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sort of half don't like but sort Of
half don't like the most.
Evening star., 1941-12-08
Memorandum

I. The government of Japan,
prompted by a genuine desire to
come to an amicable understanding
with the Government Of the United
States in order that the two coun-
tries by their joint efforts may secure
the peace of the Pacific area and
thereby contribute toward the reali-
zation of world peace, has continued
negotiations with the utmost sin
cerity since April last with the Gov
ernment Of the United States re-
garding the adjustment and ad-
vancement of Japanese-American
relations and the stabilization of
the Pacific area
The Japanese government has the
honor to state frankly its views con-
corning the claims the American
Government has persistently main-
tanned as well as the measures the
United States and Great Britain
have taken toward Japan during
these eight months.
2. 1t is the immutable policy OF
the japanese government to insure
the stability of East Asia and to
promote world peace and thereby
to enable all nations to find each
its proper place in the world.
Ever since China affair broke
out owing to the failure on the part
Of China to comprehend Japan's
true intentions, the Japanese gov
ernment has striven for the restora-
ton of peace and it has consistently
exerted its best efforts to prevent the
extension Of warlike disturbances
It was also to that end that In
Evening star., 1941-12-08
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. S.-The
tollotringg- -iiss-thhe- -tert OF Emperor
proclamation declar-
inc tpar against the United States
and Great Britain, as picked up
and translated BY the N. B. c.
listening post here last night.
I'VE. by grace of Heaven, Emperor
Of Japan and seated on the throne
of a line unbroken for ages eternal.
enjoin upon thee. our loyal and
brave subjects. We hereby declare
war upon the United States OF
America and the British Empire.
The men and officers OF our army
and navy shall do their utmost in
prosecuting the war. Our public
servants of various departments will
perform faithfully and diligently
their appointed duties. The entire
nation with united will shall mo-
bilize its total strength so that
nothing will miscarry in the at
tainment of our royal aims. To
insure the solidity of these ages
and to contribute to world peace is
the far sighted policy which was
formulated by our great, illustrious
imperial grandsire and our great
imperial sire's experience, and which
we lay constantly to heart to culti-
vate friendship among nations and
to enjoy prosperity in common with
all nations.
1T has been truly unavoidable
and far from our wishes that our
empire has now been brought to
crossed swords with America and
Britain. More than four years have
passed since China. failing to COM
prehend the true intentions of our
empire, and recklessly causing trou-
BILE, disturbed the peace of East Asia
and compelled our empire TO take
up arms.
Although there has been re-
established the national government
of China. with which Japan has
effected neighborly intercourse and
Evening star., 1941-12-08

than the regime at Chungking, dis
regarding thereby the existence OF
the Nanking government, skaters
the very basis of the present negotia-
ton. This demand of the American
Government falling, as it does, in
line with its aforementioned re-
fusal to cease from aiding the
Chungking regime, demonstrates
clearly the intention of the Ameri-
can Government to obstruct the
restoration Of normal relations be-
tween Japan and China and the
return Of peace to East Asia.
g. In brief. the American proposal
contains certain acceptable items
such as those concerning commerce,
including the conclusion of a trade
agreement. mutual removal of the
freezing restrictions. and stabiliza-
tion of yen and dollar exchange. or
the abolition of extra territorial
rights in China. On the other hand,
however, the proposal in question
ignores Japan's sacrifices in the four
years OF the China affair, menaces
the Empires existence itself and
disparages its honor and prestige.
Therefore, viewed in its entirety.
Evening star., 1941-12-08

ment in trade and commerce would
be tantamount to placing that ter
ritory under the joint guarantee Of
the governments of those six coun-
tries. Apart from the fact that
such q proposal totally ignores the
position Of France, 1t is unacceptable
to the Japanese government In that
such an arrangement cannot but
be considered as an extension to
French Indo- China Of q system
similar to the Nine-Power Treaty
structure which is the chief factor
responsible for the present predica-
ment of East Asia.
S. All the items demanded of
Japan by the American Govern
ment regarding China such as
wholesale evacuation of troops or
unconditional application of the
principle of discrimination in
international commerce ignored the
actual conditions of China, and are
calculated to destroy Japan's posi-
tion as the stabilizing factor Of East
Asia. The attitude OF the American
Government In demanding Japan
not to support militarily. politically
or economically any regime other
Evening star., 1941-12-08
Roosevelt Note to Emperor
Presidents Lost Appeal for Peace
Offered Indo- Chino Guarantees

