Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1940, The Far East, Volume IV

711.94/1891: Telegram

The Ambassador in Japan (Grew) to the Secretary of State

Tokyo, December 27, 1940—6 p.m.
[Received December 27—9:40 a.m.]

1383. Embassy’s 1354, December 20, 8 p.m.

1. Mr. Y informed me in an hour’s talk today that he has discussed his plans with the Prime Minister, the Ministers of War, Navy, Home Affairs and Justice, and other high officials, all of whom approve his visit to the United States. The Minister for Foreign Affairs at first refused to issue passports to himself and party but was finally persuaded by his colleagues to do so. Passports were visaed by the Consulate General. Party composed of Mr. Y, one secretary and “informant” will sail tomorrow for San Francisco by Nitta Maru. I have given Mr. Y a personal letter of introduction to Dr. Hornbeck.

2. Mr. Y states that he and his party will give out no publicity. He is, however, aware that certain elements, especially certain subordinates in the Foreign Office and other Ministers, are opposed to his going to the United States and may seek to make trouble.²³

Grew

23. The Department informed the Ambassador in Japan in telegram No. 129, February 25, 1941, 7 p.m., that Tetsuma Hashimoto and Teikichi Toda “left Washington on February 20 after having had a series of conversations with certain officers of the Department.” (711.94/1896)