793.94/5443: Telegram

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

844. Following from American Consul General at Mukden:

“July 22, 6 p.m. The Japanese detachment which entered Jehol proceeded only as far as Chaoyangsu; according to local official Japanese sources a part of the detachment has withdrawn from Jehol and negotiations for Ishimoto’s release are progressing satisfactorily.”

Johnson