Lord Halifax, questioned whether he felt the Far Eastern situation had deteriorated recently replied: "I would not say that. It is a part of the world in which we all are interested."
Lord Halifax discussed other matters than Pacific relations with Mr. Hull, it was said.
He said it was a fair assumption that Britain was interested in keeping Pacific matters "from going to pieces," and added, "we have been working at that all along."
The three way talk between Mr. Hull, Lord Halifax and Mr. Casey, was regarded as extremely significant by observers here.
Previously to that conference, Lord Halifax visited Mr, Sumner Welles, Under-Secre'ary of State, for 45 minutes. Both men declined to discuss the nature of their discussion.
Mr. Welles also conferred briefly with the Yugoslavian Minister. The Netherlands Minister, meanwhile, arranged for a conference with Mr. Hull.
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