For October, "Oriental Affairs in addition to continuing "the illustrated record of the military operations round Shanghal—its photo-Jeraphs are exceptionally good—resumes public tion of its letters from correspondents in other parts. Mr. W. V. Pennell contributes a detailed Survey of the military operations in. the North fand brings them up to the period just before the Japanese offensive which resulted in the capture of Paoting. In his letter from Tokyo Mr. H. V. Rodman, whose competence in assessing Japanese affairs is recognized, definitely discounts the view that there is expectation of intervention in the present hostilities by Soviet Russia. Speaking of the attitude of the people in Japan of events In China Mr. Redmen observes: the man tu the street here Is not thinking ary fet Session Which lasted. rom September 8 prepared him for this. He does not seem Particularly to like it, but st the same time It Sarg, and have had the effect of producing the Sort of excitement which is too intense to" last, tobe applied constantly. tu one dlivection: 'The departure of reservists to the colours and Gf toops to the front were' for come weeks ade" the "occasion for cheering bands Enthusiasts to drive round the streets in Torriet, (resting-ing-chtchow-kan *% Hk HW) A)
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