Japanese Are Ready to Obey Moving Order

The Japanese community in Seattle is prepared to "obey orders" if its evacuation is required, but, if evacuated, the Japanese would prefer to be moved inland by "communities" in order not to disturb their normal ways of living, James Y. Sakamoto, Japanese-American leader, said here today.

"We want to remain here and not leave other Americans to fight for our homes," Sakamoto said, "but if we are to be evacuated, we will obey orders.

"It would be best if we could be moved by communities, so that wherever we go we can operate gardens, build factories or perform any tasks as a unit."

In case of evacuation, Sakamoto said, the Japanese would ask for competent custodians to give suitable care of property left behind.