Summary of 1925 Narcotic Convention
Description:
Itemizes the Chapters and Articles agreed to by Japan (and not ratified by the United States or China) as a result of the 1925 Narcotic Convention. Japan ratified the agreement on 10 October 1928.
Narcotics / Opium
Summary of 1931 Narcotics Convention
Description:
Itemizes the articles agreed to by China, Japan and the United States as a result of the 1931 Narcotics Convention. Ratified by Japan on 3 June 1935, China on 10 January 1934, and the United States on 28 April 1932.
Bibliography of Materials Related to Opium
Description:
Detailed bibliography of publications and materials related to Opium. Includes references to international treaties and agreements.
U. S. Treasury Department Press Release
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United States Treasury Department Press Release giving background of Japan's actions regarding narcotics and Commissioner of Narcotics Harry J. Anslinger's assessment of Japan's promotion of the opium trade in violation of international commitments.
Date:
1942CE Jan 26th
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Doc. No. 949 - Analysis of Documentary Evidence
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Description:
Analysis of Proceedings of Privy Council, Nov. 2 1936, re (1) "Ratification of Agreement for Suppression Use of Opium for Smoking," (2) "KWANTUNG Province Opium Order," (3) "Anti-Comintern Agreement." Persons Implicated: HIRANUMA, Kiichiro; HIROTA, Koki; SUZUKI, Kantaro; TERAUCHI, Count Hisaichi; ARITA, Koki (Present at meeting). Crimes to which document applicable: Background of opium trade; conspiracy against international peace.
Date:
1946CE Mar 25th
Pu Yi Tells of Jap Opium Sale News Article
Description:
Reports on the testimony given by Henry Pu Yi, former puppet ruler of Manchuria. While he testified that "Japan made opium addicts of Manchurians to keep down revolt and was planning an invasion of Soviet Russia," Pu Yi subsequently had trouble remembering events when he was cross-examined by defense counsel. Gives details on the questions asked and Pu Yi's responses. The article concludes by stating "Pu Yi is in Soviet custody, and is expected to be returned to Moscow after his testimony is concluded."
Rape of Nanking Told by Doctor in Trial of Tojo News Article
Description:
Reports on the testimony given by Dr. Robert O. Wilson, surgeon at Nanking's university hospital, regarding the atrocities committed by Japanese soldiers during the "Rape of Nanking." Gives accounts of Japanese soldiers violating Chinese women. Dr. Wilson also told of the increased opium sales after Japanese occupation.
Revised Deadline Dates
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Description:
Lists deadlines for Chinese Military Aggression Including Atoricites, Opium and Narcotics, Economic Aggression, Relations with Germany and Italy, Relations with Russia, Preparations for War, Relations with U.S. & Great Britain, Relations with Netherlands,
Date:
1946CE Jun 28th
Narcotics in China and Elsewhere 1932-1945
Description:
Preliminary Trial Brief for "Subject Number 5," the phase that addressed "Atrocities connected with Japanese Military Aggression in China and the Traffic in Opium & Narcotics." Topics covered include narcotics in Manchuria and other areas of China. Also has a detailed list, with explanations, of which evidence is relevant to each count.
Subject:
Trial Transcript September 4, 1946
Description:
Transcript of Proceedings, September 4, 1946 (pp. 4783 -- 4908 inc.) Prosecution's Witness Hajime Satomi with direct by Major John F. Hummel and cross by Mr. Kanzaki and Major George A. Furness. Exhibits include multiple reports from the U. S. Treasury Attache in Shanghai and the American Consulate in Tsinan, China. Discussion focuses on narcotics, including opium, and Japanese actions in China.
Date:
1946CE Sep 4th
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