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Has it been t r m s l :ted? Yes ( ) His it bsen ^hotostated? Y。s (X) ID J .TTOI CF OaIGII T (:ilso JIlT T .iSS if applicable) Doc. Div. SOURCE CF ORHIi：丄：-hr Depart!, ont P 2130H3 ST '；1-.iRj C3HII \ , Hiroshij S.1T0 CRIMES TO HIC：-： ICCW'^T JPIJC 3 L S : Conspiracy for a£(.ressiva w?.rfar3, SU1 1/ilY OF R1』V,J.てT FOUNTS (:vith pnge refersnces): (l)Femorandiim about conversation bstwaan the Foroign F5nistar and the J'1 panose i-uvbassador S .TO in presence of .jibassador KURUSU and Consu] G^iorcil Stihmer on July 8 , 1 9 A O • ...fter few introductory words S VID states that "just as the nayj- ordsr is coming into exis- tence in iui'ope t-iroufh Geri m y , Japan for har フ'？ユセ has been en- deavoring for the L-.st three yenrs to construct n new order in the F.̂ r Z'ist tha South Se-^.s, This n^ra.llelisn soeivs to afford a clos3 cooperation batw^en Gorr:^.ny and J .prn. Japnn has dravnn the attention of the French ラr.d unsi'icm govorments to her- self for thvise three years •で.r.d in doinz this ficilitnted in a way G3rr*my 1 s tisk of crdating '、r..ev; ord:3r in Europe. In this vny the gov3run.Qnts of tha two countries m y assist e^.ch other iuutu?lly." In sp^^king about Soviet Russia he states thnt both countries aro forced to hnve good n^j.ghborly ral^ti'.ons v r ith Russia, "/ibout Vaerica. Ambassador S.TO stnted that Japrji h.s d m v n the attention IFTJK vTICr J PRCS iXJliTIGr 3iDT: CN Doc. Vo.1379 D - t o : 1 0 ipril ；! t '.JYSI3 OF w c m i w T p y w i D i r o s DSSCPJFTICr 0マ V:T:CHD D C C U H Tit] j N ature: Fhotostn.t;1 cirior-indum re conversations between G e r m : Foreign I inister and Japanese uiassador SITC In presence of I0JRISU m c 3 T H and b e t w纖 IIJTL 51 and 0T M ) . Date: 7 and S July 19b0 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (,C) Ifx^unge: German r v / — \ N N Doc, No, 1379 1 Doc. Mo. 1379 ID A p r i l 1 % 6 of that c o u n t y to herself since tho bagir^ning of the Chinese .:ar and th’.t she tiod up the :a,erica 1 flaat in the lacific Ocean. It is Ja-p'vr, ! s opinion that America must not ovarster h?r zone consisting of North and South An erica .?ニ d L.ust not intervene in ；5u.rope ari or Fir Eastern mattor,. The pursuit oi this principle is also in the mutual interest of both countries. :\.r±assador SA1C closed his remarks by stressing zne\: the COJ non interests of Garr ̂ .ny :md Japan and the necessity oi. thair cooper it ion, This c^ operation must also encompass edonOmic mittars^ if In regard to China, .uribassador 3ATC added that Japan is at present putting forth strong enden.vours to finish the Chinese war, wh5ch has l.sted now for three years^ in order to have free hands. In this connection he pointed out thai public opinion in J^pan has become extraordinarily narvcus in respoct to Indo—China arid the Dutch Indies, n The Foreign k'iiiistar noted v;ith satisfaction Japan f s wish to co- ope rata with Gerr m y in ？.11 fields. He nluays arlvocated this cooper- ato'.on which has already borne fruits for both parties. MT 75thout the existence of 1 Gorr -iny vrhich h°s become strong ng飞in， Japan would not beon t ;.ble to penetrate is deeply into ihglish and other spheres of interest in East \s±i as it 、.ctu./lly hrppened. 1 1 Plans for 1 very c.loso cooper-ition betv/een Japan^ Gorier.i.y and Italy had been into consider-.tior: sonetima •’.go. They did not materialize b.3C=iusa Jap^n lacked interest in European matters, ' s to the forr of this cooperつ.tion, he declared hir.self unable to giv3 nny explana- tions, since he wis not sufficiently inf ori. ed :.bout Japanese politic a n.irns. Hj ::s\-ed for such infon.； ̂ tion inc： adds that n he V/ould be especi^llj^ interested to h-on.r from Japanese siしe l.ow they thought about cooper-ttion vrj tl G o m y , v/hethjr only in the sphere of economies or in which ぃマ besides this • ft Aib ？.ssndor S\TO replied th^.t Japan his eiide^vorea to oriont liar poli37 in a definite direc- tion, but h's ilways bean forced to miti^:ito t'.is new orientation somewhat # ,f Iii tha new order in the Fir jhst Jr.paix is first of all interested i:.一 the creation of へ new Chinこ，.dtli ^ ich she could hive friendly r^ lotions. The solidarity b jtvT3en this naw Chin 户，and J色pan should secure order in t he Fn.r iast. In order to achiave this aim, Jap^.n fought for y^ars stubbornly ac linst the so-called reglr；a of vfasl.dn^tor.^ which fincis its expression in the treaties of 1921，irid especirlly in the lline-Povrer Ireatj-. This Washington reginu gives proponderp.nce in the Fニr iist, not to China and Japan, but to the Anglo-Saxons• However y it is not Japan's intention to excluda foi-ej ;nors frori the Far iast; quits to the contrary, Japan also v/ishas to £ive p proper position to the economic cooperation with Garrâ njT- in China. In hor relations to 'iiiarica, Japan hニs to be cautious indeed. Doc. No. 1379 Page 3 Doc. No. 1379 10 ； p r i l 1 % 6 "Quastdon^d by th^ Por'^.CT i. m i s t e r for つ hj rooJ.ind deeper r en son of the difficulties bjtween Japan \nd Airarica，3“:T〇？ushered that this reason is thj fight of Jar an aginrist the syster of the Nine-Fo f /. r er Treaty • Jマpan doas not fi^ht aこ dr:st th^ pi'ir cip.la 01 this treaty. Politically, she is uito ready to respect the inc spend2nce of Cliinr. Economically, she also ngreas to a so-called princi pie uf tho open door. However ̂ she vjvnts to turn thj t ble .̂nd be tha he st while tha othoi' nations could onJy b3 quests in ihst ..sin. "In ra^ljring to n s3Cord o^estion of the For j: ̂ n ンiir.ister for the deepar reasons of tho diff: cultios bet‘/*jar, Jnpan dnd .kurica S.xTO states that ths points of friction v/ith U eric:： are loss ia t i」economic than in the humanit^ri'in fields. 'jtiorica 1 s s; r i;ipa.',hias nrj ••；ith C inっ.\merica feols th.it she is，30 to speck, the protectoj.' of thハt country and m n t s to police tha Facific Ocean further h;：- of her nrvn.l superiority. Under these circiin.st-nc3s Japan endeavors to finis i tha wrr vr.th Chinr soon. S'^TO decl-:rsd that he jjerso: a]ly did not believe that Jap^n could n,.qrch to Chungking. In t；,is his oj inion differs to a certain degree from the Jipanesa military. Therefore, it is necessary to find a solution of tha Chinese ruestion not in a iパili/biiy vray^ but in ご.difforent m?.nnor* For this reason J？ ^ i c ' e d the Wanr Ching-wei governr^nt rnd is ready to rnnke a very gonerous ^^reemerit with it a Japan does not wish to interfare with Chinese matters or to fore3 something upon the Chinese, but is raady to negotiate ti. r.Jij Chihgレw卞i on the basis of equality. If the Chinese ire roison^bld it /all be possible to nchijvs r. result which allows China not to lose fi.ee. In this case iir^rica would r‘lso little by little change her attitude aacl act more friendly towards Jv^pan • . . ,r Tha Foroigr aiiister ^i-essed the supposition th^it rr^ybe 'oi-erica is disturbed by the incre飞sir.c power of Ĵ .pan and by her incrGis:nfly strong fleet m d th^t th.； clivorfer.cjs of opinion thn.t countr Tr be bised on the fr«ct thr.t Ulrica which so far h^d ruled th-i F.^cif5c Ocean ？lone row is forced to sh、i.e this ru] 2 vo.th Jnpan. To th5.s S.VK) replied in the affirm^tjva îid added tiiat p" rt:' cul^.rl^; tha J -p^nese ,ji:.de，vors to obtain i nrv。l parity wit v jric-勺jiri th<3 fact th?.t the ne?/ constructions h boon kept secret hid put u.oric- in very b \d topper. Tharefora, J h i s to bo very careful tov厂:rds Uierica, especially ^fter Stimson ante red the Cabinet 5 so is not to provoke th.:\t country to strong measures qg^inst Jap-n. urei'j c i h:s ^Ir^dy cincalod the tr:\de treaty, but h r \s not yet daclrrad the emb .rgo . 。 ゼ J i p m . Jap?.n is axtrurt-ely dapen dent on "aiisric^ bac^us^ of t'.e rstroleuin qnd iron supply. 11 The Foreign Iとleister then points out the connection bcteoen a strong policy �へd i乙ooci economic situation. He relates thd tixporj ences which G:3imny Doc. No. 1379 Fige 3 Doc. No. 1379 10 April 1946 hid in this coiiiiecticn. Ha then discusses the attitude of the South 'xrn.3rio.-i. countries. 3 ;TG replies that ?, is fp.r as the United States conco-rnod J^.pnn is not impressed by the economic pros- sure ^s much ハ.s by the Amjric^n fleet and has to be careful for this reison. Besides the United Strtas would not be able to remain neutral in the Suropean conflict once she gets into a conflict v:ith J.ipm. ;, The Forii.r nr.ister rdrnitted th'.t the Jap^neso situation is dillicult juici th.?.t hr.s to accommodate her policy to the ？ctû .1.3 tias of the situation, if The ne::t pojT.t c-ê /.s v'ith Gei-man-Russian relations m d in conclusion >b'is55^dor 3'JC ...bout the futurj form of Aircpe according to G3rr.^n pl^ns. The Fo-reijrn ドinistdr replies thit r.t rr3sent the one -uastion is how to ‘ー n the vmr ind thit he is not ible to snv much about the politicil future. The m3腿、indum. 5s signed by 'jrb^ssidor Schmidt. Analyst note: \ ^-\rt± \l St^te Dep-rtL.ent tm.nslation of this document is in IPS Document f r %\ „ on pp. k ff.) (2) IaLiOr m d u m 、bout the conversation between Hit lor rr.d Ciano jn presence of liibbentrop, Von i/ickensen, Ufisri .̂nci I'eissner on July 7 , 1 9 A 0 . Ilrclfir begins thd conversation by giving an extrariely optimistic picture of the situ tion, stressing p, rticul^.rly a suc- cess o l " G a m x n propr^-mrl'i in France \nd Jki^lirici. Ha pays greへt attention to tho methods of dealli-ig ガith Fruico^ r,d talks ^.bout the moeting of the ..orristice ConMssion in /iesbaden, .vhere ho v;i].l derAnd nir bises in I orocco. He stntos th vt France, daspito hor overtures for Geri}\...n-FreiiCh friendship, remains ：’-r. enemy. \ny order to tho Gern m press to tro^t France .、.little more nildly was purelv tactical.C:：“-no agrees to this. (The l’.st p?.ge or rages of this ...s^raoranduin ‘ re missing in tho photoLt.?.t,) レ s t : Lt. St^iner Doc. No, 1379 P^ge U INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc N o . 1380 Date 16 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DGClBEjNiTARY' EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUHEM 5 Title and Nature: Memos and Telegrams from Tokyo to Berlin (see below)• D a t e : l 6 October 1939 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Language： German Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No (x) Has it been photostated? Yes (x) No ( ) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WPKIESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: War Department P E R S O N S I M P L I C A T E D： CRIMEiS TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Background material. SIMLiARY OF RSLSYi^lT POINTS (with page references): ( 1 ) O f f i 6 e memo from Foreign Ministry in Berlin, dated l6 October 1939, regarding denial of information which the Japanese Government claims to hr.ve received cbout del ivory of German arms to the Chungking Government• (2) Officc mcno of tho Foreign Ministry in Berlin, da七od 16 October 1939, regarding denial of informGtion rcccived by the Japanese Government about a planned air connection between Berlin こ:ad Chungking via LIoscow. (3) Telegram from the Embassy in Tokyo to the Foreign Ministry in Berlin dated 16 October 1939• The ^br.ssador reports about revolt of the Foreign Ministry*" He states that this revolt was ended by a retreat of the Cabinet 011 the entire line. This constitutes a grave defeat of the Cabinet r.nd if it docs not resign this is due only to the desire of circlcs conncctcd with tho court• ；malysts. j d ^ W r g t e i n e ^ ^ Doc. W o . 136© INTERNATェONiJL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. No. 1381 Date 16 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCTJI.ENTARY SVIDENOE DSSCfilPTIOn OF ATTACKED DOCUMENT Title and Nature: Photostat1 Telegroms exchanged between Foreign Ministry Berlin end Embassies in Tokyo and Paris rci Gennan-Russo Non-Jiggrcssion Pact. Date 1 30 June & 25 Aug 1939 • Has it beon translated? Yes Hc.sit been piiotostcted? Yes LOCATION CF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGDJAL: War Department. PERSONS B/IPLICATEDi CRIMES TO WHICH DOCIMSNT APPLICABLE: Tripartite Pact SlML、iRY OF RELEV/OT POINTS (with page roforcncos) 1 ( 1 ) T e l e g r a m of the Foreign Minister in Berlin to Embassy in Tokyo, dr.ted 30 June 1939• requesting the itaibassador to send an iiranedir.tc report about the present situntion in regard to the question of concluding on ollirnco. (2) Tclegrr^n from the Embassy in Tckyo to the Foreign Ministry in Berlin, dated 25 August 1939, reporting about a visit to the Foreign Minister in regard to the non-aggression pact con- eluded between Germany and Russia® The Foreign Minister handed to imbrssndcr Ott ccpicc of inet^iictions which he hつs cent to OSHE.IA, tc witj (l)that all necotirtiens rc^ardin^ a tripartite pact arc completely ended with the conclusion of this ncn-asgres« sion pact, and (2) that the Japanose Governmont declares that the ncn-oggrcssicn pact v;ith Pussia ccnstitutos a violation of the secret aerecment attached tc the Anti-Comintern Pcict, and files solemn pretest a^einst it« (3) Teloercm from Enbassy in Paris to Foreign Ministry in Berlin, dated ijuyast 2_5, 1939, rcgcrdine press reaction tc the ccnclusicn cf the Gei^ji-Russicn non-QEHrossicn pcct. O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Languages German ( x ) I f o ( ) if applicable) ikielysti, ̂ d ^ I ^ Stelner ...v .一 Dcc. Nc-. 1381 IMERKATIC狐 PROSECUTION SECTION Doc, N c . 1 3 8 2 Date 10 April 19^6 is ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE IESCRIPTION CF ATTACHED DCCU2/IENT Titie and Nature1 Photostati Two telegra s frcm Foreign Ivlinistery Berlin to Embassies in Tokyo re: draft for Tripartite Pact. D a t e : 1 5 May 1939 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Languaget German Has it been translated? Yes (x) No ( ) Has it been photostated? Yes (x) No ( ) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITKESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Wcr Depcortment PEFBONS IMPLIC週！)： OSHB'IA, Hiroshi ;ARITA, Hachiro. CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE 5 Conspiracy for aggressivo warfare - Tripartite Pact# SUMMARY OF H E — POINTS (with page references): I. (The following is a complete translations) Telegram from Foreign Ministry, B. rlin, to German iinb^.Gsy in Tokyo, #158, daied May 1_5, 1939； exclusively for personal use of the Ambassador• ノ Segarding telegram #197 — The other day I informed Ambassador OSHH'IA in Qgrecment ;7ith the ^tr.lian Government rogr.rding the German and Italian viev/point as follows: ( 1 ) T h e German and Italian Governments arc willing to con- tinue their present political lino toward Japan unchangod. (2) The tv r o Gcvornnents have decided to sign a bi-lateral pact of alliance duriiig this month because thoy find it proper to countcr the political activities displayed by the Western Por/ers for propaganda purposes with g quick counter-r.ctioii» Doco No. 1382 Pace 1 Doc. No. 1382 - Page 2 一 SUMMARY Cont'd. (3) Tri-lr.tcral negotiations Berlin—Rome — Tokyo are net in any way prejudiced by the anticiprtcd G c m r j iーエ p a c t of alliance• This pact of allirmce will prove from a legal point of view the unshmcablo firmness of the Berlin-Rome Axis. The J:\paiiGso must welcoiLo it tc see the iirfcernal rolc.tionship betv/ecn their tて:c European partners clec-.rod of any dcubt and to see thご七 any pocsibiiity of intornr.1 divorcenceG between these partners is excluded, if they v/nnt a tripartite pact. (4) The fact that the conclusion of the tripartite pact is postponed tl:at lcng is net thし fault of the Gornirji or Italicin gevenrrionts® For a loi® time I have pointed out to the Japanese t-iat there might be anecoscitj r of a prior con- clusion of q Germm-Italior A pact if the ccrxftlusicn of the Tri- partite Pact is postpened fcr a loi\';cr period cf tinio® (5) As fc.r as the Japmeso arc concerned, it is not a disturbing el anient thr.t the German—エ talian pact will contain in seme respects a closer alliojace than the present draft cf the Tripartite Fact. It is quite natural that the political and military cc operation between the tnio European neic^ticring countries which are faccd immGdictely by Franco and England is more intensive than tho ccopcrcition with the far-n.v/ay Japan. The difference in tho tr/.一 pacts, 77hich is apparent, does not niocji that Japan is pressed devrn pcliticrdly tc a Icv/cr level cf friendship by Gemruiy and ItGly^ The world public fcr when the ilxis Berlin-Rome has been ofirsi concept for a long tine will feci thc.t such a difference is c natter cf course«» Bosides- it v/as Jc.pan v/liich always urged a cautious fcrauJ.nticn cf the o"blir- r -tions in tho Tripartite Pacto G o m a n y and Itcly マculd only wolccnc it if Jr.pan v/culJ. participate in tlie closer ocimecticns of tho GGraian-ItrfJLirin ？ a c t . Japan, how- ovor 9 can not (1ear:nd and hns no interost in the fact that Germany and It.'.JLy dcccrxicこニte thoaselves to the level do^irecT by Japan for the Trr.per\;itc Pc.ct as fcr as their c\m intoraol rolr.uion- ship is cciicernedr ( 6 ) . 1 parallel existencc^ cf the Gemii'-Itnlian pact and the Tripartite Fact invclvos nc difficultioa in the m t t a r iv— self cr frcn a technical vr.ê vpcirxte Tho ycricus provisions (f the present Japanese draft fcr a Tripartite Pact nay ronain en- tirely unchrji-jodo It is only nece^c/ry tc insert at the onl a fcrnal orticlc clarifying： tho rQlnt^cachip betv/ocn the t.;'，o pacts frcn a local vie-./point.エ hanied a drd't of tho rospoctivG article to 0 3 H H Doc® Nco 1332 Pago 2 Dec N c . 