500.A15A4/1551: Telegram
The Ambassador in Great Britain (Mellon) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 21—1:45 p.m.]
306. From Norman Davis. Thanks for your 273, October 20, 8 p.m. which is as explicit and responsive as I could expect at this time and gives me just what I need for guidance in the discussions over the week-end. You may rest assured that I have not for a moment lost sight of the primary importance of the Far Eastern situation. I have accordingly endeavored to maintain the closest possible contact with the French for the reasons you indicate and I feel increasingly confident that this situation can be handled in a way to keep them with us. I fully understand your views on naval proposals and will send suggestions as to procedure on the receipt of your further comments and after my week-end talks. [Davis.]