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JULY 1941 #July 7 A ____ _____ I. B. 1-155 "The Jap Govt."do not at present feel compelled to modify their policy towards the USSR." (JD 3461) *July 24 N ____ _____ ___________ Memo to Naval Aide to the President re withdrawal of Jap merchant vessels from the Atlantic Ocean. AUGUST 1941 *Aug. 4 N ____ _____ GZ-1 Jap Decisions at Imperial Conference, July 2, 1941"to break British-American encirclement and arm for all-out war. #Aug. 9 N ____ _____ GZ-4 Preparation for the southward advance shall be reinforced. OCTOBER 1941 #Oct. 8 A 5693 23220 Tokyo 647 The internal situation here"would not permit further delay. Oct. 9 A 5696 23260 Tokyo #83 Area designations in Pearl Harbor (for spy reports). Oct. 10 N 5730 23312 Honolulu #41 Dock & Mooring designations in Pearl Harbor (for spy reports). #Oct. 10 N 5738 23318 Harbin 129 Promise of American aid to Russia. #Oct. 13 N 5779 23421 Tokyo 658 "The situation at home is fast approaching a crisis." #Oct. 13 N ____ _____ GZ-9 Crisis in Japan (see JD 5779). Oct. 17 N 5898 23629 Rome 661 Evacuation of Japanese merchants from Europe. Oct. 18 N 5923 23677 Tokyo 682 Resignation of Jap cabinet. Oct. 23 A 6017 23859 Wash. Nomura submits his resignation. "I don't want to continue this hypo- critical existence deceiving other people . . . As a man of honor this is the only way open to me." (This is why Kurusu was sent.) Oct. 27 A 6084 23996 Wash. 989 "The Chief of Staff has sent the Military Attache some secret advice. Is this the future policy of the Government." Oct. 26 N 6118 24070 Mex. City 422 Sec'y Knox's statement that there would be imminent action in the Far East. *Oct. 28 N 6138 24125 Tokyo 674 Japanese nationals evacuating the N. E. I. Oct. 30 6175 24192 Wash. 1004 Talk with Adm. Pratt "Stark cannot de said to be a 'strong' individual, Admiral Pratt said. NOVEMBER 1941 DATE JD# SIS# OTHER BRIEF Nov. 4 N 6238 24322 Tokyo 343 Japanese nationals evacuating the Philippine. *Nov. 4 A 6248 24330 Tokyo 725 Counter proposals will be given in #726 & 727. Conditions are so tense that no longer is procras- tination possible. This is our last effort The success or fail- ure of the pending discussions will have an immense effect on the destiny of the Empire of Japan. *Nov. 4 A 6249 24334 Tokyo 726 Proposal "A" Submitted in Part to State Dept. on Nov. 7, 1941. "How 24337 have we fought in China for four years. What tremendous sacrifices have we made. They must know this ... In any case, our internal situation also makes it impos- sible for us to make any further compromise." Nov. 4 A 6250 24338 Tokyo 727 Proposal "B" Never submitted. "A last effort to prevent something happening." #Nov. 4 A 6251 24339 Tokyo 730 "Ambassador Kurusu is leaving by clipper on the 7th. He is car- rying no additional instruct- ions." **Nov. 5 N 6254 24373 Tokyo 736 It is absolutely necessary that all arrangements for the signing of this agreement be completed by the 25th of this month. (Of ut- most secrecy.) #Nov. 6 A 6302 24439 Tokyo 739 We are sending Ambassador Kurusu to show our Empire's *sincerety...To make it sound good* we are telling the public... Both the Army and Navy are pleased. (Note: See JD #6017.) Nov. 7 N 6320 24479 Wash. 1040 There is danger that America will see through our condition. If we have made up our minds to a final course of action it would be the part of wisdom to keep still about it. Nov. 8 N 6335 24533 Manila 722 Spy report on U.S. aircraft in the Philippines and analysis. Nov. 12 N ____ _____ _____________ "Dissemination to White House." (This memorandum in Kramer's handwriting records reasons for giving original translations to Pres. Roosevelt (& Sec'y Hull) after Nov. 12, 1941. Prior to that time Memoranda forwarding Paraphrases of important messages had been furnished.) *Nov. 12 N 6415 24373 Tokyo 762 The United States is still not full aware of the situation here. The date set in message #736 is a definite deadline. The situa- tion is nearing a climax ... time is indeed becoming short. #Nov. 12 N 6416 24654 Tokyo 763 Germany putting pressure on Japan to get tough with the U.S. *Nov. 17 A 6541 24854 Hsinking #2 Manchukuo-Soviet Relations. (It (Appended to would impossible for us to fight #1) the Soviet Union unless something unforeseen happens. The Kwantung military command is restraining the forces there from any rash action. The Soviet is also endea- voring not to antagonize our country. **Nov. 17 A 6553 24877 Wash. 1090 Nomura's swan song. (Nov. 14, & 22. 