Washington, Dec. 20.
The Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, in response to pres yesterday again empha Japan has merely announced her tention of reopening the Yan River.
Mr. Hull said that Japan has not given definite assurances that the river Will be reopened. He emphasized, however, that he has not yet received complete reports concerning Japan's intentions, The Secretary said he had not yet completed study of the report from the American Ambassador to To!
Mr. Joseph Grew, regarding ihe settlement of American nationals' claims against Japan. He said the question was very complicated.
President Roosevelt said later ct his press conference that he had not yet discussed Japanese American relations with Mr. Hull since returning to Washington yesterday.
Asked by the press whether he was hopeful that a settlement of the Japanese questions could be reached, the President replied that the subject had arisen when he met Mr. Hull on returning from Hyde Park, but that they had decided to defer their discussion until more information is available—United Press,
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