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Ambassador in Tokyo has been making frequent representations,
in support of local negotiations at Shanghai, with the
object of obtaining permission from the Japanese military
authorities for the resumption of normal commercial
activities in that area of shanghai at present under their
control.
5. Sir Robert Craigie has now reported that he has been
informed that restrictions have been necessitated by local
military considerations and that when quiet is restored and
a safety area secured "it is thought that the restrictions
will be withdrawn". The decision to relax or increase
restrictions can, it is stated, only be taken by the
authorities on the spot. Arrangements for the removal of
stores belonging to foreigners are now being studied and
will be put into effect as soon as possible in the light
of prevailing conditions.
6. Pressure to obtain the restoration of normal
facilities in the area affected will be continued both
in Tokyo and Shanghai.
I am,
sir,
Your obedient Servant,
Gro. Orde