793.94/5152: Telegram
The Chargé in Japan (Neville) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received May 4—9:25 a.m.]
122. Department’s 99, May 3, 9 p.m. The Minister for Foreign Affairs informed the British Ambassador that the instructions to the Japanese delegates have been changed and that the statement would not be made. In view of this development I have not approached the Foreign Office.
The Minister said further to the British Ambassador that the Army was insisting upon a communication to the neutral delegates to the effect that the Japanese attach importance to the disposition and movements of Chinese troops in certain areas and particularly to a statement in this regard made by the Chinese in a committee meeting. I am unable to estimate the importance of this proposed communication [on the?] Chinese which is not for publication.
Repeated to Shanghai.