CHINA AND JAPAN
hands off UNITED STATES POLICY THE TIENTSIN EPISODE 'Unfed Press Assn.—Elec. Tel Copyright) (Received June 15, 2.45 p.m.) WASHINGTON, June 14 The State Department has indicated that the United States will maintain “hands off” policy in the difficulties between Britain and Japan, although the Government is concerned about the possibility of America becoming involved in the Tientsin incident since 400 American civilians and 233 marines are located there. Mr Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, denied any suggestion has been received for American mediation or for the Tientsin Consul-General, Mr Caldwell. to serve on a commission to adjust the controversy. Mr Hull also denied that Britain has made any approach to Washington. He said Mr Caldwell is doing what he can in the blockade situation, and the American Embassy at Tokio is in touch with the Japanese Foreign Office. Mr Hull declined to reveal what representations have been made.
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Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20831, 15 June 1939, Page 8
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