Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1943, The British Commonwealth, Eastern Europe, the Far East, Volume III

740.00115A Pacific War/380: Telegram

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

Bern, March 5, 1943.
[Received March 5—5:52 p.m.]

1521. American interests—China. Department’s 422, February 18. Gorgé, Tokyo, telegraphs March 2:

“Before receipt instructions, renewed efforts obtain adjournment measures taken Shanghai for internment Americans. Foreign Office porteparole¹⁸ promised February 26 examine matter but stated small hope obtain adjournment. I emphasized, as internees would probably be placed in buildings entirely unsuitable, desirable Swiss Consul General Shanghai given opportunity visit installations before internment.”

Harrison

18. Spokesman.