711.945/1113: Telegram
The Ambassador in Japan (Woods) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 28—8:45 a.m.]
125. The news that the President has signed the immigration bill aroused the deepest resentment and bitterness here as was expected. This morning the press contains very caustic comments. The statement issued by the President has tended to lessen the resentment in some measure but from the extent of the bitterness shown it is apparent that the Japanese, including those in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for some unexplainable reason had never abandoned hope that the bill would be vetoed.
I am assured, however, both by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and by Baron Shidehara that the Government is making every effort to prevent popular outbreaks and to allay public feeling. They do not think, therefore, that any anti-American demonstrations will take place.