740.00119 PW/8–1845: Telegram
The Minister in Sweden (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 18—11:26 a.m.]
2810. Legation’s 2764, August 13. Member my staff was told by Prince Carl Bernadotte today that General Onodera advised him of instructions received from Military Command Tokyo presumably being issued to Military Staff other neutrals. Instructions request Onodera to make every effort through Swedish channels to bring pressure on Allies to maintain Royal family intact in Japan and not to take any action which would affect their position. General Onodera asked for opportunity to meet with Prince Carl’s father, brother of King, and has renewed his request again late this morning. Prince Carl states his father will not meet with Onodera.
Legation has made no comment to Prince Carl, Junior, concerning this information.