151.096/265: Telegram
The Ambassador in Japan (Grew) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 6—4:14 a.m.]
42. The Third Secretary of the “Manchukuo” Legation in Tokyo, Mr. Pei-Heng, who also calls himself Frank Ma, called this morning to request a visa to permit him to travel to the Philippines on a nonpolitical mission. He explained that he wishes to accompany some Japanese to Manila where they will meet certain Chinese whom they wish to persuade to refrain from opposing the entry of “Manchukuo” athletes in the Far Eastern Olympic games. The Embassy referred him to the Consulate General which will communicate with the Department regarding the visa.
Mr. Ma has also applied to the Dutch Legation for a visa to permit his entry into the Dutch East Indies and the Legation has cabled Holland for instructions.