Increases in Japanese naval effectives in Shanghai did not. signify a change in the policy of the Japanese Thi 1 Fleet patrolling Chinese waters, Rear-Admiral Rokuzo Sugiyama, chief of staff of the fleet, announced yesterday evening.
The Third Fleet, he said in a statement, "will continue firmly to adhere to the Government's policy against an aggravation of the situation." The statement in full was as follows:
"In view of the present situation, the Third Fleet has striven to main tain a judicious and calm attitude in assuring the protection of Japanese residents in China.
The provocative military preparations of the Chinese in Shanghai in recent weeks, however, have constituted a threat to the inhabitants. ecoling of Danger "In addition, the brutal slaying of one of our officers and of one of our men on Hungjao Road on August 9, has caused an increase in the acute feeling of danger felt by our res dents, "As a result, the Third Fleet to-day increased a certain amount of effec ives necessary for the patrolling of this area.
"This, however, does not signify a change in the policy of the Third Fleet. The fleet will continue tirml to adhere to the Government's poli against an aggravation of the situation Rear-Admiral Stigiyama ished Japanese residents being misled by incurs their faith in the feet, st admonagainst putting hened by the increase in effectives.
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