May Send More American Troops

The only news from China laid before the cabinet meeting was a telegram to the secretary of the navy, giving the movement of vessels in Chinese waters. The text of the message, however, was not made public. That the president and the members of the cabinet regard the situation in China as extremely critical is shown by the fact that the preliminary preparations are being made to send forward additional troops in case of need. A telegram will be sent to General MacArthur at Manila asking him how large a force he can spare should it become necessary to send them to China. Instructions may be sent to have transports and troops in readiness in case of orders to sail.