On the other hand, in an interview with the same correspondent, Gener Iwane Matsui, Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese forces in Central and: South China, did' not declare himself satisfied with the French Cone cession, where he considers that there still are anti-Japanese activities being carried out by certain Chinese elements.
The General stated that he understood perfectly that owing to their liberal traditions, which he respects, the French authorities could not take all the measures which present ems cumstances demand. a General Matsui was of the belief, however that he had shown great patience up till now, and stated that he might be compelled to become more exacting in his demands,
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