"General Matsui Interviewed by Japanese Press Shanghai, Oct. 11.
That the Japanese forces will shortly launch a general offensive to. "crush Chinese opposition," was the prediction made by General Iwane Matsui, _commander-in-chief of the Japaniess Expeditionary Forces in the Shanghai area, on Saturday during his first Interview with Japanese newspapermen, Pointing out that: it was never the intention of Japan to dispatch soldiers to Shanghai, General Matoal emphasized that. the Japanese. Government had patiently maintained a policy of non-aggravation regarding the Sino-Japanese incident, The General stressed, however, that in view of China's violation of the 1992 Truce Agreement, Japan was forced to dispatch both fand and naval units, Referring to his proclamation issued on' Friday, General Matsui said that preparations have almost been completed for the commence rent of operations,
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