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

340.1115A/3282: Telegram

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

Washington, July 24, 1943.

1737. American interests—Hong Kong. Your 4182, 15th.⁴⁰ Japanese Government should be informed this Government attaches greatest importance to extension of financial assistance to American nationals which under our laws includes Philippine citizens and desires assurances that they will be permitted to receive such assistance if considered qualified under Department’s 1202 of February 14, 1942.⁴¹

As this Government permits any person claiming Japanese nationality to seek protection of Spanish Embassy representing Japanese interests and does not deny to them any assistance to which that Embassy may consider them entitled it expects reciprocal treatment for all persons claiming protection of this Government.

Hull

40. Not printed; for summary, see footnote 31, p. 1025.
41. Foreign Relations, 1942, vol. i, p. 262.