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

740.00119 PW/10–1545: Telegram

General of the Army Douglas MacArthur to the Joint Chiefs of Staff ⁴⁶

Tokyo, October 15, 1945.

CA 53312. Reourad CA 52773, urgent requirement exists for clarification of status of foreign governments and nationals of both

(a) Neutral countries and

(b) Countries with which United Nations were at war.

Should transactions with neutral countries be conducted directly with this headquarters or through Japanese Government?

What is policy concerning funds of former hostile countries presently under protective custody of neutral powers?

Request reply^46a be expedited in view of financial directives this headquarters involving holdings these agencies.

46. Forwarded to the Department by the War Department.
47. See telegram Warx 84704, November 23, to Tokyo, p. 864.