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Outline of Volume IV

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PART A Hull-Nomura Conversations (October 17, 1941-November 20, 1941)

 

1. Ambassador Nomura Complains of Lack of Coordination Between Japanese Foreign Office and Navy (October 18, 1941)

1

2. Tokyo Refuses Ambassador Nomura's Resignation (October 23, 1941)

2

3. Japanese Government Declares Policies of New Cabinet

2

4. Ambassador Nomura Reports British-German Peace Rumors

2

5. Welles-Wakasugi Conversation (October 24, 1941)

2

(a) Under Secretary Welles' Report

2

(b) Minister Wakasugi's Report

4

6. Tokyo Urges American Reply to Japanese Proposals

5

7. Ambassador Nomura Confers with Admiral Pratt (October 25, 1941)

 

8. Minister Wakasugi Reports on Status of Japanese-American Relations

6

9. Ambassador Nomura Reveals American Attitude Toward Japan 

7

10. Ambassador Grew's Report (October 25, 1941)

 

11. Grew-Togo Interview (October 30, 1941)

9

(a) Ambassador Grew's Report

9

(b) Foreign Minister Togo's Report

9

12. Tokyo Questions Nomura on American Proposal

10

13. New Japanese Cabinet Discusses Formulation of Policies

10

14. Ambassador Grew Learns Japanese Cabinet's Plans

11

15. Ambassador Grew Reports on Situation in Japan

11

16. Ambassador Kurusu Appointed Special Aid to Ambassador Nomura

12

16A. Japan Plans to Attack Hawaii on December 7, 1941 (November 5-7, 1941)

12

17. Ambassador Grew Receives Japanese Informant

13

18. Japan's Attitude Toward Present Negotiations Made Known

13

19. Japan Instructs Ambassador Nomura in Final Proposals

14

20. Ambassador Kurusu Leaves for Washington

14

21. Japan Seeks Agreement with Britain and the Netherlands

15

22. Tokyo Receives English Translation of Proposals

15

23. Japan to Avoid Ratified Treaty with United States

15

24. Japanese Diet Accepts Cabinet's Counter Proposals

16

25. Ambassador Nomura to Guard Secrecy of Conferences

16

26. Japanese Newspapers Publicize Tokyo's Proposals

16

27. Japanese and American Newspapers Impair Diplomatic Negotiations

17

29. Hull-Nomura Conversation (November 7, 1941)

17

(a) State Department' Report

17

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Report

19

30. Tokyo Re-emphasizes Policy of Self-Defense

20

31. Mr. Horiuchi Arranges for Undelayed Delivery of Telegrams

20

32. Foreign Ministry Bans Publication of Negotiations

21

33. President Roosevelt Confers with Naval Leaders (November 7,1941)

21

34. Japan Interested in Hull's Proposed Settlement of the China Affair.

22

35. Japan Seeks Facts on American-British Attitude Toward Axis

22

36. Grew-Togo Conversation (November 10, 1941)

23

(a) Ambassador Grew's Report

23

(b) Foreign Minister Togo's Report

25

 

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37. Ambassador Nomura Reveals America's Pessimistic Attitude Toward the Negotiations

26

38. Roosevelt‑Nomura Conversation (November 10, 1941)

27

(a) Secretary Hull's Report

27

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Report

29

39. Japanese‑American Conversation (November 10, 1941)

31

40. Japan Doubts America's Awareness of the Critical Situation

31

41. The German Government Makes Demands on Japan

31

42. Foreign Minister Togo Confers with Ambassador Craigie (November 11, 1941)

32

43. Ambassador Nomura Seeks Clarification of Tripartite Pact Issues

33

44. The Chinese Ambassador Confers with President Roosevelt

33

45. Mr. Kase Calls on Ambassador Grew (November 12, 1941) 

33

46. Ambassador Nomura Seeks English Translation of Proposal B

35

47. Japanese Official Analyzes Roosevelt's Domestic and Foreign Strategy

35

48. Japanese Naval Activity Seen in the Mandates

36

49. Hull‑Nomura Conversation (November 12, 1941)

36

(a) State Department's Report

36

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Report

39

50. Ambassador Kurusu Reports on American Pessimism

41

52. Foreign Minister Togo Questions American Interpretation of Proposals

41

53. Finance Official Nishiyama to Study Japanese‑American Negotiations

42

54. Japan Seeks Undelayed Chinese Peace Negotiations

42

55. Japanese‑American Conversations (November 13, 1941)

42

(a) State Department's Report

42

(b) Minister Wakasugi's Report

43

56. Foreign Minister Togo Requests Summaries of the Conversations

44

57. Ambassador Nomura Warns of America's Preparedness for War

44

58. China Seeks Increased Aid from the United States

45

59. Japanese Government Considers Negotiations in Final Stage

45

60. Ambassador Nomura Speculates on Results of Possible Diplomatic Breach

46

61. Tokyo Instructs Ambassador Kurusu in New Duties

47

62. Hull‑Nomura Conversation‑(November 15, 1941)

47

(a) State Department's Report

47

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Report

50

63. Tokyo Instructs Ambassador Nomura in Interpretation of Japanese Proposals

52

64. Hull‑Nomura Conversation‑(November 17, 1941)

52

(a) State Department's Report

52

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Report

53

65. Roosevelt‑Kurusu Conversation‑(November 17, 1941)

54

(a) State Department's Report

54

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Report

55

66. Ambassador Grew Warns United States of Unexpected Japanese Attack

57

67. Japanese Air Forces Move to Mandates

57

68. Hull‑Nomura Conversation‑(November 18, 1941)

58

(a) State Department's Report

58

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Report

61

69. Hull‑Nomura Conversation‑(November 19, 1941)

63

(a) State Department's Report

 

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Report

64

70. Japan Prepares for Breakdown of Diplomatic Relations

64

 

Japanese efforts to extort an agreement on a narrow and one‑sided proposal

 

 

 

Hull‑Nomura Conversations (November 20, 1941‑December 1, 1941)

 

 

71. Hull‑Nomura Conversation‑(November 20, 1941)

65

(a) State Department's Report

65

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Report

66

 

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72. Hull‑Kurusu Conversation‑(November 21, 1941)

67

(a) Secretary Hull's Report

67

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Report

67

73. Japanese Air and Surface Patrols Cover Shipping

68

74. Hull‑Nomura Conversation‑(November 22, 1941)

68

(a) State Department's Report

 

