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Parent | Summarization in English of an Original Japanese Document Submitted as an Aggendum to the Defense Motion on Jurisdiction |
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Date | June 1946 |
Language | English |
Collection | Tavenner Papers & IMTFE Official Records |
Box | Box 3 |
Folder | General Reports and Memoranda from June 1946 |
Repository | University of Virginia Law Library |
Witness who was Prime Minister at the time when Japan accepted the Declaration, and who was the highest responsible authority in the decision of the acceptance of the Declaration.
Defendants’ Witness No. 2 – HISATSUNE SEKOMIZU
The fact which shall be established by the above witness.
Same as by Defendants’ witness No. 1
Relevancy
The witness was Chief Secretary of the Suzuki Cabinet and assisted Premier Suzuki and his Cabinet.
Documents and speeches which will be recognized as judicial notice.
1.Moscow Declaration, October 30, 1943.
2.Announcement of Crimea Conference, February 14, 1945.
3.Speech by W. Churchill at Parliament of Canada, Dec. 30, 1941
4.Speech by W. Churchill at House of Lords of England March 21, 1943.
5.Radio Speech by F. D. Roosevelt, October 12, 1942.
6.Speech by F. D. Roosevelt, February 12, 1943.
(Above six documents relate to Motion No. 1)
7.Memorandum for settlement of disputes in the area of Lake Khasan between Soviet Russia and Japan, August 1938.
8.Memorandum between Soviet Russia and Japan for settlement of disputes in the area of the Khackhin-Gol River September 1939.
9.Neutral Treaty between Soviet Russia and Japan, April 13, 1941
(Above three documents relate to Motion No. 2)
10.Treaty of Alliance between Thai and Japan.
(This document relates to Motion No. 3)
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