693.001/550: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Japan (Dooman)
137. Reference your 231, May 17, 5 p.m., in regard to trade restrictions in north China. It is the view of the Department that further representations at this time would not be likely to serve a useful purpose, and you may so inform the British Ambassador. Nevertheless, if the British Ambassador should decide to make a further approach and should he feel that an approach on your part would be helpful, the Department has no objection to your addressing another note to the Japanese Foreign Office along the lines indicated in the last paragraph of your telegram under reference. The Department appreciates your reasons for not recommending a rejoinder along the lines of the instructions which your British colleague has received.