500.A15a3/688c: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Japan (Castle)
[Paraphrase]
Washington, February 13, 1930—5
p.m.
36. The situation at the London Conference is difficult to appraise. With regard to Japan, our delegation appears to be standing firm until after the forthcoming Japanese elections; they seem pretty obdurate against any concession to the Japanese point of view. I think it probable that that position contributed to the unanimity in our delegation. We should like to have your comments.
Cotton