1 3 8 2 - Ri〔,e 3 - SUMMARY Cont'd, (7) The Geman-Italian gc.vcriinents hove the urgent wish that the Japanese Government reach it 1 s final decision quickly so that it would be possible to formulate sccretly the Tri- partite Pact sinultanecusly with the signing of the German- Italian Pact. This wish shevrsagain that any thought of a pcli- tical disregard cf their relations to Japan is far frcn then. エ request of you to utilise the above viciTpoints towards ycur confidante raid if possible also towards the War Minister directly and thus to work for a quick and positive decision ef the Gcvern- nont there. In doing so エ ask you tc- ncntion casually and in a fitting m n n e r the fcllcwingj Although the Gernan a n d エ t n l i a n govcrnnents, as エ stressed abcvo f are f i m l y determined to keep to their polic3, tov/ards Japan, it is inpossible tc ccricoal that tho present attitude cf 七he Japanese gcvGrnnent is beginning to create a ccrtc.in skepticism in Heme and Berlin, liissclini ^ave oppression tc anxiety the ether day whether the manner in which the natter was dealt m th 111 Tokyo up until new should net be interpreted as rierjiin£： that the Japanese Gcvernnent will in the end net find the strength fcr G pesitivo decision. F u r t h e m c r o the Fuehrer declared within the last few days repor.tedly in talk- ing to ne that ho understands the Japanese attitude less and less# Tcpan nust recognize frc.n her viewpoint that her great political interests ccnfcrn with those cf Gon>i:jiy and Italy and that, there- fore, her place is on the side of these t^o powcts. Fiirthemcre,エ ask you tc make it clear tc ycur Japanese partner in this conversation that Japan 1 s fear that inorica: night join England and France in the ease cf war is by no ncans an arounent against the ccnclusicn cf the Tripartite Pact, since this pr.ct will bo tho best means tc keep America eut of the war* On the othorhand it nust be clear to Japan that the consolidction cf her pesitic-n in East Asia and partioulsrly'in China depends first cn the superiority cf the Axis powers cvor the Wo stern powers. If this superiority dicl not exist Japan v/culd soon feel the con- sequences. It is f therefore, without a dcubt cmpletcly in Japan's interest tc strenこthen this superiority by pr.rticipr-ting and by net e.llcwinc the inpressicn to rise anonn the Western powers as if they could count cn ；TGpancse neutrality in case cf -a corifiict with Gerr.mijy or Italy, Added is hruvlwrittnn noto roadinr 5 The text of the draft of the pact and all papers bolcnc'inr* tc ix ；7111 be rdrcd to you for your ijersonal infomiaiicn u^der separate ccvar© (signed) Foreign Minister of the Go m a n Reich* Doc. No. 1382 Page 3 Dcc. N c . 1 3 8 2 一 Page 4 一 SMvLffiY Cont'd. エエ• TGlegrraii frcn Foreign Ministry in Berlin tc Embassy in Tokyo, dated May 15,1939« "Fcr the personal use of the imbassadcr. In the enclosure you will receive for your porscnal infcrnaticn the docunents nentionedin telegrcn #158, tc wit: ( 1 ) t h e draft cf a pact of ccnsultation andassistance agreed upon between the Gerncai, Japanese and Italian ccvernnents and consisting of (a) the pact itself, (b) the ratificaticn prctccol, and ^c; the secret attcchcd prctcccl:(2) the draft of a new articlc abcut the relationship between the Tripartite Pact and the pact between G o m a n y and Italy, which is to be inserted bofcre tha ccncluding article; (3) draft of a note regrTdin^ strtenent of the Japanese gcvermieiit in reply tc diplonatic inquiries, which is tc bo handed ever the Japanese Embassador bcfcrc si {riling; (4) tho draft of a fcn^ilatecl oral declaration, which is also tc be nade by tho Japanese Aiabassador before signing The agrecnent cf the Japanese GcvGrnnent tc dccimonts 2, 3 , and 4 has net yot been ^iven....." (signed) Weizsaeckar. ^ l y s t : Lt. Stoiner Dcc. No. 1382 Pace b INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION J ^ ^ a n e s e a n d v ^ ^ l i s h H a s it b e e n t r a n s l a t e d ? Y e s H a s it b«=en nhotostatec?? Y e s L0CAT""CN O F 0:iIGI T T AL (a 1 so W I T N E S S i.P a n l i c a b l e ) D O C U M E N T D I V I S I O N S O I P C S O F O H I G i m L s F o r e g n M i n i s t - y P E R S 0 F £ I :°LICATED: ^'SVOKk^ K O N O Y E ; NOMUR.\ { T1 r 'EKAWA.. O S H T A f, HIROSHI.丨 C R T 3S T O WEIC.: T D 0 H 『 A 卯 L I C A B L E : V i o l a t ; o n K e l l o g - P r i a n d P a c t ^ JaDanese-Arrer^ c a n ne.^otis t i o ^ s ； a .<ression, S U A L n R Y O P R E L E V A N T フOIIT.'S (w-'th roage r e f e r e n c e s ) : p e r t i n e n t m e s s a g e s : # 6只， ( 7 Feb- 1 9 4 1 ) - ^ A T S U O K A . to NC..0JRA u r g i n g A m e r i c a b e i r p r e s s e d w i t h n e c e s s i t y f o r c o l l a b o r a t i o n ^.^r 1 f i r F - n e s s c ^ J a p a n e s e i n t e n t i o n - “Eve” if J a n a n l o s e s , s h e w i l l r i s e ur) ae;ain i n y e a r s „ " # 1 3 6 , (° M a r c h 1 9 4 1 ) N0.OTRA t o M A T S r O K A oっ H u l l e x p l a n a t i o n of econoTT'ic p o l i c y and e x p r e s s i n g d i s s a t i s f a c t i o n w i t h J a n a n ' s exoans-' on a”d Axi s t i e s (nn 20-32) # 1 4 5 , (l 1 ? M a ^ c h 1 9 4 1 , - N O IT'：":A. t o M A T S U O K A 0” s e c r e " i n t e r - v i e w w i + h D ~ p s i c l e n t R o o s e v e l t . N P M U R A D o i n t s out d a r k e r of e r b a r g o - "loosevelt. said J a n a n c a n comiDete v'ith o t h e r n a t i o n s for g o o d s , n o f e a r of C h i n a ト e i n g b o l - sh^vized., and J a p a n s h o u l d n o t b e a m b i t I o u s t o r u l e C h i n a (^p 40-4°) #442， (9 Ar^ril 1 ^ 4 1 ) - t ( M o s c o w ) t o K O N O Y E o n b e - h a l f of M T S U O K A » M A T S r O K A s t a t e s h e requestec 1 3 t e i n - h a r d t て0 u r g e P r e s i d e n t to t r u s t M 4 T S U 0 K A , anc? r e c o r r e n d C H I A N G c o n c l u d e p e a c e w i t h J a p a n . (r>p 49-に1) Docunrnt ^ o . 1 3 8 3 D o c , N o . 1 3 ^ 3 D a t e : 1 4 A n r i l 1 9 4 6 A F A L Y C IS C F DOCIF-iENTARY E V I D E N C E D E S C H I D T I O N O F C T A C H E D DOCTO.CTNT T i t l e and N a t u r e : F i l e of T e l e g r a m s and M a t e r i a l o n J a p a n e s e - A r r e r i c a n N e g o t i a t i o n s 1 9 4 1 D a t e ; 2 2 J a n u a r y July n O r i g i n a l ( ) C o n y ( ) L a n g u a g e (x) x ) x ) o o N N #427, 9 Acril 1 9 4 1 , - M A T S U O K A asks KONOYE for commission of full powers as he tray conclude neutrality nact with Russia. (p 53) # 2 3 0 , 1 5 April 1 9 4 1 - N ' " M U R A to KONOY 1 -,reporting U.S.A. policy towards Jatiario 1 ) T r i p a r t i t e Pact made U.S.A. feel pressure on two fronts , see war with JarDan a possibility- 2) Forwat•‘ on of a convoy system by U.S.A. ta'at.*'- rooimt to declaration of wav r # 2 3 3 , 1 7 April 1 9 4 1， - N O M U R A to K O T O E， asking permission to negotiate "Jananese—Americaつ Understanding-" Assures KONOYE it will still be in spirit of Tripartite Pact r (t)p 59-61) #234, Japanese draft of Unc'erstanding, ”'it.h interlinear correct"' ons, (Several En^l^ sh versions , includ- ing corrected drafts, are included), (pp 112 ff; m 194-216; and pp っ23 ff.). "Joint declaration" was to settle questions of 1 ) C o n - cet)t of international relations and nations; 2) attitude toward SuroTDean w a r , 3) Relation of bo十h to China affair. 4) Novoland marine relations 5 & 6) Co^rerce anc 1 economic cooperation 7) Policies toward political stabilization in Pacific - Notes on meeting of East Asia Br-ear Chief SAKAMOTO's meeting with Ge-rran and Italian Ambassadors', Tokyo, 4 May 194-1- Both express ^ear projected un? ersta^c^ing will obstruct Japan in Asia- #18ヲ,3 May 1 9 4 - 1 , - M i l i t a r y Attache' Berlin to Ass't., Chief General Staffs C l o s e s visit of MATSFOKA to U.S.A.; fears radical change in nolicy w-11 cause OSHIMA resig- nation (p 143) #273, 7 ay 1 9 4 1 , - N O M U R A to MATSUOKA, reports Hull urged understanding "before too late", and asks permission to oioen negotiations for understanding with r .S. (pp 1 5 0 - 1 5 1 ) #204, - MATSUOKA to NOiCURA, amending "Japanese-America Under- standing 1 ' (v 1«5)- #219 - (p 215 ff shows amended draft in nglish sent by MATSUOKA to N O M U R A , 1 3 May)„ Notes on German instructions to cease npgotiations with U.S. "to prevent its participation i” w a r , " (つ p 2 4 0 - 2 M ) (#567， 568 and 569), 20 May 1 9 4 1， - O S H I M A attacks nego- tiations with U.S.A., saying they will result in Jauan Doc. P A G K 2 . missing its golden o m o r t u n i t y in abandoning their plan for exつloitat，. on o^ sou^h^rn If und-erstanding signed, should only be on condition Uni + ed States sto^ all ai(? to Britain- In #575, asks that his telegrams be delivered to War and Navy, since great change in National policy" is involved-. (pD 262-265), Notes of 20 May 1 Q 4 1 on U.S. - Japan negotiations, e^ort they proceed in amicable atmosphere (pp 2Q1-295) #424, 23 丁騰 1 9 4 1 , - N O ^ U ' ^ A to MATSI.OKA on develoioment negotiations for Jananese-Apierican understanding - #425 — American draft, (]> English, pp 354-365) #234, 20 May 1 9 4 1 - J a p a n e s e draft (^ATSUOKA) Notes; pp 4-O0 一 460 contain various drafts anr^ counter-drafts - (Blank Nor) N O ^ R J to MATSLOKA. Requests urgently instruc- tions fro，.MTSUOKA. Irmortant to note he believes 1 ) U n i t e d States a "xious for neace; 2) tin''erst and ing with United States advantageous； 3) ^elay invites 亡 i s a s十 e r , #490, 7 July 1 9 4 1 - N O M U R A to MATSUCKA - transmits questions by United States on meaninp of "^conorric cooperation" with Ch'na, details of restriction removals, etc r (p 513), (English coっy， with statements on attitude of U-ii^ed States tov/ar'd ち u r o i D e a n war also included 一 PP 515 - 530) # 2 7 3 , 1 2 July 1 9 4 1 , - M A ^ S U O K A to K4T0 (Arbassador to Vichy), instructing KATO to negotiate agreement with French immediately on military cooperation in French Indo-China, since. Japanese ぞorces have decided to ad.— vance i-^to Southern Indo-C dna on or about the_20th_ of July； - * "(PP (Number b l a n k ) 1 4 July 1 9 4 1 , - M A T S U O K A to N O W R A asking hir^ to return no+e bearing Hull's oral st^terient, because it was "most, innolite". (p 574 - 579) Oral statement of June 21st aっDears in English, - 30^ ~ 365 and in Japanese p 3 P 2 - 3^4)^ #365 - MA' SUOKA to N0..:UHA, corrections and d^a^t of under- standing (td 5-°l-5P9) Oral rote of July 1 6 , 1°41 , H u l l to Japanese Government, bitterly restating ^rn-rican stand on rieht of self- def pnse in attitude to tiror>ean war, ""e? I" 5 . ̂ ^ Jananese to ask qpgressor nations ^or \n f orrratton on their nre Claris as key to United States policy- (In E n g l i s h , p 61フ-6lP). Japanese re、.ly of July 17 rejecting ir^ea 4 hey 作a ,r be ranged t . side of aggressor nat.tcns. Fu.rt^pr, "Japanese Doc. P れ ヌ . 'ov‘t c'o not feel disposed to enter into discussion re- garding the Tjoints raised in the regly of the American Gov't." t� 550, 23 July 1°41,-N0i,;U^A warns UY'SVCKk advance in[ to Southern rench �ndo-China mished United States to Doint o 1 "severing relat" 1 ' o-'S with Ja^an- (n 620- Notes on off-the-reco^d conversation between NCivIURA and Roosevelt, 24 July 194-1,who promises Janan access to food sucnly anr" raw materials if she w'll with- c'raw trooTDs frorr I ndo-China. Undated note in nglish anci Japanese, at)つarertly from MATSUOKA to HULL, re re^ch Indo-China, Points: 1 ) J q n a n e s e advance into French Indo-Ch"na only for purr>o?es of settling China affair, 2) Is to prevpnt aggressive circierent. of French I”do-CM.na- 3) threatens ^ct^.on by an inflamed Japanese neonle United States takes a d � � t i o n a l stet>s or rnain- talns "irritating attitrc'e 1 ' (pio 629 - 632) Analyst: \L H, Wagner r.-i-'-ti-j INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION 1 . R e g u l a t i o n s regarding the South 上danclrurian hallway Pro-iulgated 8 June 1906 and aaended. (Imperial ordinance 1 � 2 ) . Article 13. Th.e Coiaiaandant of the i^wantung Army can give necessary instruc- tions for business concerning idilitarjr affairs of the company. Has it been translated? Yes ( ) Has it been photostdted? Yes ( ) 2. Chang iiaucii-liang s G-ovt. and recent conditions of foreign eraployees. (a) Chang admitted, subnission of the North- eastern Province to tile Nanking Central Govt, in 1928. (b) The Legislation, administration, Diplomacy and Military affairs came under the dicta- torship of Chang. Chang employed, several Japciiiese and foreigners as his advisers in military affairs. "The array of Northeastern Provinces has been trained after the xaodel of Japan." LOCATION OF O R I G U L (also v^/ITNESS if applicable) as of: Docurient Division SOURCE OF OHIGII^L: Foreign Ministry. PERSONS IlffLIC^TED: C R M S TO VHICH DUCUliENT ^PPLIC^BLE： aggression — Manchuria.; Econoinic nonopolies -- Manchuria. SUIIi'-IAHY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Contains: D o c .バ o . 1 3 » 4 17 A p r i l 1 9 4 � i L Y S I S OF DOCmiENT^tY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION Gi" ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature： TJie Foreign Office File. Date： 1906-1931 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language： Jap. • • o o c N X X / / V / V o o v w N (c) Education -- "Study toward Japan is very- vigorous ." Analyst: 2d Lt. Kobayashi Doc. ^ 0 . 1 3 8 4 it been translated? Yes ( ) it been photostated? Yes ( ) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as ofi Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Manchurian Incident; censorship and propaganda* SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Reports from Jap diplomatic officials in various parts of CHINA sent to Foreign Ministry recording outbreaks of violence against Jap citizens and even against Chinese merchants who dealt in Jap goods. Mentioned are protests made by the Japanese government re such events and efforts made by the Chinese authorities to control the lawless mobs responsible for such acts. INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. No. 1385 17 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOGTJIfflNTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Manchurian Incident--Anti-Japanese Movement and Boycott Date: 1931-35 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language:Japanese s s a a H H X) X) o o N N Analyst: 2nd Lt. Person Doc. No, 1335 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1386 17 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Manchurian Incident--Reparations for Damages Suffered by Foreigners in the SHANGHAI Incident Date: 1934-35 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language: Japanese Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No (x) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO WEICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Shanghai Incident; Manchurian Incident SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Records of reparations for damages caused by SHANGHAI Incident to foreigners, arranged according to country: the number of claims； the claimed value; and, assessed value. Analyst: 2nd Lt. Person Doc. N o . 1386 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1387 17 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Manchurian Incident--Public Opinion and Press Comment. (Intelligence Reports on Foreign Countries) Date: 1931-32 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language:Japanese Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No (x) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Manchurian Incident; censorship and propaganda SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Reports by Intelligence Bureau on comments appearing in foreign newspapers and other publications. Includes comments on the Manchurian Incident by Pres. Hoover, Willis J. Abbot, etc., which appeared in various American papers. Analyst: 2nd Lt. Person Doc. N o . 1387 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Has it been translated? Has it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Manchurian Incident; censorship and propaganda SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Reports of Jap consuls in various Chinese cities addressed to Foreign Ministers in which activities of anti- Jap student movemarts are described. It was the consuls' opinion that such movements of Chinese students was due not only to patriotic spirits, but to communistic propaganda. Doc. No. 1388 17 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Manchurian Incident--Public Opinion and Press Comment (Chinese Student Movements in Foreign Countries) Date: 1931-33 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language: Japanese (x) (x) o o N N ) ) s s e e Y Y Analysts 2nd Lt• Person D o c . N o . 1388 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. No. 1389 17 April 194-6 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Manchurian Incident--Anti-Japanese Movement and Boycott Date: 1931-32 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language:Japanese Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No (x) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of; Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Manchurian Incident5 censorship and propaganda. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Reports and advices between Jap officials in northern CHINA and Foreign Ministry re anti-Jap movements in CHINA. Included are examples of anti-Jap propaganda. Analyst: 2nd Lt. Person Doc. No. 1389 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Has it been ^.raiisl^ted? Yes ( ) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL; Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO WHICF DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Manchurian Incident; censorship and propaganda SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Reports of Intelliennoe B"ars;ra on foreign press comments sent from Forei^r. Alinis'cry to leading Jap officials and businessmen。 Included are those chiefly concerned with presenting Jap actions in Msnchuria in a favorable light. Also included is MATSUOKA, Yosuke's address before the League of Nations on 6 December 1932. Doc. No. 1390 17 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title anc： ^a A w e : Manchurian Incident--Public Opinion and Press Ccuracnc (Intelligence Reports on Foreign Countries) Date: 1932 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Languages Japanese English x) x) o o N N Analyst 2d Lt. Person Doc。 No. 1390 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1391 17 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Consul-General at Title and Nature； Reports from/Shanghai to Foreign Minister TOGO D a t e : 1 7 Nov 4 1 - O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language:Japanese 28 Mar 42 English Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No (x) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: HORINOUCHI, K^hjo; TOGO CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Aggressive W a r f a r e - China SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): ( 1 ) R e p o r t s concerning requisitioning of British and American interests in Central China at outbreak of Pacific War. (2) Movement of the CHUNGKING Regime prior to and after the outbreak of the Pacific war. (3) Condition of Shanghai Settlement after occupation by Japanese army. ⑷ International poltical phases of the outbreak of Pacific war and the Chungking Regime. (5) Comment on Pacific war by the Chinese Communist Party. Analyst: 2nd L t . Kobayashi Doc. N o , 1391 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION it been translated? Yes ( ) it been photostated? Yes ( ) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: ANTO, ISHIZAWA, and TAJIRI (all Chiefs of Section, Foreign Ministry) 5 Lt. C o l c T A K A Y M A (Army); M a 3 . TANEMURA (General Staff)； Commander SFIBA (Navy). CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Aggression—French Indo-China 5 conspiracy for world domination. