Washington, June 5.
The capital today sought an explanation of the return to Washington of Mr. John G. Winant, United States Ambassador to Britain, as unofficial quarters here and in London denounced fresh reports that early peace moves would be made, Mr, Winant is now regarded as the bearer of a possible urgent British appeal for more aid. Because of this, capital experts were studying what may happen should the United States prove itself unable to increase help to Britain.
Mr, Winant's most pressing business thus far has been to confer with officials of the Lend-and-Lease programme, and this heavily discounted rumours that he brought peace news or proposals involving Herr Rudolf Hess, the Nazi leader who fled recently to England.
Mr, Winant will return to the White House today to continue his reports to President Roosevelt, Mr, Winant revealed that he would remain here for several days for talks with Mr. Roosevelt. Mr. Cordell Hull. Col, Frank Knox, Col Henry L, Stimson and Mr, Henry A, Wallace, the Vice-President.
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