Manoeuvres in North Pacific To End on October 5
Tokyo, Sept, 4, Sapan's navy, which is now giving the nation's newly-strengthened defences in the north their first practical test, will return to Tokyo Bay fon Oct. $ for a review by the Emperor, the Navy Ministry announced today, The war games, which are costing ¥.6,000,000, are taking place over a wide "area comprising northern Honshu, Hokkaido, Saghalien and the Kuriles, 'On August 17, more than 70 vessels comprising the Combined Fleet, under the command of Admiral Sankicht 'Takahashi, edged their way out of Tokyo' Bay bound for "somewhere in the Pacific." On their way to their destination, they were be joined by the temporary Fourth Fleet, consisting of coast-guard and second-line vessels, which was specially organized to take part In the mimic war. This is commanded by Vice-Admiral Hajime Matsushita. The Second Fleet, commanded by Vice-Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai, is also taking part.
Since their departure from Tokyo Bay little has been heard from the ships, land and sea stations being silenced {0 simulate war conditions.
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