390.1115A/1376: Telegram
The Minister in Switzerland ( Harrison ) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 9—10:23 p.m.]
900. American interests, Far East, internees. Legation’s 743,3 first paragraph. Swiss Consulate General telegraphs:
“Japanese authorities proceeded January 31 internment 100 Americans without families or having Asiatic wife. Latter case husband only interned. Installation camp far from complete but Japanese authorities promised early completion arrangements. About 500 employees Shanghai Municipal Council mostly British informed February 1st would be gathered February 9th various school buildings.”