On July 17, Tōgō responded: Although the directing powers, and the government as well, are convinced that our war strength still can deliver considerable blows to the enemy, we are unable to feel absolutely secure peace of mind ...
Pada 17 Juli, Tōgō menjawab, Walaupun para penguasa, dan juga pemerintah yakin bahwa kekuatan perang kita masih dapat menimbulkan pukulan berarti terhadap musuh, kami tidak dapat merasakan kedamaian hati yang betul-betul pasti. ...