He stated that he did not know Af be was sware of the fact that there was a Japanese nevepaper reperter travelling abeard ome ef the veesels. this individual's mame, but thet, some five weeks prict, the local com Ia response to a direct questions Mr. Sniles informed us that this Japanese They vere requested to extend courtesies, including accept- mmications peeple had been advised of this person's impending arrival et Rabsul. anoe of eollect messages. reperter hed been filing dispatches. In. This regulted from Me. Sniles as te how long we vould remein ig Rabsul, Colonel Lechauses advised him of our early morning departure tine. ia the not unanticipated question as to our findings and opinions. the presence of Dr. Bnasler, Colonel Llechausse advised Mr. Sniles to the fellewing effect, although the vords may net be am exact quote, "For obvious reasens, I am not in a position te make a formal statement. He then asked whether We have had a very pleasant etay in Hovever, we feel that our results confira, ia general, those of Doctor Hassler and the lecal authorities. Rabaul and vish it were possible to stay loager.* Colonel later that evening, while ve vere at a Chinese there was any danger om the shipa or their presence in Rabaul. Lechausse replied, “He"®. resteurant, Mr. Giles located us ani delivered the clipping from the DSPARTURE FROM RABAUL and Reture te Exivetok Sydney nevepaper, vitheut conrersation. C. _ ‘Bagungs leaded; team and crew procseded to air-strip. Met by Teen end aircraft crew members assembled at treakfast at hotel. 1258, O445 Osis Mr. Fold ond De. Massler end Mir. One Suiles.