"Mr. Howard believed that any form of official anti-Japanese embargo on the part of Washington would at present be unwise. and unnecessary and "would prejudice, prospects for an early peace."
"Japanese statesmen are not stupid. They know that American tolerance has been extended to, the breaking point and they will mot force the embargo issüe. It a smart cop is known to have a good gun he seldom has to use it," Mr. Howard declared.
Asked whether President Roosevelt would run for a third term, Mr. Howard said that his guess was that "President Roosevelt's decision is more likely' to be determined by developments in the North Sea, the Maginot Line and the Orient rather than events in Washington,"
Regarding the visit of Mr. Sumner Welles, U.S. Under-Secretary of State, to European capitals, Mr. Howard said, "I believe that if there is one chance in 50, the effort is worth making"—Uníted Press.
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