Growth of Communist influence in North China; Chinese inquiry respecting reconvening of Nine-Power Treaty signatories (September 7); accountability of Japan and China for safety of Americans at Hankow (September 9); possible Japanese policy as affected by crisis in Europe; Chiang Kai-shek’s appeal to President Roosevelt on behalf of peace in Far East (October 8); Chinese Communist Party’s recommittal to “united front” against Japan (October 9); British warning to Japan against military alliance with Germany and Italy (October 12); Japanese occupation of Canton and Hankow (October 24, 26); Chinese appeals for American aid and President Roosevelt’s replies