Brett Robson wrote:

> On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 00:25:11 +0900, Declan Murphy  ...
> 
>>I'm visiting the shrine Saturday. Last time I visited I wasn't working 
>>and didn't have a camera, and I can't remember if there are any/many 
>>restrictions on photography? Their website didn't help much. I want/need 
>>some video, stills and will need to take notes. For notes I normally 
>>just photograph text to translate later - will this be prevented in 
>>any/many areas? And are there any rules regarding dictaphones?
>>
> No photos in the museum, they are very fascist about it. 
> 
> If you can get a photo of the Nanking explanation I'd be interested. Something
> about the army put down the trouble makers and the people could return to their
> normal lives.

No photo, but from my dictaphone the English version of the transcript reads

"After the Japanese surrounded Nanking in December 1937, General Matsui 
Iwane distributed maps to his men put foreign settlements in the safety 
zone marked in red ink. Matsui told them that they were to observe 
military rules to the letter, and that anyone committing unlawful acts 
would be severely punished. He also warned Chinese troops to surrender. 
Commander in Chief Tang Shengzhi ignored the warning, instead he ordered 
his men to defend Nanking to the death and then abandoned them. The 
Chinese were soundly defeated, suffering heavy casualties. Inside the 
city, residents were once again able to live their lives in peace"


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