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

740.00114 Pacific War/231: Telegram

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

Bern , July 6, 1943.
[Received July 6—9:29 p.m.]

3975. American interests Japan. Department’s 1255, May 25. Legation Tokyo telegraphs:

Japanese Foreign Office replied Japanese Government assumes cost maintenance American POWs, internees and in general assists indigent citizens enemy countries. Each time Swiss representative desires give supplementary relief should request authorization Japanese Government which will make decision after examining if relief corresponds necessity and if possible transmit funds persons concerned.

Harrison