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extracted text: No Creed But Freedom No Lau) But Justice VOL. No. II—NO. 22 GuervlUa THE * * DA ILY MANILA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1945 A Thought A Day For God And Country 15 CENTAVOS A COPY FORMAL NOTE OK SURRENDER DUE STATE COUNCIL I Petain's Fafe To I IS REVIVED BY I Be Decided Soon, PRES. OSMEÑAI rr.°lJVears£nrf| With President Sergio Ósme- PARIS, Aug .14. (UP)—The pleadihg anew for unity, treason trial of Marshal Hen/.p. In au- 4 Philippe Petain, 89-year-old - ¿ner 30-day special session at Vichy chief of the state, is ra5:00 o’clock yesterday after ' ‘ noon. Attributing the triumph of the Allies to their being “united”, the chief executive again pleaded to all elements to join hands “for the best inter ests of the nation.* The president argued that na tional unity is “absolutely es sential” especially in view of the fact that the country confront(Continued on page 4) -------- «o»-------pidly reaching its end and the case most likely will go to the jury this afternoon. When the hearing is resumed at 1 p.m. today ,it will be de voted chiefly to the final de fense pleas. Prosecutor Andre (Continued on page 4) «o»-------All Senators Radiocast Says Japs Accept Terms SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13, (UP) Domei, the ofSk&U Japanese news agency, reported tonight that Japan had ac cepted the Allied surrender demand and that an imperial message of acceptance would soon be forthcoming. The Domei report, broadcast by Radio Tokyo at about 11 p.m. (about 3 p.m., Manila time, Tuesday) did not give de tails of the forthcoming message, merely stating that “an imperial message accenting the Potsdam proclamation is imperial message accepting the Potsdam proclamation forthcoming soon.” T” Draw Lots SeeMalacañan SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 14. (UP)-— Funeral rites for Sena tor Hiram Johnson were held in San Francisco’s City Hall yes terday afternoon. More than 2,500 attended. Senator Sheridan Downey de livered the eulogy. A military guard of honor and an army band formed the honorary escort when the fu neral cortege arrived in San (Continued on page 4) All preparations for the drawing of lots which will de termine the tenure of office of the individual members of the Senate are now complete, it was authoritatively learned yesterday. The draw is sched uled to be held within ten days from today ,in accordance with the bill approved by Congress during the last session. It was reliably learned that a drum has been especially con(Continued on page 4) Roxas Denies Charge, Says He Will Fight Fascism Here In a strongly worded reply to an article published yester day in the Manila Guardia^ a local publication, charging him with being d tool of Fascists, Senate President Manuel Ro xas not only denied the allega tions but challenged every statement made in the article Th^ senate president declared that he is not openly against Fascism but will fight it in the country. Senate President Roxas* let ter to the editor of said paper follows: “My attention has been called to your headline in todays is sue of the Manila Guardian and I feel constrained to state that this article merely reflects a malicious and unjust attempt to smear my reputation and public conduct. There is not one particle of truth to the con(Continued on page 4) Hand In Deal Malacañan intervened in the NDC textile sale was revealed during yesterday’s hearing in connection with the probe when among the documents presented included a letter addressed by the assistant secretary to the president to Secretary Vicente Singson Encarnacion, acting manager of th? firm, interced ing for the wifn of former Soli citor-General Alex Reyes. (Continued on pnqe 4) -------- « o »-------De Gaulle Will See Truman In Capital WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.— (UP)—The White House an nounced that General Charles de Gaulle, chief of the French provisional government, will arrive in Washington August 22 for conferences with Pre sident Truman. The announcement did not give any indication on the scope of their talks but well-informed (Contimied on page 4) Japanese Deliberóte On Terms The question which had delayed the Japanese ply—the demand of the Allies that the emperor be reunder the authority of the Allied supreme commander as soon as Japan surrenders—was not referred to in the Domei report. The report was rebroadcast at least once by Radio Tokyo. “Immediately upon receipt of the Allied reply yes terday, Monday,” Domei said, “the Japanese govern ment started deliberations upon its terms, which creat ed a very serious problem for the Japanese people. The cabinet had been in continuous session until late Monday night. It is understood the Japanese government’s re ply probably will be available any time as soon as