711.94/1503: Telegram
The Ambassador in Japan (Grew) to the Secretary of State
Received May 10—9:35 a.m.
325. Reference our 318, May 8, 3 [9?] p.m.39 This afternoon’s Japan Times carries the following news item:
“The Arita-Sayre conversations held during the American High Commissioner’s recent visit were not in such a nature as to be followed [Page 331] up by talks between Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita and Ambassador Joseph C. Grew, spokesman Yakichiro Suma of the Foreign Office stated at his regular press conference with foreign correspondents this morning.
Asked if they discussed any vital issues for adjustment of the strained Japanese-American relations, the spokesman said such matters will only be tackled through proper diplomatic channels.”
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