24857 1941.) The policy of the Ameri- & can Govt. in the Pacific is to 25139 stop any northward. They are contriving by every possible means to prepare for actual warfare. Nov. 17 A 6638 24878 Tokyo Reply to Nomura. (The fate of our Empire hangs by a slender thread of a few days. I set the deadline. There will be no change.) DATE JD# SIS# OTHER BRIEF *Nov. 22 A 6710 25138 Tokyo 812 There are reasons beyond your ability to guess why we wanted to settle Japanese-American relations by the 25th, but if the signing can be completed by *the 29th, we have decided to wait until that date*. This time we mean it that the deadline abso- lutely cannot be changed. *After that things are automatically going to happen*. Nov. 26 A 6801 25322 Tokyo 2319 Should negotiations collapse...we will completely destroy British and American power in China. Keep absolutely quiet the existence of these decisions. (Circular to China Net-Nov. 14, 1941.) #Nov. 26 A 6841 25344 Tokyo 836 Telephone Code (see JD 6890) Nov. 26 N 6850 25392 Tokyo 2354 Winds Code -Morse (Nov. 19, 1941- J19). *Nov. 28 N 6875 25432 Tokyo 2353 Winds Code -Voice (Nov. 19, 1941- Appended to J19). JD 6875 (Singapore version of the Winds Code. (N. E. I. (Thorpe) version of the Winds Code. (N. E. I. (Foote) version of the Winds Code. Japan-U. S.=East Wind Rain. Japan-U. S. S. R.=North Wind Cloudy. Japan-British=West Wind Clear (including N. E. I.). Nov. 28 N 6890 25443 ______________ Washington-Tokyo Telephone Con- versation Nov. 27, 1941 (2327- 2334 EST)-The South, southward matter. A crisis does appear imminent. Regarding negotiations do not break them off. We have a crisis on hand and the Army is champing at the bit (See JD 6841.) #Nov. 26 A 6891 25435 Wash. 1180 Our failure and humiliation are 6869 25436 " " complete. #Nov. 28 A 6898 25445 Tokyo 844 The United States has gone ahead and presented this humiliating proposal (of Nov. 26th). Negoti- ations will be de facto ruptured. Do not give the impression that negotiations are broken off. Nov. 30 N 6921 25496 Tokyo 857 Make one more attempt. Please be careful that this does not lead to anything like a breaking off of negotiations. DECEMBER 1941 #Dec. 1 N 6939 25545 Tokyo 2436 Destroying codes with chemicals. *Dec. 1 N 6942 25556 Berlin 1393 Ribbentrop said "It is essential that Japan effect the New Order in East Asia without losing this opportunity." "Should Japan become engaged in a war against the U. S. Germany, of, course, would join the war immediately." Foreign Minister Ribbentrop requested that the contents of our talks be kept a strict secret. **Dec. 1 A 6943 25552 Tokyo 985 The conversation between Tokyo 25553 and Washington now stand rup- tured-broken. Say *very secretly* to Hitler and Ribbentrop that there is extreme danger that war may suddenly break out between the Anglo-Saxon nations and Japan, and this war may come quicker than anyone dreams. Will not relax our pressure on the Soviet, but for the time being we would prefer to refrain from any direct moves in the north. (Nov. 30, 1941.)] Note: Coded message forwarded by Com 16 as GYROF 010001, 010014, or 010027. Also forwarded from London as Admiralty #104 and #105. Admir- alty advised "Tokyo to Berlin #985 of immediate interest to]. DATE JD# SIS# OTHER BRIEF *Dec. 1 A 6944 25554 Tokyo 986 The Imperial Govt. can no longer 25555 " " continue negotiations with the U. S. The proposal presented by the U. S. On the 26th contains one insulting clause. It is clearly a trick. *The U.S. has decided to regard Japan as an enemy*. (Nov. 30, 1941.) Dec. 2 A 6974 25572 Hsinking 781 In the event that war break out with England and the U.S. persons to be interned: (a) British nat- ionals, 339; (b) American citi- zens, 81; (d) Nationals of the Soviet observed to be obnoxious characters with pro-British and American leanings are to be suitably taken care of. *Dec. 1 N 6983 25605 Tokyo 865 To prevent the U.S. from becoming unduly suspicious we have been advising the press and others that the negotiations are con- tinuing. The above is for only your information. (GY Log #6428.) **Dec. 1 N 6984 25606 Tokyo 2444 The four offices in London, Hong Kong. Singapore, and