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711.93114A/8–2445: Telegram

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

Bern, August 24, 1945—11 a.m.
[Received August 24—9:26 a.m.]

3986. Following telegram from Fontanel. Same official telephones (Legation’s 3957, August 22).

1.
Confirms fear conflict in absence American Forces.
2.
Has received reports confirming uneasiness Shanghai. States even small American Force would be sufficient maintain order threatened (repeated Chungking) by native political elements and Communists.
Harrison