Japanese ambassador attempts to Explain Panay Sinking. Expressing Deep concern over the bombing and sinking of the U.S.

Japanese ambassador attempts to Explain Panay Sinking. Expressing Deep concern over the bombing and sinking of the U.S. Gunboat "Panay" by japanese, Hisosi Saito, Japanese ambassador in Washingon, said it was " A Great Blunder" he continued: "of course, it was purely accidental we would have no reason to attack an American Naval ship." NI 1552