Shidehara Blames Aggressive Action on Military Clique

Reports on Baron Kijuro Shidehara's testimony before the tribunal that asserted a "military clique" (young army officers in Manchuria) were responsible for the Manchurian Incident and aggression in the region. He was examined by "new associate prosecutor, Hugh Helm, a member of the Kentucky Bar and the U. S. Supreme Court." He also testified on the actions of the Wakatsuki Cabinet that tried to control the army. The article also includes the statements he gave during the defense's cross-examination related to Jiro Minami. Also discussed during the day session was the proper procedure for affidavits and evidence.