740.00119PW/2–2646: Telegram
The Counselor of Embassy in China (Smyth) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 27—7:47 a.m.]
364. Pending further negotiations between Central Govt, and Russia with regard to withdrawal Soviet troops, Chinese program for reoccupation Manchuria restricted to places not held by Russians. Meanwhile, augmented by arrival new Sixth Army from Shanghai, Central Govt, forces are enlarging area under their control both sides Pei-Ning railroad. (Military Attaché summary report week ending 23 Feb.) China conditions remain relatively quiet. Satisfactory progress enforcement cease fire order in Shantung where previous difficulties had been encountered. Truce teams difficulties are now in Northern Honan and Shansi.
Best available information indicates all Jap troops China now disarmed. Still some doubt with regard to accuracy of reports concerning disarmament Jap First Army in Shansi.