The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-08-21

cupation They were expected to
report at once to the government,
the military and possibly Hiro-
hito himself.
In the flight over Luzon they
could not help but see the wreck
age of their planes-symbol of a
fallen Empire - or the immense
preparations which had been made
to subdue Japan by force of arms.
All through the Orient, the fina,
acts in the drama of war were
unfolding.
The Supreme Commander of
Japanese forces in China was
ready to meet with the Chinese
tomorrow in the South Central air
base city of Chihkiang to surrend-
err.
Only hint of trouble from this
quarter was an official message
to Macarthur from the Japanese
indicating that it was necessary
10 keep forces under arms on tbs
mainland to preserve order and
asking him to send officials to
investigate "the actual situation
in China"
CAS- heard by the FEC in San
Francisco, the japanese claimed
Chungking and rival Communist
forces both were rushing into ter
ritory occupied by Japan, making
conflicting surrender demands
that added to "a confused situa-
tion."D
The 1000, 000-man Kwantung Ar
my in Manchuria was surrender
ing garrison by garrison to the
onrushing Red Army, watch was
rearing the puppet capitol of
hsinking.
Two hold-out Japanese generals
on Northern Luzon were offering
to surrender their beaten forces
There was no word. however, from
the Southern Island of Mindanao.
where another big force is trapped
Surrender negotiations moved
ahead in the Solomons, and In
land forces on New Guinea ask
ed the Australians for instructions
On, how to proceed.
"a Domei broadcast heard by
the FEC said the. japanese COM
mander at Singapore also had
agreed to surrender)
In his announcement, Macarthur
pointed out that responsibility for
surrender of lands South OF the
which embrace Bor-
REQ, part of the Dutch East In
dies and numerous by-passed is
be assumed by Brit
ish and Australian commanders.
The fact that Macarthur did not
see the Tokyo group here showed
clearly he has no intention of
meeting the japanese until he can
sit down and dictate his orders
10 someone of comparable rank
1t. Gen. Richard E. Sutherland
his chief of staff, was in charge
Of the preliminary meeting, at
which the japanese simply answer
I'd questions and were told what
heir government must do.
They were asked at length aboll;
TIE cond; lions of air fields |
Tokyo. Undoubtedly this
was to learn whether there were
fields in shape to handle heavy
A american planes.
It was not disclosed whether
Macarthur would go by ship or
blame to Japan.
Macarthur aides were report
I'd pleased with the apparently
sincere attitude of the Japanese
II providing the data needed to
prepare the way for occupation.
The consensus was that Japan,
IS represented by Kawabe, vice
thief of the Imperial general staff,
vas really anxious to gcl on with
he peace.
A spokesman said that some of
he frigid Formally looscned to-
ward the last of a second confer
snce yesterday, when Army, Ma
yal and Air officers of both sides
leid separate meetings.
There was no hint Of friendli-
less, but proceedings moved
and business-Eke with
at times "arimated.'
At the end Sutherland and his
group rose. The Japanese also
food up.
II appreciate your cooperation
md wish you safe journey
lome," Sutherland said.
Il deeply appreciate the many
you have shown" the
'omber Kawabe replied. 81 feel
hem sincerely"
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