893.102S/2282: Telegram
The Consul at Shanghai (Butrick) to the Secretary of State
[Received September 20—8:40 a.m.]
952. With reference to Tokyo’s 860, September 19, 11 a.m. Shanghai Defense Sectors. There have been no negotiations here since those reported in my 875, September 5, 10 p.m., and no instructions received here subsequent that date. We do not propose to initiate resumption of negotiations as we feel that no progress can be made here with Japanese unless their attitude changes. If the Japanese here make any approach we will receive them and report at once.
Sent to the Department, Repeated to Tokyo and Tsingtao for Commander in Chief.