793.94/5850: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
Peiping, February 2, 1933—9
a.m.
[Received February 2—12:20 a.m.]
[Received February 2—12:20 a.m.]
105. Following from Consul General Mukden: February 1, 4 p.m. According to confidential information believed trustworthy 19 troop trains will move from Chinchow to Suichung and Shanhaikwan February 2nd or 3rd.
All indications point to Jehol drive starting within a few days when military are expected to issue an official statement.
Repeated to Tokyo.
Johnson