has been made upon Indo-China
nor that any has been contem-
plated.
During the past few weeks it
has become clear to the world
that Japanese military, naval and
air forces have been sent to
Southern Indo-China In such
large numbers as to create a
reasonable doubt on the part Of
other nations that this continu-
ing concentration in Indo-China
is not defensive in its character.
Because these continuing con-
centrations in Indo-C China have
reached such large proportions
and because they extend now to
the southeast and the southwest
corners of that peninsula, 1t is
only reasonable that the people
of the Philippines, of the hum
dreds of islands of the East In
dies, Of Malaga and of Thailand
itself are asking themselves
whether these forces of Japan
are preparing or intending to
make attack in one or more Of
: these many directions.
Can Obtain Assurances.
am sure that your majesty
will understand that the fear Of
all these peoples is Q legitimate
fear inasmuch as it involves
their peace and their national
existence. I am sure that your
ma ajesty will understand why the
people of the United States in
such large numbers look askance
at the establishment Of military,
naval and air bases manned and
equipped so greatly as to consti-
tute armed forces capable OF
measures of ofiense.
1t is clear that a continuance
of such q situation is unthink-
able.
None Of the peoples whom L
have spoken of above can sit
either indefinitely or perma-
nently on keg of dynamite.
There is absolutely no thought
on the part of the United States
OF invading Indo-China if every
japanese soldier or sailor we're
to be Withdrawn therefrom.
I think that we can obtain the
same assurance from the govern
ments of the East Indies. the
governments of Malaga and the
government of Thailand. I would
even undertake to ask for the
same assurance on the part of
the government of China. Thus
a withdrawal Of the japanese
forces from Indo-China would
result in the assurance of peace
throughout the whole of the
South Pacific area.
I address myself to your ma
jesty at this moment in the fer
vent hope that your majesty may.
as I am doing, give thought in
this definite emergency to ways
of dispelling the dark clouds. I
am confident that both of us, for
the sake of the peoples not only
of our own great countries. but
for the sake of humanity in
neighboring territories, have a
sacred duty to restore traditiona.
amity and prevent further death
and destruction in the world.
Evening star., 1941-12-08
Jopun's War Declaration
Text Of Emperor Hirohito's Proclamation
BIumes U. S. and Brituin

cooperation. the regime yhich has
survived at Chungking. re- ling upon
American and British protection
still continues its opposition.
Eager for the realization Of their
ambitions to dominate the Orient
both America and Britain, by sup
porting the Chungking regime. have
aggravated disturbances in East Asia
Moreover, these two powers, induc-
ing other countries to follow suit
increased military preparations on
all sides Of our empire to challenge
us.
They have obstructed by every
means our peaceful commerce and
finally resorted to a direct sever
ance OF economic relations menac-
ing gravely the existence Of our
empire
Patiently have we waited and
long have we endured in the hope
that our government might retrieve
the situation in peace. but our ad-
versaries, showing not the least
spirit of conciliation, have unduly
delayed settlement and In the
meantime they have intensified the
economic and political pressure to
compel our empire to submit.
This turn Of affairs would, If left
unchecked. not only nullify our en-
pire'S efforts to stabilize East Asia,
but also endanger the very existence
Of our nation.
The situation being such as it is,
our empire. for its existence and
self-defense, has no other recourse
but to appeal to arms and to crush
every obstacle in its path.
I'VE rely upon the loyalty and
courage Of our subjects in our con-
fident expectation that the task
bequeathed by our forefathers will
be carried forward and that the
sources Of evil will be speedily eradi-
Gated and an enduring peace estab-
lished in East Asia, preserving
thereby the glory of our empire"
Evening star., 1941-12-08

