Washington, Aug. 24. President Roosevelt and bluet concluded a momentous two-hour conference last night at which it was believed the proposed transfer of 50 U.S. destroyers to Britain and the projected leasing of British possessions in the Western Hemisphere for use as naval and air bases were discussed.
Cabinet members refused to say what was discussed at the meeting, however. The sole comment was made by the Attorney General, Mi. Robert Jackson, who, when asked whether he had prepared an opinion of the proposed transfer yers: te Britain, of replied "No opinion has been requested and none has been rendered." He brushed aside any further inquiry.
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