Consequently, speculation continues to be rife upon the possibilities of war in the spring. The prevailing opinion is that the Reds do not believe in the possibility of a victory over the Japanese armies, but are convinced that if an armed conflict arises they will receive sufficient help from the extreme elements in Japan and from those among the Chinese who are ready to support any movement which has as its aim the weakening of Japan.
Besides, it is believed that the Rods hope to attain a unification of all political elements by involve ing them in a war with a foreign Power and thereby awakening their patriotic sentiments, as has been done in the past.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.