"There is no reason for a change in Japan's firm attitude, even after the change in the commanding officers."
Gen. Hata noted "the growth of popular sentiment in Central China in favor of the birth of a new administration. Such an overwhelming demand must be treated with con-
sed." eration, rather than be suppress Japan, he said, will pay equal attention to the situation in North and Central China, and "there is no justification for reports that the north would enjoy greater attention than this area."
The keynote of Central China's rehabilitation, he declared, lies in the restoration of commerce.
The Army, Gen. Hata declared, will vigorously pursue "mopping up" operations in the areas under milita occupation Tue Central Kuomintang Headquarters in Wuhan sent orders to provincial and city Kuomintang offices on March 8, requiring them to close down alk national salvation associations, which have not been registered with them in three days time, says a dispatch to the "Hw Mei Pao, order also enjoined meetings, which are by the local party
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