740.00115A Pacific War/1174: Telegram
The Minister in Switzerland (Harrison) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 23—11:50 p.m.]
3272. American Interests—Japan. Department’s 1295, April 15. Foreign Office note May 17 states Gorgé reports that upon receipt Department’s 1295 he made verbal representations Japanese Foreign Office, observes however that during past winter Japanese homes and offices were not heated nor were internment camps, Tokyo. Therefore difficult obtain more favorable treatment for enemies than Japanese. Gorgé notes Swiss residing Japan could not heat homes.
In transmitting foregoing Gorgé added he for long time endeavoring obtain soap for Kobe internees and feels they will receive some soon.