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HONG KONG, FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1946,

TOJO BREAKS SILENCE

Japan Fought "A War Of Self-Defence"

U.S. FIGHTS

SHY OF

PALESTINE

Washington, May 2.

The United States shied at the prospect of direct inter- Palestine, appar- vention in

ently counting on the United Nations to assume future res-

for the ponsibility

troublo- same Holy Lands problem.

It is plain that lawmakers are against America Jaining Britain in the thankless job of maistain- ing peace between the Arabs and the Jews With Britain unwilling

continue alone, the Unite

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Nations appears to be the agency capable of stepping Inlo the piclare effectively.

The "thumbs-down on interven tion" attitude stemmed from these factors:

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minimuDi

Emancipating" Attempt To

The Orient

(Exclusive to the "China Mail'')

TOKYO, MAY 2.

HIDEKI TOJO BROKE HIS LONG SILENCE YESTERDAY TO DECLARE THAT JAPAN FOUGHT A "WAR OF SELF- PROTECTION" AND PROMISED THAT HIS DEFENCE AT THE FORTHCOMING WAR CRIMES TRIAL WOULD INCLUDE A FULL STORY OF HIS PART WITHOUT REMORSE FOR THE CRIMES OF WHICH HE IS CHARGED. -

"I

WOULD LIKE TO INFORM THE WORLD THAT THIS WAR WAS TRULY A WAR OF SELF-PROTECTION," THE ONE-TIME JAPANESE DICTATOR ASSERTED ON THE EVE OF HIS ARRAIGNMENT BEFORE THE INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL FOR THE FAR EAST.

These statements were made in an interview exclusive to the Asaciated Press, through his principal Japanese attorney, lehiro Kiyose

Tojo, from his Sugamo Pri- Hon cell, indicated the following points of his contemplated -de- fence:

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principle"

to -withdraw his troops from China - a major stumbling block to the negotia- tions but only upon "certain conditions" including peace with China.

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Blow Up H.M.S. "Chevron"?

Jerusalem, May 2. At Haifa 13 Palesting sai- lors

board on

H. M..S. "Chevron", destroyer, wore taken into custody undor sus~ picion of intending to blow up the vessel.

A kitbag found filled with ex- plosives in the ship's megroom above the magazine was only one of 13 others also found. One) bag was found to contain a đe- tonator and the rest all had con-t cealed explosives.

Soviet Raises Armenia

(1) Apparent determination lo hold foreign commitments. of American troops to security level. (2) The

(1) Japan, as an indepen-hostilities began, he said an-f belief that problema of handling or suppressing vio dent country." had no recourse fence in other lands should but war in 1941 for "self pro- handled now on an international tection." Tojo said he would rather than a one or two nations discuss in court the answer to basis,

the question when he believed war was inevitable with Ameri- en and Britain.

be

The reluctance to quarter troops in the Near East for fear the action might be inisinterpret- ed, especially in view of America's recent insistence upon the with- drawal of Russian forces from

Iran,

(4) The heavy demands on available United States forces for occupation duties_olsewhere.

Although the Palestine report may hasten United Nations action,

the Assembly had not planned to

the creation

of a trustees ahin council for overall supervision of international territories until the September meeting,

Believed Would Win

"Of course,

I believed

we would win the war" when the

awering direct question, 1. Thus he may also counter the possible contention that he is guilty of the crimes against the Japanese people by hurling them into a conflict which was hopeless at the outset.

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of the stern little man who This uncompromising attitude once ruled one of the world's

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ATOM RESEARCH CHOLERA OUTBREAK

COSTS

London, May 2, Britain's expenditurea for atomic research, disguised during the war as Frescurch into tube

totalled allour £1,730,000, according White Paper on acerat Ber- vice expenditures issued in London today.

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In 1941, when the "tube allay" project was established. British expenditures ON it amour'ed to £7,688. Tho following near the figure 108 £341,147; in 1943 it was £700,020, and in 1044,082,- 063, The 1945, Agurce are not yet available.

Britain's secret servica ez- praditure during the five war #cars was more than £32,000,- 000, the White Paper dia- closed-Reuter.

