Shipping Needs to be Ascertained Washington, Oct. 10. American consular authorities in China must first ascertain local shipping needs for the evacuation of American nationals, the Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull declared yesterday, replying to the question of whether the State Department was considering the reported telegraphic appeal of the American Association of Shanghai for the despatch of more The Secretary of State told the press conference that the matter would be given full and prompt consideration as soon as reports were Received from the consular authorities.
Mr. Hull described the decision of the Post Office to discontinue routing any European mails via the Far Fest! as an administrative matter based upon a consideration of world conditions.—Domei.
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