London, Oct. 21.
The Press Bureau states that Mr.
Winston Churchill, Firat Lord of the Admiralty, recently telegraphed to the Japanese Minister of Marine expressing his deep senso of appreciation of the efforts and energy of the Japanese Navy. He said, "Apart from the great object—the extermination of the main German base in the Pacific—the Japanese squadrons everywhere are giving us invaluable help in protecting trade, searching for the enemy's ships and convoying troops.""
Admiral Yashiro the Japanese Minister of Marine, in his reply, warmly thanks Mr. Winston Churchill on behalf of the Japanese Navy, and says it is a matter of the utmost satisfaction that there is perfect harmony and understanding existing between the two allied navies. He hopes, before long, that the ultimate goal will be achieved.
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