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): (Fifteen page continuation of conference. First day analyzed in our Evid. DoCc#1308) Importance lies in frank discussion of dividing spoils in Asia at so early a date. 1 . S D h e r e of South Seas as an ideal for Japan should include Burma, Australia and New Zealand. (T^KAYAMA, SHIBA and ANTO, p. 2) 2• "Politioal leadership in FIC and N2I may.mean virtual occupation ultimately••。.•ちut the only thing we can do now is make Germany recognize our political leadership as much as possible." (TAKAYMCA, p. 4) 3. Disposition of JAVA and SUMATRA, ANTO heard Germany intended to keep them. But unanimously agreed she would not be able to confront Japan's naval strength。 4 e Secretlv inciting independence movements in Burma and INDIA by propaganda suggested by ANTO,〈っ.9) , to hit Britain 1 s power. 5. Soviet policy： Maintain peace, but keep only rolationsnii: convenient for Axis and Japan, encourage Soviet attack on India. (TAKAYi\HA，p.10) Doc. N o . 1392 17 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: "Minutes of Joint Conference of Army, Navy, and Foreign Office Authorities on Intensification of Coalition Among Japan, Germany and Italy. D a t e : 1 6 July 40 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Language:Japanese s s Q a H H X ) X ) o o N N Doc. N o . 1392 Page 1 D o c . N o . 1392 - Page ？- - SUMMARY cont'd 6. AniGrlcaii policy; Economic collaboration v/ith Germany in bouth America, after New Order in Asia established. (TAKAY^IA, p.：11) 7. Navy & t t i t u ; 如 ' t o recognize reciprocally the New Orders being Suiit by the two countries.(Japan and Germany) respectively, ana five assistance to each other 0 " (SHIBA, pp. 1 3 - K ) (Meeting clo^cs :vith hearty agreement 'by all-) Analyst: Wo H . Wagner Doc« Page N o . 1392 2 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. No. 1393 17 April 19^6 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT Title and Nature: Telegram #513, KURUSU (Berlin) to ARITA (Tokyo) Date 20 May 40 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x)language:Japanese Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No (x) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: ARITA; KUHUSU CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Affairs with China SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): KURUSU urges settlement of the CHINA Incident in view of grave world situation. Analysts 7/. H . Wagner Doc. N o . 1393 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. M o . 1394 17 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUI£ENT. Title and Nature: Reports concerning Japan's acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration at a conference 15 Aug 45 held at Emperor's library in Imperial courtyard. D a t e : 1 5 Aug 4-5 Original(x) Copy ( ) Language: Japanese Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No (x) Has it been photostated* 5 Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Privy Council PERSONS IMPLICATED: HIROHITO; HIRANUMA; SHIMIZU; MINAMI; NARAj USHIO； HAYASHI5 FUKAI; OBATA5 MITSUCHI; IKEDA； HURASE; ISHIGURO； MOHOHASHI; T/JCATSUJI; SUZUKI ； TOGO; HONJO CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE t Surrender SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Contains: 1 . E m p e r o r HIROHITO's note stating acceptance of terms of Potsdam Declaration。 2. Speeches by Premier SUZUKI and Foreign Minister TOGO concerning negotiations toward peace taken by Japan to 15 Aug 45, a. Failure of Japan's efforts for Russian mediation to end war, b . Russia 1 s declaration of war after American threat to obliterate Japan by atomic bombings. c. Explanation of and Japan's decision to accept terms of Potsdam Declaration。 3. Discussions concerning probable length of occupa- tional period, solution of reparations5 relationship between acceptance of Potsdam Declaration and Japan's national policy. (These discussions are not detailed, but consist of speculations as to what the future might hold after acceptance of Potsdam Declaration, and the desire that suit- able negotiations concerning same can be arranged.) Analyst: 2nd Lt. Blumhagen Doc. No. 1394 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION it been translated? it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: War Department PERSONS IMPLICATED: OSHIMA, Hiioshi CRIMES TO "miCE DOCUMENT ノ JPLICABL3: Conspiracy for aggres- sive warfare. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): The contents of this document are connected with those of エ.P s S, Document #ir r 25, which deals with Ribbentrop's suggestion to OSHIMA， that Japan attack Russia now. (9 July 1942) "At the beginning of the conference Ambassador OSHIMA declared that unfortunately his wish to receive a positive reply from tne JapanGi-e government in the question of partioips.tion in a war age.inst Russia has not yet been fulfilled^ He wired to Tokyo in detail about the last conversation with the Foreign Minister and added his own viewpoirio that he thinks it right to intervene soon against Russia and to carry out intensive actions to strangle English transports in the Andian ',cean‘,， 5 OSHIMA then s^^tss rhat he received a telegram from Tokyo on the 27th or July. the concents of which he describes as fo丄lowss cpe:'a\:ions in the? Pacific and Indian Oceans exe'irt -ari . -nc7'easir.ig p 'et cucc oh the T J a S..Ao and Britain and "".here'ey ccntrifcut;； greatly to the common war u The •-esisti.n.ciQ cf thf-. Uaitsd States rerna；l̂ s st^'bbo^n so th'i.し Japan has to snert her forces against Ghis enemy-, Doc. N o . 1395 17 April 194-6 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nat/.o-e； Photostat: Memo about a conference between Ri'bbantrop and O S H I H Date: 30 July 42 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Language:German s s a a H E X) o o N N X) s s e e Y Y D o c , N o . 1395 Page 1 Doc. N o . 1395 - Page 2 - STOMARY cont'd Under the circumstances, the Japanese action against the Soviet Union would mean a scattering of her forces. This would in turn mean a lessening of the Japanese pressure and an increase of the American and British power in Europe, For these reasons Japan is interested in maintaining order to the Northo "As explanation thereto, Ambassador O S H I M stated that the problem was without a doubt subjected to a new and careful study in Tokyo. He personally shares the opinion that today- Japan is offered a unique opportunity to defeat the Russians； the Japanese Army too has always represented the opinion that such an action against Russia is necessary." He then states his opinions about the reasons for the statement of his government. They are, as he believes, first, that the conquest of Vladivostok is considered as an enterprise which might take some time and that it is feared that in the meantime the Americans might obtain air bases in East Siberia from where they might bomb Tokyo. Secondly, there is no doubt that the Japanese Army is working under certain difficulties especially in the field of the air forces. Yet, he- does not believe that the present reply is final. It may be that an action against Russia is possible before October comes, otherwise, it would be possible only next spring. The Foreign Minister replied that in his belief Japan will never find such an opportune moment to beat the Russians in Siberia. He believes it possible that an attack by Japan might eliminate Russia as an enemy of the Tripartite powers. Then they could concentrate the entire force.j against England and America。 In spite of the fact that he is still convinced that an attack of Japan against Russia would be the right thing the Germans believe that Japan should not carry out such an action if she does not feel strong enough for it from a military point of view. Ambassador OSHIMA then stated that Japan has to give particular stress at first to the Eastern Indian Ocean and the Pacific and mentions the fact that she is already- carrying out submarine warfare in the Western Indian Ocean. Hibbentrop finds that submarine warfare will not suffice to cut off troop transports to the Near East and India and suggests Japanese fleet actions. OSHIMA means that this would jeopardize the position of the Japanese fleet towards the American fleet. Ribbentrop then stresses Doc. N o . 1395 Page 2 Doc. N o . 1395 - Page 3 - SUMMARY cont'd the importance of a bold strategy in 194-2 while America is still not prepared. "Any advantage which we may secure for ourselves in the year 1942 will make itself paid later on twice and three times. It is, therefore, of the greatest importance to eliminate the Russian factor in this year as far as possible. It is regrettable if Japan can at present not participate in this because she does not feel strong enough militarily a However, the opportunity to get rid of the Russian enemy once and for all is undoubtedly unique as soon as she feels sufficiently well armed for this. OSHIMA then states that he had always suggested to use the opportune moment e However, he believes that operations in a southward direction have already been initiated which cannot be broken off easily. He personally is, of course, for a push against Russia at the same time. The conversation then turns to an information which OSHIMA received from Tokyo about a Japanese submarine which will land in a French harbor on August 5th. Since this submarine is to sink some enemy vessels on its return trip to Singapore, it is the desire of the Japanese Navy that it will not be used to transport BOSE to East Asia. BOSE will most likely be flown to East Asia in a German plane* The question is then discussed whether Japan could not create for herself naval bases in the western part of the Indian Ocean, for instance on Mauritius or in Lourenco Marques OSHIMA doubts whether such bases could be supplied and held. He concludes his statements with the assurance that in his opihion the push to the North is the decisive question for Japan, a fact which he stresses again end again with his government. Ribbentrop agrees to this opinion and hopes that Japan will soon feel strong enough to venture this push to the North. Analyst: 2nd Lt. Steiner Doc. No. 1395 r age 3 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Has it been translated? Has it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: War Department PERSONS IMPLICATED: OSHIMA, Hiroshi CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Ribbentrop first oEiticizea the fact that Japanese sources feed the rumor of a separate peace between Germany and Russia. "If assistance to this idea is only a question of camouflage from the side of Japan in order to give the Russians a false sense of security while they actually are to be attacked at present then of course there is nothing to be said against it." Otherwise, however, he would appreciate it if OSHIMA would inform his government that this rumor is only of advantage to the enemy. He then expresses his suspicion that the fact that Russia sent strong forces which were withdrawn from the Far East to the German Eastern front may be traced to assurances given by Ambassador SATO in Moscow, according to which Russia is safe as far as Japan is concerned. He states that he would appreciate it if SATO's attitude would be changed. He then discusses an unofficial suggestion made by the Japanese Army about a delegation of the Japanese Emperor Doc. N o . 1396 Page 1 Doc. N o . 1396 17 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Photostat: Memo about the conference between Ribbentrop and OSHIMA in FUSCHL. Date: 31 Aug O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Language: German and 1 Sept 42 X / ( V * S _ \ o o N N X ) Yes Yes Doc. N o . 1396 - Page 2 - SUMMARY cont'd to Germany. OSHIMA welcomes this plan. Ribbentrop states that Goering would provide two airplanes and suggests that a man who is well-known in Germany and trusted by her such as Ambassador SHIRATORI may lead the delegatioru After discussion about the German military representation in Japan OSHIMA handed Ribbentrop a telegram from the Imperial headquarters and from his government With statements about deliveries of steel, alurain-om, etc., which are desired by J apa.ii. In conclusion, the conversation turns to the planned trade agreement between Germany and Japan, Analyst: 2nd Lt 0 Steiner Doc. No. 1396 Page 2 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. No. 1397 17 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Official transcript, International Military Tribunal, N u m b e r g Date: 20 Feb- O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language:English 6 Mar 4-6 Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No (x) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: War Department PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO WKICE DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Background material. SUMiAHY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): The sessions covered by this material dealt mainly with crimes against humanity. On tip. 5136 ff. are the arguments of the prosecution and the defense in the Question of criminal organizations— Analyst: 2nd Lt. Steiner Doc. No. 1397 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION it been translated? Yes ( ) it been plioco&tated? Yes ( ) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: MATSUOKA; TOYODA, Teijiro; TOGO, Shigenoruj KONOYE; OSHIMA; AM0U ? Eiji CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Violation Kellogg-Brianc Pact; Pre Psarl Harbor negotiation; conspiracy, aggression Following arc- pertinent ( 1 ) I n t e r v i e w with TOYODA, Teijiro, Foreign Minister, granted Italian Aubassadcr I n d e l l i , 1 5 Sept 4 1 Q u e s t i o n e d on progress 5 TOYODA answers that while purpose is to neutralize critical situation, "spirit of Tripartite Pact is not forgotten." He refused to show Indelli the messages. ( p . 1 3 K „ (2) NOMURA to T O Y O D A , 1 5 Sept 4 1 , ( # 8 1 9 ) , on U.S. proposals (p, 22) 3 (3) NOMURA to T O Y O D A , 1 6 Sept 4-1(#822) (p. 32). (4) NOMURA to T O Y O D A , 1 7 Sept 4 1 ( # 8 2 3 ) (T.N. number cancelled)» NOMURA believes President may attend proposed meeting in person if suitable formalities and substance arranged, (p.33) (5) (a) Draft (in Japanese) of proposed "Japanese- American Understanding for Bettering Relations between the two countries." (Dated 18 Sept. 194-1),and (b) Revised draft of same (pp. 39-63) Doc. N o . 1398 17 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF D O C U I I E A T T A E Y E V I D E N C E DESCRIPTION O F A T T A C H E D D O C M S N T , Title and Kat-are‘ File of telegrsms and materials, J a pane s e-Ame rlcan nogctiscions 1541 9 Date 1 13 Septv Grigirial().Copy (x) Language: Japanese English s s a a H H /—^ /—\ o o N N Doc. No. 1398 Page 1 D o c . N o . 1398 - Page 2 - SUMMARY cont'd (6) Notes--"Problems connected with CEINA Incident Treated in Japanese-American Diplomacy" (Dated 16 Sept 41) Explanation of Japanese aims, estimation of American position. (a) Believes U.S. opposed Japanese moves in CHINA. Would rather settle problem without U . S . interference, but will accept her aid if she must, NOMURA to T O Y O D A , 1 2 Sept 41(#5ヲ6) enclosing note in English) from Hull in which latter rejects latest Japanese proposals because (a)No assurance troops in North China would be removed in specified time, (b) Economic terms with China not clear. (c) Suggestion that Japan negotiate v/ith China independently. (Terms given in English, pp. 135-136)• TOYODA to NOMURA, 22 Sept 4 1 ( # 5 8 5 ) on Grew meeting. TOYODA says U . S . wants to reach final decision at KONOYE- ROOSEVELT parley, while Japan intends to arrange fundamental terms there. Asks NOMURA to arrange parley soon. NOMURA to TOYODA, 22 Sept 4 1 ( # 8 3 9 ) and Naval Attache to U.S. to Vice-Minister of Navy and Vice Chief Naval General Staff, 23 Sept 4 1 , ( n u m b e r not given)• Both estimate U . S . prepared for war and latter says, "I believe it would be advisable for Jacan to cease stationing^ trooiDS in China and com_e to terms with U.S." (p. 155) Statement of Japanese on reasons troops must be stationed in China even after any peace with CHIANG (pp. 140- 146 in English, 25 Sept 41). HORIUCHI to T O Y O D A , 1 5 Sept 41，(#1721) giving espionage report on telegram. CHIANG KAI-SFEK to Roosevelt agreeing to arbitration of July 7 (1932) conditions restored, (p. 183) Letter of 17 Sept 41 from Grew to TOYODA enclosing English version of NOMURA's interview with Roosevelt 28 Aug (Dp. 195-196). NOMURA .to TOYODA (#606) 28 Sept 4 1 . " S i n c e the 27th of this month, a pro-Axis movement has been active, but we are not opposed to the recovery of Japanese-American rela- tions ,....and...confident of controlling the movement..." NOMURA to TOYODA (#865) of 28 Sept 41 is important summ.?.ry of failure of Japanese government to meet U»Sr objections, and NOMURA states "U.S. wishes to negotiate with Japan on basis of 21 June proposal, and Japan would do well to value this proposal." NOMURA frankly gives explicit details such as "the passage in your telegram (f： 595) will not dispel U . S . doubts." (pp. 225-242). In #866 NOMURA repeats theme, saying only five points covered by TOYODA in reply to Grew's nine points« (TOYODA f s a n s w e r : i 614, 30 Sept 4 1 , p . 268). D o c . N o . 1398 Page 2 Doc. N o . 1398 - Page 3 - SUMMARY cont'd Again in #881 of 30 Sept 41 NOMURA repeats that stationing of troops in China is main obstacle, and in #870 same date, to private reports that he may be hindering negotiations says, "If this report be true a エ should_like to ask you whether the indentions of the are not clear to you after six mrmths, negotiations." ("p. Analyst: H . Wagner Doc. No. 1398 Page 3 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also ”WITNESS if applicable) SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: ASAHI SHINBUN PERSONS IMPLICATED: h O S H INO, Naoki CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): P . 1 P a 2 P. 9 P 8 18 Wife-Misao Born-GUT#:A Prefecture, TONE-GUN, TOlimI-I-!URA,TOGANO His career: Head of General Affairs Manchukuo 1937. Chief Cabinet Secretary, aiDpointed Oct 1 8 , 1 9 4 1 until 22 July 194-4 when TO JO Cabinet resigned- 18 Oct 19- 1 ! 一 Director of Planning Board and concurrently minister without portfolio. When .he took the post of Chief-of General Affairs of Finance, Manchukuo, KISHI, Sinsuke, was Chief of Industrial Depar::;mont, Manchukuo. He is devoted to the !, 4 Year I N D U — R H R I A I Pj.an of Manc.hukuo ? 