894c.20/4: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Japan (Grew)
Washington, July 31,
1934—7 p.m.
130. Your 164, July 31, 2 p.m.
- 1.
- Please call at your early convenience on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and inform him orally of the action of the Mayor. You should then refer to the relevant provisions of Article I of the Treaty of Commerce of 1911 and express the hope that the Japanese Government will disavow the action under reference of the Mayor, who is an official under the control of that Government, and that it will take suitable measures to prevent any misunderstanding arising from the refusal of American nationals and companies to contribute toward the purchase of Japanese military equipment.
- 2.
- Please instruct Vincent to inform in confidence American concerns that any circumstance tending to arouse suspicion of attempts at retaliation should be reported immediately to the Consulate. If after investigation such suspicion should appear to be well-founded, Vincent should report to the Embassy without delay. The Embassy should keep the Department fully advised by telegraph.
Hull