861.00/4395: Telegram
The Ambassador in Japan (Morris) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received April 29, 11:20 a.m.]
Following is translation text of statement delivered by the Minister of War to the Military Attaché today with the understanding that it will be given to the press tomorrow:
“Friendly relations between Japanese and American troops in Siberia. Statement by the Minister of War: There have recently been some rumors of unpleasant relations between Japanese and American troops in Siberia. This is, however, mournful guesswork of those who do not know the true conditions. At present there exist no reasons or facilities liable to harm the friendly relations between the troops of the two nations in Siberia. Although there might have arisen misunderstandings between the troops these should be considered a trivial matter caused by the differences in language and customs of the two nations. Now even such misunderstandings have been cleared away as a result of the lapse of time. It is a fact that the troops of the two nations are cooperating in concord. The report that some hostility between the two will result is a groundless fear.”