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

861.77 Chinese Eastern/453: Telegram

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

Peiping, November 20, 1929—3 p.m.
[Received November 21—2:55 a.m.]

1011. My 1008, November 15 [19], 5 p.m. Following from American Consul at Harbin:

“November 19, 3 p.m. Reports of serious Red aeroplane attacks on Chalainor, Tsagan and railway line, of which 30 kilometers destroyed between Chalainor and Hailar and at Mutanchiang, confirmed. On 17th passenger train fired upon, held up, and robbed near Tsagan by Red irregulars. Trains running as far as Horhonte¹¹.”

MacMurray

11. The same as Heierhungteh.