740.00115 Pacific War/9–545: Airgram
The Minister in Switzerland (Harrison) to the Secretary of State
[Received September 12—7 p.m.]
A–1035. American Interests—China. Your 2587, August 22—8 p.m.42 Foreign Office note, September 4, states according telegram from Fontanel he, in agreement representatives internment camps, has authorized civilian internees having lodgings and financial means definitely leave detention centers. However, indigent persons required remain different centers. They are free to leave but receive no relief except camp food. Fontanel now examining with resident associations possibility grant internees who later leave camps financial relief and will soon submit proposals this effect.
Fontanel emphasizes decision liberate internees due principally fact apartments and properties run risk pillage not only by Japanese who leaving but also by alleged new Chungking organizations. Additionally Fontanel states danger incidents sensibly decreased. However arrival occupation troops awaited with anxiety in hope Allied contingents accompany them.