611.939/428: Telegram
The Ambassador in Japan (Grew) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 20—6:40 a.m.]
1342. Embassy’s 873, September 21, 2 p.m., egg trade restrictions. Following is a résumé of an “oral” statement concerning egg trade restrictions received yesterday afternoon from the Foreign Office:
All trade restrictions [are] necessary measures taken in conjunction with Japan’s military efforts in China where “war-like operations on a gigantic scale” are going on. The original conditions imposed by the Japanese military have been moderated to some extent indicating that consideration is being given to the commercial interests. It is hoped that a practical solution will be reached through local negotiations now in progress.
A copy of the Minister’s oral statement is being forwarded to the Department through the open mail on December 23.59
We are informed that the British Embassy has received no reply to its representations.
Sent to the Department via Shanghai.
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