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Report

 

75. Japan Changes Agreement Deadline to November 29, 1941

72

76. Chief of Naval Operations Warns of Japanese Surprise Attack on Philippines

72

77. Ambassador Grew Discusses Japanese Proposals with Foreign Minister Togo

73

78. Ambassador Nomura Warns Against Inaccurate News Reporting

74

79. Foreign Minister Togo Questions Newspaper Interpretation of Proposals

74

80. Tokyo Wishes Agreement to Include Petroleum Exports

75

81. Japanese Ambassador Offer to Tokyo Final Suggestion for Peace

75

82. Tokyo Orders Reports on Negotiations to Be Made by Telephone

76

83. Secretary Hull Confers with Allied Representatives‑(November 24, 1941)

76

84. Conference with Japanese Representatives Postponed by Secretary Hull

76

85. Hull‑Nomura Conversation‑(November 26,1941)

77

(a) State Department's Report

77

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Report

80

86. Ambassador Kurusu Telephones Mr. Yamamoto the Outcome of the Conference

81

87. Ambassador Nomura Suggests Terminating the Present Negotiations

81

88. United States Occupies Dutch Guiana

82

89. American Armed Forces Prepare for War

82

90. Roosevelt‑Nomura Conversation‑(November 27,1941)

83

(a) Secretary Hull's Report

83

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Report

83

91. Ambassador Kurusu Telephones Yamamoto

85

92. Chief of Naval Operations Issues War Warning

86

93. Tokyo Notifies Embassies of Rupture in Japanese‑American Negotiations

86

94. Ambassador Nomura Urges Open Break in Diplomatic Relations

86

95. United States Forces Await Japanese Attack

87

 

Final Phase.

 

 

 

HULL‑NOMURA CONVERSATIONS (December 1, 1941‑December 7, 1941)

 

 

 96. Tokyo Investigates President Roosevelt's Sudden Return to Washington

89

 97. Ambassador Nomura Reports Unfavorable Reaction to Tojo's Speech

89

 98. Hull‑Nomura Conversation‑(December 1, 1941)

89

(a) State Department's Report

89

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Report

91

 99. Tokyo Prepares for Results of Diplomatic Break

92

100. Japan Safeguards Its Code and Cipher Systems

92

101. Japanese‑American Conversation‑(December 2, 1941)

92

(a) State Department's Report

92

(b) Japanese Embassy Report

93

102. Welles‑Nomura Conversation‑(December 2, 1941)

93

(a) State Department's Report

93

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Report

94

103. President Roosevelt Orders Reconnaissance of Forces Around Thailand

95

104. U.S. Navy Exchanges Information with British and Dutch

95

105. Japanese‑Military Attaché in Spain Reports on Japanese‑American Negotiations

95

106. American Officers in Far East Destroy Codes

95

107. Hull‑Nomura Conversation‑(December 5, 1941)

96

(a) State Department's Report

96

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Report

97

 

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108. Japanese Military Attaché Discounts Immediate Possibility of War with America

97

109. Japan Plans to Consider Holland a Semi‑Belligerent Country When at War with the United States

98

110. Japan to Send Form a Reply to American Proposals

98

111. Japan Seeks Information on Roosevelt Message

98

112. President Roosevelt's Message to Emperor Hirohito‑(December 6, 1941)

98

113. Hull‑Nomura Conversation‑(December 7, 1941)

99

(a) State Department's Report

99

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Report

101

114. Tokyo Extends Appreciation to Ambassadors Nomura and Kurusu

101

115. Japanese Embassy Destroys Codes

101

116. The Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor‑(December 7, 1941)

102

(a) Secret Hull's Statement

102

(b) President Roosevelt's Message

102

117. The United States Declares War‑(December 8, 1941)

102

118. American Forces Begin Unrestricted Warfare

103

119. Japan Spreads Anti‑allied Propaganda in Allied Countries

103

120. Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor Surprises Turkish Foreign Minister

103

 

PART B JAPANESE INTELLIGENCE IN DIPLOMATIC MESSAGES

 

 

105

 

(a) Reports from the United States

 

 

105

121. Consul Sato Reports United States Navy Day Ceremony

105

122. Ambassador Nomura Requests Information Concerning the Warspite

106

123. Tokyo Outlines the Type of Information Needed

106

124. Consul Identifies Warspite, Colorado and Saratoga at Bremerton

106

125. Japanese Naval Officials in Mexico Disapprove of Furnishing General Intelligence

106

 

(c) Reports from Central America

 

 

106

126. Intelligence Dispatches Outline United States Activities in Central America

106

 

(d) Reports from the Panama Canal

 

 

107

127. Minister Akiyama Reports Canal Military and Naval Activity

107

128. Naval Intelligence Reports Military Construction Work and Navy Patrols

107

129. Reports Enumerate Vessels Passing Through Canal

107

130. Japanese Minister Corrects Identification of Vessel

108

131. Japanese Report Movement of the British Cruiser Liverpool

108

132. German Agents Correct Japanese Identification of British Cruiser

108

133. Intelligence Dispatches List Type, Nationality and Number of Ships Crossing Isthmus

108

134. United States Sets Up Defense Fortifications in Canal Zone

109

 

(e) Reports from South America

 

 

109

135. Agents Speculate Concerning Planes Flown to Bathurst

109

 

(f) Reports from the Hawaiian Islands

 

 

110

136. Foreign Minister Togo Asks for Semi‑Weekly Ship Movement Reports

110

137. American Experts, Allegedly en Route to Burma Road, Arrive in Hawaii

110

138. Foreign Minister Togo Requests Report of Vessels in "N" Area

110

139. Consul Kita Reports Regular Naval Maneuvers

110

140. Japanese Agents Observe American Defenses

111

141. Frequency of Ship Movement Reports Is Left to Discretion of Consul

111

142. Foreign Minister Togo Wires Instructions Regarding Japanese Communications

111

143. Japanese Continue to Watch Navy Maneuvers

111

144. Mr. Fujii Changes American Ship Maneuver Signals

112

145. Consul Wires Movement Report of Rarin and Wyoming

112

146. British Vessel Enters Honolulu Harbor on December 4, 1941

112

147. USS Lexington Departs Hawaii

113

148. Consul Kita Notifies Tokyo of Balloon Barrage Defenses

113

149. Last Intelligence Report Before Pearl Harbor Attack Lists Ships in Port

113

 