Manila have been instructed to abandon the use of the code machines and to dispose of them. The machine in Batavia has been returned to Japan. (GY Log #6432.) *Dec. 2 N 6985 25609 Tokyo 2409 Hidden Word Code (Nov. 27, 1941- J19). Dec. 3 N 6991 25644 Tokyo 111 Make your "ships in harbor" report irregular but twice a week. (Nov. 15, 1941-J19). **Dec. 4 N 7001 JD #7001 or #6975 is believed to be the (missing) translation of the Winds Message. *Dec. 3 A 7017 25640 Tokyo 867 Washington burn all codes except one copy of "Oite" (Pa-K2) and "L" (LA). Stop using the code machine and destroy it com- pletely when you have finished this, wire back "HARUNA." Destroy all messages files and other secret documents. (Dec. 2, 1941.) #Dec. 4 A 7029 25694 Tokyo 114 Investigate fleet air bases in or 111 Hawaii (Nov. 20, 1941-J19.) #Dec. 5 A 7063 25773 Tokyo 113 Report ships in Pearl Harbor, Manila Bay, etc. (Nov. 18, 1941 - J19.) #Dec. 5 A 7064 25772 Honolulu 224 Spy report. (Nov. 18, 1941) *Dec. 5 N 7086 25823 Tokyo 122 In the future report even when there are no (ship) movements (Nov 29, 1941-J19.) #Dec. 5 N 7091 25787 Tokyo 2443 London discontinue use of code machine and dispose of it immed- iately. (Dec. 1) **Dec. 4 N 7092 25783 Tokyo 893 Manchuria will take the same steps toward England and America that this country will take in case war breaks out. American and British consular officials and offices will not be recognized as having special rights. Great care shall be exercised not to antag- onize Russia. (Dec. 1st.) [Note: Intercepted by Army at Fort Shafter, T. H. Received by Navy in late afternoon of Dec. 3, 1941, LCT. (GY Log #6498.)] DATE JD# SIS# OTHER BRIEF #Dec. 6 A 7111 25817 Honolulu 222 Spy report on Naval vessels in Pearl Harbor. (Nov. 18, 1941- J19.) **Dec. 6 N 7143 25843 Tokyo 902 Japanese Declaration of War. (1-13) (Parts 1-13.) (See GY Log #6619, 6620, etc.) **Dec. 7 N 7143 25843 Tokyo 902. Japanese Declaration of War (Part (14) 14.) (Very Important.) **Dec. 7 A 7145 25850 Tokyo 907 Re My #902-Submit our reply to the U. S. Govt. at 1:00 p. m. on the 7th your time. (Urgent-Very important.) *Dec. 7 A 7147 25854 Tokyo 910 After deciphering Part 14 of my 902 and also 907, 908, and 909, destroy at once the remaining cipher machine. (Extremely Urgent) **Dec. 7 N 7148 25856 Tokyo 2494 Relations between Japan and England are on the brink of catastophe (In Hidden Word Code.) (See JD #6985.) *Dec. 10 N 7280 26029 Honolulu 252 The following ships were in port on the afternoon of the fifth: 8 battleships, 3 light cruisers, 16 destroyers. Four ships of the Honolulu class were in dock. (Dec. 5th-PAK2.) [Note: Army intercept forwarded (by mail?) from San Francisco.] DATE JD# SIS# OTHER BRIEF Dec. 11 N 7335 26108 Pek. 625 Coincident with the beginning of the war against Britain and America (*Dec. 5th*). [NOTE: Intercepted at Fort Shafter T. H. Received Dec. 10 1941-see GY Log #6749.] *Dec. 8 A 7178 25877 Honolulu 253 There is considerable opportunity left to take advantage for a *surprise* attack against these places. (Dec. 6th-PAK2.) Army intercept forwarded by teletype from San Francisco.] *Dec. 8 A 7179 25874 Honolulu 254 It appears that no air recon- naissanee is being conducted by the fleet air arm. (Dec. 6th- PAK2.) [Army intercept forwarded by teletype from San Francisco.] **Dec. 7 A 7184 25866 Budapest 104 On the 6th the American Minister presented to the Government of this country a British Govern- ment communique to the effect that a state of war would break out on the 7th. (LA). #Dec. 8 A 7212 25928 Honolulu 238 Honolulu spy report. (Nov. 28 -J19.) *Dec. 12 A 7381 26158 Tokyo 128 Honolulu wire immediately move- ments of the fleet subsequent to the 4th. (Dec. 6-PAK2) [Note: Intercepted at Fort Shafter T. H.] DATE JD# SIS# OTHER BRIEF **Dec. 30 A 8007 27065 Tokyo 123 To Honolulu: In view of the present situation, *the presence in port of warships, airplane carriers, and cruisers is of utmost importance*. Let me know day by day. Wire me in each case whether or not there are any observation balloons above Pearl Harbor. Also whether or not the warships are provided with anti-mine nets. (Dec. 2-J19) [Note: Intercepted at Fort Shafter, T. H. Reason for long delay not known, but apparently some one fumbled the ball. Note on translation says: "This mes- sage was received here Dec. 23."]