390.1115A/859a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Switzerland (Harrison)
1445. Please inform Japanese Government as follows:
“United States Government gives assurance of safe conduct for voyages from Japan to Lourenço Marques and return of steamships Conte Verde and Asama Maru, effective June 10 Western Hemisphere time. If Conte Verde carries Americans from Shanghai to Japan, it must not leave Shanghai before June 10. All possible precautions will be taken for earlier voyages of Conte Verde and Asama Maru but because of lateness of notification by Japanese Government, guarantee of safe conduct can only be given as of June 10.
Safe conducts will be granted by this Government for Tatuta Maru and Kamakura Maru if Japanese Government notifies United States Government of sailing dates and itinerary of these vessels at least 10 days in advance of sailing.”