(g) Reports from the Philippine Islands

 

 

113

150. Consul Nihro Reports Movement of Philippine‑Based Ships

113

151. Consul Nihro Obtains Information from Newspapers and Foreign Office Reports

114

 

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152. Brown Soldiers Puzzle Japanese Consul

115

153. Tokyo Directs Secretary Yuki To Investigate Philippine Defenses

115

154. Foreign Minister Togo Asks Confirmation of Report of November 1, 1941

115

155. Consul Nihro Wires Further Information on Military Installations at Manila

115

156. Twenty‑three Ships Anchored at Manila on November 8, 1941

116

157. Japanese Consul Corrects Previous Estimate of Airplanes in Philippines

116

158. Consul Gathers Information from Japanese Residents

116

159. Japanese Report Concerning Preparations on Cebu

117

160. Manila Identifies the British Ship Awatea

117

161. Consul Nihro Reports Tense Feeling in Manila

118

162. Submarine Tender Enters Port

118

163. Inaccuracy of Japanese Intelligence Reports

118

164. Manila Notifies Tokyo of Scouting Patrols

119

165. Intelligence Report Lists Ships in Port on December 1, 1941

119

 

(h) Reports from Singapore

 

 

119

166. Japanese Officials in Singapore Learn of Squadron Sailing

119

167. Tokyo Requests Information on Ships in Port

119

 

(i) Reports from Vladivostok and Hsinking

 

 

119

168. American Tankers en Route to Vladivostok

120

169. Russian Incidents

120

 

JAPANESE DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

 

 

121

 

(a) Japanese-American Relations

 

 

121

170. Japanese Consul Considers Means of Evacuating Nationals

121

171. Consul Morishima Applies for Permit to Transfer American Mission Funds

121

172. Japanese Fear That Mr. Kasai's Lecture May Cause Embarrassment

121

173. Consul Originates Plan to Repay Nationals in Tokyo

121

174. Secretary Terasaki Suggests Delay of Orders for Official Harada

121

175. Japanese Plan to Route Money to Vancouver Through Seattle

122

176. Sailing of Kikawa Maru Forces Secretary Matsui to Leave Japan Without Visa

122

177. Japanese Consul at Vladivostok Views Pessimistically the Adjustment of Japanese‑American Relations

122

178. Propaganda Regulations Will Apply to Neutral Countries, Japan Decrees

122

179. Harada to Bring Wireless Apparatus on Hikawa Maru

122

180. Swiss Newspaper Reports Progress of Japanese‑American Negotiations

 

181. Delay of Sailing Permit Will Cause Financial Loss, Japan Declares

123

182. Ambassador Inquires Concerning Return of Japanese Students

123

183. Ambassador Nomura Sends Part of Personal Luggage to Japan

123

184. Foreign Minister Togo Urges Salary Remittance Exchange for Foreign Correspondents

123

185. Japan Asks for Foreign Broadcast Suggestions

124

186. American Embassy in Tokyo to Get Fuel

124

187. Tokyo Requests Officials to Bring Recording Apparatus

124

188. Exchange of Diplomatic Expense Funds Gives Rise to Discussion

124

189. Minister Directs That Cargo Ships Return to Japan

125

190. Broadcast Wave Length Proves Unsatisfactory

125

191. Japan Learns of Alleged Source of News Leak

126

192. Ambassador Nomura Sends Representative to America First Meeting

126

193. Japanese Officials Plan to Organize and Finance New Committee

126

194. Tokyo Foresees Need of Survey of United States Economic System

127

195. Ambassador Nomura Says American People Not Ready to Enter European War

127

196. Japan Asks Representations in Mail Examination

128

198. Ambassador Nomura Reports on Broadcast Reception

128

199. Tokyo Itemizes Diplomatic Expenditures of Officials in United States

128

200. Japan Reprimands Officials Concerning Dispatch Classification

128

201. Consul Muto Reports Further Investigation of Japanese Agents

129

202. Consul Muto Asks Confirmation of Salary as Employee of Japanese Newspaper

129

203. American Bank in Tokyo Receives no Instructions to Cooperate in Japanese Exchange Plan

129

204. Manchukuoan Officials Seize Baptist Missionaries in Harbin

129

 

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205. Foreign Minister Outlines Policy in China in Event of United States War

