Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1932, The Far East, Volume III

793.94/4375: Telegram

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

Peiping, February 24, 1932—noon.
[Received February 24—4:10 a.m.]

266. Harbin reports that from railway and Japanese sources it has been learned that old Kirin troops have occupied several stations on eastern section of Chinese Eastern Railway. Japanese claim that these forces have looted Japanese properties and that Japanese and Koreans endangered have appealed for military protection which is being considered. Ma Chan-shan left Harbin February 22 to establish provincial government at Tsitsihar.

For the Minister:

Perkins