11 with mighb and main； The plan had to have its program altered bac.r^se of the f:..i.Vure to raise loan abroad and the eictremoly lirpitcd supply of building materials u (7 Sept .s:?)e) Fa nance Ministry days,. Unlike that slow and steady pri:i,;ip] e which ns-aaj.iy characterizes the fj.nanclel off Lこ;..?.Is> he is v̂ .r-y flexible.,that he is ahla to £.(Icp:: &.d;anturc is policy。 .In this connection (1) the currency Gor. : .:r.ol of Manc-hiikuo *, (2； 5-year Develop ment Plan has achieved success, a1chough wany douct Has it been translated? Has it been photostated? Doc. No. 1399 17 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION O F A T T A C H E D D O C I U V I S N T . Title and Nature: Newspaper clippings on HOSHINO, Naoki Dates Original(x) Copy ( ) Language: Japanese X X / I V / f v o o N N \ I 7 . S J s s e e Y Y Doc, No. 1399 Page i D o c . N o . 1399 - Page 2 - SUMMARY cont'd P . 29 P . 31 it .very much.. He was first to second the motion thaTld-iohuria Heavy Industry C o , should be shifted to I'^n'^wiaio. Le- r eicp:aent of such risky principle has hind2ted h i m り；r: a p p o i n t m e n t to the post of Piarrnin.^ lica.'u, si .r.cugh the militarists recommended 1 C •. a' ... . yj H O S H I N J or. Shriao 彐 <3 ； w i t h o u t '；0： - c c t f . ノao : r c . リ ゾ、 of - J - U - : 1 . , : , - O , Zast Asia,. On his homage to Ise Uree vrtio were- appointed minister M r , 'H0SFIN〇 talked of an a u toe racy, Sa. 1 cJ .-'.ystem o f J a p r n a n d M a n c h u k u o • !! Cor:.side:. .'-ng Mai.r^iJmo a n d J a p a n a s a w h o l e , t h e y are not, in z'd.9. leatt inferior in respect to self- suiHo丄orパ y レ）a-~Y e t h e r n s t i o r u I f i t is t o p p e d by the oathern poI::.cy, we will be pushed up to the i"o—o cf •.•;orid poYri- 1 ；,Incidentally that statement i s fcign.ii :;oa； :.'.terr.?r , :.ionally. He further stated to aeve/.or the vievr more generally by saying, "Our p l a c i n g .チ..oi 1 .o.、iTSTi£Lニ，mobilization will not be affecteri t c etj s i t e n t b y the placing of embargo on expoi ".ation. cf si^ap iron and petroleum by U . S . We .:u。t end oir, dependence or. U , S。and Britain for matoT:'.als a n d pj o d u c t s e s t a b l i s h t h e a u t o c r a c y of J a par.'と..:id M^iiejrukuo inclnc'ing the South Sea area." Mv〜H0£INC has advccated such rule since his appointiuent to t h e C h i e f of G e n e r a l A f f a i r s D e p t r o f a n d t h a t hi?- i d e。 is n o w b e g i n n i n g t o coir.-. fcr--ird a--； i pzioi'ity point in the drive of nationハ.1 ”oliey. he s^icl l:心 impart a characteris- tic feature to Konoye Cabinet,, (For further in- fow“',.'bi:: M refして tlir。ン:03ニIT.IO s article contained in -.he :'iT...;-ia3. jr--:r,b。T of Mar^shti -K'ei jai-Zasshi, title , : Th3 F c . n d a t i n n cf b. Maricraiku.o-'J?pa:a a.u-'.'.cci-aoy-, p l a n th:>t Oc w • ...•‘、-'…• こ'*«バ メ. i ! 、 H O B R i、つ ^ � m a s mno'.m.ce'i. y—じ一で p i a n ir：. 彳 o C- S .! lI 丄.i C • n j.93 5 ce.DK； o u t rolIcA'ing ye^i' L'-'idaiic.c. A l l nCic iT e do^vri as d e t (：• £•'：.-； P. 34. i し J .1 ci .. ！.� ノ i r- 一*..い.'.. were .-J.cn '..r. r<"iJC ‘:〕q.D_hiet u 6 Den. '1940, or oi' P l a n n i n g B o a r d , y :raz :•'}. M i ^ i .-.ta^ v : 'tnrut P o r t f o l i o jr： じ M ITO , "n：',； - w'ft.o rtT;vo...-...’.^s.i, '‘ Dec 19べし'’ TOSaC'O, D J … o n •'.：�： ” •: ’ T-、 上v>n .'Joe 4 .1.3: Pdge 2 D o c . N o . 1399 - Page 3 - SUMMARY cont'd P , 34 Mr„ HOSHINO was appointed member of House of .•パ. Peers 4 April 1941, P . 35 M r . H005.TN0 appointed Chief Cabinet Secretary of TOJO Cab.in8t 18 Oct 194丄。 Analyst: 2nd L t， Miwa Doc.., No.13?9 Page 3 Has it been translated? Hc.s it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL j foreign Ministry _ . PERSONS IMPLICATED: MATSUOKA, Yosuke; NOMURA CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Conspiracy for aggres- sive warfare. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page referc-nces): Contains: (1)Cablegram 5/12/41 to Ambassador NOMURA from Foreign Minister MATSUOKA re American-Japanese relations, (2) Cablegram 5/30/41 to NOMURA from MATSUOKA re anti- Japanese sentiment in U.S» (3) Cablegram to NOMURA from MATSUOKA 7/12/41 declining , NOMURA'S request to return to Japan and outlining reasons therefor. (4) Cablegram 7/2C/41 to Foreign Minister TOYODA from Ambassador NOMURA re adjustment of Japanese-American diplomatic relations® Also included is information on Japan's views as to her right to self-defence 0 (5) Chronological list of notations for reference purposes of important international events from 8/14/40 to 1-lA-A.O. INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1400 17 April 194-6 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Cablegrams to Ambassador NOMURA from Foreign Minister MATSUOKA; also chronological list of nota- tions re important international events 8-2-39 to 1-14-40. Date: 1939-41 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language:Japanese x) o o N N \ J - \ J X Yes Yes Analyst: Lt. Suzukawa Doc. No. 14-00 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Has it been translated*? Has it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL- to orient 丄じ vision-' SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Cabinet Secretariat PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO WHICH BOCUIfflNT APPLICABLE: War industry; preparations for wa-r, industrial. SUMMARY CF RELEVANT FOINTS (with page references): Document published by "Total War Institute" compiled t»y "Research Section Dept, of Commerce and Industry." Statistical data on 3 1,> Trend, of Mining and Manufacturing Industries in Japan from 1930-194-1 o エI(. Research on demands for Important Goods and Scale of Production, 1933-41. I lie Research on Ger.er?J. Proportion Among Important Goods \?ith Steel as Basis,1939..4I0 エ"V., Production of Important Machines, Vehicles, Electrical Machines, Industrial Machines. Vc Census of Approved Industrial Factories on Iron Ore, Coal,Petroleim, Arominum, Cement, etc. Doc. No, 1401 17 April 1946 ANALYSl'3 jF DOCllfflNTtnY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF i^LTACHSD I ) 0 C H Title and Nature: Repo::*i: of basic research of war time indu^t.rv, Date； March 43 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Language: Japanese X X o o N N ) ) / f v , s s e e Y Y Analyst: 2nd. Lt. Miwa Doc. No. 1401 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION 1402 Has it been translated? Has it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division S0URC3 OF ORIGINAL: Legal Staff PERSONS IMPLICATED: HASHIMOTO, Kingoro-, SAKATA5 HIGUCHI; TATEKAWA, ICO I SO 5 NINOMIYA; NE110T0 ； YAIJAWAKI5 OKAMURA; SHIGEFUJI; UGilKI | OKAWA. CRIMES TO ^EICE DOCUMENT A P P L I C A B L E : ( 1 ) P r e p a r i n g public opinion for war; (2) conspiracy for aggression, MANCHURIA. STO..ARY OF RSIEVANT POINTS (with page references): Pamphlet is collection of articles dealing with various topics. Most significant among articles is that of TANAKA, entitled "True State of March and October Events," beginning p . 1 0 9 ^ Following is taken from this article: A . March Event (1931) 1 0 Establishment of Sakura-Kai (Cherry Society) during later part of Sept, 1930 (association of patriotic officers) 0 2, Organized by HASHIMOTO, S.AKATA, HIGUCHI, and others, totaling about 20 c 3„ Purpose a 0 Reconstruct a glorious Japan even though use of force if necessary e 4. Preparatory actions to achieve this purpose. b.o Impart to all officers, consciousness of necessity for notional reconstruction,, b« Increase membership (about 5。0 in May 31) Draw up actual plans for reconstruetion 0 1.)Conflicting thoughts among members regarding reconstruction plans 0 Doc. N o . 1402 17 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF D O C 廻 N T 皿 EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: "The Civilization of the World" March V o l u m e , 1 9 4 6 Date: 1946 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language: Japanese o N 1 » G c s c a D p X) X ) o o N N s s e G Y Y Doc. No, 14-02 - Page 2 - SUMMARY cont'd a) Those desiring destruction of prevailing system first, reconstruction second. b) Those desiring thorough prepara- tion for reconstruction before destruction. c) Those undecided or favoring iredir.l measures 0 5« Li^jor Developnents. A . U>j/iKT docidGS to step into political circle and form cabirj-.t (> -Jan 31)。 b. U C a K I confers with SUGIYAMA; NINOMIYA； K O I S O 5 T A T E K A W A ; Y / U f M I ’’ H A S H I M O T O ; N E M O T O r e g a r d i n g measures for reformation of Japan, c. NINOMIYA instructs HASHIMOTO as follows: 1 ) C h i e f military loaders approving U G A K I a r e : T A T E K A W A ； K O I S O 5 N A G A T A ; 0K/11URA; S H I G E F U J I ； YAMAWAKI. 2) Policy has full understanding of Array and merits use of military force if necessary. 3) Seize present political power only; social and administrative policies to be developed by superiorse a) Officers lower than rank of captain not to participate. b) Action is not be to extenuated; a coup de etat following plan of destruction first. (1)Necessary funds to be paid from secret service money. (2) Dr. OKAWA to participate in movement; recruit 10,000 men (aeath band) (3) Action on day Labor Bill is laid before Diet. (4) Military leaders eager; army operation clandestinely arranged. (5) HASHIMOTO to form connect- ing link with superiors. d . Meeting of T M A K A ; SAKATA; NEMOTO; SHIGEFUJI (7 Feb, 31)planning: 1 ) O r a t o r i c a l meeting at HIBIYA to r»ropagandize toward upset tin；- Cabinet. 2) Day Labor Bill laid before Diet, seize political power; bomb headquarters of HINSEI and SEIYU political parties and home of Prime Minister. (Effect of bombs not to kill, but to create confusion.) 3) Bombers the confidential adherents of OKAWA, 4> OKAWA*s 10,000 men to surround Diet from 8 directions, under competent loaders. 2 0 4 1 • o N2 • e c g o a D p Doc. No. 1402 - Page 3 - SUMMARY cont'd 5) Army to invest Diet on pretext of protection; intercept all interior and exterior traffic. 6) Certain Lt B Gen. (unnamed in article) to enter Assembly Hall with KOISO or TATEKAWA and others; proclaim UGAKI Prime Minister and request SHIDEHARA and others resign, 7) Messengers to KANIN and SAIONJI fixed; operate to obtain Imperial command to UGAKI to form cabinet. (SHIGEFUJI and HASHIMOTO overjoyed at completion of plan，） e. Meeting 8 Feb 1931 with TATKK厕；decision to hand plans to UGAKI and await day of execution. 1)Enthusiasm of participants begins 2) NAGATA and OKAI'URA begin positive 3) Mobilization of OKA叩A 1 s 10,000 Due to above, movement discontinued. 1 ) A g a i n s t insistence to proceed of SEIGEFUJI and HASHIMOTO, 2) HASHIMOTO had already delivere4 300 bombs to OKAWA. 3) UGAKI requests OKAWA to stop move- ment due to unfavorable conditions. The abovo is a brief resume of March Event. October Event related between pp. 116-127. to decline, opposition, becomes doubtful. Analyst: 2nd Lt. Blumhagen Doc. No. 1402 Page 3 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1403 18 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMSWTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: PACMIRS War Crimes Information Series, #11,Classifiedi CONFIDENTIAL Date: 8 Mar 46 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Language: English Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No ( ) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: M.I.D., U . S. War Dept. PERSONS IMPLICATEDf CRB:SS TO 爾 C H DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Treatment of PWs e SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references)s Deaths of Allied PWs in Mukden PW Camp, from 1942-45. Lists 184 deaths. Gives: name, rank, age, cause and date of death。 （181 Americans, 2 British and 1 Australian.) Analyst: Capt. Phelps Doc. N o . 1403 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1404 18 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT, Title and Naturej PACinRS War Crimes Information Series, # 1 2 . Classified; CONFIDENTIAL Date:15 Mar 46 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Language: English Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No ( ) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: M I D , U . S. War Dept. PERSONS IMPLICATED； NAKANO, Seigo; Col. MABUCHI, Itsuo; Rear Adm. SOSA, Tanetsugu, CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Conspiracy; propaganda and censorship. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Speeches by prominent Japs on the Greater East Asia W a r . Only 3 speeches given, dated 25 Mar 4 1 , 2 0 Sept 41, and 25 Sept 41. Analyst: Capt. Phelps D o c . No. 1404 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1405 18 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED D O C臓 N T . Title and Nature: PACMIRS, War Crimes Information Series, #13, Classified: CONFIDENTIAL Date: 22 Mar 46 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Language: English Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No ( ) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: MID, U.S. W&r Dept. PERSONS IMPLICATED: C R 厕 S TO WBICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Jap Court Martial Proceedings. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): 16th Army, in Java, Court Martial proceedings for murders. Relevant articles of Jap Military Code are also shown 0 Analyst: Capt. Phelps D o c . N o . 1405 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1406 18 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION.OF ATTACHED DOCU!v.ENT. Title and Ne.turc: PACMIRS, War Crimes Information Series, #15, Classified: CONFIDENTIAL Date: 22 Mar 46 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Language:English Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No ( ) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OP ORIGINAL ('also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: MID, U.S. War Dept. PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Jap Military Courts in Java. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Summary of 140 cases of persons condemned to death by Jap Military Courts for anti-Jap activities. Also, details on 60 additional persons listed as having died of "illness" or "natural causes" while in custody of Jap Military Police, Analyst: Capt. Pholps. Doc. No. 1406 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1407 18 April 19^-6 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: PACMIRS, War Crimes Information Series, #16， Classified; CONFIDENTIAL Date: 22 Mar 46 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Language{English Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No ( ) Has it been phutostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: MID, U.S. W?r Dept. PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Organization of Defense Unit, India SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Organization of the Eqs, Defense Section of the Burma Military Police Unit, probably in Rangoon, 23 officers,128 enlisted men, and 51 civilians. This is a KEMPEITAI unit. Gives details on personnel, duties, equipment and uniforms. Analyst: Capt. Phelps Doc. N o . 1407 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION has it been translated? Yes ( ) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also ,: JITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: U.N.W.C.C. PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TC WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: War Criminals and Material Witnesses5 We.v Criminals Holding Key Positions SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page rcfercnces): Parts I-V deals with Jap War Criminals and material witnesses; Parts VI-VII are lists of Jap war criminals holding key positions, ("being members of the Armed Forces). /A.N. More useful to Class B & C war criminals./ Doc. N o . 1408 18 April 194-6 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature; United Nations War Crimes Commission, Far Eastern and Pacific Sub-Commission， Lists i 17-23. Classified: SECRET Date: Jan 1946 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Language:English N N Analyst: Capt. Phelps Doc. N o . 1408 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1409 18 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCULENT. Title and Nr.ti^re: United Nations War Crimes Commission, List #24, Classified: SECRET Date: Jan, 1946 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Language: English Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No ( ) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: U.N.W.C.C. PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO .̂T-IICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Lists of war criminals ； suspects; and witnesses, SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references); These lists v^ill pertain to the Category B and C war criminals, Analyst: Capt. Phelps Doc. No. 1409 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Has it been translated? Has it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also フエTKESS if applicable) as of: t Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL： PERSONS IMPLICATED: General Tanaka CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Manchurian aggression. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): General TANAICA as Premier and Foreign Minister at end of Eastern Conference (1928-29) delivered speech outlining China policy, The stops to be taken were: 1 . S t a b i l i z a t i o n of China's internal political situation anf restoration of order. 2. Collaboration of Jap?n with other powers in aiding China, 3o Maintenance of contact with moderate regimes in China until development of strong central rovernment. 4 . Maintenance of neutral attitude toward various possible regimes in China.. 5. Protection of Japan 1 s rights and interests in event of lawless activities in China which Chinese authorities aro unable to suppress- 6. Protection of Jepan's rights and interests especial] against anti-Japanese movements. 7. Special consideration must be given to Manchuria, Mongolia and three Eastern Provinces in the protection of Japan's rights and interests in economic development, 8. In event political, disturbance in China proper spreads to Menchuria and/or Mongolia, Japan must be prepared to combat such a menace and to take appropriate steps to preserve the region。 Doc. No. 1410 18 April 194-6 ANALYSIS OF DOCUIiSNTAKY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Statement'of General TANAKA entitled "The Preservation of Japan's Special Position in Iv.anchuria and Mongolia Date: 1928-29 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Lpnguage:Japanese x) o o N N r x / I V s s o e Y Y Analysts Betiie Renner D o c . N o . 