Tokyo, Sept. 12.
The Foreign Office to-day notified foreign envoys concerned that any negotiations or reply to proposals to neutralize Shanghai or portions of Pootung must be made through Japanese officials in Shanghai. Any such proposal must also be preceded by a thorough investigation, it was stated.—United Press. ments throughout the world were "jittery" as a result of the Sino-Japanese hostilities and the Mediterranean threats of war. This statement, Mr, Roosevelt emphasized, was applicable to every home in the world and also financial circles everywhere.
He declined to be more specific regarding international affairs but indicated this statement did not apply to his previous statement that Americans would remain in China at their own risk.
Mr. Roosevelt ignored questions regarding a third term as President.
The final decision on his projected western trip or the suggested special session of Congress had not been reached, he said. Meanwhile, he planned to return to Washington on Monday.—United Press.
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