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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