Japan 1Dds dispatched Saturday
afternoon. -
Almost century ago the Presi-
dent of the United States ad-
dressed to the Emperor OF Japan
a message extending an offer Of
friendship Of the people Of the
United States to the people Of
Japan. That offer was accepted,
and in the long period Of un-
broken peace and friendship
which has followed. our respec-
tive nations, through the virtues
Of their peoples and the wisdom
Of their rulers, have prospered
and have substantially helped
humanity.
Only in situations of extraor-
dinary Importance to our two
countries need I address to your
majesty messages on matters Of
state. I feel 1 should now so ad-
dress you because Of the deep and
far-reaching emergency which
appears to be in formation.
Developments are occurring In
the Pacific area which threaten
to deprive each of our nations
and all humanity of the beneficial
influence Of the long peace be-
tween our two countries. Those
developments contain tragic pos
sibilities.
The people Of the United
States, believing in peace and IN
the right of nations to live and
let live, have eagerly watched
the conversations between our
two governments during these
past months. We have hoped for
a termination Of the present con-
f1ict between Japan and China.
We have hoped that peace OF
the Pacific could be consummated
in such a way that nationalities
of many diverse peoples could
exist side by side without fear Of
invasion; that unbearable bur-
dens of ornaments could be
lifted for them all; and that all
peoples would resume commerce
without discrimination against or
in favor of any nation.
Should Eliminate Military Threat.
I am certain that it will be
clear to your majesty, as 1t Is
to me, that in seeking these great
objectives both Japan and the
United States should agree to
eliminate any form Of military
threat. This seemed essential to
the attainment of the high OBJ
jectives.
More than year ago your
majesty's government concluded
an agreement with the Vichy
government by which five or six
thousand japanese troops were
permitted to enter into Northern
French Indo-China for the pro-
lection Of Japanese troops which
were operating against China
further north. And this spring
and summer the Vichy govern
ment permitted further Japanese
military forces to enter into
Southern French do-China for
the common defense Of French
Indo- China. I think am cor
rect in saying that no attack
Evening star., 1941-12-08
Oral


eminent of the United States and
of the government of Japan have
been carrying ON during the past
several months informal and ex-
ploratory conversations for the pur-
pose of arriving at settlement II
possible of questions relating to the
entire Pacific area based upon the
principles of peace, law and order
and fair dealing among nations.
These principles include the prin-
ciple of inyiolability of territorial
integrity and sovereignty of each
and all nations; the principle of
interference in the internal
affairs of other countries; the prin-
ciple of equality, including equality
of commercial opportunity and
treatment, and the principle of re-
lance upon international co-opera-
ton and conciliation for the pre-
vention and pacific settlement OF
controversies and for improvement
of international conditions by peace
full methods and processes.
1t is believed that in our discus
sions some progress has been made
in reference to the general prin-
ciples which constitute the basis Of
a peaceful settlement covering the
entire Pacific area. Recently the
japanese Ambassador has stated
that the Japanese government is
desirous of continuing the conversa-
tions directed toward compre-
hensive and peaceful settlement in
the Pacific area; that it would be
helpful toward creating an atmos-
phere favorable to the successful
outcome of the conversations if
temporary modus vivendi could be
agreed upon to be in effect while
the conversations looking to a
peaceful settlement in the Pacific
the Japanese Ambassador communi-
Gated to the Secretary of State pro-
posals in regard to temporary meas
ures to be taken respectively by the
government of Japan and by the
Government of the United States,
which measures are understood to
have been designed to accomplish
the purposes above indicated.
The Government of the United
States most earnestly desires to con-
tribute to the promotion and main
tenance Of peace and stability in the
Pacific area, and to afford every
opportunity for the continuance of
eminent directed toward working
out a broad-gauge program of peace
throughout the Pacific area. The
proposals which were presented by
the japanese Ambassador on No
vember 20 contain some features
which, in the opinion of this Govern
ment, conflict with the fundamental
principles which form a part of the
general settlement under conSidera-
ton and to which each government
has declared that it is committed
The Government of the United
States believes that the adoption OF
such proposals would not be likely
to contribute to the ultimate OBJ
jectives of ensuring peace under law
order and justice in the Pacific area
and it suggests that further effort
be made to resolve our divergences
of views in regard to the practical
application of the fundamental
principles already mentioned.
With this object in view the Gov
eminent of the United States offers
for the consideration of the Japanese
government plan of a broad but
simple settlement covering the entire
Pacific area as one practical exem-
plif1cation of q program which this
Government envisages as something
Evening star., 1941-12-08
Document Handed by Hull
To Joponese Ambassador

