751G.92/22: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Thailand (Grant)
Washington, September 18, 1940—6
p.m.
48. Your 75, September 13, 2 p.m., and 79, September 15, 6 p.m., final paragraph.
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- In view of the fact that the position of this Government has already been set forth clearly to the Thai Government and in view of the public announcement made by the Thai authorities, the Department believes that no useful purpose would be served by further approaches on our initiative to the Thai authorities at this time. If and as the subject may arise on Thai initiative in conversations with Thai officials, the Department desires that you simply reiterate the views expressed in the Department’s 37, August 21, 6 p.m., and 46, September 11, 5 p.m.
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- The Department suggests that in such further conversation as you may have with your British colleague on the subject under reference you continue to endeavor to make clear to him the position of this Government, as indicated in the Department’s telegrams nos. 37 and 46 above referred to.
Hull