There was a time when the Japanese military authorities laughed at guerilla activities as something that could be disposed of at leisure. Now however their activities are called troublesome and annoying. Undoubtedly they are.
The talk of the town lately however has been chiefly of the Japanese evacuation of the British and French Concessions in Tientsin. Much mystery still surrounds it but it seems to be a safe bet now that the Japanese will remain, ard those who actually did move return soon, This seems. to have been yet another thoughtless move on the part ofthe Japanese Army Special Mission. The Special Mission, as Shanghai now well knows, exercises a great influence and cárries a good deal of authority
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