Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1940, The Far East, Volume IV

893.102S/2284: Telegram

The Consul at Shanghai (Butrick) to the Secretary of State

Shanghai, September 21, 1940—noon.
[Received 2:42 p.m.]

961. Reference my 952, September 20, noon. Although there has been no attempt by the Japanese in Shanghai to reopen discussions, the Japanese Embassy spokesman in press conference on September 20 stated that negotiations regarding both the July 7 incident and defense sector problems were continuing and that it is reported intention of Tokyo to have these questions settled in Shanghai.

Sent to Department. Repeated to Tsingtao for Commander in Chief. By air mail to Tokyo.

Butrick