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

740.00115A Pacific War/784: Telegram

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

Bern, November 4, 1943.
[Received November 4—11:06 p.m.]

6908. American interests, Philippines. Department’s 2460, October 7.⁵¹ Swiss Legation, Tokyo, reports able transmit funds American civilian internees camps other than Santo Tomas. On basis lists Japanese POW Bureau and section 2 (b) Department’s 1979, August 18, Swiss Legation position disburse dollars 7410 monthly as follows: Camp Bacolod, 1000 dollars; Baguio, 2000; Cebu, 1000; Davao, 2500; Iloilo, 700; Tacloban, 200; Tagbilaran, 10.

Swiss Legation unaware whether lists currently correct. Japanese Government requested indicate number American internees various camps. Nevertheless effecting initial transfers without awaiting. Japanese reply reverts to Legation’s 4114, July 12,⁵² regarding payments American POWs. Representations made obtain authorization send relief POWs. Result representations awaited.

Legation again querying Swiss whether 25,000 transfer represents Amcross donation.

Harrison

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52. Ante, p. 997.