793.94/5792: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received January 24—2:11 a.m.]
80. My 79, January 23, 7 p.m.49 It is extremely difficult at this moment to determine exactly what is in the wind but local Chinese near Young Marshal are encouraging newspaper correspondents to believe direct negotiations are probable; that they may come later on as a result of discouragement at Geneva. There is suggestion that negotiations might perhaps involve relinquishment by Japan of announced intention to move on Jehol in consideration of change of administration here and recognition by China of the independence of Manchukuo.
Young Marshal expects [expected?] today and it is probable that some announcement may be made tomorrow.
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