129

206. Lima, Peru, Chosen for Gold Deposits for Emergency Use

130

207. Tokyo Sends Instructions for Emergency Destruction of Code Machines

130

208. United States Attempts to Separate Italy from Axis, Ambassador Nomura Reports

130

209. Japan Plans to Preserve Shanghai Public Peace When American Marines Evacuates

130

210. Tokyo Decides to Permit Remittances from America to Cultural Institutions

131

211. Tokyo Advises Ambassador Nomura of Plan of Evacuation

131

212. Japanese Officials in European Countries Warned of Critical Situation

131

213. Shanghai United Settlement Council Decides Cooperative Protection Plan

131

214. Japanese Agents Report American Hospital Staffs To Be Evacuating Peking, China

132

215. Foreign Minister Directs Havana Consul in Regard to Emergency Fund

132

216. Foreign Office Considers Scheduling Another Evacuation Vessel

132

217. Japan Makes Provisions for Financing South American Diplomatic Establishment

132

218. Consul Morishima Asks That the Tatsuta Maru Dock at New York

132

220. Japan Wires Washington Schedule of the Tatsuta Maru

133

221. Japan Decides to Close the Japanese Cultural Association

133

222. Bank Employees Receive Instructions to Evacuate With the Embassy Staff

133

223. Japanese Official List of Agencies Printing Japanese Propaganda

133

224. Ambassador Nomura Suggests Improvements in Broadcast Service

134

225. An Emergency Code System Becomes Effective

134

226. Ambassador Nomura is Asked to Request Permits for Entrance of Japanese from Hawaii

134

227. Japan Requests Manchukuo to Release American Missionaries

135

228. Secretary Terasaki Requests Addresses of Foreigners Receiving American Newspapers

135

229. Difficulties Arise Concerning Evacuation of Dual Nationality Holders

135

230. Japan Issues Orders Concerning Disposition of Codes and Code Machines

135

231. Courier Kosaka Ordered Back to Japan

135

232. Destruction of Code Machines Is Ordered in London, Hongkong, Singapore, and Manila

135

233. Havana Office Directed to Destroy Codes

136

234. Officials Directed to Destroy Codes

136

235. Officials Directed to Retain Emergency Code System Also

136

236. Provisions Are Made for Evacuation of Diplomats

136

237. Japan Requests Permission to Change Schedule of Tatsuta Maru

136

238. Ambassador Nomura Urges Magnanimity in Paying Employees Remaining in United States

137

239. State Department Approves New Schedule for Tatsuta Maru

137

240. Ambassador Nomura Is Instructed to Explain Japanese Military Activity in French Indo‑China

137

241. Manchukuoan Officials Decide to Release Americans

137

242. Japan Sends Funds for Returning of Families of Japanese Diplomatic Employees

138

243. American Embassy Requires No Permit for Taking Out Personal Belongings

138

244. Ambassador Kurusu Suggests United States Investigate Western Transportation Company

138

246. Mystery Dispatch or Coded Wire Sent to Rio de Janeiro

138

247. Iguchi Asks Permission to Delay Destruction of One Code Machine

138

248. Japanese Officials in Washington Learn That American Marines Will Evacuate Shanghai

138

249. Tokyo Orders Terasaki, Takagi, Ando, and Yamamoto to Return to Japan

139

250. Consul Morishima Requests Permission for Mr. Hikida to Return Home

139

251. Ambassador Nomura Requests Additional Expense Money

139

252. Ambassador Kurusu Asks That Secretary Terasaki Remain in the United States

139

253. Japan Continues Making Evacuation Plans

139

254. Tokyo Clarifies Code Machine Reference

140

255. Japan Issues Its Policy Regarding Allied Diplomatic Officials

140

256. Consul Nihro Desires Settlement of Akino's Fine

141

257. Consul Nihro Requests Competent Assistants

141

258. Tokyo Plans Utilization of Osaka Steamship Company Funds in Manila

141

259. Consul Nihro Destroys Useless Codes

141

 

(b) Japanese‑Panamanian Relations

 

 

143

260. Diplomatic Corps in Panama Acknowledges New Government

143

261. Latin American Countries Deny "Veiled Intervention" by the United States

143

 

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262. Minister Akiyama Explains New Governments' Foreign Policy

143

263. Japanese Business Firms Ordered to Clue on October 28, 1941

144

264. Uncooperative Course of New Government is Result of Fear, Minister Alleges

144

265. Panama Restricts Minister Akiyama's Contacts

145

266. Japanese Minister Says the United States is Urging Panama to Take the Lead

145

267. Japan Sends Official Complaint to Panama

146

268. Minister Akiyama Suggests Retaliatory Measures

146

269. Japan Requests Immediate Reopening of Businesses

146

270. Radio Broadcast or Domei Service is Suggested to Publicize Panama's Action

147

271. Tokyo Foreign Office Protests to Panama Minister; Requests Formal Statement From Panama

147

272. Panama Cabinet Says Japanese Note is Phrased in Insulting Terms

147

273. Minister Akiyama Says Japanese Will Have Trouble Disposing of Large Stocks

147

274. Newspaper Article Originating in Japan Charges Panama with Inhuman Acts

148

275. Japanese Minister Reports Dismissal of Spanish Minister

148

276. Mexican Minister Incensed at Treatment of Japanese, Returns Home, Akiyama Declares

148

277. Mr. Izawa Negotiates for Reemployment of Japanese in Panama

 

278. Minister Akiyama Suggests Further Retaliatory Measures

149

279. Foreign Minister Togo Plans to Aid Nationals

 

280. Japanese Military Men are En Route to Homeland

149

281. Minister Suggests that Young Japanese Nationals be Attached to Central and Latin American Legations

149

282. Minister Akiyama Stresses Danger of Communication Stoppage

149

283. Japanese Nationals Urged to Evacuate to Latin American Countries

149

284. Arrangements Made for Tatsuta Maru to Dock at Balboa

150

285. Panamanian Minister Reports Arrival of Peruvian Minister in Washington

150

286. Japan Proposes Reparation for Treatment of Japan Nationals in Panama

150

287. Minister Akiyama Communicates With Buenos Aires and Tokyo Regarding Codes

151

288. Minister Akiyama Experiences Financial Annoyances

151

 

(c) Japanese‑Hawaiian Relations

 

 

153

289. Consul in Honolulu Requests Funds Before Arrival of Tatsuta Maru

153

290. Japanese Official Requested to Bring Money Back to Japan

153

291. Foreign Office Asks that ----- be Kept Under Strict Surveillance

153

292. Tokyo Suggests Nationals be Assigned to Second Evacuation Vessel

153

293. Special Codes to be Retained as Long as Situation Permits

153

294. Japan Ponders Recall of Staff

153

 

(d) Japanese‑Philippine Relations

 

 

155

295. Consul Nihro Advises Early Evacuation of Useful Nationals

155

296. United States Making Preparations for War in Earnest, Consul Says

155

297. Payment of Fine for Manila Youth in Japan Creates Problem of Exchange

155

298. Consul Protests Opening of Diplomatic Mail Pouch

156

299. Japan to Investigate the Seizure of Mail

156

300. The Asama Maru Tentatively Scheduled to Arrive November 10, 1941

166

301. Japan Changes Arrival Date of the Asama Maru to November 19, 1941

157

302. Consul Nihro Reiterates Advice that Fares be Reduced

157

303. Consul Arranges Permit to Enter Manila as Vessel Sails from Homeland

157

304. Passenger and Freight Fees to Buy Supplies for the Asama Maru

157

305. Asama Maru to Evacuate Japanese Officials and Business Men

158

306. Japanese Legation Staff Obtains a Loan

158

 

(e) Japanese‑Mexican Relations

 

 

159

307. Vice Consul Kobayashi Transports Secret Documents to San Francisco

159

308. Minister Miura Sends to Tokyo a Resume of Comments on Mexico's Position in the Event of a Japanese‑American War

159

309. Navy Department Retracts Alleged Statement by Secretary Knox of "Imminent Action Within 24 Hours"

159

310. Minister Miura Plans to Return to Japan

159

311. System of Importing Rayon Undergoes a Change

160

 

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312. Panama Incident Has No Noticeable Effect in Mexico