1410 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION No (x) No (x) it been translated? it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Overseas Ministry PERSONS IiiPLICATED: M T S U O K A ; SAVADA CRIilES TO WKICK DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Aggressive warfare and economic exploitation--French Indo-China, British Malay- Thailand, Shinnan Islands, and New Caledonia; Tripartite Pact (Thailand) S U M .皿 OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Contains: FRENCE-INDO CHINA-~Chronologica1 sequence of affairs during 194-0 .between Japan and French Indo-China with detailed account of negotiations leading to Agreement of 9-22-40 ? providing for advancement of Japanese forces into FIG, and a list of alleged unlawful activities by the Jap in FIC, with special reference to tbe bombing of the Yunnan Railways BRITISH MALiY--Activities of British in Malay during 194-0 re: (i) Internal and military affairs； (2) fishing; (3) passports for Jp.ps; and, (4) supervision of Japs in Singapore., THAILAND--Chronological sequence of affairs during 194-0 in Thailand r e : ( 1 ) H o m e matters, with reference to Thai's joining the Tripartite Pact; (2) foreign relations: (a) Japan-'s suspicion of Thai's secret understanding with America and Britain, (b) Thai-Burma border change, (c) frontier dispute between Thailand and FIC; (3) Thai-Jap relationship re Thai-Japanese Non-Invasion Treaty of June 1 2 , 1 ^ 4 0 a Doc. No. 1411 22 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACKED DOCUMENT Title and Nature: Book, "Business Report of South Seas Section in 1940" Date: 1/1/42 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Languagei Japanese s s e e Y Y s s a a H H Doc. No. 1411 Page 1 Doc k N o . 1 4 1 1 - P a g e 2 - SUMiARY cont'd SHINNAN ISLANDS--(1) Jap attitude re French on Islands—their removal,(2) mining industry, CALEDONIA--(1) Political chanpe after French surrender at outset of World War lis (2) French prohibition of exportation of nickel to Japrn; (3) Affair concerning French firing at Japanese boat in New Caledonia. Analyst: Bettie Renner Doc. No 0 1411 Page 2 Has it been translated? Has it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable): Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO 'VHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Aggressive warfare5 conspiracy. S 腿 A R Y OF PlELEjVANT POINTS (with page references): Outlines Japan's military administration of occupied territories in the past as f o l l o w s : ( 1 ) D u r i n g Sino-Jap War5 (2) During the Russo-Jap War; (3) During World War I； and, (4) During the Siberian Expedition. Outlined material is to "be used as a precedent in event of Japan's participa- tion in World War II, INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1412 、 22 April 1946 A M L Y S I S OF DCCIB5SIIIARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT Title and Nature: 'Military Administration Measures To Be Taken in the Event of Japan's Participation in War D a t e : 1 2 Nov 41 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language:Japanese x) x) o o N N s s e e Y Y Analyst: 2nd Lt. SUi;uicawa Doc» No» 1412 I N T S跪 T I O N A L PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o , 1413 22 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Explanatory note concerning the Japanese-American negotiation for peace by Foreign Minister Date: Dec 41 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language； Japanese Has it been translated' Yes ( ) No ( x )‘ Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also " ? ITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IKPIJCムTEDs CRIMES TO WHICF DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Aggressive w a r f a r e — Pearl Harbor. Relations with U . S , SIMIARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): This pamphlet deals with the progress of Japanese- American peace negotiations s fro^ ^pril to Deceuber 19厶1. Analysts 2nd L t . Fleisher Doc. N o , 1413 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Has it been translated? Has it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also 1 叮TNESS if applicable) as of; Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IkPLICATSD: ARITA! YOSHIDA5 SUZUKI 5 SEIGEIuIT'SU; USAMI CRIlfES _T0 WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Aggressive w a r f a r e — f n i l i p p m e islands, French lndo-^hina, China SIIZIARY OiT R E L E U J T POINTS： Telegram rrom A i U T A ^ o YOSHIDA, in Manila, 3/15/40, re desire of Filipinos for non-aggression agreement and requesting opinion on following p o i n t s ; ⑷ Quezon's attitude in requGstinr* sanction of Uo S. (b) attitude of leaders of Philippine Congress5 (c) attitude of American Conjr.issioners| 、d) possibility of Quezon utilizing treaty to check UoS 4 from, postponing independence, Telegrair from ARITA to SUZUKI, in HANOI, 3/20/40, re adjustment of diplomatic relations between Japan and France 0 Discusses negotiations re transportation of munitions to Chiang-Kai-Shek by French Indo-China. Telegram from S F I G E O T S U， in London, to ARITA, 3/18/40, re conversation of Lloyd George and Sumner 诃elies concerning Rnssian-Gernan war and opinion that Welles belonged to Anti-Soviet group, Telegram from USAMI, in Berlin, to ARITA, 3/21/40, re Germany 1 s recognition of new Central Government of China and. relationship of Russia with Chiang-Kai-Shek. Doc. N o , 1414 22 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUIiENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION CF ATTACKED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Telegr ( ?ms to and from abroad from March to April, 1940, while ARITA was foreign Minister。 Date: O r i g i n a l 、 ) C o p y (x) Language: Japanese x) x) o o N N s s e e Y Y Anr.丄yst: Miss Renner D o c . N o . 1^14- INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1415 22 April 1946 AliJLYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACKED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Foreign Office Records on MANCKUKUO Date: Feb 32- Original(x) Copy ( ) Language:Japanese Feb 35 Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No ( ) Partially Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF OIIIGIITAL (also 7ITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO " ; 'TTICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Economic exploitation- Manchuria SUIOIARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Contains 46 documents, including Cabinet Council drafts, illustrating commercial,industrir.1, and finencial exploita- tion of Manchuria by J?.pan during the period of 1932—193 Analyst: Miss Renner Doc. No, 1415 Has it been translated? Has it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Investigation Division PERSONS EXPLICATED: KUKARA； NAGATA; TOJO; KATAKURA; TSUJI, etc a CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE： throwing the government® Conspiracy for over- S U M A R Y OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): This is a sequence to the articles by the sane author analyzed in IPS Document Niimbers 575, 765, and 1107« The November Incident occurred, in the middle of November,1934® It was a ccntrr.l plot of Japanese Fascism projected by the army, under the leadership of F;ajor General MAGATA, Tetsuzan, the then Chief of the Bureau of Military Affairs of the T "ar Ministry and Major General TOJO, Hideki, the then Secretary of the Officers School. The central body of the army, the Officers School, the I' T ili- tary Police Unit, and the court martial worked extensively behind the scene of the Incident。 The officers of the reformation ( K M U S H I N ) faction agitated the cadets of the Officers School to project a wave of terrorism on a large scale« They aimed to over- throw the OIvADA Cabinet by this drive among the senior statesmen from the political circle and then put the responsibility of the Incident on General MAZAKI, Jinzaburo, the then Inspector General of Military Training, They planned to sweep away with one blow the power of the INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1416 22 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT Title and Nature: "The November (the Military School) Incident," by IWABUCHI, Tatsuo Date: Apr 1946 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language:Japanese x) X) o o N N Doc, N o . 1416 Page 1 D o c . N o . 14-16 - Page 2 - S U M A R Y cont ! d KODO Faction in the army and establish military government under the TOSEI Faction (the KAIOJSKIN faction). But the cadets did not fall into this trap, Then Major KATAKURA, Akira, of NAGATA group and Captain TSUJI, Kasanobu of TOJO group, who had directly plotted this Incident, counter- charged that the terroristic plot was made by the cadets of the Officers School, and tried to call MAZAKI to qccount, who was responsible for supervision of the cadets. But as they failed in this plot with the cadets, the NAGATA group then created the so-called "500,000 Yuen affair of T O K O臓 I , ! f the then Minister of Communications, in complicity with KUHARA Group of zhe S E I孤 I I , (ToN. a political party at that time) to overthrow the OKADA Cabinet. In t his plot SUZUKI, Kisaburo, and KUKARA, Fusanosuke, of the SEIYU1CAI, v/ho v^ere opposed to TOEONAMI and OKADA, worked in complicity with the TOSEI Faction of the army。 This Incident was acquitted after investigation, as there was no actual nroof 0 But MURAKAMI, K o j i , and ISOBE, Asaichi ? who were oppressed in this Incident, filed a complaint of false accusation against KATAKURA and TSUJI, who plotted this Incident. But as their complaint was rejected, they made public their written opinion for cleaning up the army and thus exposed the corruption and the conspiracy of the army. In this article the writer analyzes the following points to investigate this Incident 0 (1)Conspiracies of the officers of the KAFUSHIN Faction. (2) The 500,000 Yuan affair of TOKONAMI. (This article is not yet completed。） Analyst; 2nd L t . Steiner D o c , N o . 1416 Page 2 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1417 22 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUT1ENT.. Title and Nature i The /jnerican proposal of June and the l a s t Japar.ase p r o p c s c l :'.n Noveaiber u s. D a t e : 2C Noy 41 Original(x) Copy ( ) Language:Japanese Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No (x) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also•WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Office PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRILES TO m r I C E DOCUMENT APPLICABLE; Relations with U.S. SmaiARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Arranges the American and Japanese proposals in separate columns so the differences can be seen at a glance. Analysts 2nd Lt. Fleisher Doc. N o . 1417 INT2E1 ATIC^iI R:G3.1CUTI0!ぐ S iCTION Has it been translated? Has it been photostated? IDGATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITK3SS if applicable) as of : Document Division vSCURCE CF CRIGIIIAL: Office of Strategic Services . PERSCNS IIT'IIC vm： 03HIL. .I: SHIR;ICRI CRIMES TO "KICH DCair.iNT APFUC'IDLE: Conspiracy for rar of aggression. SU1 KXRY GF PuHSVlNT FOIUTS (with page references): January 7，1939： 11 1 sa3 the Japanese Anibassador who speaks to hie of the alliance. He is afraid that tho n^v; foreign rairii'ster,爻rita, will be r ather cold toward the idea, but says tha , the Prariar is orenly in favor of it. This Villi not influence the conclusion of the pact but night postpone the date of the siyiing. Therefore, tiie Arbassador wishes to be received by the Dueち so that he can send a telegrai. promptly. The Am- bassador is greatly in favor of the alliance which he reg rds as a weapon to force Great Britain to concede 11 the many things she owes to us all. 1 Ribbentrop sends me the text o£ the pact, as well as the text of the secret conversation for the uae of the military coromissions* ,f February 1999： . . Ribbentrop also speaks optimistically of the triple alliance v/ith Japan, as well as of the Yugoslav crisis. He claims th^.t the new Foreign I:inister leans toward the Axis* I? . . . The Japanese tjrbassador is sceptical about the possibility of an earl;' conclusion of the tripla alliance. He believss that the Japanese counter-proposal will be a coBiproniise proposal which he himself advjses us not to accent. ,T Doc. No. lAie DATE: April 23,19ム6 •iKALYSIS CF DCCUCm'JLY 3VID 2TCE DE3CRIFTI0N OF WTaCHJD D O C H Title ind Nature: Diary of Count Ciano D a t e : 1 9 3 9 - 1 9 4 3 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (X) language: Siglish Mo ()) No ( ) Yes (X) Yes (X) Analyst: S. Jackson Doc, No. 1416 Page 1 Doc. No.1A18 April 23,19A6 Februai2 r 20,丄9ぷ："Exchange of telephone calls with Ribbentrop to plan a joint action by cur ..'jrbassadors to Franco to persuade hir? to adhere to tha antj-Comintarn pact. The actioi,ガill be undertaken is soon as the Japmesa Ambassador has received his instructions. If Franco agrees, the rumors vr： ich hava baen circulating, even in Itily, of his too close contacts with the western powers, “ill be dispersed." JJarch k、1939： "Telephone conversation ..vith rdbbe.itrop; he is still sure of Japaness support of the Tripartite Fact, but cl:.ir..s thit it will take ssvera丄 v/eeks to reach an .^greenont." Karch 6j 丄 . . News from Berlin confirins that the Japanese govern- ment objects to the sî ixiris of the Tripartite Pact. Gshirna plans to resign. He siys th^t tha Cabinet would fall,\nd then マhat?エ do not see clearly. Is it really possible to involve distant Japan deeply in European political life, a 丄lie vvnich is becondiig increasingly conplicated anc. uncertain, and which is subject to change, from one moment to tl.e next, b t ’ a simple telephone call?" M?.rch _1939 ： "I see the Japmese /jnbassador. He confirms what Attolico wrote conce;rnin£ the Jap "1116so ro• *l,y on ニe Trioart.ite Alliance. Vany reservations and the intention of regarding the Pact as exclusively anti-Russian; a repl；' so unsatisfactory as to render vory doubtful the possi- bility cf sctuilly coxicluding this -̂ 13.iajice. Oshin勾 and Shir^vtori have refused to coinnunicate through official channels. Tbey asked Tokyo to accept the Pact of Alliance vdthout resarvntion^ othsrwise th3v will resign and bring about the fall of tlia Cabinet. A decision will be within the next fev/ days. Shir n tori claims that if it is fworabla the signing can take place in Berlin, during :.:src}..，other,/is3 it v/ill,ュ1 be postponed till dooms- day. The delay ^nd the entire Jip.^nese • tocedure ir.rike me very skeptical of the possibility of an effective collaboration of Fascist and Nazi dynamism with tha ph丄Jgrmtic sIo/tqqss of the Japanese, ,r I.こarch 丄じ，1939："エ also see the Japanese Vabassador' who speaks to me optimistically of tha decisions of his gov^rMnent on the Tripartite Alliance." Hirch 30 2 19^9： "v. ^-'Sonversation 7fith Shir^toz-i on6 Cshima who expect the presentation of proposals for the alliance on A] ril 2 April 25,1939? "News arrives fron Berlin thj/t the Jこp?:.nes3 persist in their reservations with respect to the triple alliance: Therefore the signing is postponed sine die. i'ussolini, to ， "hom エ telephone the news at Forli 1 ivlure he has baen since this r.ioming, s'ays th\t l=s is just as glad; actually for soLie tiiao lu has considered Japan ! s adherence rore harmful than u s a f u l , J e will meet id-bbentrop on tho 6th, in some : T orth Italian, city, to define the cor. mon "voD-icy,” An 9lyst: E. Jack so n Doc, No. 1416 Page 2 Doc. No.1厶18 April 2 3 , 1 % 6 April 2B 2 19^9： M I roceive news from Japan: It seems no^ that they are deciding to sign the alli^rica,エ tell Shiritori that 21. m y case they nust hasten and tell us ；；es or no; within a fevi days I shど J 1 ma at Ribbentrop and wa must our decision, especially • s diplomatic activity among the denocrafcies has become vjry intense during these last days and as the Anglo- Soviet' alliance seems n o "ス concrota and complated f act # Th 这 Due a returns to Rome. 11 May 5」1 9 3 9： "Many conversations, but none of particular interest except the one with the J-^anesa Ambassador. The final forinula fcr the Tripartita Fact has been s 3nt to ^rita in Tol^ro. Very weak. Ribbentrop too is dis- satisfied vith it. But the Anbassador warns raa that now it is difficult to push mattars further and that vve are close to the breaking point." Mav 9 , 1 9 3 9 ： ;, ConversatiDn with Shiratori, very much iniprassed by our agreement of alliance v/ith Berlin. Hq hopes that Tokyo will wake up in tiaia to be the third. But エ dor^t think it will." May 1939 ： n illbbantrop is i:iaking a last atterupt to add a tripartite pact with Japan to the siこmture of the allianca, I do not objact although I am fundamentally skeptical of tha possibility ancS also of the usefulness of the thing. 11 July 1939： n The Japanese o/^bassador affirms that his Government is now prap-irad to sign the pact with some raservatiors which are mors pre forma than anything elaa.' 1 August 1939： :The Japanese Arbassador informs me that Tokyo has decidad to support the ullianca. After so much indecision I wonder if it f s trua. And, if it is true, I wonder if it f s a 30od thing, since the negotia- tions with Moscow have not been settled one way or the other. And again: v/on f t this serve to m.^ke German3ァ bolder and push her forward on a path of intn.nsigi3nca and hence towards b crisis over ths Danzig question? 1 1 Senteniber 19，. I960： "Arrival of Rib bent r op • He is in a good humour and very pl3,.sed with the welcome fiver, him by the 'applause sruad 1 which was v;ell coached by the ^uestura. In the car he iiiinediataly speaks of the sur- prise he has in his portfolia; this is tha Japanese uiilitary alliance which is to be signed in a fevr days in Berlin. The iiussian dreai. vanished forever in the halls of th^ Belvedere at Vienna after the guarantees to Rumania were m9.do # He baliavas tliat this fetroko will havo a doijbla edge. Against Russia and against /inerica. The threat of tha Japanese fie at v/ill keep the lattar from making any move•.." A r我 y s t :ふ Jackson Doc. No. 1418 Page 3 Doc. Yo. U 1 G April 2 3 , 1 9 A 6 September 2 4 . 