Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The British Commonwealth, The Far East, Volume VI

711.94114A/6–1345: Telegram

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

Bern, June 13, 1945—7 p.m.
[Received 7:48 p.m.]

3160. American Interests—Jap. Legs 3057, June 5.⁵⁵ Note June 12 from FO states Gorgé personally intervened June 2 with Suzuki⁵⁶ with view obtain concrete result representations made Jap Govt to obtain authorization inspect POW camps.

Gorgé stressed American, Brit Govt had right be surprised persistent refusals Jap military authorities permit visits camps and added this caused useless alarm families POWs which would be reassured now that representatives protecting power had possibility visit POWs.

In subsequent telegram Gorgé advises FonOff that Jap Foreign Ministry informed him officially that Jap Military authorities have finally authorized visits POW camps and given their consent representative Swiss Legt Ruch [be] designated these inspections. Gorgé failed indicate date commencement visits and frequency. Therefore FonOff telegraphed Gorgé obtain further details these points.

Harrison

55. Not printed; it reported that Mr. Gorgé had addressed an urgent letter to the Japanese Foreign Minister on May 16 in continuing his representations to obtain authorization to visit POW camps (711.94114A/6–545).
56. Koichi Suzuki, Chief of the Foreign Interests Section in the Japanese Foreign Office.