LieutGen. Itagaki came to Kyoto to visit wounded soldiers and investi-fate measures being carried out for the relief of the disabled men and families of those slain in action.
"Despite various conflicting ruincurs." the War Minister declared, "the Chinese resistance may continue for a long time. The Chinese line Of attack "at the present time does hot emphasize fighting activities but centred on propaganda aimed! against Japan behind the front, 'It goes without saying that the Japanese' military operations can con~ tinue ever so long. and the oticers and men at the fronts are indeed doing justice to the traditions of Japanese fighting ability.
"To support the men at the front the people at home should put forth their best efforts. Indeed. the key. to our victory in the hostilities can be found in" ce-operation between those at the front and those atthe rear. The people in Beneral should appreciate the Feal intentions of the Government concerning the plan for national] mobilization of commodities announced on June 23, and should not allow any misunderstanding to crop up in Fegard to the control of consumption.
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