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

711.94114A/6–2845: Telegram

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

Bern, June 28, 1945.
[Received June 28—10:47 p.m.]

3348. Am[erican] Interests—Japan. Your 1111, Mar 17. FonOff note June 26 states during interview June 16 between Gorgé and Suzuki, latter declared Japan has not undertaken obligation to bury POWs in all cases and all places.

Suzuki stated moreover impossible carry out burials in large centers where Jap themselves cremated. However at other places for example in the country, he added, Jap authorities would assure burial of dead.

Harrison