21 Dec 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

The International Committee of the Red Cross is allowed to visit Shamshuipo POW Camp and Bowen Road Military Hospital. Delegate C. A. Kengelbacher - down from Tokyo - is careful not to criticise the Japanese too severely in his report to Geneva - with good reason, as all Red Cross reports were read by the authorities and outright condemnation would have led to the cessation of contact.

He also meets Dr. Selwyn-Clarke who impressed on him the need for the speedy repatriation of women, children, the sick, the infirm and the aged. He also asks him to try to get permission for the resumption of the scheme whereby Stanleyites who need X-rays or other special services are allowed to be taken to the French Hospital.

Sources:

Kengelbacher 'Rapport' dated 9, March 1943, and Camille Gorgé to Politisches Interesses, Berne, Telegram 178, 26.2.43 both in E2001-02#1000/114#807*  (Swiss Federal Archives, Berne)