Factors leading to this sharp improvement in American opinion were:
Mhe amicable settlement of the Kulangsu dispute by mutual concession, coupled with the prompt and simultaneous withdrawal of American and Japanese landing parties on Wednesday:
The settlement of the question concerning the supply to American paint manufacturers of tung oil. Japanese "peaceful blockade" measures against ports still in Chinese hands, coupled with shipping restrictions Japanese-controlled waterways in China threatened to halt the supply of this essential commodity.
Renewed assurances by high Japanese Army circles that efforts would be made for the protection of American lives and property in the interior of China, Also commented upon favourably was the conciliatory tone displayed by. Japanese high Army circles in China in replying to the hypothetical question of an American correspondent in Shanghai regarding Japanese reaction to the dispatch of an additional 10,000 Marines to Shanghai in the event their presence became necessary for the maintenance of peace and order within the International Settlement, should the withdrawal' of British and French troops be withdrawn,
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