893.102 Tientsin/382: Telegram
The Chargé in Japan (Dooman) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 23—3:05 a.m.]
353. 1. The Anglo-Japanese draft statement as reported textually in our 348, July 21, 6 p.m. was signed late last night by Foreign Minister and the British Ambassador. Although the statement was [Page 227] published textually this morning by one paper it is to be officially released simultaneously in Tokyo and London tomorrow when discussions will begin of Tientsin local questions.
2. The Prime Minister is reported to have informed press representatives yesterday that the principles embodied in the joint statement are to be applicable to the whole of China.
Repeated to Peiping for Chungking and Tientsin.