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use his good offices in trying to persuade the British
authorities to alter their attitude. The Layor had accordingly
asked Mr. Dunn to call in the hope that something could be done
to avert the impending catastrophe, which would involve so many
innocent persons in suffering. ajor Herbert informed ir. Dunn
that the matter was out of my hands, but that the Mayor's
statement would be reported to the Foreign Office.
"R" ends.
3. It is the considered opinion of the Brigadier and myself
that the Japanese are probably delaying action in last minute hope that we will receive further instructions from Your Lordship,
but that it seems very unlikely they will not take strong action,
unless the four men are in fact handed over to Tientsin district
court.
Addressed to Foreign Office No.208 of June 8th, repeated to Embassy Shanghai No. 280 and Tɔkyo No. 125.