In the light of Mr. Hull's statement, well-informed circles believed that the Ambassador might be absent from Germany indefinitely.
The Secretary of State disclaimed any knowledge of London reports that the British and United States Governments were planning joint steps to aid the Jews, apart from the assistance already being given by the inter-Governmental Committee in London.
Mr, Hull said that he had not heard from Mr. Joseph Kennedy, the United States Ambassador to Great Britain, concerning the conversations which the American Envoy had with British officials.—Reuter.
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