Hashimoto Urged War in Manchuria, Witness Testifies News Article

Hashimoto Urged War in Manchuria, Witness Testifies News Article

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Language English
Collection C.W.J. Phelps Collection
Box Box 2
Folder Second Phelps Scrap Book
Repository University of Virginia Law Library
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Reports on the testimony of Isamu Fujita, "a journalist witness of the prosecution" who stated that "Colonel Chaiki Shigeto and Colonel Kingoro Hashimoto urged 'positive action' be taken in Manchuria." Goes into depth on the discussions surrounding advancement into Manchuria. Subsequent testimony was heard from Ken Inukia, "son of the former Premier who was assassinated in the 'May 15 Incident' by a young naval officer." Inukia was examined by associate prosecutor Hugh Helm. The article closes by mentioning the increasing frustration of Sir William Webb with the numerous "speeches" being made by counsel.