894.00/563: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Japan (Grew)
Washington, February 26, 1936—5
p.m.
25. Unless you perceive objection, please communicate to the Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs as from me a message reading as follows:
“On behalf of the American Government and people I assure you of the deep regret with which we have learned of the death of distinguished officials of the Japanese Government and I extend to you our sincere condolences.”
Report action by telegraph.
Hull