893.00/2–1246: Telegram
The Counselor of Embassy in China (Smyth) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 13—6:41 a.m.]
277. Disarmament of Japanese in North China is proceeding slowly. Japanese troops in Hopei are reported to have been completely disarmed. [Page 431] Considerable numbers of Japanese in Shantung and Shansi, particularly the latter, are reported still under arms. (This is summary of Military Attaché’s report dated February 8, 1946.)
Chinese occupation of Manchuria had proceeded with reported withdrawal of Russian troops from Mukden on February 3. With exception of Communist recapture of Yingkou about January 14, Central Government is reported not to have encountered combat resistance worthy of comment from Communists or other forces. However, they are proceeding very slowly because of reported attitude of Russians.