This is the te.rt OF the docu-
ment handed BY the Secretary OF
State to the japanese AmbasSa-
dor on Norember 26, 1871, tChich
consists of tlro parts. one an oral
statement and one an outline of
a proposed basis for agreement
betUeen the United States and
J1pdn.
Evening star., 1941-12-08

consultation with a view to taking
such measures as may be deemed
necessary and advisable to meet the
threat in question. Such agree.
ment would provide also that each
Of the governments party to the
agreement would not seek or accept
preferential treatment in its trade
or economic relations with Indo-
China and would use its influence tc
obtain for each of the signatories
equality Of treatment in trade anC
commerce with French Indo-C China
3. The Government of Japan will
withdraw all military. naval, air and
police forces from China and from
Indo China.
4. The Government of the United
States and the Government OF
Japan will not support-militarily
politically. economically-any gov
ernment or regime in China Other
than the National Government OF
the Republic of China with capital
temporarily at Chungking.
S. Both governments will give up
all extra territorial rights in China
including rights and interests in and
with regard to international settle
ments and concessions, and rights
under the Boxer protocol in 1901
Both governments will endeavor
to obtain the agreement of the
British and other governments to
give up extraterritorial rights III
China. including rights in inter-
national settlements and in conces-
sions and under the Boxer protocol
Of 1901.
6. The Government Of Ahe United
States and the Government of
Japan will enter into negotiations
for the conclusion between the
United States and Japan Of a trade
agreement. based upon reciprocal
INSTRUMENTATION treatment and
reduction of trade barriers by both
countries. including an undertaking
by the United States to bind raw silk
on the free list.
7. The Government of the United
States and the Government OF
Japan will, respectively, remove the
freezing restrictions on japanese
funds in the United States and or
American funds in Japan.
8. Both governments will agree
upon plan for the stabilization oi
the dollar-yen rate, with the alloca
ton Of funds adequate for this pur-
pose, half to be supplied by Japar
and half by the United States.
8. Both governments will agre,
that no agreement which either ha.
concluded with any third power OF
powers shall be interpreted by 1t ir
such a way as to conflict with thu
fundamental purpose Of this agree.
ment, the establishment and preser.
vation Of peace throughout the Pa.
cif1c area.
10. Both governments will ust
their influence to cause other gov
ernments to adhere to and to give
practical application to the basic po.
litical and economic principles sci
forth in this agreement.
Evening star., 1941-12-08
45th's Only japanese
Soldier in Guurdhouse

BY the Associated Press.
ABILENE, Tex, Dec. 8.-The only
japanese soldier in the 45th Divl-
sion was a prisoner in the Camp
Barkeley stockade today.
He is doing six months at hard
labor for desertion. Headquarters
said he refused to tell q court mar
tial where he had been during two
months absence.
Evening star., 1941-12-08
Statement on Conference
With Joponese Envoys

w -" . ~ 6Sb~SS H"VSyS
Folloptn1 Is the teri Of tho
statement issued at the State
Department yesterday in connec.
ton Uith Secretary HuHs con.
ference 1Dtth the japanese AM
bnssddors.
On November 26 the Secretary
Of State handed to the Japanese
representatives a document which
stated the principles governing the
policies of the Government Of the
United States toward the situation
in the Far East and suggestions for
comprehensive peaceful settle
ment covering the entire Pacific
area.
At ! pm. today the Japanese
Ambassador asked for an appoint.
ment for the japanese representa-.
tives to see the Secretary of State.
The appointment was made for
las pm.
The japanese representative ar.
rived at the Offices of the Secretary
Of State at 2:05 pm. They were
received by the Secretary at 2:20
pm. The Japanese Ambassador
handed to the Secretary of State
what was understood to be reply
to the document handed to him by
the Secretary of State on November
26.
Secretary Hull carefully read the
statement presented by the Japa-
nese representatives and immedi-
ately turned to the japanese AM
bassador and with the greatest in
dignation said
Il must say that in all my con-
versations with you (the japanese
Ambassador during the last ninc
| months I have never uttered one
word Of untruth. This is borne out
absolutely by the record. In all
my so years Of public service I have
never seen a document that was
more crowded with Infamous false
hoods and observation-disclosures
falsehoods and distortions on a scale
so huge that I never imagined until
today that any government on this
planet was capable of uttering
them"