Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1943, The British Commonwealth, Eastern Europe, the Far East, Volume III

390.1115/8353: Telegram

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

Bern, August 7, 1943.
[Received August 8—1:16 a.m.]

4791. American interests, Japan, camp visits. Legation’s 3596 [3593], June 16. Legation Tokyo telegraphs Japanese Foreign Office replied following:

1. Japanese Government will authorize visits POW camps occupied territory when it considers opportune.

2. Will authorize progressively visits POW camps Japan not yet visited by inspector Swiss Legation.

3. Cannot agree at present authorize periodic visits POW camps. Each time visit POW camp desired, Swiss Legation should make new request which Japanese authorities will examine.

Harrison