TOKIO BROADCAST

Grey River Argus, 16 August 1945, Page 2

TOKIO BROADCAST

A RADICAL CHANGE. NEW YORK, August 14. A message expressing Emperor Hirohito’s extreme concern for the calamity caused by the united States, was transmitted to-day to Japanese editors in the Orient by the Domei News Agency. It had been addressed to the people assembled before the bridge ' leading to the grounds outside the Imperial Palace, where Japanese gather in times of unusual events. The message said: “The Emperor’s concern has existed since the grant of the Imperial rescript in 1941, under which war was declared on the United States and Britain. How shall one hundred million people, filled with trepidation, reply to the Emperor. His Majesty’s subjects, moved to tears bv His Majesty’s boundless infinite solicitude, gathered in the grounds of the Imperial Palace, which was quiet under dark clouds, and were honoured by the Emperor’s edict, m the sublime palace grounds, a mob oi loyal people are bowed to the very ground in front of Nijubashit the bridge which leads to the palace). Their tears flow unchecked. Alas, in their shame, how can people raise their heads with words 'forgive us, O’ Emperor. Our efforts weren t enough’. Heads bow lower as fears run unchecked; Ever since 8/12/41, when we received the Imperial rescript causing His Majesty deep QHXictV — M At this point, Domei broke the transmission to ask editors to hold up publication of the item. Domei did not resume transmission oi the dispatch, but subsequently put out a message to editors saying that by noon Wednesday, an important transmission would be made. This transmission would be of unprecendented importance, so 100 million people without exception must listen attentivel v. The Tokio radio broadcast then killed a statement by LieutenantGeneral Reichi Tada, President of the Board of Technology, urging the Japanase people to abandon hope oi revenge mid to liQuidate the militai. y for the sake of the Japanese people. “The fact, that the blood of our warriors is unable to set the world on a new path can be seen m an Imperial message as a revelation of God, said Tada "I believe we should divert all our efforts to the enchantment of culture through science. We must look to the Imperial way, and entrust ourselves to His Majesty’s vast ano infinite will, .unswervingly following the path of righteousness. Furthermore, a new and great religion and a great religious leader must be born io mve succour'to a bewildered populace.” Tada exhorted the people not to dream of some weapon superior to the new atomic bomb. The Tokio radio's broadcasting cmusical entertainment programmes ceased at seven (Japan time) to-day. The programmes are now limited to news and talks.