Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1943, The British Commonwealth, Eastern Europe, the Far East, Volume III

390.1115A/1546: Telegram

The Minister in Switzerland (Harrison) to the Secretary of State

Bern, April 16, 1943.
[Received April 16—10:36 p.m.]

2400. American interests—Hong Kong. Department’s 249, January 30, Legation’s 1204, February 20.²⁰ Intercroix Geneva April 13 reports:

“Intercroix representative Hong Kong cables negotiations detaining power with view assisting American civilians still inconclusive. Local authorities consider such activities outside sphere as task assist POWs, civilian internees.

Representative visited Camp Stanley containing 18 American civilians 1st April. Food situation camp causing anxiety, studying possibility improving.”

Harrison

20. Telegram No. 1204 not printed; for summary, see footnote 5, p. 1015.