1 9 4 0 : ; 'Agreement was reached on tha finrrl text of the Tri- partite Fact, The signing can now tal;3 place Y/ithin 'i fe;v days, ,f Sept ember 2 7 - 1 9 4 0： "Signing of the Fact. It takes plr.ce more or less jn the sari-.a way that the Steel Fact was signed. But the atmosphere is ciolder. Svsn tha crowd in tli3 streets • • • a snail crowd, composed largely of school children-一demonstrates methodically and without conviction. Japan is far away. Aid from there is problematical,•ン’ Ma:,12,19411 n We joined the Germans in ra rues ting Tokyo to take a clear- cut stand against .liaarica,エ do not know whethar the not 3 had any great effect. Matsuoka does not conceal his great sympathy and respect for •the United States. Phillips, rhom I s.w today, no longer excludes tha possibility of e^.rly intervention on the part of his country, and as a3wa^/s speaks of a very long war. • • ” May 1941： "Msnnwhile, matters ir, Jap in are not going as they should and in Russia they ir^ ovan worse. • •“ December 3、19厶1: n Sensationa3 novs by J a p m . Tho Japanese A jrb?.ss，dor asks for an audience with tha Duce and rends him a long statement on the progress of tho negotiations with Ainarica, concluding with tha assertion that they h^.vs reached a dead end. Tlion, invoking the apposite clause in the Tri一 partie Pact, he asks that Italy dQcl;i.r«i war on il^orica Liimediately after the beginning of hostilities between Japan and America and that Italy and Jap-in sifr, an agreanient not to conclude a separate paace. The irtarprater translat- ing this request was trenblinf like a loaf. The Duce gave fullest assurances, raserving the right to confer v.'ith Borliri before fivin^ a reply. The Duce was pleased with the coンnoinic? ; tic.r“ He said: S/e ir-d now on the brink of the inter-contin^nt,:\1 vfir ^vhich エ predicted is aarl; r しs Septeraber 1939. 1 'Jhat does this new avont ir3an? In iriy c^se, it mians that Hoosavelt has suc- ceeded in his m m ^ u v G r . Since he could hot enter irxto the war immediately ^nd directly^ he hss antored it i: directly' by letting hi:：,self be attacked by Japan, Furthermare P this event also means th?.t ev^ry prospect of peace is becoming fur the r and further reriovod, and that it is iiovr easy - much too easy - to predict a long war. .Jlio will be abls to hold out longast? It is on this basis that the prcblar; must be considered. Berlin f s ansv/er will be somewhat deln t yad, bac use Hitler h?,s gone to the southern front to soe General Kleist, whose a m i j s cortinue to give way und or the pressure of an unexpected Soviet offensive." May 3 , 1 9 A 2 : 11 In agreaaent r;ith Berlin, wa reply to Tokyo that this is not the moment to make a declaration for Arabian と nd Indian independence. It would be a platonic gesture of no practical V'CLue, and the results ridght perhaps be unfortunate. Such a move c-?n be m d e only if :.nd whan tha Axis armies are in. a position to bacl, up the declaration of independence with am:ed force. n Analyst: 3. Jackson Doc. No. 1418 Pago 4 Doc. N o . 1U18. April 2 3 , 1 9 A 6 M.i.rch 11,1942； "The Due3 was grostly axercis«3d 彐bout Urach's stitarnents. Ha countered, by affirming his extrewto pro-Japanese feelings. 'Furthamore, what do3s it raattar if gaining of wealth b," tho Japanese lowers the European st-.ndtrd of living? Such m-'.teri'.listic worries rsv^al that despite national socialism, the Garm-ii is Marxist in his soul.•“ April 6 , 1 9 A 2 : "Thors is nuws of a Js^aneso air attack on Golorabo. Is this tha first rnova toward India? I think it more l i k e ^ that it is intended to frighten tha Indians duririg. tho Cripps ncsgotiations, viiiich ara ipp-r<iiitly approaching a conclusion, at lenst parti.Tllv successful." April11，1942: "Mussolini visits tha Socijt:/ of th3 Friends of J a n . He likes, bo.v3 -md core, to call hiiLsalf 'tho world's loe.din£ pro-Jap.' But his words ,=.ro purely anti-Gorman in tone. Ha spoke - a f^-r words of v/arm friand ship and concludod by snying thr.t 1 Italian soldiers, Japanese soldiers, and thj other arrrios of tho Tripartite will carrv us to victory. A p r i l 1 4 , l % 2 i "The -ropose a Trip-.rtite declaration for the independence of India and Arabia. Berlin protested -\t first; Garmany does not welcoma action in aro?s which irj ever closer to 3urope. LMssolini, on tha othdr hand, <vould like to support tho proposal jjaaedir.tolv.'» Arril 2k,1%2: "Tha Japanese L'ilitary Attache in a conversation with Frunas delivered a tirade on thd German attitude and on their method of waging tho w-.r. In tha oyas of thd Japanese avarj'thing has bean dona wrong, li Germany cuntinues it this rata, she will oncjunter .nmy grievous surprises. エ showed the notes to the Duce ホ.o expressed his agreonent tho Japanese." ray 2 3 , 1 9 4 2 : "Tho Duce telaphunos ？.nd is voty indignant about the j T O ^ G S i Irifcnssidor, Shir tori, »;ho raide sone r a .illy bald s t a t u n t s . He st=itjs ttet it is Japan's right to rul^ the world, th,.t the Mikado is tha only God on jarth, o.nd that Kit lor 細’Llus solini will h'.ve to resign th^m- selvos to this fact. Although Shintori's mission to Roi.e did not last vary lonf,エ r3レAiiriar hin . v a i l . H q vas a fanatical extremst., but, above all, ha vj-as a boor." J.yuar又 7 ， 1 9 4 3 ? " J a p m desires to siyi aconomic agroomonts with Geri-any srd with u s . Tha.sd accords v/ould establish tho vital sohorus of the three countries and spacixic preferential tariffs. It is obvious that our situa- tion v/ould be the .vjakorj therefore} I ？ua blocking th^ action." Analyst: E. Jnckson hoc. No. lAie Page 5 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1419 22 April 194-6 ANALYSIS OF DOCUIfflNTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Affidavit, Harold Frank Gill and YEH YOEK SU Date: 6 Apr 46 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language;English Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No ( ) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: British Consulate, Shanrhai PERSONS IMPLICATED: Maj. GOTO CRIMES TO WHICH DOClTtlENT APPLICABLE: Narcotics, in Shanghai. S U M 皿 OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Two narcotics detectives' testimonials re opium in Shanghai, from 1939-1943。 Analyst: Capt. Phelps Doc. N o . 1419 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1420 22 April 19,6 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Affidavit, Frederick Chas. Parr. Date: 27 Mar 46 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) LanguagesEnglish Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No ( ) Has it been phcto-sts.ted? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: British Consulate, Shanghai PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO WFICF DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Aggression—China•， Class B offenses--at sea, S腿 A R Y OF R3LEVANT POINTS (with page references): Sinking of U S . PETSREL," and Jan occupation of The Bund, 2345 hours, 7 Dec 41。 Analyst: Capt, Phelps D o c . N o . 1420 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1421 22 April 19^6 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED D O C U ^ O T . Title and Nature: Affidavit, Edward Austen Irwin Crowder Date: 6 Apr 1946 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language: English Has it been translated? Ygs ( ) No ( ) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: British Consulate, Shanghai PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO WJCB DOCUMENT APPLICABLE s Death of men aboard "H.M.So P E T E R E L , S I M ARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Deaths by infection, etc® (See Doc. # 1420) Analyst: Capt. Phelps Doc. N o . 1421 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. No. 1422 22 April 1946 A M L Y S I S OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCW-ENT. Title ?.nd Nature； Affidavit, Herbert Reginald Hales Date: 3 Aつr 46 Original(x) Copy ( ) Language;English Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No ( ) Has it beon photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: British Consulate, Shanghai PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIKES TO miCYi DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Propaganda and censor- ship. SUIvlIAHY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Showing propaganda f i l m s , 1 9 3 7 . (See Documents Nos. 1420 and 14-21 0 ) Analyst: Capt. Phelps Doc. N o . 1422 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. No. 1423 22 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF D O C M E N T A E Y EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DCCUUENT. Title and Nature: Affidavit, Leo Rozoff (Original and three carbon copies) D a t e : 1 0 Apr 46 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language:English Has it been translated^ Yes ( ) No ( ) Has it been photostated。 Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL; British Consulate, Shanghai PERSONS IMPLICATED; CRU'ES TO WEICK DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Aggression—China; Class B offenses--at sea 0 SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references); Sinking of "H.M.S. PETEREL," 8 Dec 4 1 . M a c h i n e - gunning of survivorSo (See Doc. Nos. 1420, 1421 and 1422) Analyst: Capt. Phelps Doc. N o . 1423 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION it been translated? Yes ( ) it been photostated? Yes ( ) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also ”'ITNSSS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: James F. Byrnes, Secretary of State PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO WKICK DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Relations with U . S . — after 16 Oct 1941; aggression; conspiracy. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): 1 , W h i l e the peaceful settlement of problems in the whole Pacific area were being discussed at her request, Japan attacked American territory in Hawaii on 7 Dec 41 without warning s 2„ Japan did not, on or before 7 Dec 4 1 , t a k e or have rocourse to mediation or the good offices of any friendly power in the settlement or arbitration of any dispute she had with the United States. 3» Prior to her attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan gave no explicit warning, either in the form of a declaration of war or an ultimatum with a c.ondition?l declaration of wpr. Doc. N o . 1424 22 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUlffiMT. Title and Nature: Affidavit of Secretary of State. Date: 6 Apr 46 Original(x) Copy ( ) Language;English s s a c j H H X ) o o N N Analyst: Capt, Williamson Doc. No. 1424 Partially it been translated? it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED; CRIMES TO WFICH DOCIEIENT ；APPLICABLE: Aggression—Manchurian indemnities» SUL1MARY OF BELEV'NT POINTS (with page references): Correspondence between Foreign Ministry and Jap consular officials in CEINA; text of Imperial Ordinance #143, dated, 31 May 1933| table of indemnity payments in Manchurian Incident5 ？nd a resolution of the minor committee on reparations invcst-ig^tion 3 All are concerned with reasons for indeflinities and the Jap Government's liability in this re spec u according to the above Iriperial Ordinance) e INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1425 22 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DCCUKEWT. Title and Nature: Manchurian Incident--Reparations for Damage (Reparations Investigation Committee) Date: 1933-34 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Lanni&ge: \ J / N l / 〇o N N f N / ( \ s s e e Y Y s s a a H H Analysts 2nd Lt, Person Doc。 N〇c 1425 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language; D?.te: Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No ( ) Partially Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS II\.PLICATED: LIN/MI CRIMES TO WTICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Ma.nchurian Incident 5 conspiracy. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Dispatches sent from TOKYO, by foreign correspondents, re JAPAN j s policy in liilNCHURIA, as was agreed upon by- Foreign and^Wp.r Ministries for presentation to the League 5 government and public opinion of anti-Japanese movement and boycotts; dispatch of Japanese troops to CHINA and MANCHURIA! Japanese views of foreign opinion, etc 0 War Minister MINA!-Hs statement that it was the fundamental policy of the army to disapprove the participa- tion of a third country in solving the Manchurian problem. INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1426 22 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUxIENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED D0CTO3NT Title and Nature: Manchurian Incident--Public Opinion and Press Comment» (Telegrams Sent by Foreign Correspondents in T01Y0). Oct 3 1 t 9 P I Se Analyst: 2nd Lt. Person Doc. No,1へ26 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTI-ON SECTION Doc, N o . 1427 23 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCmffiNTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT Title and Nature: Project for colonization works in MANCHURIA and MONGOLIA Date: Jan 32 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Language:Japanese Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No (x) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: PERSONS IMPLICATED: Foreign Ministry- Officials of corporation below. Conspiracy for CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: economic monopolies--MANCHURIA SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Nature cf project was a corporation to be called ”！娜C巧URIA-MQNGOLIA Industrial Corporatiqn." へ : * Purposes Develop resources of the two countries， establish a ,variety of industries. Capital to be raised by capital-stock, subsidy, and industrial bends, (Source of subsidy not stated.) Necessary conditions for establishment were to include (1)"guarantee of land-lease rights in MANCHURIA and MONGOLIA," (2) acquisit丄on of priority on ： purchase of government land3, forest, and mining rights, and eminent in domain for settling groups of immigrants. ‘ • . . . 〔•: i .'i' ？ r'- (x) ュT V入) 1マ.,• .：!. Of f：. ) Analyst: W . •H. Wagner Doc. N o . 1427 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Has it been translated? Has it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Legal Staff PERSONS IMPLICATED: SHORIKI, Matsutaro CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Preparing public opinion for war; propaganda. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Pamphlet emphasizes positive, partial policy of slant- ing the views of owner and paper; his theory is that the news is only candy to attract the populace, like children, so their thoughts may be led in the right direction^ "enlightening and propagandizing elements should cleverly be mixed in the substance of the information." (p. 3) Role of press is to pull people along a course; "an impartial attitude is not worthy of a great press, we think." (p. 2). Their missions are to furnish news, to enlighten and propagandize people, to back up national diplomacy ? social welfare, and amusement. In this connec- tion, "with news strategy" we must seek to unify public opinion with reference to the national mobilization." (p. 9) This paper's "Social Services" include a parachute tower service, airplane rides, ?,nd glider training, ( p . 1 5 ) • Doc. No. 1428 23 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDSNCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Pamphlet: Special Characteristics Date: Undated, O r i g i n a l ( ) but pro-war "Editorial Policy and Copy (x) Language:Japanese x) x) o o N N / f v / l \ s s e e y Y Analyst: W . H . Wagner Doc* No. 1428 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. No. 1429 23 April 1946 ANALYSIS of documentary evidence DESCRIPTION OF ATTACKED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature； Newspaper clipping, YOMIURI HOCHI re wounding of S T OE:I.KI, Macsntaro, by a Nationalist. Date; 22 Ffセ 35 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Language:Japanese Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No (x) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also T5 'ITNESS if applicable) as of: SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: SIJORIKI PERSONS IMPLICATED: SHORIKI, Matsutaro; ATSUTA, Tasuke; SHINOKUBO, Kosaku, ITO, Shiro. CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE s Ultra-nationalist groups, SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): was rasnber Would be assassin NAGASAKI, Katsutake 5 ,of BUJINKAI, an organization claiming to support Imperial Rule. Chairman was ATSUTA, Tasake ̂ and among members were SHINOKCBU, Ko?alra, end ITO, Shiro- Claimed he attacked because SHORIKI invited Americans to play baseball at MEIJI Stadl'iLi-j e tc o Analysts H« Wagner Doc. No 1429 Has it been translated?. Has it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: War Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Treatment of PWs. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references) j 1 , R e p o r t on Switzerland Vice-Consul's inspection of PW camp at Shanghai, Inspected the PW's barracks, recrea- tion hall, medical office, sick room, kitchen, etc, (pp. 9- 2 , Refusal to the Swedish Consul's request to visit the PW camp in Bangkok, Nov 0 6，19421 18 Jan 194-3 Swedish Consul in Tokyo sent a protesting letter to Foreign Minis try- in representing English interest, that military authorities in Bangkok refused Swedish Consul's request to visit PWs in Siam, and also to distribute food material and clothes to PW. (pp. 19-30) 3, Protest of U . S . to Japanese government on the inhuman and uncivilized treatment accorded American Nationals both civilians and PWs in violation of Geneva Convention. Cases of mistreatment of American Nationals in Japanese hands. Furnished unhealthful and inadequate rations of common criminals to those in jails and those interned were supplied meager diet for which they were compelled to pay for at times. No sanitation, heat or medical care provided. Compelled to sit by day and sleep at night with filthy and INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1430 23 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF D0CU1.IENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCtMENT. Title and Nature: PW information on inspection, inter- view calling. Date: 6 Jan 43 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Language:Japanese x) x) o o N N N l / N I / / f \ / ( \ s s e e Y Y D o c . N o . 1418 Page 1430 Analyst: 2nd Lt. Miwa Doc. No. 1430 - Page 2 - SUMMARY cont'd inadequate blankets on cold floor. Not allowed to converse with each other or smoke at any time. Received torture arid physical violence such as "being kicked while unconscious with a broken rib being lashed m.th rubber hose and pulley- belting making ha].f inch deep cuts on arms and legs» Deaths due to mis treatment and neglects Violation csf exchange agreements American Nationals were required to pay for their passage, subjected to baggage limitation and search. 