We endeavour, to afford those ires of protection which are alled for by, and are in accord with, the realities of the situation." This, Mr. Hull said, involved advising Americans to retire from _dange zones and redoubling of the Govern: ment's efforts (o safeguard American lives.
Responding to the Senate's request for specific information regarding the American stake in the Orient, Mr. Hull said there were 10,350 Amer-teans residing in China in August, 1036, as compared with 10,500 in July, 1037, At present, he said, the num: ber of Americans in China has dropped to approximately 6,000.
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