The Archive · 1936

Japanese Army Control

Extensive inquiries as to the treat ment of missions by the present. [regime compared to their treatment by the former government, indicate that some acquaintance with Japanese habits and thought are of consider able assistance in maintaining cordial relations with the authorities, Everything Is under the control of the Japanese Army, which is [charged with the defence of the country. 'This control manifests itself in various ways, generally it is exercised through the' gendarmes or military police. The other polies, who have an increasing. number of Japanese instructors, are more and more being operated on Japanese lines. During. the'coming year it is expected that several thousands of Japanese Conular police and police from the [Railway Zone will be Manchoukuo, and {t would not be

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