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The Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs to the acting Prime Minister of New Zealand

Circular telegram. My Circular telegram of 12 July.

Following for Prime Minister:

Reliable information has now reached us indicating that the Japanese have demanded, or are about to demand, bases in South Indo-China, giving a time limit to the French to comply. In these circumstances we feel that it is of the highest importance that we should be in a position to take the step recommended in paragraph 2, my telegram under reference, at any time. I should be very grateful, therefore, for a most immediate reply.