NC This telegram must be SHANGHAI VIA N.R. closely paraphrased before being communicated Dated September 7, 1939 to anyone. (BR) Rec'd 9:50 a.m. Secretary of State Washington 802, September 7, 1 p.m. There are reports here in both Japanese and Soviet circles that an agreement may be expected within a few days between Japan and Russia which will bring about a cessation of hostilities on the Mongolian Manchurian border. Press reports state there has been a lull in the fighting in that area for the past few days. Repeated to Chungkin, Peiping and Tokyo. GAUSS PEG |