500.A15a3/768a: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Japan (Castle)
[Paraphrase]
Washington, March 20, 1930—6
p.m.
54. You may emphasize the following: After conference with leaders, we are convinced that present naval proposals to Japan are all it would be possible for us to attempt to carry. Alternative is full twenty-three cruiser program.
Cotton