Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1942, General; the British Commonwealth; the Far East, Volume I

701.0090/362: Telegram

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

Bern, June 13, 1942.
[Received June 13—5:02 p.m.]

2705. Exchange negotiations—Far East. Department’s 1521, 12th. Swiss Legation, Tokyo telephoned Swiss Foreign Office June 13 following:

“Japanese Government states there is discrepancy in number of names on Admiral Nomura’s list and Japanese list of Japanese to be embarked on Gripsholm. Discrepancy is approximately 160 including not only non-official but also some officials. Japanese Government states that Asama Maru will depart on June 15 but that corresponding number of American officials and non-officials will be left behind if above discrepancies are not settled by then.”

Harrison