861.77 Chinese Eastern/560: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Perkins) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 4—8:50 a.m.]
1077. My 1067, December 3, 11 a.m. Following from American Consul, Nanking:
“December 3, 10 p.m. My December 2, 11 a.m. I am most reliably informed that C. T. Wang today denies that Mukden authorities have committed themselves to an agreement with the Russian Government upon the basis of Russian terms which are: (1) Restoration of the railway to its former status, (2) appointment of Russian general manager and assistant manager of railway, and (3) release of all Russian prisoners. Wang says what has been done has been merely agreement to discuss points (1) and (2) in the forthcoming conference and that no difficulty is expected over point (3). Wang admits, however, that Chang Hsueh-liang has asked the Russian Government to nominate Russians for the position of general manager and assistant general manager for possible appointment by Chinese Government.”