastern/73: Telegram

The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State

Peking, July 23, 1929—4 p.m.
[Received July 23—3:28 p.m.]

612. Following from Military Attaché now at Mukden:

“July 21, 3 p.m. Sensational reports of military clashes at terminals Chinese Eastern Railway categorically denied by Chinese officials. They admit minor incident afternoon July 20th at Pogranichnaya in which Russian troops temporarily crossed frontier. Local authorities calm, manifesting no warlike intentions on their part and discounting reports of Russian bellicose intentions. Still no evidence unusual military preparations locally. Young Marshal¹³ arrived today. I shall remain in Mukden for the present.”

MacMurray

13. Chang Hsüeh-liang.