160

313. Mexican Newspapermen Return from Japan Via Vancouver and Cuba

161

314. Courier Inoma Dispatched to San Francisco

161

315. Mexican Reporter Returning from Japan Expresses His Gratitude for Hospitality Extended

161

316. Mexico Enforces Stricter Passport Policies

161

317. Minister Miura Gives His Opinion Regarding Oil Agreement Between United States and Mexico

162

318. Agreement Signifies Desire for Mutual Understanding Between United States and Mexico

162

319. Minister Miura Request Traveling Expenses and Reservations on the Tatsuta Maru

163

320. Japanese Nationals Request Aid in Obtaining Reservations on Tatsuta Maru

163

321. Minister Miura Asks that the Tatsuta Maru Load Freight at Manzanillo

163

322. Japanese Officials Use Mexico‑Tokyo Diplomatic Channel for Intelligence Routing

163

323. Tokyo Sends Instructions by Courier Kosaka Regarding Japanese and Manchurian Daily Broadcasts

163

324. Tokyo Wires Formal Authorization for Minister Miura's Return

164

325. Minister Miura Reports Impossible Reception of General Broadcast

164

326. Foreign Minister Togo Instructs Minister Miura to Arrange for Employment of Japanese from Panama

164

327. Tokyo Orders Mexico to Limit Expenses and to Use "S" Code

164

328. Minister Miura Discusses with Panama the Employment of a New Staff Member

164

329. Tokyo Makes Plans for the Tatsuta Maru to Enter and Leave Port at Manzanillo

164

330. The Mexican Government Reopens Its Legation in China

165

331. Minister Miura Asks for Confirmation of Schedule of Tatsuta Maru

165

332. Tokyo Informs Minister Miura It Approves Taking American and Mexican Money to Japan

165

333. Japanese Minister in Mexico Informs Tokyo of Destruction of Ciphers and Code Machines

165

 

(f) Japanese‑South American Relations

 

 

167

334. Columbia Refuses United States Overflight Requests

167

335. Japanese Naval Authorities Ship Transmitter Despite Protests of South American Foreign Offices

167

336. Mitsubishi Unable to Ship Supplies Aboard Toa Maru

167

337. German Representatives Reserve Cabins Aboard Toa Maru

167

338. Japanese Navy Promises to Stow Radio Transmitter

168

339. Brazil Begins Close Inspection of Japanese Exports and Imports

168

340. Terukawa Maru to Stop at Callao

168

341. South American Countries Change to Code Machine November 7, 1941

169

342. Minister Yanai Advises Instigation of New Radio Code

169

343. Tokyo Urges That Maltreated Japanese in Panama Be Taken to South America

169

344. Minister Tomii Advises Adjustment of Japanese American Relations to Give Japan More Time

170

345. Minister Koseki in Paraguay Burns Codes

170

346. New Code Words Issued November 29, 1941

170

347. Tokyo Lists Accomplishments of Pearl Harbor Day

170

 

(a) Argentina

 

 

170

348. Japan Attempts to Improve Trade With Argentina

171

349. Japan Undecided as to Sympathies of Argentina

171

 

(b) Brazil

 

 

172

350. Japan Improves Communications Facilities to Brazil

172

351. Courier Kosaka Leaves Rio de Janeiro for Washington

172

352. Japan Recognizes Strong United States Sympathies in Brazil

173

353. Japan Transfers Bank Funds

173

354. Ambassador Ishii Asks for Additional Funds

173

355. Ambassador Ishii Has Difficulty in Radio Reception

173

356. Japan Prepared for Crisis as Brazilian Army Supports America

174

357. Ambassador Ishii Requests Release of Secret Kusano

174

358. Japan Sees United States Military Occupation of South America

174

359. Japan Issues Instructions for Burning Codes

175

 

(c) Chile

 

 

175

 

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360. Minister Yamagata Suspects United States Machinations in Chile

175

361. Japan Limits Tour of Chilean Press

175

362. Japanese Watch Development of South American Sympathies in Face of War

176

363. Minister Yamagata Asks Chile to Take in Maltreated Japanese from Panama

176

 

(d) Peru

 

 

178

364. Minister Sakamoto Asks Permission to Confer with Ambassador Kurusu

178

365. Acting Minister Yodokawa Analyzes Peruvian Attitude

178

 

(g) Japanese‑British Relations

 

 

181

366. Custom Question Forces Ambassador Tsurumi to Remain in Singapore

181

367. Ambassador Tsurumi Receives Permit for the Loading of Raw Cotton

181

368. Spanish Ambassador Reports Improvement of Conditions in Britain

181

369. Details of Unloading Scrap Iron Remain Unsettled

182

370. The Asama Maru Prepares to Evacuate Japanese Nationals from British‑Controlled Ports

182

371. The Kito Maru Abandons Trip to Dairen

182

372. Japanese Officials in Singapore Continue Negotiations in Regard to the Frozen Accounts

183

373. Japanese and Canadian Officials Disagree Concerning the Purchasing Rate of ¥100

183

374. Mr. Wataru Assumes Post as Commercial Attaché in Shanghai

183

375. Japan is Concerned Over the Attitude of Great Britain

183

376. Spanish Charge d'Affaires in Cairo Comments on the Situation in Egypt

184

377. Japanese Naval Reconnaissance Bomber Flies Over Hongkong

184

378. Ambassador Craigie and the Foreign Minister Culminate the Honma Incident

185

379. Japanese Foreign Minister is Concerned Over Family Remittance Permits

185

380. Canadian Army Troops are Sent to the Orient

185

381. Makino of the Johol Rubber Plantation is Instructed to Return to Japan

185

382. Diplomatic Relations Between Iraq and Japan are Severed

186

383. Britain Removes from Office the Chief of Staff and His Assistant

186

384. The Boris Arrives in Seattle

186

385. Mr. Yoshizawa Seeks Funds for the Ottawa Legation

186

386. Mr. Kawakasi Negotiates for Funds for the Nisso Company in Vancouver

187

387. Foreign Minister Togo is Concerned Over the Remaining Japanese Residents in Singapore

187

388. Tokyo is Concerned Over British Code Material

188

389. The Premier of Burma Attempts to Attain an Independent Status for His Country

188

390. Hongkong Economic Condition is Becoming Critical

188

391. Tokyo is Concerned With Code and Cipher Systems

189

392. Japan Prepares for Hostilities

189

 

(h) Japanese‑German Relations

 

 