Dog, Ex-P.O.W.. Given Medali

IN COLONY

CHOLERA - HAS NOW APPEARED IN THE COLONY. UNFORTUNATELY AS A LEGACY OF THE WAR YEARS ONLY TOO MANY, CONDITIONS EXIST. WHICH ARE FAVOURABLE FOR THE SPREAD OF THIS DEADLY DISEASE, THESE MUST BE CORRECT- ED IF AN EPIDEMIC IS TO BE AVERTED, -TO. THIS END IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE PUBLIC REALIZE THAT ORDERS AND REGULATIONS ISSUED - BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT ARE DESIGNED FOR THEIR PROTECTION AND CANNOT 'LIGHTLY BE DISREGARDED. THE MOST POTENT. FACTOR IN COMBATING THE DISEASE WILL BE THE DIS- CIPLINE · AND LOYAL CO-OPERATION OF THE POPULATION.

Irresponsible, lawless or din orderly conduct will not only gravely hamper official action but will actively serve to main- tain those very conditions most favourable for the spread of 'the diacase.

The person who patroniser illegal hawkern and cats pre- hibited food is endangering his own life and those of his neighbours. The woman who throws her refuse out onto the street or onto the nearest heap of rubble is endangering tho life of her entire neighbour- hood.

Less Beer?

London, May 2. The British Cabinet hold a long meeting at 10, Downing Street today to consider fur- ther food economies and other stops which might ba takon to restrict the use of grain de- yond a smaller louf auf losa barley for beer, already an

Food Minister Sir

of Sir Hen Smith, although not techni cally a Cabinet member was presont and it is understood that the Cabinet considered the bansing of bread from restaurant - meule, plainer cakes and even higher wheat extraction rate.-Reuter.

"Chevron," which intercepted

London, May 2. a Turkish ship carrying illegal

"Judy," the only dog ago, was taking the sailors from officially registered as a Bri- Jewish immigrants six weeks! Alexandria to Halfa for

dis-tish prisoner-of-war, has been charge. Associated Press. awarded the Dickin Medal for

gallantry—the country's high est animal honour, it was announced today, for "magni-

Cholera is entirely prevent- able. It is fostered by filth, ficent courage and endurance files and folly and checked by (in Japanese prison camps". eleanliness and common sense. "Judy," originally. a British in a clean hygienic city it can- warship mascot, Moscow, May, 2.

was bombed, not exist. The inference is ob ten to the Armenian question to-ed, bitten by an aligator, and

The Soviet preas draws atten- torpedoed, wounded, shipwreck-vious, day, publishing lengthy dispatches when on an uninhabited island in self-protection is to be in- The first common sense stop from New York, describing meet found the. only fresh water oculated against the dicense. Ings of Armenian societies in the spring, thus saving the lives of Twenty centres pre now in United States at which resolutions the survivors of the crew. Stales to were passedy calling on the United

operation, covering the entire

cording to the citation, "Help immunity conferred by inocuin She spent 3 years in a Ja- Colony, where inoculation car solve the problemi of

panese prison camp and, ac be had free of charge, The

London, May 2. takes roughly about Mr. G. T. W. Derbyshire, fellow-prizonera."

one week to develop and will an airplane pilot, tried on his The medal will be presented confer a high degree of protec-11-year-old son today a

Headquarters of the tion for a period of threo British Prisoners-of-War As- months. Thereafter inoculation whooping cough, cure which

should be repcated,

recently relieved .... an 18: months old baby,....

(2) Japan did not "want to Invade any orienta! countries" but was "emancipating them, The use of their natural re- richest empires with steel and now in Turkey The despatches ed to maintain` morale among }- tion"

sources and the imposition of fire clearly indicated he several restrictions on- peo-would attempt to match his ples' rights" were necessary in prosecutors' charges. order to conduct the war and

intended to last only during the

hostilities.

(3) Tojo, as Premier, "hop- ed" the Washington negotia- The issue could be raised on the tions in 1941 would be success- ground that the situation consti- ful and issued all orders with Autes

threat to international "

the condition that they could security-but what action the Council could take is uncertain be rescinded if the Conference

for it has no military forces la

succeeded."

back up its decisions--Associated (4) Tojo. As Premier and War Minister, was willing. "In

Press.

Earlier reports on page 8.

FUTURE OF PACIFIC SEA, AIR BASES

Washington, May 2. Iceland's formal opposition to continued maintenance of United States air bases there is a sample of what is to come as the "rolling up" of bases throughout the world begins. · This is particularly true in the Pacific area whore dozens of army and navy basos were sot up in the drive across thousands of miles of water which ended with Japan's surrender.

Some evidence of the pend- back to Japan. They, together ing international bickering has with Guam, provide the best already been seen, Feeling in air bases in the Pacific area. Australia is against the United Iwojinia is a perfect stepping States retaining control of the stone for a long flight from giant base at Manus in the. Ad- the Marianas to the north and miralty Islands.

west. Further south In the Caroline Islands, also once Ja- panese possessions and built up" to major standing during the war, is Ulithi.

