762.94/411: Telegram
The Chargé in Japan (Dooman) to the Secretary of State
Tokyo, August 12,
1939—1 p.m.
[Received August 12—6:15 a.m.]
[Received August 12—6:15 a.m.]
403. Our 400, August 11, 7 p.m.63
- 1.
- The Asahi which is probably the best informed paper in this country states this morning that deliberation by the Cabinet of European policy (a locution for the proposed alliance with Germany and Italy) will be continued for a considerable period and that no decision can be expected for some time. It adds that the Prime Minister has consulted Prince Konoye and that the views of the two Cabinet officers are in complete agreement.
- 2.
- I know that Prince Konoye is wholeheartedly opposed to forming the alliance.
Cipher texts by mail to Peiping and Chungking.
Dooman
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