793.94112/65: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Japan (Grew)
Washington, September 11, 1937—4
p.m.
200. On September 10 the Department released to the press an announcement the first paragraph of which reads as follows:
“The conflict in the Far East has resulted in the creation of a danger zone along the coast of China which makes it dangerous for American merchant vessels to operate in the adjacent waters.”
There then follow statements in regard to announcements made by the Japanese and by the Chinese authorities.
The complete text of the announcement8 is contained in the radio bulletin of September 10.
Hull