1430 o N 2 * e c s o a D p INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Has it been translated? Has it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of; Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Home Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: TANABE, HarumiQhi； censorship officials CRIMES TO V^ICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Propaganda and censor- ship. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): i'his is a log kept by officials whose duty it was to direct censorship of certain items. Newspaper clippings are included® Samples of entries: D a y t i m e w a t c h ( n a m e ) March 5/--To the leading daily newspapers in Tokyo, Osaka, etc« (telephone message)® You are not allowed to publish the following item; ,: At the meeting of the Small Committee on Liquidation, a question concerning the disposal of the enemy's properties in the Southern Area was raised by M r . TAMAZAKI of +"he Standirg Committee and was answered by Mr. HAMADA of th^ Government Coicmi'tteeノ ： (p. 21) March 6, Daytime watch (name)—To the leading daily newspapers as well as industrial magazines and newspapers dealing with waterfront activities, mining, stevedoring, etc. "You are not to publish anything on the immigration of Chinese l?borers as well as the2r movements in Japan, except those announced by the govarnment。,’ (Telephone messages were sent) (p. 25) Doc, For 1431 23 April 19^6 ANALYSIS 0? DOCIJiiSNTARi' E7IDENC£ DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT, Title and Nature: Duty log kept by Firse Section, Fourth Dspartment, Intelligence Bureau, Home Affairs Ministry Date: Mar-Apr Original(x) Copy ( ) Language:Japanese x) x) o o N Ns s e e Y Y Doc, No, 1431 Page 1 Doc. No. 1 4 3 1 - P a g e 2 - SUMMARY cont'd March 25, Daytime watch (name)--To the leading daily newspapers, news agencies and magazine publishers. You are not allowed to publish anything about the leaders of the newly developed country of Burma and its political structure territorial boundaries as well as dates of actual realiza- tion of independence other than those announced by tcth governmentSo April 6, Daytime v,atch (name).(1) To the leading daily newspapers and religious papers and magazines. No publica- tion is allewed concerning a new regulation prohibiting the three Christian denominations to organize associations as well as the cancellation of the permission to organize churches by the said bodies. (p. 181) Analyst: H . Wagner Doc。 N o . 1431 Page 2 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. No. 1432 23 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT Title and Nature: PW camp reports. Inspectional tour. Date: O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language: Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No (x) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: War Ministry PERSONS IKPLICATED: CRIMES TO TOCH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Treatment of PWs. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): This document contains letters from International Red Cross to Japanese Foreign Ministry asking permission to visit PW camps and answers thereof from Japanese Foreign Ministry。 Also letters between Foreign Office and PW Intelligence Bureau n Some questions and answers of delegates and PWs: ITEM 1 , 2 2 Sept,, 1 9 4 3 — Delegate; Was your food supply reduced as punishment? Major Moore: Six months ago it happened twice when some officer received less food for not working. Lt。 . ’IWAHARA: Do you not mean the discriminatory treatment for heavy, light and non-laborers? Major Moore: Six months ago we were forced to line up before officers and told that we would get only half the anount of regular ration if we did not work. Delegates What kind of work were you made to do? Major Moore: It is not pleasant to say, but we were forced to carry stones from the river to the enbankment and also to weed and clean fields. Chief of Branch Camp: It was for making the play ground and not for work outside of camp. D o c . N o . 1432 Page 1 Doc. N o . 1432 - Page 2 - SUMMARY cont'd ITEM 2 , 1 4 March 1 9 4 3 — D r . Paravijini, delegate of International Red Cross visited PW camp in ？utoioka, PWs in the 7th Branch Camp complained of the food shortage and that they were always hungry, ITEM A-- The request of Royal Swedish Legation for permission to visit the Changi Civilian Internment Camp in Syonan was rejected, 7 July 194-3. ITEM B — T h s request of Royal Swedish Legation for the Swedish Consul General at Bangkok to visit the PW camps in Thailand, was re.jeeted w 28 June 194-3 ITEM C - T h e request of Swiss Legation to visit PW camp in Thailand was rejected. 24- July 194-3. Analyst: 2nd L t . Miwa Doc. Page N o . 1432 2 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION ) N o (x) ) N o (x) it been translated? it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Home Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: KITA, Ikki; TACHIBANA, Kosaburo; SUZUKI, Zenichi; NAGAI, Ryokichi; KOBAYASHI, Junichiro CRIMES TO m i C E DOCUMENT APPLICABLE； Conspiracy for and instigation to a war of aggression* (Ultra-nationalistic societies and propaganda.) S U M A R Y OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): This document contains writings on the principles of "Restoration" by KITA, Ikki; T A C H I M U A , Kosaburo; SUZUKI, Zenichi? NAGAI, Ryokichi; KOBAYASHI, Junichiro 5 the KODOKAI (Imperial Way Society)， etc, A translation of the Index is attached to the document. Added to the Index (in Japanese) are short biographies of the various authors. The following is an analysis of the more important articles with particular stress on "Principles of Japanese Reformation Methods" by KITA, Ikki, which, because of its importance, has been referred to as "the bible of Japanese Reformation Movements." 1)"Principles of Japanese Reformation MetVods" ,r (.KAIZO HO AN) by KITA, Ikki. Published in 1919. (pp e 1-84) The preface stresses the importance of a great reforma- tion for Japan. Chapter I advocates that the Emperor put his prerogatives into action, suspend the Constitution for 3 years, dissolve the Diet s.nd place the entire country under Martial Law ( p . 1 3 ) • He justifies the concept of a "Coup d'etat" as "a direct exercise of national authority, that is the will of the society." Doc. N o . 1433 Page 1 Doc. No. 1433 23 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Book, "Collection of Theories Concerning National Reformation" Date: May 1935 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language:Japanese s s e e Y Y s s a a H H Doc. N o . 1433 - Page 2 - SUMMARY cont'd On the following pages, he deals with the following: the original meaning of "TENNO", abolition of the nurage system, suffrage, restoration of the people's freedom, a national reformation cabinet, a national reformation Diet, granting of the Imperial Household assets to the nation, (p. 18). Chapter IIs The limit of private property, state owner- ship of the surplus of the private property, the excess private property after the reformation, conference of ex-soldiers (p. 21)„ Chapter III: The limitations of private land ownership, state ownership of the surplus of the private land, etc. (p24) Chapter IV: The limit of private manufacturing industry; state ownership and management of industries, the capital of which exceeds the limit； productive organization of the state (p. 29)• Chapter V: The rights of laborers, distribution of profits to laborers， women labor, (p. 33) Chapter VI: The rights of children, education, women 1 s personal rights (p. 42) • In Chapter VII he advocates treating KOREA as a part of the Japanese Empire. He expresses his expansionist views in comparing the future Japan with the Great Roman Empire. He mentions the fact that Australia and Eastern Siberia will be part of that Empire and concludes: "The Great Empire of Japan is the only nation in the world that can unite the races and civilizations of the East and the West." (p. 48) In Chapter VIII he deals with the rights of the State and counts among them "the positive right of waging war." He states 1 "Besides for self-defence, a nation has the right to wage a war for the sake of another nation or race which is oppressed by an unrighteous power. (As a practical question it is the nation's right to wage a war for Indian independence or Chinese security.) A nation has the right to wage war against those who disregard the heavenly way of common existence of mankind by monopolizing an enormous land, (As a practical question, it is the nation's right to wage a war in order to take Australia or Far Eastern Siberia.)" (p. 53) "If class struggle within a country is allowed, why not class struggle in the world?.....When the reformed rational nation, the revolutionary empire, cries loudly for the justice among nations, there is no theory that can confront it." (p. 60) Doc. N o . 1433 Page 2 Doc. No. 1433 一 Page 3 - SUMMARY cont r d Attached to the KAIZO HOAN for reference purposes are KITA, Ikki's i a) Preface to "Unofficial History of the Chinese Revolution" (pp 86 ff) b) Letter to MITSUICAWA, Kametaro, dated June 2 8 , 1 9 1 9 , about "the Supreme Judgement a bout the Versailles Conference criticizing tj,S« and Japanese n blunders" and stating that the policy of Japan hereafter must be to split America away from England。 KITA foretells that Germany- will hava a social revolution, making the Treaty of Versailles a piece of scrap paper. Then the question will be how to divide the British Empire. Japan must cooperate with U。S», or she will join hands with England against Japan (p. 71)» c) "An Open Letter to Fr u Joffe" dated 9 May l r 2 3 , .sharply criticizing Joffe 1 s mission to Japan to obtain Japan's recognition of the Soviet Union, d) Preface to "Thesis on National Structure and Pure Socialism," written in 19〇6 0 (See analysis of IPS Doc. No s 825) 2) "The Basic Principle of Japanese Patriot!c Renovation" TACRIBANA, Kosapuro, May 1932， （pp。 93 ff) The main two trends of the time after the First World War are the do皿fall of Western civilization and the rise of national!sm e Japan 5 s condition is blamed on the misery of the farmors and the resulting rush of the country popula- tion to the cities which load to a neglect of agriculture as the basis of tha nation» The only we.y of saving J?pan is to rise above the capitalistic, materialistic civilization of the 可est, and to realize the principle of patriotic fraternity in Japan. The soidi-ers and the farmers must cooperate in reforming the corrupt conditions in Japan。 s5 If the eorinion masses will be relieved of their burden, of siippoi-tirg and feeding great monopolistic organisation'?, Japan will be able to destroy the Afiierican influences on the Pacific, sweep the Chinese military cliques away,liberate India from under the yoke of the British, mske Russia realize her mistake, and execute another revolatior. on the agricu2.r aral basis and make Germany rise。" (p,146、 . 3) ; '"Pla.ns cf Hei-'OiiGtraction on se Principles" "by SUZuK" Zeniobn i pp. 42：< +f'•ご'(A,Nr SUZUKI p&rticipated in the SHIM?i<'ITAI In.niderは and was tried in court for this,) He advocaccs repipcement of Solshefized teachers ty those with nationalistic ideas in all fields。 Doc, No, 143.3 Page 3 D o c . N o . 1433 - Page 4 - SUMMARY cont'd 4) Plans for Constructing New Jat?an by NAGAI , Ryokichi An explanation of "KODO" (the Imperial Way) the world policy. North China must "become another Msnchukuo.As far as England, America r France and Russia are concerned, they do not wish to he.ve 'another world war, so that we must start a world-wids psace movement e In the meantime, we will make every preparation for war, and if ten years are to elapse as it is 3 the balance of power will become very favorable for us» It is regrdl^able that most of us neglect Pukien, Siam and New Guinea policies. Educational polic1.Gr” economic policies, political organization u (p. :A'2) The other theories are generally along tbe same lines as the above® Analystt 2nd L t . Steiner Doc. No» 1433 Page 4 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION it boen translated? it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE GF ORIGINAL：t fiome Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: KITA, Ikki CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUlffiNT APPLICABLE: Instigation to aggres- sive warfare。 (Ultra-nationalist propaganda.) S画'IARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): This "book has formed the basis for the activities of most ultra-nationalistic societies and has been referred to as the "Bible of Japanese Reformation Movements." It is contained in IPS Doc. No, 1433, where an analysis can be found under Item 1, Doc. N o . 1434 23 April 194-6 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Book "Principles of Japanese Reformation Methods" by KITA, Ikki Date: 1933 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language:Japanese s s a a H H (x) (x) o o N N ) ) s s e e Y Y Analyst: 2na.Lt。.、Steiner Doc. No a 1434 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Date: Oct 1938 Cr.lginal Reedited 1942 Has it been translated? Has it been photostated? Copy ( ) Language:Japanese LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Legal Staff (Mr. Hauxhurst) PERSONS IMPLICATED: OKURA, Kuniiiiko CRIMES TO WEICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Ultra-nationalist propaganda SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (v/ith page references): This study shows OKURA as a believer in totalitarianism. Science is studied for the sake of the Stp.te, not for truth's sake. Buddhism has been losing his attraction for Japanese, because it does not give enough consideration to the State. He gives praise to German Labor Service Education, but wishes Japan to be a step ahead of Germany^ He stresses the importance of various ''Austerities" (Labor, Military Training for the human development, He attacks imitation of the West as "distotGgrating the personalityc." Doc. No. 1435 23 Apifil 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACKSD DOCUMENT, Title and N?.curer Booklet, "Theory and Methods of Labor Education" "by OKURA, KtonihlK.o x) x) ) ) s s e e Y Y X Analyst: 2nd Lt. Steiner Doc. N o . 1435 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Has it been translated? Has it been photostated? Jan 43 O r i g i n a l ( ) C o p y (x) Language:Japanese Feb 44 Date: to LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Legal Staff PERSONS IMPLICATED: SHORIKI, Matsutaro CRIMES TO 卿:ICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Use of propaganda, war. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Lecture of SHORIKI before employees 1 Jan 43 contains following remarks on the "Mission of Newspapers。" "As newspapers are public organs for leading the public, newspaper men should not only not publish any news which disturbs the public peace, but should refrain from discussing itノ， ( p . 1， B u l l e t i n 85) "Tne principal rule in enlightening the people is to lay emphasis on the idea of the national polity. Newspaper men should always bear in mind that the Emperor himself is the country." (Bulletin 85, p . 1 ) D o c . N o . 1436 23 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: File of printed "YOMIURI HOCHI Bulletin" X X o o N N ) / \ J / —»/ \ s s e e Y Y 30 19 Analyst: W . H<, Wagner Doc. N o , 1436 INTSRJIATIONAL PROSF-CUTION SECTION Has it been t.canslated? Yes ( ) Has it been piiotoscntcd? Yes ( ) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: War Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Treatment of PWs. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Letter from Foreign Vice-Minister to Superintendent of PW Information Eureau, dated 17 June 1943， subject, "Lending of Public Funds of U.S« Government to Americans." Letter states; 5i Tlie U- S , Government came to hear and know from an uno-ficial source that in Japan the authorities are avoiding the le.iidirg of public funds of U » S . Government to Americans interned in Japan, fearing reparation in the futuro, 1 '； ,: l'he TJ^Se Government; earnestly desires that the Japanese Government direct the competent officials in Japan, and her occi'ipied territories, to induce the representatives of nations which look after U»S« interests in tha above regions, and, in regions whore there are no such representa- tives--the representatives of the International Red Cross, to get in touch with the Americans freely and lend them the necessary funds in exchange for appropriate receiptsい’ (pp 8 The Japanese Foreign Office verbally replied to Swiss Legation in Tokyo advising Japan would comply with the American request,, ( p . 1 0 ) Doc. No。 1437 _ 23 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACKED DOCUMENT Title and Nature ； Allcv;ance and Ration File of PW and Civil Internees Date: 1943 Original (y.) Copy ( ) Language: Japanese X X / I V / ( N o o N N Analyst: 2nd Lte Miwa Doc. No, 1437 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1438 23 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT• Title and Nature: Allotment and supplies to PWs» Dete O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language: Japanese Kas it "been translated? Yes ( ) No (x) Hr.s it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF 0FJGII:AL (also WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: War Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO WFICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Treatment of PWs. SlEaiAHY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Contains! (1)Request by U,S.A 0 for increase of salary of officers with which Japan does not comply (p-> 23)； (2) Japanese refusal of English request to provide PWs with soy beans, (p. 85) j (3) Protest by British Government against the shortage of food containing vitimin 1 ( p « 87); ⑷ Pretest by U,S. regarding treatment of PWs detained in three localities。 Complaints re payment of salaries, shortage of food and daily needs, and inadequate communica- tion facilitieso 、 Analyst: 2nd Lt 0 Miwa Doc. No. 1438 LanguagejJapanese Has it been transJ.acoa"? Has i'b bean photostated? Date t Treatment of PWs, references): LOCATION OF ORIGir^L (also WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORICIHAL: War Ministry PERSONS MPLICATED: CRIMES TO 7/HICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE; SUMM ARY OF RELEVANT POINT'S (with page Contains? (1)l\9qu£st fro-n Swiys Legation to improve treatment of PWs in S^aul r.nd Jlnser'ペ especially with reference to c].othen ? da-Lei euuip.-nent, ？"X goods, religious workings 5 and corwromicat.