693.002/651: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Japan (Grew)
Washington, May 14, 1938—2
p.m.
170. Your 300, May 7, 1 p.m., and Shanghai’s 649, May 12, 6 p.m., Chinese Maritime Customs. After careful consideration of the information and comment contained in the telegrams under reference, the Department desires that you make an approach to the Japanese Foreign Office along the lines of the Department’s telegram 157, May 4, 6 p.m.
You may inform your British and French colleagues of your action.
Repeat to Shanghai for Hankow.
Hull