793.94112/22: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in the United Kingdom (Johnson)
Washington, September 3, 1937—10
a.m.
375. Your 573, September 2, 7 p.m. I am gratified to know that Mr. Eden’s opinion and ours coincide.
[Page 445]It seems to me not strategically desirable that this Government’s view be communicated to other British or Dominion authorities or British shipping. I would suggest that Mr. Eden simply inform official circles that he has substantial reason to believe that the views and intention of the American Government are on the lines indicated. A negative intention surely does not need to be given publicity.
Hull