Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1942, General; the British Commonwealth; the Far East, Volume I

390.1115A/860: Telegram

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

Washington, June 9, 1942—2 p.m.

1485. American interests—Japan. Your 2543, June 6, 8 p.m., final paragraph. Your action approved, as officials and nationals of Canada and other American Republics must obviously be given full equality in all respects with United States officials and nationals and the Department desires that all persons traveling on the vessel be given accommodations suitable to their relative rank and position regardless of nationality.

Swiss Legation Tokyo should be informed that Department accordingly supports its position.

Hull