Washington, June 27.
American bluejackets landed at Swatow to protect American nationals and American property during the Japanese occupation of the city last week probably will be withdrawn soon unless there is a turn for the worse in the situation, the Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, announced yesterday.
Mr. Hull said the American consulate advised the State Department yesterday that two of the American marines landed to guard American property had already returned to the USS. Pillsbury which is still in Swatow.
American consular reports said the situation in Swatow was quieter and that it might be possible to withdraw the remaining bluejackets soon.
Mr. Hull said American diplomatic representatives were still in consultation with Britain and France concerning the crisis in China, but added that there have been no new developments in the past few days—United Press.
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