Manus is one of the finest fleet bases in the world and was built up from a trading schsoner harbour after Ameri-

Some other defendants are expected to base their cunten tion that they had personally no part in the charges against them.

Tojo admitted that he had opposed Japan's surrender but denied doing anything to pre- vent it. Associated Press.

"Not Guilty"

Tokyo, May 2. After a conference

his with lawyer today, General Tujo con- firmed his decision to lead not guilty next Thursday when with 26 other Japanese militarists and diplomats, he is arraigned before the Military Tribunal for the Far Enst.

His lawyer stated that General Tojo was in good health.”

Tojo's 33-year-old son, Teruo, scated in the room

where his father made an unsuccessful sui-

cide attempt last September, said today: "I will be well satisfied if the trials contribute 10

world peaco"-Reuter.

Forrestal Criticises

Merger Plan

the future of the Armenian areas quote speeches eging that Tur boy was harshly suppressing the Armenians, and demanding thi the Armenian provinces now in Turkey should be fained to Soviet Armenia-Reuter.

ut the

sociation.-Reuter.

Ruhr Separation Opposed

London, May 2.

An authoritative source said last night that the British Commonwealth Prime Ministers are opposed to the French proposal for separation of the Ruhr and Rhine- land from Germany preferring that the areas should be run by a public corporation, proferably administered by the Germans themselves.

Odd Cure For Whooping Cough

Delay Dangerous Inoculation can be had at any The therapy. which consists Government Hospital, Medical of taking the victim on a 20- Centre, Chinese Hospital or minute flight to a height of Public Dispensary. Delay is 12,000 feat and descending In "dangerous.

a steep dive, apparently, work- The inoculation of schooled in both cases, children is being undertaken Derbyshire took his son up by the School Health Service from Croydon airport car The Easter Holiday interrupted London and cruised over the this work-but it has already Home Counties. The child. been resumed. It is hoped that continued to cought as the plane the parents will appreciate the gained altitude, but stopped at Wisdm of having their chil- 12,000 fect. Half an hour after dren protected in this way and the descent, the body showed. co-operate by seeing that they no further signs of coughing. attend school on the day ap- →Reuter. pointed for inoculation, Chil- dren who are not inoculated at school should be taken to the nearest inoculation centre.

During the discussions yesterday, the Commonwealth Prime Ministers considered whether there, should be an in- ternational directorate, or a German directorate, res -ponsible to the German Government when established:

The source explained that the At today's entire queation of Germany's Empire statesmen are expected are required by persons leaving

meeting, the Certificates of inoculation NEW ROCKET future was discussed.

It was to return to a consideratioin of Hong Kong for other parts and based, he said, on these three Commonwealth defence.

MOTOR pri for certain kinds of business. principles.

marily to hear Field Marshall Such certificates can be obtain-

power.

(1) Measures-must be taken Smuts views on the defence of ed from the Port Health Office Patuxent River, Maryland to insure that Germany nover to South Africa and the Con- floor or at the Tsim Sha Tsui the Mediterranean in relation Fire Brigade Building, ground

May 2. again becomes a great military tinent in general.

Health Centre, Nathan Road Tho United States Navy On Friday the agenda will] (The Old Central British Department disclosed yoster. (2) Germany must be helped include economic co-operation School). A new centre has been day what it described as to develope economically. in the South West Pacific. The established in the old Urbanowost and most powerful tho (3) Any settlement of Ger- Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Council Office, just opposite the..

man

peace must insure es- Joseph Chifley, will have his Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, rocket motor in the world"——- tablishment of democratic last opportunity to participate where certificates may also be a unit which delivers 66,000 government and the mainten- in the Empire's talks at this obtained.

pounds of thruit in two sce“. ance of democratic Institutione. meetinig since he will leave for Washington, May 2.

They must

carry a photo onds.. Secretary Other bones which the US,

The source explained that, the Washington of Navy James

on. Monday. Dr. graph of the bearer and the of- can marines and army troops Navy Would like to keep and Forrestal today lambasted the Prime Ministers viewa were not Herbert

Evatt...

