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

195.7 Jean Nicolet/5–2645: Telegram

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

Bern, May 26, 1945.
[Received May 26—11 p.m.]

2920. Am[erican] Interests—Japan. Department’s 4184, December 12.¹⁰ Swiss note May 25 gives in translation following Japanese reply telegraphed May 24 by Swiss Legation, Tokyo:

“Serious investigations made by competent authorities were unable disclose any act corresponding similar accident. Japanese Government takes occasion reaffirm that all Japanese warships, boats and vessels strictly observe laws of war.”

Harrison

10. Foreign Relations, 1944, vol. v, p. 1176.