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The British Embassy to the Department of State

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In view of the growing likelihood of an appeal being made to the League of Nations in connexion with the situation in the Far East, His Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom are anxious to learn whether the United States Government contemplate being represented at Geneva in any way if this event arises. According to the Chinese Ambassador in London the Chinese Government intend to make such an appeal to the League.

2. His Majesty’s Government are anxious to keep in touch with the United States Government in dealing with the situation, and the French Government have informed them that they share this desire.