191

393. Ambassador Oshima Asks to Resign

191

394. Japan Sees an Increase of British and American Aid to Russia

191

395. Exchange Broadcasts Become Acceptable to Japan and Germany

192

396. Progress of the Russo‑German War (October, 1941)

192

(a) Report from Finland

192

(b) Report from Roumania

193

397. Tokyo Relays a Summary of Diplomatic Relations as Advanced by Germany

193

398. Asama Maru Departure is Delayed Because of Unsuitable Routing

194

399. Axis Powers Reacclaim the Anti‑Comintern Pact

195

399A. DoD Comment, Also includes Japanese Account of the SORGE

 

400. Halting of American Shipping at Manila Impedes Japanese‑German Trade

199

401. Progress of the Russo‑German War (November, 1941)

199

402. Fresh Rumors of a Combined Europe Meeting Under Hitler Arise

202

403. Progress of the Russo‑German War (November l3‑14, 1941)

202

(a) Report from Finland

202

(b) Report from Berlin

203

(c) Report from Alexandrovsk

204

(d) Report from Bulgaria

204

404. Japanese Specialists Study German Industries

204

405. President Inonu Offers Turkey as a Mediator Between Germany and Russia

206

406. Axis Powers Bicker Over Vital Rubber Shipments

206

 

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407. Ambassador Oshima Says Axis Political Aim of the War is the Dismemberment of Russia

206

408. Japanese Officials in Ankara, Helsinki, and Vienna Report German Activities to the Home Office

207

409. Germany Proposes Final Draft of the German‑Manchukuoan Economic Relations Pact

208

410. Ambassador Oshima Interviews Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop

208

411. Axis Powers Arrange for Simultaneous Declarations of War on the United States

209

412. Tripartite Powers Strengthen Their Positions in the Near East

213

413. Japan Attempts to Pacify Germany in Regard to Japanese‑Russian Relations

213

 

(i) Japanese‑Manchukuoan Relations

 

 

215

414. Japan is Concerned with Mongolian Uprisings

215

415. Manchukuoan Border Incidents Cause Increasing Concern in Tokyo

215

416. Japan is Concerned with Communist Activities in Manchukuo and China

215

417. Japan and Russia Equally Unprepared for War Against Each Other, Minister at Hsinking Declares

216

418. Russia Thought to be Moving Border Troops to Western Frontier

216

419. Japan Questions Manchukuo's Motives in Canceling Visas

216

420. Government Authorities Agree on Manchukuo's Policy in the Event of War

217

421. Japan Ponders Disposition of Its Manchukuoan Army

217

422. Japan Asks Renewal of Five‑Year Rights to Northern Sakhalin Coal and Oil

217

 

(j) Japanese‑Italian Relations

 

 

219

423. Italy Urges Japan to Restrain United States from Participation in the War

219

424. Italy Disapproves Japan's Dissemination of British Propaganda

219

425. Ambassador Horikiri Finds Count Ciano Uninformed on Japanese‑American Negotiations

219

426. Ambassador Horikiri Urges Japan to Publish More Italian Propaganda

219

427. Japan Desires Italian Reciprocity in Air Transportation to South America

220

428. Japanese Officials Discuss Trade Relations With Italy

220

429. Ando Rebukes Gayda for Attempting to Utilize Japan in Axis Machinations

220

430. Ambassador Horikiri Explains Italian Censorship of Japanese Mail

221

431. The Japanese Ambassador Reveals Revolutionary Plot in India

221

432. The Catholic Church at Rome Seeks to Forestall Breach in Japanese‑American Relations

222

433. The Catholic Church Is Unmoved by Arabic Situation

222

434. Ambassador Horikiri Complains of Weaknesses in Japanese Radio Transmission to Rome

223

435. Ambassador Horikiri Obtains Information Concerning Italian Relations with Croatia, France, and Russia

223

436. Ambassador Horikiri and Secretary Ando Confer with Mussolini and Count Ciano

224

437. Ambassador Horikiri Learns of Italian Position in Regard to the War with the United States

224

 

(k) Japanese‑French Relations

 

 

225

438. Mr. Arnald Refuses to Make Military Expense Payment in Piastres

225

439. Japan Instructs Ambassador to Procure Export Permit by October 24, 1941

225

440. Japan Protests Movement of Troops into Unfortified Zone

225

441. Tokyo Plans to Land Planes in Indo‑Chinese Waters

225

442. Foreign Minister Togo Applies Pressure in Shanghai by Limiting Exportations

225

443. Japan Threatens Action Unless French Agree to Payment of Military Expenses

226

444. Tokyo Decrees Further Export Restrictions to Combat Freezing of Assets

226

445. Consul Hayashi Investigates Pro‑Japanese Party Members

226

446. Special Committee Receives Codes

227

447. Tokyo Instructs Kato To Request Only Plane Landing Space

227

448. Hanoi Consul to Negotiate for Plane Landings Independently

227

449. Government Officials are Listed as Dangerous to Franco‑Japanese Cooperation

227

450. Frenchman Intercedes in Behalf of Japan

228

451. Togo Plans to Send Emissary Group Despite Visa Procurement Difficulty

228

452. Japan Reiterates Threat to Secure Military Expenses

228

453. French Authorities Agree to Issue Visas for Entire Yoshizawa Group

229

454. France Accedes to Japan's Military Expense Payment Demand

229

455. French Indo‑China Remits Occupation Expenses

229

456. Japanese Officials Arrive at Hanoi

230

 

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457. Japan Demands Payment in Full from French Indo‑China

