763.72/12570a: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Japan ( Morris )

Press reports give summary of recent statement alleged to have been made by Okuma, indicating Japan’s ambitions in South Sea Islands. Please cable substance of statement, indicating reason for [Page 493] statement, date, occasion upon which made, and such other information as you may be able to obtain. Please mail full text in first pouch.

Polk