740.00119 PW/8–1645: Telegram
The Minister in Switzerland (Harrison) to the Secretary of State
[Received 1:13 p.m.]
3905. In furnishing me with a copy of your note August 14 to Swiss Chargé, Mr. Stucki informed me that he had handed as requested the text of the message in quotations to Japanese Minister at 3:30 a.m. Swiss time August 15. At same time he gave Japanese Minister informally text of first part of your note calling particular attention to reference therein to your statement of August 11.
[Page 667]Mr. Stucki also told me that receipt of Japanese Minister’s telegram transmitting your message had been confirmed by Japan at 6:40 a.m. Swiss time August 15.
In view of personal interest taken by Mr. Stucki to insure speediest communication and delivery both in Washington and to the Japanese Minister here, would you care to send him a word of appreciation?