the legal procedure is completed.” Broadcast Follows Raid Observers noted that the Domei broadcast report ing acceptance of the Potsdam proclamation came- in the ..wake of another heavy Superfortress attack on Honshu. (In Guam, headquarters of Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, commander of the U. S. Strategic Air Forces in the Pacific, the assault was described as the first phase of a new 10-week campaign to reduce Japanese industries to ashes.) Three fleets of B-29’s, in the first such attack since the war broke out, hit railroad marshalling yards at Marifu, on Honshu, on Tuesday, Japan time, encoun tering no opposition, according to official announce ments from Guam. (Marifu is not far from Hiroshima, victim of the first atomic bomb.) THE GUERRILLA AUGUST 15, 1945 MOVE TO SEAT 2 MINORITY MEN IN SENATE STARTED Sotto, Alejandrino Boosted For Posts A move to seat two runnersup in the last national elections in the Senate was started by the Popular Democratic Party immediately after its organiza tion, authoritative circles re vealed yesterday. Opposition leaders point out that two vacancies exist in the upper chamber of Congress on a - wt of the death of the in cumbents, Senators-elect Da niel Maramba and Jose Ozamis. In case the results of the last poll have not yet been canvassed and the elected officials pro claimed, the senate list may now he revised to include those who placed twenty-fifth and twenty sixth in the senatorial race, it was explained. It was gathered that the un official reports gathered by the opposition headquarters show that Vicente Sotto gathered the highest votes among the runners-vn and Jose Alejandrino, second. Third in the list is for mer Cebu senator Filemon Sot to, it was learned. «o»--------V. S. War... (Continued from page 3) anese also were trying another offensive weanon — balloon bombs which sometimes reached America but caused no great •damage and only a few casual ties. Entire Fp. Freed In June the Chinese recap tured Foochow and began re gaining former American 14th air force bases and on June 22 the bitter Okinawa campaign ended with 11,260 Americans killed and 33,769 wotmded—the heaviest casualties of any cam paign in the Pacific. The Jap anese lost 90,401 killed. MacArthur announced in July that the entire Philippines had been liberated and that the campaign was almost closed— freeing his men for the task ahead. The Navy returned to Japan and for the first time bombed the mainland. Navy planes worked over Japanese industry and the Japanese did not strike back. Potsdam Note The air forces—20th (SuperDeutschland... (Continued from page 2) 11th month, it played a great many of his works because English and American visitors were there then and it was done for their benefit.’’ Kvam said that naturally the works banned by the Nazis are being suggested to new orchp^tras but here he is runnm» into the amusing paradox of having to criticize programs for having too many banned works. Roxas Denies... (Continued from page 1) elusions that you draw1 in that article. I challenge every statement that you make. The article is contrary to every rule of fairness which should govfern the attitude of a respecta ble and responsible newspaper. “I am openly against Fascism as you well know. I attacked Fascism in whatéver form in my first speech in the Senate when I accused the present ad ministration of embarking on a policy leading towards Fascism. I am determined to do what ever lies in my power to com bat the introduction of fascistic procedures or policies in our country. “I am not a tool of the Fas cists or of anybody. The his tory of my public service is .the best evidence of this statement, forts), 8th (Superforts), 7th, 5th and 13th—were in opera tion against the Japanese main land with everything from fighters to B-29’s and Gen. H. H. Arnold predicted that by the end of the year the Japanese would be* bombed at the rate of 2,000,000 tons a year—for heavier than Germany ever re ceived. Then on July 26, the United States, China and Great Brit ain addressed the Potsdam Pro clamation to Japan, asking her to surrender or to face utter destruction. Japan chose to ig nore the ultimatum. On the fateful Monday, Aug. 6, the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, prac tically wiping out that Honshu city in one single blow. Thjee days later, on Aug. 9, Russia entered the Pacific war and started a giant powerful pincer movement against Manchuria. The second atomic, bomb of the war wrecked the biggest Kyushu city of Nagasaki on Aug. 10. The same evening, Radio Tokyo broadcast Japan’s surrender offer, asking, how ever, that the emperor be kept on the throne. The Allied re plied to the Japanese note Sat urday night, accepting the Japanese surrender on the con dition that the authority of. the emperor “shall be subject to the Supreme Commander” of the Allied forces. In view of the increasing number of the members of the Manila Night Clubs’ Fe deration, and their desire to help one another for their mutual benefits, a Special Meeting will be held today, August 15. 