Tokyo, July 8.
Following the issuance of rescript to tha nation yesterday, Emperor Hirohito today transmitted a message to the army and navy through the ministers of the fighting services.
The message, addressed to "our dear soldiers and sailors," stated that the officers and men of the fighting services have "met the Emperor's confident expectations by successfully conducting military operations and thereby enhancing the prestige o? the army and navy since the start of the China hostilities."
The message expressed the Emperor's gratification for the loyalty and bravery of the army and navy and sympathy for the war dead end those sick and wounded.
Pointing out that the goal of the expedition im China "still is far off," the message urged the army and navy to "redouble their efforts by fully realizing the international situation and the true meaning of the incident."—Domei.
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