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(Continued ed From Page One) ‘residence areas, are now hideous ns and seemingly endless jungles weeds and rubble, } Masses Are Relieved The masses of people appear stufied by this devastation and defeat which has been visited upon them, though some leaders obviously are attempting the first steps toward reconstruction and rehabilitation.

But anything they do seems almost futile in face of the massive job

forced to the letter?” “Absolutely, yes.”

Japan,” I said. “Would “you care | to comment on this?” | . This query evoked an emphatic reply. ) Navy Will Be Destroyed “There is no fabric of truth in this statement,” MacArthur said, “The Japanese army is being completely demobilized by Oct. 15 and absolutely abolished.” I then asked what would be done with the remnants of the Japanese navy, : He replied decisively, “all of it will be destroyed . except

The dominant feeling among the masses appears to be relief that the war has ended before all were killed, but death will stalk the land this winter for lack of food and shelter, With her cities, factories, navy, and airforce mostly gone; Japan's only weapon at the finish consisted of a big, formidable army which for sclentific or museum purposes.” was prepared to fight American

lof the Surrender.”

. in droves, Won't Import Food

73 Per Cent Demobilized Latest figures show now that 73! Asked if he had any authentl-

force composed solely of state and]would indicate that Japan had a time to comes

abolished.”

basis,

of any nature,

“There seems to be an impres- basis of military training. . sion in the United States that you strength is strictly controlled and are going to tolerate the existence no discharged soldiers will be added | : il Ss of a standing army of -Japanese!to this force. The military police Mitted to meet?" I asked. who will do most of the policing of and the * sécret police are . heing

; » 2 * oe iy 2 the Potsdam declaration being en- gendarmerie is. strictly a police “incidents” since landing which quire my personal presence for some

icivil policemen. It hag little or no Its

MacArthur then stated, as su- people for the purpose of dissem- OW that I started as a soldier, and preme commander, that he is plan- | inating the surrender terms and ning to keep Japan on an austerity | directives,” particularly sports, entertainment, and luxury the occupation surpasses his ex-

regard to

Destroy Jap Munitions Asked whether any Japanese mu- |it 88 an Invasion or as a pacificanitions or arms had actually been

delivered to the American occupa-|by the forces which defeated it.” tion forces yet, MacArthur said: “Yes, and all arms and munitions | WOuld ever become a world power minor {are being assembled for destruc. | specimens which may be retained] tion.” " Asked for the ultimate objective! Asked how long the occupation of of the military occupation of Japan, fandings' to the death—Okinawa Japan would he continued, Mac-| he sald: style. But this Is the very army Arthur answered, “I am sure it will | terms imposed by the allied powers which now is laying down its arms take many years to fulfill the terms|is the ultimate objective, expected to take many years.” “None whatsoever,” he sald when and he replied, “No, I regret to say. asked whether there had been any I feel the situation here will re-

“Complete execution of

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tendency to become truculent. ~~ | I ed, “Now that the war is Why the Diet Met Ser, = ve you any political asnira- “ ; {tions ?” ; Why was the Japanese diet per-| “wp, x pur replied, “None what{soever. I have never entered pol“The diet was permitted to meet itics and never intend to do so. I |ag the representative group of the have stated before and reiterate

shall finish as one, I am on my] |last public assignment, which, when concluded, will mark the definite end of my service,” J “What has been the conduct of

pectations. | American troops in Japan, Gen. Asked whether he would refer 10 pr. capthur?” a pa

Yanks Act With Dignity He replied, “They have been magnificent in every way. They have acted with dignity, with firmness and with a self-restraint that has been admirable. Wherever they go, they are America's finest diplomats.” Responding to an inquiry as to whether Japan's industries were generally operative, MacArthur said, “Japan industrially, commercially,| militarily and in every other way is! in a state of complete collapse. “Her resources of every kind are absolutely exhausted. Her food

MacArthur said that progress of

tion he replied, “Neither.” It is the {occupation of a conquered country

Asked if he believed that Japan

| again, MacArthur said emphatically, “Never again when the terms of {the surrender have been accom- | plished." ’ Won't Come Home Soon T asked the supreme commander

{United States in the near future

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supplies are scant and she faces conditions in this emergency that may well become catastrophic, Her punishment. for her sins, which is just beginning, will be long and bitter.” . : : ‘No Fraternization’-

Asked whether any fraternization is developing between American troops and the Japanese ci¥ilfan population, MacArthur said, “None. The general aloofness of the American soldier, based upon

CIVILIAN DOCTORS TO TREAT VETERANS

CHICAGO, Sept. 21 (U.P.).—Maj. Gen. Paul R, Hawley, acting sure geon general of the veterans administration, has made public a program under which civilian doctors and medical school facilities will be used to treat veterans. Hawley, former chief surgeon of U. 8. invasion troops in Europe, said that every class A medical school in the country would come under the program with veterans administration hospitals providing internships and residencies for the first time. ’

i per cent are demobilized. {cated reports of concealment of hur told me how 150,000 Weapons by Japanese soldiers or

d +p. | Civilians, MacArthur sald, “None, 1 American troops went ashore with-| —o = be hit in the begin- |

