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

390.1115A/1704: Telegram

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

Bern, October 18, 1943.
[Received October 18—11:59 p.m.]

6541. American interests, Hong Kong. Department’s 1926, August 11. Swiss Legation, Tokyo, telegraphs Japanese Government authorizes payment relief envisaged Department’s 149 [249], January 30. However, this authorization applicable neither Philippine citizens (Legation’s 4182, July 15⁴⁹) nor persons who previously failed declare their American nationality (Legation’s 3258, May 28⁵⁰).

Owing foregoing, relief paid thus far only to seven Americans including three currently aboard Teia Maru. In addition seven relief applications submitted Legation.

Swiss Legation, Tokyo, adds that during May, June 800 yen paid four American civilians and 720 yen [to] 118 [18] POWs. Expresses belief available funds sufficient for one year if number beneficiaries not increased.

Harrison

49. Not printed; for summary, see footnote 31, p. 1025.
50. Not printed; for summary, see footnote 28, p. 1023.