390.1115A/1546: Telegram

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

2400. American interests—Hong Kong. Department’s 249, January 30, Legation’s 1204, February 20.20 Intercroix Geneva April 13 reports:

“Intercroix representative Hong Kong cables negotiations detaining power with view assisting American civilians still inconclusive. Local authorities consider such activities outside sphere as task assist POWs, civilian internees.

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Representative visited Camp Stanley containing 18 American civilians 1st April. Food situation camp causing anxiety, studying possibility improving.”

Harrison
  1. Telegram No. 1204 not printed; for summary, see footnote 5, p. 1015.