Washington, Feb. 12.
The State Department here today expressed the disappointment and dissatisfaction of the United States with te Japanese reply made earlier today to American demands that Japan reveal her naval construction plans.
The State Department's comment was made in a curt four line stalement, reading: "This Goverment: is seeking constantly to ce-operate in advancing the- policy of reduction armaments and regrets any develop ment which has the effect of en couraging rather than discouraging races in armament building."
While the statement did not refer specifically to the Japanese reply, it was released immediately following a study of the Japanese note by State Depariment officials, Principal State Department authorities held a speci Jeonference to consider the Japanese reply.
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