CO129-585-8 Sino-Japanese conflict- British policy regarding Trentsin negotiations 8-1-1940 - 19-4-1940 — Page 31

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come to their notice". Whatever counter proposals are made it should be made clear to Japanese Government that they are based

on a desire not to obstruct but to assist by suggestions

that are actually practicable.

Should agreement be reached I would within the limits of

neutrality undertake to discuss with Japanese Consul generally the details in a spirit of cooperation.

I have also discussed the question with the Commissioner

of Customs who informs me that Customs already control carriage

of currency by Chinese on the sea.

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Foreign Office

Repeated to Tokyo telegram No. 498.

telegram No. 421 (Shanghai repeat to Tokyo).

498.

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