Panama, Aug. 23.
The sudden departure of four United. States cld-type destroyers from the Canal zone to the east coast of the United States is regarded by local observers as an indication that the United States is preparing te take speedy steps regarding the sale of such vessels to Britain. Reuter.
The aide memoirs was reported to have included special comment on the situation of American nationals in China and the condition of Amerícan trade with China.
"Day of Reckoning"
Reviewing all the outstanding issues still unsettled between Tokyo and Washington, the tote was reported to have warned Japan that the United States has not forgotten these cases and that a day of reckoning sometime must come.
Observers here recalled that Mr.
Horinouchi conferred with the Acting Secretary of State, Mr. Sumner Welles, on August 9. Informed quarters said that Mr. Welles at that time might have made Mr. Hull's attitude known to Mr. Horinouchi.
Earlier, Japan protested vigorously against the embargo President Roosevelt had "declared against the~shipment of aviation petrol and serap iron to foreign countries, including Japan.
The United States, it was believed, may have used its reply to the Japanese protest as an opportunity for reaffirming America's stern attitude toward aggressor nations.
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