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The accused stated that they had no such applications.

The President explains to the accused that they have a right during the Court proceedings
to put questions to witnesses, experts and to each other, and to make explanatory statements
on the substance of the case.

At 13 hours an adjournment for 15 minutes was announced.

At 13.15 the Court proceedings were resumed.
The Court proceeds to investigate the case.

The President reads the indictment and the decision of the preparatory session of the
Military Tribunal. At the same time the indictment is transmitted in Japanese.

At 14.50 an adjournment for 15 minutes is announced.
At 15.05 the Court proceedings are resumed.

President of the Court: Accused Yamada, do you understand the charge brought against
you?

Accused Yamada: I do.

Question: Do you plead guilty to the charge brought against you?

Answer: I do.

President of the Court: Accused Kajitsuka, do you understand the charge brought against
you?

Accused Kajitsuka: I do.

Question: Do you plead guilty to the charge brought against you?

Answer: I do.

President of the Court: Accused Kawashima, do you understand the charge brought against
you?

Accused Kawashima: I do.

Question: Do you plead guilty to the charge brought against you?

Answer: I do.

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