693.001/521: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Japan (Grew)
Washington, March 9,
1939—7 p.m.
54. Your 123, March 8, 4 p.m., trade restrictions in North China. The Department is inclined to agree with your view but raises for your consideration the question whether or not the reasons in favor of an informal approach are outweighed by the desirability of going along with the British wherever practicable in cases where no conflict of principle is involved. The Department desires that you exercise your discretion in the matter.
Hull