Trial Progress

Reports that the tribunal adjourned indefinitely to discuss a defense plea entered by Capt. Samuel J. Kleiman on behalf of Kiichiro Hiranuma and four other defendants. The plea asked for a "bill of particulars concerning each offense" because, Kleiman argued, "that the indictment did not state 'in simple language' each offense charged and that it contained 'not facts but conclusions.'" Comyns Carr for the prosecution objected. Other matters discussed during the session included translating the proceedings into short sentences.

Reports on the week long absence of Keenan while he travels through China gathering evidence to use in the China Phase of the trial. Gives details of his travel itinerary as well as the IPS personnel that will accompany him, including: "Assistant Counsel Henry A. Hurxhuast of Cleveland, Investigator Jack Crowley, also of Cleveland. Stenographer Lloyd Lambert of Brookfield, Mo., Lt. John T. Glannigan of New York City and Captain Luke Lee of Nashville, Tenn." Also states that Sir William Webb will be away from the tribunal for two weeks.

Gives the dates and brief summary of proceedings and pleadings in front of the Tribunal. As compiled by the Clerk of the Court. Also includes the corresponding page numbers from the official record. Only for the month of June, 1946.

Day 24 of the trial, Tuesday, July 2, 1946, concerning Phase III - Japanese Military Aggression in Manchuria of the prosecution's case. On this day, Hon. Delfin Jaranilla of the Philippines was not present. Opening discussions focus on the multiple English translations of Kido's Diary. Roughly covers pages 1,721 to 1,836 of the official trial transcript. The Tribunal convened at 9:35 AM and adjourned at 3:41 PM.

Day 26 of the trial, Friday, July 5, 1946, concerning Phase III - Japanese Military Aggression in Manchuria of the prosecution's case. The Hon. Delfin Jaranilla of the Philippines was absent on this day. Discusses Japanese aggression in Manchuria by establishing a separate government under Japanese occupation. Also investigates the economic corporations Japan set up to develop the area. Roughly covers pages 1,911 to 2,007 of the official trial transcript. The Tribunal convened at 9:30 AM and adjourned at 4:00 PM.