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

7389. American interests Far East repatriation. Department’s 2726, November 5. Swiss note November 22 states Gorgé submitted question third exchange [to] Japanese Foreign Office spokesman. [Page 946] Gorgé telegraphs that his informant, while declaring inability make commitment, directed his attention to fact that possibility third exchange could not be given consideration before clarification certain points concerning treatment Japanese citizens interned United States. Spokesman added that Spanish representative requested undertake Investigation nature of which American Government is informed.

Harrison