793.94/6601: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Geneva ( Gilbert )
Washington
, April 25,
1934—6 p.m.
30. Your 55, April 24, 2 p.m.
- 1.
- Forward full text by mail.53
- 2.
- Department has declined to discuss or comment upon the statement issued by the spokesman of the Japanese Foreign Office in regard to Japan’s attitude toward China. Department desires that for the present American officials withhold comment, awaiting developments. Without initiating any action indicative of particular interest or concern, please report on reaction, official and unofficial, and on developments.
- 3.
- Repeat paragraph 2 to Paris and Rome.
Hull
- Not printed.↩