‘put loss of a single life. The Amer-/ying in small’ isolated cases indijean armed. total will soon exceed | viduals have attempted to conceal | the Japanese, after which landings arms but it would be impossible in fll be ‘continued until 500,000 any degree.” Americans gre on Nipponese soil. | There have been many reports MacArthur said this bloodless oc- | regarding the numerical strength of eupation was impossible without re- the American army dt present in| tention of the emperor for sut-|Japan and the future maximum render purposes and he declared which will be required for the oc-! that maintenance of the emperor |cupation, so I asked MacArthur for uring the disarmament proceed- a statement on this, ings had resulted in an “untold | “At the present time there are saving of American lives, money gnnroximately 150,000 troops in Japan,” he sald. “The maximum Denies Japs Hide Arms {figure will reach ~ approximately During the interview, MacArthur, 500,000." | vigorously batted down various re.| He said it was not planned to {use American troops for any conports regarding the oceupation such’ tion of housing for the Japa(as that the Japanese were hiding nese and that there is no plan for arms, that Japanese soldiers were importing food, clothing, or supsaking into the gendarmerie, that plies for the use of the Japanese

[the Japanese fail to realize’ they thoroughly ‘licked, or that the pans have not yet come into mctual possession of . surrendered nese arms and munitions, He revealed that the Japanese tary and secret police wer ng abolished, that no permanent nese army for policing purwill be maintained, that hing will be done regarding the ployment of 3,000,000 Japanese ! who must exist or die as hers. of a civilian population is already without houses, irfed, and heavily unemployed. Terms Being Enforced MacArthur pointed out that the diet was permitted to t briefly only to transmit capitation Instructions to the populace. pArthur greeted me with a ing but penetrating gaze, We down to business at once, My first question: “In the ocecuition of Japan are the terms of

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| “Will the demobilized Japanese larmy in Japan be put to work under the supervision of American au{thorities?” 1 asked. “They will be a responsibility of the Japanees themselves,” he sald. . “They will be absorbed Into the Ge ° [normal Japanese civil population.’ i | Asked if there was any deteriora- ¥ > {tion in the attitude of respect and § | co-operation shown by Japanese sol- & diers and civilians toward the occupation forces, MacArthur replied: “None whatsoever.” “Is retention of the emperor serving a useful purpose?” 1 asked. i MacArthur; “His retention dur-! ing the surrender and demobilizing | steps is serving its full purpose. An | untold saving in American lives, | money, and time has resulted.” Regarding reports in the United! States that MacArthur is not treat | ing the Japanese with sufficient! harshness, he commented: | 2 Not Treated Brutally : | “The Japanese are not being 3 treated with brutality but every : step provided by the surrender terms, no matter how harsh, is! being enforced. Their humiliation. | their - despair, and the hardships which they face cannot be over-| estimated.” v Asked whether he believed the Japanese military elements and people realize their defeat, MacArthur replied, “Completely, although there will always be the guardhouse type of ‘lawyers who will present their own arguments An educational campaign is planned further to drive home the realization of their complete defeat.” “Could our troops have safely en-

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asked. “I believe the entrance was made | As soon as possible without taking unwarranted risks,” MacArthur re-| plied. “When the first cavalry division arrived it was pushed into! Tokyo without delay. The only! other troops available to me at the | time was the 11th airborne divi. | sion which lightly held the Yoko-

hama beachhead, | On Austerity Basis |

“It would have been foolhardy | {to push this division into Tokyo

sooner." I then asked, “Are discharged | Japanese soldiers going into the

| gendarmerie in any numbers, so that Japan would continue to have 5

a large disciplined force?” Is the ; total strength of the gendarmerie 3

{to be controlled?” ®

MacArthur replied, “The Japanese

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his innate self-respect, is one of the most noticeable characteristics of the ;occupation.” 5 Asked whether he thought our troops enjoyed the occupation, MacArthur replied, “I believe the predominant interest of our officers and - soldiers is to do their duty wherever and however it may occur. Within this limitation, their burning desire is to return home,” Answers Come Instantly

“General, will the war criminals be brought to trial within a reasonable length of time?” I asked. “Yes,” he said. “Trials will commence very Se As MacArthur talked, he walked the floor and gestured as he concentrated on his answers. Occasionally he fell silent to meditate, but mostly the answers came instantly. He senses the questions before {the phraseology has actually been | completed.

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‘The answers came almost befors the words were out of my mouth: “Yes, entirely so. Many were de~ stroyed during the war. be eventually.” In conclusion I asked Gen. MacArthur whether the policies which governed a defeated Japan would be. determined by him or by a higher authority. He replied, “All major policies will be determined on the highest gov ernmentad level by the allied powers and will be executed by me as their agent, as 1 may be directed.” ——————————-

TO END ISSUANCE OF SUGAR CERTIFICATES

No canning certificates will he issued after Oct. 15 William Aitchie son, Indiana OPA District Ratione ing executive, announced. i | Mr. Aitchison suggested that if the sugar supply for a family should run short that some fruit can be put up without sugar, or with honey used to replace one-half the sugar called for. Corn sirup will replace one-third the sugar required.

Lest We Forget! Wear a Forget. Me-Noj. Sept. 21 and 22 for the Disabled American Veterans.

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