1:09:03
Now, Colonel Saito,
l have one more point....
1:09:07
Now, there's another important
decision that can't be postponed.
1:09:12
As the British
will work on the bridge...
1:09:14
...only a few will be available
for railway work.
1:09:18
l must ask you to lend us some of your
men to reinforce the railway gang...
1:09:22
...so the final stretch of track can
be completed as quickly as possible.
1:09:28
l have already given the order.
1:09:30
We must fix the daily work quota
for your men.
1:09:34
l thought to set it at 1 .5 yards
so as not to overtire them...
1:09:38
...but isn't it best
to be the same as ours?
1:09:41
That would also create a healthy
competitive spirit.
1:09:45
l have already given the order.
1:09:49
We'll try to surpass that,
won't we, Hughes?
1:09:52
l think that completes
the agenda for tonight.
1:09:55
Thank you, Colonel Saito,
for your kind attention.
1:09:58
Are there any other questions?
1:10:02
One question.
1:10:05
Can you finish the bridge in time?
1:10:07
Frankly, the consensus of opinion
is that it's impossible.
1:10:11
But we'll certainly give it a go.
1:10:14
Don't forget we wasted a month
through an unfortunate disagreement...
1:10:19
...for which I was not to blame.
1:10:22
Is there anything else?
1:10:24
No.
1:10:26
Thank you. The meeting is closed.
1:10:31
-Good night.
-Good night.
1:10:57
l hope these Japanese appreciate
what we're doing for them.