701.0090/56: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Switzerland (Harrison)
1319. American interests—Japan. Your 2121, May 16. Department which expects inclusion of all American diplomatic and consular personnel on first exchange vessel from Japan and all Japanese diplomatic and consular personnel leaving the Western Hemisphere on first exchange vessel from United States naturally gives desired assurances that this will be done on its part but is somewhat disturbed that these reciprocal assurances appear necessary at this time when the exchange arrangements are so nearly completed.
Department notes that lists of persons to be embarked on the exchange vessel have not yet been received. It would be appreciated if Swiss representatives would bear in mind that exchange vessel is to leave United States June 10 and that lists of Americans (United States nationals, nationals of other American Republics, and Canadians) should be received here for approval before that date. Lists should be segregated by nationality, by family groups and by priority categories set forth by Department for guidance of Swiss representatives in Far East. It is hoped that lists will not be delayed as otherwise departure of Gripsholm might likewise be delayed.
Lists of passengers being placed on Gripsholm will be provided Spanish Embassy in charge of Japanese interests as long as possible before departure of the vessel.
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