711.94114 Pay–0/2: Telegram

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

4114. American interests Far East. Department’s 1023, April 30.76 Legation Tokyo telegraphs:

Japanese Foreign Office states officers receive pay, consequently do not require supplementary pocket money. Noncoms, soldiers receive clothing, food, articles current need. Also paid for work. Communication adds if American Government desires give supplementary assistance Japanese authorities have no objection in principle but reserve right decide each case.

Harrison
  1. Not printed; for summary, see footnote 71, p. 994.