A Yokohama paper is of the opinion that the presence of the Commander-in-Chief's Headquarters in Manchuria, namely within more convenient distance of the commanders, of the various Japanese forces in the field, means a notable economy in time, money, and labour, the proceeds of which will all go to promote the progress of Japan's military purposes. But a still more significant phase of the departure of these two distinguished Generals and their staff is the fact that. it marks Japan's arrival at a point where it it has become possible. Instead of driving the Japanese out of Corea, the Russians ace now being driven out of Manchuria.
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