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Memorandum by the Under Secretary of State (Castle)
The British Ambassador and I had a very long talk, merely, however, going over the contemplated steps so far as the Oriental situation was concerned. He felt very strongly that an appeal under the Nine Power Treaty, as the Secretary had outlined it to him two or three days ago, would be a very valuable move. He also read the suggested protest to the Japanese as to using the Settlement as a base and said he felt that also would be a very useful move, especially since it pointed out very clearly at the end that the Japanese would be held responsible for the destruction of property.