1945, at 9:30 A. M., at its temporary of fice at 308 España, opposite the U. S. T. Press. Among important matters to be tak en up will be the election of four additional members of tfye Board of Directors, and other important problems affecting the operation of Night Clubs. Funeral Rites.... (Continued from page 1) Francisco from .Vashington where the senator had died in a naval hospital last week. -------- so»-------De Gaulle.... (Continued from page 1) circles believe that these will be centered on France’ future role in the Far East and the big powers’ plans for central Ger many. Observers here recalled that France had already surrender offer. France also deplored the fact that French troops are not used by the Allied leaders in the Pacific war. -------- «o»--------Petain’s Fate... (Continued from page 1) Mornet has already rested his case and demanded capital pu nishment for the hero of Ver dun. The defense launched the final struggle to save Petain’s life yesterday at the 19th ses sion of the hearing. Chief de fense lawyer Fernand Payen started the legal battle by de scribing the political situation in France during the period leading up to the armistice. He will be followed by others who will try to explain charges that Petain plotted against the republic. The remainder of the defense summing up will be handled by Iro Isorni. The hearing yesterday was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. -------- <o»-------All Senators... (Continued from page 1) structed for the purpose by former Senator Sotero Baluyot, who is an engineering contrac tor by profession. He will use the same balls used in the sweepstakes lottery for the senatorial draw. I have been a consistent enemy of the vested interests i.i our country. “I have no political or ” usiness connections with Mr. An dres Soriano, much less do I have any business or political connections with any Jew. Your statement that Mr. Hemady, who by the way is not a Jew, has bought the P. Vera and Sons Press to be placed at my disposal is a brazen lie. Mr. Hemady has nothing to do with the printing press or with the Manila Daily News. “I desire to avail myself of this opportunity to state once and for all that I am not in sympathy with any Fascist group, that I am going to fight any move to introduce Fascism in the Philippines, that I am going to prevent foreigners from taking any part in poli tics in the Philippines and that I shall do everything within my power to forestall the control of our government by vested interests. “You may support any can didate that you desire. That is your privilege. But a man of your standing should be.able to find ways of electing your candidate without resorting to scurrilous libel and falsehood. As far as I am concerned, I would rather have men of your type oppose pie than be on my side. As a matter of fact, that is why, when you came to my house offering your support, I ignored your proffer and told the members of the Board of Directors of the Young Phil ippines not to include your name among those to be elect ed for the Board of Directors. “I request that this letter.be printed in your paper and giv en the prominence that you have accorded to the unsigned attack against me.” “Your truly, “(Sgd.) MANUEL ROXAS” ...SMOOTH AS VELVET... States Council... (Continued from page 1) ed with the immense task of re construction and rehabilitation, complicated by problems attend ant with independence. The recreation of the council of state, which will permit the heads of both chambers of Con> gress to participate in the for mulation of national policies, was also announced by the chief executive in his address before the law-making body. The president devoted the first part of his speech in in forming the legislature of lhe status of the war situation, be ginning with the Potsdam de claration to the eventual down fall of the “arrogant” Japanese nation. -------- co»See Malacañan.. • (Continued on pope The letter, which wa> en dorsed favorably by the head to Vicente Villamin, sently suspended: sales manager of the fifm, stated that Mrs. Engracie de Reyes “is intending to open a retail Store in Naro tas, Rizal” and as such woulct like to purchase textiles from the National Development: Com pany. As shown to the investigating committee yesterday, the docu ment contained a footnote in the Secretary Singson Encarna cion’s handwriting authorizing Mrs. Reyes to purchase “up to the amount of ?2.000.00 Sales steadfastly maintained1 in his testimony that he alone prepared the minutes and that no change thereon had been ef fected. 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