Washington, Nov. 14.
American policy in the Far East will not be altered despite the with drawal of a portion of, British and French troops from, China, oMelal quarters, including the Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, indicated to the press a yesterday, Asked whether the United States would "increase or decrease the strength of its forees in China as result of the Anglo-French move, Me, Hull told the press that "our Policy remains the same as before."
Asked whether the United States contemplated the transfer of addi= Nional troops to China from the Philippines, the Secretary of State replied that the knew of mo such plans, Mr. Hull said at present there was plan under way. to increase American forces in China to replace the British and French troops which will be withdrawn—United Press,
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