793.94/7420a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Japan (Neville)
179. Department’s 177, November 19, 5 p.m., second paragraph. Press despatches from Tokyo report at considerable length in regard [Page 435] to recent developments affecting North China, Please realize that, although press despatches are helpful, the Department in making estimate of the situation must rely for information and comment in regard to events and occurrences in Japan primarily on the Embassy. The Department would appreciate receiving from you at your earliest practical convenience a telegram setting forth such reliable information as you may be able to obtain in regard to the North China situation, your analysis of that situation, and your estimate of probable future developments.