811B.142/8: Telegram
The Minister in Switzerland (Harrison) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 2—3:15 p.m.]
1429. American interests—Far East. Legation’s 225, January 11. Department’s 117, January 15, and 469, February 24. Swiss Legation Tokyo telegraphs February 25 proposal [by] Japanese Foreign Office [that] $25,000 be transferred Chief, Saint Thomas internment camp Manila for delivery against receipt Internees Executive Committee which would be charged distribution relief. Gorgé reports this system employed behalf Netherlander resident Philippines functioning satisfactorily according Swedish Legation Tokyo. Rate approximately two yen equals one peso. Acceptance proposal urged [by] Swiss Legation Tokyo as no other method remittance Manila envisaged.
Please instruct.