The report described the visit of It. Shesimo Murakami before the tombing attack in which the Lieutenant asked the destination of the Panay. Cmdr. Hughes replied that it was proceeding to a point 28 miles above Nanking, explaining that his purpose was to keep clear of artillery fire.
Cmdr. Hughes pointed out that when It, Murakami asked information regarding Chinese troops. he declined to answer. calling to the Office's attention that the United States friendly with both Japan and China.
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