711.008 North Pacific/229: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Japan (Grew)
356. Your 602, December 7, 4 p.m. In view of very great pressure by public men and others it is hoped that you can at once obtain some definite statement from the Japanese Government in response to the Department’s memorandum and your representations in regard to the Alaska salmon fishery situation.
You may in your discretion inform the Foreign Minister that the Department believes that if definite response of the Japanese Government is further delayed, it is likely to become increasingly difficult to satisfy Congress and private interests with regard to the steps this Government is taking.