230

458. Tokyo Forwards New Code Machines for the Hanoi and Saigon Offices

230

459. French Indo‑China Makes Payment in Philippine Dollars

230

460. Investigation Discredits Aid of Pro‑Japanese Frenchman

230

461. Foreign Minister Togo Outlines Duties of Ambassador Yoshizawa

231

462. Ambassador Kato Asks for Schedules of Yoshizawa Party Members

231

463. Tokyo Officials Demand Release of Shipment

232

464. Consul Ogawa to Sail on Chicago Maru

232

465. French Government Approves Rubber Shipment

232

466. Expansion of Japanese Army in French Indo‑China Creates Difficulties

232

467. France Agrees to Provide Additional Supplies to Japan

233

468. Tokyo Releases New Broadcast Schedule for Far East

233

469. Vice‑Minister Roshier Considers Movement of Japanese Troops

233

470. Secret Messages Withheld from Staff Members are to be Headed by "Gaisin"

233

471. Japan Vests Negotiating Authority in Ambassador Yoshizawa in French Indo‑China

234

472. Japan Agrees to Transport Rubber for Germany as Far as Japan

234

473. German Official Says Germany and Japan Must Agree on Division of Indo‑Chinese Rubber

234

474. Planning Committee Draws up Bill to Export Materials

234

475. Japan Obtains Visas for Members of Yoshizawa Party

235

476. Japanese Suspect Decoux of Collaboration With Americans and English

235

477. Resignation of General Weygand is Considered to be German Victory

235

478. Japanese Insist on French Indo‑China as Site for Negotiations

235

479. Tokyo Arranges Contract for Additional Rubber

236

480. Specialists are En Route to Bangkok Office

236

481. Minister Iwaturo Uchiyama Complains of Lack of Information Concerning Japanese‑United States Negotiations

236

482. Japanese Officials Told to Disregard French Attitude

236

483. Japan Encounters Difficulty in Securing Round‑About Visas

237

484. French Accede to Japanese Demands Concerning Rubber Negotiations

237

485. Mr. Ogawa Suggested as Liaison Officer

237

486. Japan Promises Not to Increase Her Troops in Indo‑China

237

487. Mr. Yokoyamu in Hanoi Negotiates for Supplies

237

488. Japan Prepares to Invade French Concession in Shanghai

238

489. Tokyo Orders French to Cooperate in Efforts Against Sabotage

238

490. Japan Decrees Removal of British and American Consuls

238

491. Joint‑Defense of French Indo‑China Proclaimed

239

492. Japan Denies Change in Troop Disposition in French Indo‑China

239

493. Darlan Declares that France will take a Neutral Stand

241

 

(1) Japanese‑Chungking Relations

 

 

241

494. Tokyo is Informed of a British‑American‑Chinese Financial Conference

241

495. Rumors Reach Tokyo of Secret Chungking‑Communist Agreement

242

496. Japanese Authorities Increasingly Suspicious of Chungking‑American Activities

242

497. Hongkong Is Informed of Measures to be Taken in China in the Event of a Japanese‑American War

243

 

(m) Japanese‑Nanking Relations

 

 

243

498. Nanking Appoints Minister Li Fang Commercial Attaché to Berlin

243

499. German Diplomats Depart for Nanking

243

500. Nanking Refuses to Comment on Tojo Cabinet

244

501. Occupied China Attempts to Stabilize Its Currency.

244

502. Japan Distributes Newspapers to the Chinese

244

503. Ambassador Honda Plans Trip to Tokyo

244

504. The Vatican Reportedly Favors the Nanking Government

245

505. Administration Difficulties Arise in Shanghai

245

506. Japan Concludes Agreement with the Shansi Army

246

507. President Wang Desires Collaboration with Chungking

246

508. Japan Initiates New System for the China Affairs Board

246

509. Japan Proposes Methods of Controlling Chinese Nationals Aboard

247

510. Japanese Apprehend Blue Shirt Terrorists

247

 

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Page

511. Ambassador Oshima Urges Mr. Li Sheng‑wu to Report to Berlin Immediately

247

512. Japan, Manchuria, and China Plan Exchange Broadcasts

247

513. Japan Plans to Confiscate Third Country Concessions in China

247

514. Japan Extends Its Control Over the Chinese

248

515. Japanese Leaders Outline Their War Policy in China

248

516. Japan Fights Espionage in Northern China

249

517. Nanking Outlines Method of Handling Enemy Nationals and Property

249

518. Japan Directs Nanking Not to Participate in the War

250

519. Tripartite Powers Secure Shortwave Broadcasting Unit in Shanghai

250

 

(n) Japanese‑Netherlands East Indies Relations

 

 

251

520. Consul General Ishizawa Arranges To Leave Batavia

251

521. Dutch Officials Become Suspicious of Japanese in the Indies

251­

522. Japanese Trade and Shipping Problems (October 18‑30, 1941)

252

523. Japanese Agents Secure Military Information Concerning the Indies

253

524. Dutch Governor‑General Evinces No Alarm Over Impending Crisis

254

525. Tokyo Plans the Evacuation of Japanese Nationals

254

526. Mr. Ishizawa Requests Subsidy for Japanese Newspaper in Batavia

255

527. Communication Difficulties Arise in Batavia

255

528. Major Kuriya is Ordered to Return to Japan

255

529. Dutch Authorities in Netherlands East Indies Prepare for War

256

530. Supittai Denounces Japanese Foreign Policy

256

531. Japan Orders Remaining Nationals to Return Immediately

256

532. Japanese Trade and Shipping Problems (November, 1941)

256

533. Netherlanders' Attitude Remains Anti‑Japanese

258

534. Japanese Businesses Close in Preparation for Evacuation

258

535. Consul General Ishizawa Complains of Minor Problems

259

536. Netherlands East Indies Government Suppresses Japanese Agents

259

537. Germany Requests That Its Nationals Be Evacuated by the Fuji Maru

260

538. Japan Prepares to Invade the East Indies

260

539. Consul Ishizawa Orders Consulate Classified Material Burned

260

540. Japanese Foreign Office Declares the Netherlands a Quasi‑Enemy Nation

261

 

(o) Japanese‑Thaiese Relations

 

 

263

541. Japanese Plan Invasion of Southern Thailand

263

542. Intelligence Agent Reports Thaiese Troop Movement to Border

263

543. Ambassador Tsubokami Requests Funds, Supplies to Open Drug Concern

263

544. Japanese Officials Plan the Use of Indian Troops in Malaya

263

545. Foreign Minister Togo Proposes Set‑Up of Short Wave Radio in Bangkok

264

546. Ambassador Tsubokami Asks Permission to Remain at Post Because of Difficult Situation

264

547. Tokyo Adds Army Man to Bangkok Legation Staff

264­

548. Japanese Plan Establishment of Air Wireless Section

265

549. British Cabinet Member Submits Proposals to Thailand

265

550. Major Aoyama Reports on Code, Espionage Work

265

551. Tokyo Forwards Instructions for Operation of Beacon Radio Set

265

552. Japan Continues Plans to Establish a Navy‑Controlled Steamship Company

266

553. Japanese Ambassador Requests Ten Large Radios For Use in Thailand

266

554. Japanese Ambassador Asks for Restriction on Number of Japanese Merchants Entering Thailand

266

555. Rumor Discloses That Britain Asks Exclusion of German Fifth Columnists

266

556. Japanese Government Has Difficulty in Securing Export Permit

266

557. Japan to Sell Gold to Thailand

267

558. Tokyo Attempts to Purchase Thaiese Rice

267

559. Foreign Minister Plans to Send Money for Purchase of Radio Sets

267

560. Thaiese Official Considers Re‑exportation of Armaments to British Possessions

267

561. Two Japanese Officials Receive Ill‑Treatment

267

562. Tokyo Informed Concerning British Forces in Malaya

268

563. Foreign Minister Togo Dispatches Official to Shanghai to Speed Plans for Bangkok Drug Dispensary

268

 

