The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20

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 They were expected to land in Japan at 11:30 p. m. tonight, (10:30 a. m. E.W.T.) and motor immediate ly to the imperial palace for con- sultation with the emperor. MacArthur remained aloof from the preliminary surrender talks at his headquarters. But through his chief of staff, Lt.-Gen. Richard K. Sutherland, he gave the Japanese specific orders couched in such blunt, clear language that there appeared no likelihood of further stalling by Tokyo.
 Arrangements Complete
 When the glum Japanese dele gates left Manila's shell-scarred city hall under strong American military police detail, they had com- pleted all arrangements for the landing of American and Allied troops in Japan.
 And Macarthur intimated clear ly that his forces were prepared to cope with any contingencies in the event that Japanese fafiatics might try to make the landing any, thing but a bloodless parade.
 'It is my earnest hope" he said, "that pending the formal accom- plishment of the instrument of surrender, armistice conditions may prevail on every front and that a bloodless surrender may be ef- fectuated."
 Several times in the headquarters conferences the Japanese envoys expressed hope there would be no untoward incidents when the Amer jeans land in Japan.
 we also desire no incidents" Sutherland told them bluntly. MacArthur'S spokesman said no | further conferences with the Jap anese. were believed necessary be- fore MacArthur goes to Tokyo. The landing on Japan itself prob- ably will be an all-American show insofar as ground forces are con- cerned, because the other Allies have no troops in position for quick move to Japan. Units of the Brit ish and Australian navies, however, will take part in the operation.
 Macarthur said he would direct the emperor and his military com- manders to issue a general uncon- l ditional surrender order to all their forces as soon as the surrender document is signed.
 Speedy Conference
 The headquarters conferences in Manila went of with split-second precision, and the Japanese dele gates maintained poker-faced cor retness throughout as they revealed details of their airfield and harbor Notifications needed by Macarthur.
 Spokesmen who attended the meetings said they were convinced the Japanese were sincere and hon. est and were making every effort to cooperate with the Americans. There was no discussion of in- ternational affairs or the causes of the war. Neither was the atomic bomb discussed, other than a pos sible passing reference to bomb dam- age in various Japanese cities. One Japanese officer in the party had inspected Hiroshima after the first atomic bombing, but he apparently made no comment at the confer ence.
 Some of the Japanese delegates had been acquainted with members of the American group before the war, but there were no exchanges of pleasantries or "reminiscences.
 It. Gen. Torashiro Kawabe, head of the Japanese delegation, sat op- posite Sutherland at the long, black conference table and did most of the talking for his group.
 Personalities
 Kawabe, short, dour man with bald, round head, relapsed into sort of placid informality after the opening meeting began last night. But he stiffened up at the final meeting this morning.
 At the conclusion of the confer ences, the American staff arose and Sutherland dismissed the Japanese, saying:
 T appreciate your cooperation and wish you a safe journey to Tokyo"
 Kawabe replied: T deeply appre- ciate the many kindnesses you have shown us. I feel this sincerely" l Then the Japanese war lord strode out of the room.
 Thus in six hours and 10 minutes of involved negotiations, the Jap- anese had completed the arrange ments for Macarthur and his oc- cupation forces to land on their homeland.
 Their delegates winged back to Tokyo with briefcases bulging with detailed instructions on how, when and where MacArthur's men would effect their bloodless invasion and accept the surrender of Japan.
 The details of the armistice that establishes peace in the Orient were not immediately disclosed, but it was known that MacArthur was determined to move as quickly as possible to put a formal end to the war.
 JAP DISCLOSURES
 The Japanese delegates were un- derstood to have given full details on their airfields, harbors and mine fields to clear the way for the oc- cupation force.
 It was considered likely they would go into conference with Em- peror Hirohito on their arrival in Tokyo.
 MacArthur's announcement said Lt.-Gen. Toroshiro Kawabe, head of the Japanese delegation, had radi- oed ahead to the Kisaratsu airfield to have automobiles ready to rush him to Tokyo.
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