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considers that it is impossible to accept
tne contentions of the Japanese Government
as set out in Sir R. Craigie's telegram
No.497 of the 20th of April. a copy of
wuich was enclosed in 1:0: Ietter of the
4th of May. -
As a matter of broad policy,
and on the merits of the case, he would
prefer to take a much stronger line than
Which is
that suggested by Sir R. Craigie in his
telegram No.541 of the 30th of April, and
refuse to accept the reply of the Japanese
If, however, Lord
Halifax considers that no advantage is to
be gained by such action at this stage, the
S. of S. would be prepared to agree reluctantly
to the line of action suggested by Sir. R.
(see 4)
(A)
Craigie.
I am, etc.
#REAM H. K. DOWELD