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Page

564. Japan Enlarges Bangkok Staff

268

565. Ambassador to Ask Nationals to Secure Rubber, Tin

269

566. Japanese Ambassador Establishes Name, Stock Holders for Shipping Concern

269

567. Japanese Officials are Disappointed in Advancement of Proposal to Establish a Commission

269

568. Bangkok Papers Print Reports of Japanese Army Campaign in Burma

269

569. Disguised Army Experts to Be Sent to Thailand

270

570. Intelligence Agents Report Discussion Between Mr. Duff Cooper and Premier Pibul

270

571. Tokyo Sends 3,300 Yen to Purchase Radios

271

572. Japan Approves Plan to Purchase Rice Unobtrusively in Small Amounts

271

573. Japan Will Have Controlling Interest in New Shipping Concern

271

574. Japan Fears that Chinese and British Interests Are Buying Rubber

272

575. Japan Asks Investigation of Report that Prime Minister Pibul Desires to Resign

272

576. Gold Negotiations Do Not Permit Optimistic Outlook, Ambassador Says

272

577. Tokyo Cautions Regarding Operational Plans

272

578. Japanese Return Imperial Portrait to Homeland

272

579. Intelligence Report Informs Tokyo of Planned Chinese‑Thaiese Cooperation

272

580. Prime Minister Pibul Assures Ambassador That Thailand Desires to Cooperate Despite Difficulties

273

581. Japan Learns of Alleged British Proposal to Supply Thailand with Arms

273

582. British Minister Points to Thailand's Danger

273

583. Japan to Receive Less Rubber Due to Production Decrease

274

584. Supplies for Japanese‑Owned Drug Dispensary are Sent From Shanghai

274

585. Ambassador Tsubokami Requests Assistance for Five Newspapermen

274

586. Thailand Consortium Makes Written Proposal Regarding Liquidation of Japanese Gold

274

587. Foreign Minister Togo Sends Secret Fund to Bangkok Foreign Office

274

588. Bangkok Office Returns Code Machines to Japan

275

589. Ambassador Tsubokami Believes that Thailand Should be Led to Cooperate Voluntarily

275

590. New Pro‑Japanese Party Advocates Collaboration with Japan

275

591. Prime Minister Pibul, Defense Minister Puromu Differ Concerning Thailand's Policy

275

592. Ambassador Requests Funds for Machinations

276

593. Ambassador Recommends that Crew of Fishing Vessel Escape to Saigon District

276

594. Japan Agrees to 25,000,000 Baht Exchange of Gold

276

595. Japan Discovers Discrimination in Thaiese Censorship

276

596. Ambassador Advises that Railway he Completed Quickly

276

597. Foreign Minister Togo Asks that Additional Rubber be Secured

276

598. Japan Plans to Investigate Raw Opium Market

277

599. Consul General Asada Carries Important Papers to Thailand

277

600. High Ranking Official Says Thailand Friendly to Japanese Army

277

601. Agreement Stipulates Continuance of Gold Exchange to March, 1942

277

602. Ambassador Requests Additional Secret Fund

277

603. Ambassador Tsubokami Explains Objectives of Prime Minister Pibul's Speech

278

604. Ambassador Tsubokami Suggests that Thailand be Persuaded to Cooperate

278

605. Thaiese Government Officials Still Vote for Neutrality

278

606. Officials Originate Plan to Force Mr. Pibul to Declare His Position

279

607. Ambassador Sends List of Codes to be Destroyed

279

608. Japanese Ambassador Suggests Counter‑Propaganda Tactics

279

609. Foreign Minister Togo Remits Funds for Propaganda Purposes

279

610. Japanese Officials Set Up Secret Wireless Communication Facilities

279

611. Nai Wanitto Believes Thailand Will Cooperate with Japan in Two or Three Days

279

612. Thailand Sends Official Reply to Financial Proposal

280

613. Propaganda, to be Disseminated in Thailand, is Sent to Japan

280

614. British and American Residents Evacuate Bangkok

280

615. Ambassador Informs Tokyo of Schedule of Batavia Maru

280

616. Japan to Issue Proclamation on December 8, 1941

280

617. Invasion of Thailand to be Announced by Separate Wire

281

618. Foreign Office Provides Ambassador with Varying Explanations in Case Occupation is Peaceful or by Force

281

 

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Page

619. Thailand Gives Right of Passage Through Territory to Japanese Army

281

620. Tokyo Announces Armies' Advance and Occupation of Bataan

281

Concluding page

 

 

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OUTLINE OF VOLUME IV

 

Part A

Hull‑Nomura Conversations (October 17, 1941‑December 7, 1941)

(a) Secretary Hull's Reports

(b) Ambassador Nomura's Reports

 

Part B

Japanese Intelligence in Diplomatic Messages

(a) Reports from the United States

(b) Reports from Mexico

(c) Reports from Central America

(d) Reports from the Panama Canal

(e) Reports from South America

(f) Reports from the Hawaiian Islands

(g) Reports from the Philippine Islands

(h) Reports from Singapore

(i) Reports from Vladivostok and Hsinking

 

Part C

Japanese Diplomatic Activities Throughout the World

(a) Japanese‑American Relations

(b) Japanese‑Panamanian Relations

(c) Japanese‑Hawaiian Islands Relations

(d) Japanese‑Philippine Islands Relations

(e) Japanese‑Mexican Relations

(f) Japanese‑South American Relations

(g) Japanese‑British Relations

(h) Japanese‑German Relations

(i) Japanese‑Manchukuoan Relations

(j) Japanese‑Italian Relations

(k) Japanese‑French Relations

(1) Japanese‑Chungking Relations

(m) Japanese‑Nanking Relations

(n) Japanese‑Dutch Relations

(o) Japanese‑Thaiese Relations

 



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