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

390.1115A/893: Telegram

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

Bern, June 16, 1942.
[Received June 16—8:57 a.m.]

2733. Exchange negotiations—Japan. Department’s 1536, June 15.⁵⁰ Swiss Legation Tokyo telegraphs June 15 following.

“It is officially confirmed that departure of Asama Maru scheduled for Wednesday June 17. Conte Verde will leave Osaka June 18 for Shanghai where it will take aboard officials and non-officials to be repatriated. Readjusting distribution plan of cabins according to indications contained in your telegram (Department’s 1499, June 10). Endeavoring arrange matters to avoid any complaints of diplomats of other countries than United States, probably cannot please everybody with such large number of passengers but will do best to insure equitable distribution.”

Confirm sailing date of Asama Maru June 17 as correct date.

Harrison

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