丄o.nsc (2) R e q u e s t f r o m S w i s s L e g a t i o n t o i x p r o v e -treatment in Zentsu^l'reiabing -pnticrjilar-丄y tc girves, PX goods, and unde rgnxnient s o ゝ3) Protest from Britain on the mistreatment of British PWs in"T!iai.land, Very poor sanitary equipment, shortage of food, and Iiard labor. (4) Protest against execution of British PWs on pretext they escaped from PW camp in Burma. INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. No. 1439 23 April 194-6 ANALYSIS OF DOCmENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT Title arid Nat-j^e; Treatment of PWs. Copy (x) ) ( 丄 P ニ £1 J. ] 9 仏 せ o y f x / l \ o o N N ) ) / I V r x s s e e V : Y Analysts 2nd Lt„ Miwa Doc. N o , 1439 Has it been translated? Has it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Privy Council PERSONS IMPLICATED: HIRANUMA, Kiichiro; SUZUKI, Teirchi; SHIMADA; TANI, Masayuki; AOKI5 TO JO 5 ANTO . ：： 'i、- •；. CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Relations French Indo- China. Relations Germany, Italy. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): German and Italian agreements outline in general terms economic cooperation, except no Italian protocol, because "at present Italy's economic sphere in Europe cannot be determined," F.I.Co Agreement provides "special yen" should be used in settling accounts between the two countries, Indo-China in return to give Japan "piastre" currency for payment to troops, merchants, etc. Exchange value to be on basis of rate of 1 Jan 43 - INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. No. 1440 24 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Privy Council Proceedings on (a) German-Japanese,(b) Japanese-Italian Economic Agreements, and (c) French Indo-Cliina Note on Accounts. D a t e : 1 9 Jan 43 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language:Japanese s s e r e Y Y Analyst: W . H . Wagner Doc. No. 1440 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1441 23 April 1946 A M L Y S I S OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Report, "Fundamental Foreign Tenets Concerning the Execution of the National Policies Decided by the Imperial Conference of November 5" D a t e : 1 3 Nov 41 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language:Japanese Has it been translated? Yes (x) No ( ) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED： TOJO CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Conspiracy for aggressive warfare. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): This document, with minor changes, is a later draft of Document No c 144-0. Analyst: 2nd Lt. Suzukara Doc. N o . 1441 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION ) C o p y (x) Language:Japanese Dates 11 Nov 41 Original Has it been translated? Yes (x) No ( ) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: TO JO； MATSUOKA", OIKAWA; TANI CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Preparation for conspiracy of aggressive v/arfare5 violation Kellogg-Briand Pact5 aggression--Thailand SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references)s The conference--this document reveals--clearly decided to attack America and England on 5 November, while planning to maintain negotiations as shield. Decision entailed plans to a) Disclose intention to Germany and Italy; b) Opening of negotiations with Dutch "with the purpose of concealing and disguising our scheme7 c) Force Thailand to permit passage of troops. Doc. No. 1442 24 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT Title and Natures "Fundamental Tenets of Foreign Policy on the Execution of National Policies Decided by Imperial Conference of 5 Nov 41" ( Analyst: W . H<, Wagner Doc. No, 1442 Has it been translated? Has it been photostated? f LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: M T S U O K A , Yosuke; TANI, Masayukl CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE; Conspiracy for aggressive warfare c SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): 1 . A "No-Separate-Peace Treaty" shall "be concluded with Germany and Italy a 2 0 We shall perform a service in behalf of peace .between Germany and the Soviet with the consent of the former, and the restoration of connection by land between Japan and Germany must be realized. On the other hand, the adjustment of our relations with the Soviet should not be neglected, and if it is possible, we should encourage or induce her expansion in the direction of India or Iran e 3。 Our oppression against Chungking Government and the measures to accelerate the solution of the China Incident shall be performed in the form of a complete disruption cf military supply routes to Chungking； the occu pation of foreign concessions, and the utilization of the Chinese merchants in the South Sea a r e a s , l e a d i n g them to direct their activities against the Chungking government c 4 0 The independence of Philippine Islands shall be recognized and proclaimed to the world at the earliest occasion after the occupation of the Islands. INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. N o . 1443 24 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Report, "Basic Principle for Rapid Conclusion of War Against America, England, Netherlands, and Chungking Regime" D a t e : 1 2 Nov 41 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Languages Japanese x) o o N N N J / N I / s s e e Y Y D O C . N o , 1443 Page 1 Analyst: 2nd Lt, Suzukawa D o c . .Page D o c . N o . 1443 ~ Page 2 - S r 3 M A R Y cont'd 5. The independence of part of Dutch East Indies shall be allowed and other necessary area is to be kept in our possession。 6c We v;ill give independence to Burma. Thus we may instigate the movement for the independence of India。 7. We will give support to Thailand r s movement against England for the reccverv of lost territory；： 8» The admini3\;rative policy towards the occupied area shall be performed in cach a way as to advance the general welfare and Vvin the no art 3 of "Che people, avoiding inter- ference in the national a/.'fairs as much as possible. % We shall declai^e our intention to guarantee an equal supply of tin anc 1 . r-jtber in the South Seas to the U.S.A. and England when the time becomes suitable. NOTE:1 0 Judging from the fact proved in World War I , the policy to utilize Americans of German descent for the purpose to break up the public opinion of the U.S.A. will be impractical and fruitless。 2» One cannot expect much from activities in Central and South America. N o . 1443 2 Has it been translated? Has it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL; Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED： CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Conspiracy for aggressive warfare e SUMMARY OF IffiLEVANT POINTS (with page references): A plan of decision by the Liaison Conference giving details as to how the war could be speedily brought to a successful endc Similar to the report with the same title, dated 12 November 1941, which was translated in full。 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION t f Doc. No. 1444 、 24 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Natures Report, "Basic Principle for Rapid Conclusion of War Against America s England, Netherlands, and Chungking Regime" (For Liaison Committee use, Imperial HQ,) Dates 11 Nov 41 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language;Japanese x) x) o o N N Yes Yes Analyst: 2nd Lt» Suzukawa Doc. N o . 1444 been c.vanyla'L'c；.iV been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: Japanese Government CRIMES TO 駆 C H DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Conspiracy for aggressive warfare, SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): (TN This is a revised plan made by the Foreign Ministry on 12 November 1941 and is identical to the one of the same title which was decided at the Liaison Conference and dated 13 November 1941.) Ii\ T TEr,MTIONAL FRC -'^GUTIOH SECTION Doc„ No, 1445 24 Am-11 1946 ANALYSTS OF DC .TJIISNTAaY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION CF ATTiiClSD . Title and Na"i;vre' Beporl'.'•：'•;ir.dc'/nrti-tai Foreign Tenets Concerning tlie fC^ec^viC'：. oi Naric:-iaJ Poiiciss Decided by the Impsrrlal ci' yovesiber 5' ! Date: IP. Ncv 41 •、マ::Copy ( Languages Japanese 1 1 i i s s [ a a H H X X T V . T ノ . — / 3 s p . 6 ; v - i i Analyst: 2nd L t . Suzukawa Doc. N o . 1445 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION it been translated? it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of; Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Legal Staff PERSONS IMPLICATED: CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Pamphlet contains opinions expressed by ARAKI, then Minister of Education, mainly re role of education in aiding Japan solve problems confronting her« Significant points are: 1 0 Despite Japan ? s desperate efforts to promote peace and happiness, relationships between Japan and China became increasingly worse after World War I。 a。 Culminated in Sino-Japanese conflict. 1 ) B e g a n with gunfire incident at PEIPIN (7 July 1937) 2) Extended to China Incident a) Must be looked upon not merely as Sino-Japanese problem, but grave incident traceable to World. War I and affecting entire world, b) CanrxOt be completely solved unless true security of Japan's position can be attained- ( 1 ) J a p a n must enhance glory of its empire, (2) Japan on road toward becoming leading nation of Orients Doc. No. 1446 24 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: "I Express My Opinions Concerning Extra-ordinary Situations," by AR/iK.I, Sadao Dates 1938 Original(x) Copy ( ) Language: Japanese s s a a H H X) X) o o N N s s e e Y Y 144 6 D o c , No Page I Doc. N o . 1446 - Page 2 - SUMMARY cont'd Analyst: 2nd Lt. Blumhagen b . Fundamental aims of policy re China. 1 ) P u n i s h outrageous China； then aid in construction and development« a) Establishment of restoration govern- ment at NANKING. b) Recognition of MANCHUKUO. c) Proclaim spirit of unity of five races. c . Necessary proceaiires for establishment of above aims. 1 ) A c t with strong determination through promotion of national spirit5 inspiring confidence； utilization of labor service5 continuation school duties for promotion of industry, d . Necessities of present school education. 1) Develop recognition of present situation to gain understanding of course Japan must take. a) Encourage foreign trade to obtain favorable balance, b) Increase internal production. c) Practice economy in consumption. 2) How education can succeed in above necessities. a) Emphasis laid upon character training; enlargement of cultural training; cultivation of mind and body; study of sciences; creation of feeling of responsi- bility to country1 unify knowledge and morale. Speech delivered at 600th anniversary of KEMBU Restoration, by ARAKI (13 Mar 34). Major features of speech ares 1 . P r i m a r y missions of Japan a . Restoration of Imperial rule within Japan. With all nations, bring about eternal peace "based upon welfare of mankind• 2, SHOWA Restoration not bloody revolution, as some mistakenly maintain, a) If such term as "SHOWA Restoration" exists, purposes are: 1 ) B e t t e r internal conditions. 2) Gain respect and honor for Japan. 3) Help save world. 1446 D o c . No Page 2 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION lt been translated? it been photostated? No (x) Wo (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable): Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: 、 CRIMES TO 扉エCH D O C職 N T APPLICABLE; Conspiracy for aggressive warfare. SUlOfxARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Gives position to be taken in anticipation of an agreement in accordance with "B" plan, which is as follows: l e Return to status preceding freezing of assets. 2. Contract for delivery of 3,500,000 tons of oil to Japsn by U.S。 3<» U.S» will not hamper any effort for peace media- tion between Japan and China. 4 0 Understandings with Britain and the Netherlands will be obtained after obtaining understandings with U.S. Doc. N o . 1447 24 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Natures Report, "Matters To Be Decided for Japanese-American Compromise" Date: Presumably O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language:Japanese 1941 s s a a H H s s e e Y Y Analyst: Capt. Phelps D o c , N o . 1447 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Doc. No. 1448 24 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF WCWAiimk'BM EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DCCUTffiWT. Title and Nature: Repox-c, !: The Fundamental Administra- tive Policy of Occupied Territory in the South." (For Liaison Committee use, Imperial HQ.) Date: 20 Nov A1 Original(x) Copy ( ) Language:Japanese Has it been translated? Yes ( ) No (x) Has it been photostated? Yes ( ) No (x) LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable) as of: Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Imperial General Headquarters PERSONS IMPLICATED： CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Conspiracy for aggressive warfare; preparation for war, political. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Provides for coordination of occupation with local governments, acquisition of raw materials, handling of local residents and Japanese civilians, and possibility of institution rule by Hone Ministry. Analyst: 2nd Lt. Suzukawa Doc. No. 1448 INTERNATIONAL PROSECUTION SECTION Has it been translated? Has it been photostated? LOCATION OF ORIGINAL (also WITNESS if applicable); Document Division SOURCE OF ORIGINAL: Foreign Ministry PERSONS IMPLICATED: Japanese Government; TOJO5 SUZUKI; and KAYA CRIMES TO WHICH DOCUMENT APPLICABLE: Conspiracy for aggres- sive warfare. Preparations for war5 preparing Japanese opinion for war• SUlMilRY OF RELEVANT POINTS (with page references): Containsj Item Is Draft of causa belli opening hostilities against Britain and America, dated 11 November 1941, to be decided by the liaison conference. Item 2: Outline for guiding public opinion concerned with Jap-American negotiations, issued by Information Bureau and dated 1 December 1941. It informs that negotiation will "be continued despite the adverse note delivered by Secretary of State Hull to*Ambassador NOMURA on 26th5 that the TATSUTA MARU will depart YOKOHi\MA on the 2nd of December to pick up Japanese nationals in U.S.| that the aforementioned situa- tion does not mean the breaking-off of the negotiation by the U.S. so people should hear the situation and carry on as usual. Item 3s Propaganda outline in waging war against Britain and America. Cited as its fundamental policy the emphasizing of Imperial consent by publicizing the Imperial Rescript proclaiming war; clarifying of the righteousness D o c . N o . 1449 Page 1 Doc. N o . 1449 24 April 1946 ANALYSIS OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION OF ATTACHED DOCUMENT. Title and Nature: Miscellaneous reports. Date: 194-1 O r i g i n a l ( x ) Copy ( ) Language;Japanese (x) (x) o o N N ) ) ( ( s s e e y Y Doc. N o . 1449 - Page 2 - SUMvIARY cont'd of Jap victory5 strengthening of the people's confidence in victory5 and opening of a world-wide ideological warfare for the support of equal eights to existence and for establishment of a lasting peaco 0 Item 4: Outline for guiding public opinion concerning Jap-American diplomatic negotiations as decided at the cabinet conference of 3 October 1941 and published by the Information Board 0 It cites as its policy the elimination of vacillating public opinion and the speedy promotion of a wartime condition (TAISET), Restriction on unfavorable news portending war was removed as long as it was not exaggerated or distorted, and the people were psychologically being prepared for war, Item 5： Outline for guiding public opinion toward British and American problems as the result of understand- ings reached at Crbinet Conference of 4 November 194-1 and published by the Information Board• It instructs easing of restrictions on news giving objective facts on tenseness of relations with America and Britain^ raising of fever of public opinion! elimination of any news pertinent to Jap preparation for war and strategic moves| and elimination of any direct action by Jap people against foreign nationals in Japan„ Item 6: Report, dated 12 November 194-1,informing the contents of instructions given Ambassador NOTORA on 2 November and 4 November 1941, by Foreign Ministry, for conducting Jap-Arnerican negotiation. Report states that on 2 November 1941,instructions were given NOMURA, that the decision will be made at the Imperial C-onferr-nce of the 5th, that the above de'-ision is the final step in the negotiation, and thar. In t.he event negotiations are to be resumed, a very speedy p.grcemer.t p.nCi ocnclnsion must be reached due to various cj rc^nns^anceKo (This ins •-•ruction was given only to the ein'b&s3acior 4 ) On 4 Noven'ber 1941,instruction was given to NOMURA saying thn.t the rrnperial Liaison Conference decided uyon a plan for negotiatic：'- and "E'' 1 ' Plans) and that negctiations willし.e ccntinaed with the hope fcr maintaining peace in tlie Pacific, Dut tnat th:ia was the final tr^ and that the result of the subsequent negotiation wcaia decide the destiny of Japan。 Item 7. Draft of me.ssage (in English) presumably written by MAT SUOKA, acknowledging receipt by the Emr-sr-oi* of the message dispatched to him "by President Roosevelt- The Emperor was said to have commanded the Jap Governor,：-, to make replies to the President' s queries and for v^r Gcver.nmeut to continue its effort for peace, D e c , ぐ ， 1 ュ 4 9 Page 2 Doc. N o . 1449 - Page 3 - SUMMARY cont'd Item 8?. Press clippings of speeches made by Premier TOJO, President of Cabinet Planning Board SUZUKI, and Finance Minister KAYA» According to the 2 5 November 1941 issue of the newspaper "KOKUMIN,” Premier TOJO gave a speech to certair prefectural governors who were meeting at his home, and he exhorted them to lead the people so they will move as one body for prosecution of the holy war and for realizing certair. victory^ According to 26 November 1941 issue of newspaper n Y0MIURI;y President of Planning Board, SUZUKI, gave a speech saying the troublemakers of the world are Churchill and Roosevelt, and that he is certain Japan would come out victorious in a war against tiiein s The same issue of the newspaper carried u speech by Finance Minister KAYA before the meeting of the Imperial Rule Assistance Association Yirhore he exhorted streng'thening the wartime economic structure,liberating Asia from the white yoke, and creation of a Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, and a "RAKKO ICHIU" Japan,--("all nations under one roof"). 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