LIST OF PAPERS



        THE FAR EASTERN CRISIS

CHAPTER II: APRIL 17-JUNE 30, 1934-Continued



Subject



From the Ambassador in Japan (tel.)
  Vice Foreign Minister's comment in press interview upon the
frank and friendly nature of the U. S. aide-mWmoire of April 29,
and advice that it will be answered in the same tone.
To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.)
  Substance of Secretary Hull's background comments at a
press conference, April 30, on U. S. aide-m6moire of April 29 to
Japanese Government.
To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.)
  Instructions to compile an analytical report on the British
Government's attitude toward the Japanese statements relating
to China policy from April 17 through April 30; also to report
on the reaction in Great Britain to the British Government's
attitude.
From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.)
  Conversation with the Foreign Minister, who stated that his
Government had not made any representations with respect to
the Japanese declaration of policy.
From the Consul at Geneva (tel.)
  Substance of a conversation between Secretary General Avenol
and Japanese Consul General Yokoyama, May 1, concerning
the Japanese attitude toward the League's program of technical
assistance to China.
From the Counselor of Legation in China (tel.)
  From the Minister, Nanking, May 2: Information that the
Chinese Government has requested from the British Government
an explanation of the reference in Sir John Simon's statement,
April 30, to special rights of Japan "recognized by other powers".
To the Ambassador in Japan (tel.)
  Refutation of a Japanese news report that in May 1933,
President Roosevelt pledged recognition of Japan as the "stabi-
lizing influence of the Far East".
From the Ambassador in Japan
  Conversation with the Soviet Ambassador concerning the
general aspects of Soviet-Japanese relations.
From the Ambassador in France (tel.)
  Information that the French reply, May 3, to the Japanese
explanatory note on China policy established position of France
as an upholder of the existing treaties.
From the Ambassador in Japan
  Background information concerning Amau's statement of
April 17.
From the Minister in China (tel.)
  Advice that the Chinese Government considers the British
Government's explanation of Sir John Simon's reference to
Japanese special rights in China to be unsatisfactory, and has
instructed its Minister to make further inquiries.



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