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

740.00115 PW/7–145: Telegram

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

Bern, July 1, 1945—11 a.m.
[Received 2 p.m.]

3380. Am[erican] Interests—Jap. Legs 3320, June 26.⁷³ Swiss note June 27 states Swiss Consulate representative Kobe recently visited Futatabi camp. Inspection made more favorable impression than previously result improvement food situation since now possible place foods disposal inmates owing funds received from Swiss Legation for collective relief. Additionally interned can consume vegetables they raise.

Representative found apparent perfect understanding among internees. Latter expressed gratitude for aid furnished by American, Brit Govts.⁷⁴

Harrison

73. Not printed.
74. In telegram 3816, August 6, 1 p.m., the Minister in Switzerland reported a further visit to this camp by a representative of Mr. Gorgé who observed that despite the insufficiency of food furnished the internees by Japan, their health had notably improved since the Swiss Consulate began forwarding food purchased on the black market (740.00115 PW/8–645).