In continuation of my telegram No. 1 last paragraph. [2] Reference
Winch 1 [3] we are very gratified with advice of proposed
disposition of capital ships and particularly your reference to
the PRINCE OF WALES.

2. This action, together with proposed diplomatic steps you have
in hand, and on which I am cabling our views separately through
Dominions Office [4], should force Japan into the position of
again weighing most seriously the consequences of further
aggression either northwards or southwards. If forced into a
conflict we will have certainly done all we can to deter her and
our defensive position in the Eastern Hemisphere will be all the
stronger for the measures that have been taken. [5]

CURTIN