Australian ficial stamp of the issuing of-;

Known as "Moby Dick," the wreated Los Negros, just ad-

To be valid for travel motor is intended for use in jet- joining Manue, from the Japa- over which there is certain to legislation to merge the armed to represent any hard agree- Minister of External Affairs, fico. nce. The development of atr a discussions, even if it is con- forces although he was praisent on Germany, but leaves the will remain to express Austro- they must be no less than glx assisted aircraft take-offs or to

fined to the financing and main- ing President Truman's basic Dominions to go its own way Press and Router.

way open for any one of the lian opinions. ww Associated days old and no more than three propel aerial rockots. The Navy. fields, harbours "atid" break-

said the now unit would triple waters make the Islands, once

tenance, of those on American objectives of post-war unifica-

at the Paris conference.

the speed of its "Tiny Tim' — little mown, important, now

soil, include Adnk, Dutch Har- tion.

the 12-inch aerial, rocket weigh from both commercial and mill-Balbon in the Canal Zone; Can Naval Committee that

bour, and 'Attu in the Aleutians; Forrestal told the Senato

Pacific Questions

ing 1,800 pounds which now #the tary viewpoints,

spood along at a rate of 900 feet per, second.

ton Ialand; Eniwetok; Kwaja-army plan for a merger could! Yesterday's meeting was very Some of the bases will cer-lein; Majuro; Wake; Johnston; result in abolishing the naval brief and the Commonwealth tainly be returned to their own Truk; and Palau-Associated air arm which constitutas 40 leaders set Friday for a dis- cra. Guadalcanal in the Solo- Press,

per cent of the naval strength cussion of economic coopora- and marine corps or reducing tion in the South. and Southwest them to ineffectiveness,

Pacific

mon Islands is a good example. The British flag flew there

while the war was still on,

In discussing the war lu the

months old,

Catholics Warned: New Social War

(By Robert Papworth)

Madrid, May 2

The Catholic Church, taking an increasing interest in socia! problems. in Spain, la becoming daily more outspoken on the causes of present evils. ·

MATELOT HIT, BY" BRICK During the war, the men NB. W. Common, of H.M.S. Pacific, Forrestal praised Gen-power." He said Superfort is fighting-in, the Pacific area "Marxman," was hit over the eral MacArthur's "gallant night and baacs were obtained "by fronts were fairly emphatic head with a brick during an arguing troops" and the "mago-severe and bitter fighting by A typical article in the magazine "Fomento Social" by its that most of the bases should be ment with rickshaw coolies at the ficent courage" of the Super- kept "after this is over" to Star Ferry, Kowloon, at about 10 fort raiders, and stressed ""The marines and

help prevent another conflict. o'clock last night. He was taken

navy 'has never maintained it units."

Tonquest of Japan."

Bome 'army

director, the Jesuit Father Joaquín Azpiazu, utters a stern warning of a new social war to Catholic "sine- Perhe social calma that Spain Fother Azplazu, - well known **The

pared statement, Forrestal was He said the navy doca main questioned by the committee for tain scapower was responsible two hours in a closed session. I as a pioneer in organising has enjoyed in recent yearşı- for destroying the foundation Chairman Walsh said that spiritual exercises for workmen whether real or only apparent la of the Japanese wae alfort Forrestal had proposed the in their workshops and factories Irrelevant now has luled a lot Head at naval force and creating of a new cabinet poat, and the author of work end of people to sleep and blunted merchant nipping, whereon "director of common defeated. "Ethics for Ale Business for many others, the stimulating agar depended for Jupplies to ourdiantos the ntionalp Many which would make road, which anxiety should: k

Hút the pleasures-and. Inture //for existance?//ware of the secretarion of war and pleasant.

This Atatement was made by to the Lasalle Military Hospital, alone was responsible for the After presenting the pre-

officers high ranking

about where he was detalnod.. Okinawa," while the fighting They

·was still enging there.

Frankfurt, May 2.. pointed out that Okinawa would

General Joseph McNarney, provide an ideal air base in the Commander of the United Orient and was a suitable place States. Decupation Zone in Gets ford Far Eastern Fleet base if

many, today announced that the euch an establishment became United Statse alla Tadon demirabló I had dark belly bag film If the European Theatre will Brow

There is little likelihood that be reduced by 800 calories,, ac

lven i from May 6 – Bentki, jag

* "Moby Dick" is 105 inchos long and 17 Inches in diameter and weighs 6,800 pounds. It was built by the Aoro-Jet Engineer- ing Corporation of Azusa, Caf; in conjunction with the Bureaus of Ordinance and Aeronautics.

Navy officials said that the new, motor developed in its briof operation about: one-third more thrust than the unit in the Gor- man VE-2--Associated Press.

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