Tokyo, July 11.
With military operations in China rapidly moving toward a showdown at Hankow, Government authorities are pushing preparations to establish a powerful administrative bureau to take charge of China affairs, it was Jearned in authoritative quarters this afternoon, Informed observers believe that the "new bureau will be created)iext month.
Although official confirmation is not available, it was reported that the new department will have a central administrative organ subject to the direct control of the. Prime Minister, while an, executive organ will be set up "on the spot."
The bureau in the Governmeht will be headed for the time being, it was predicted, by the Foreign Minister, while the China office will be directed by the Commander-in-chief of the expeditionary forces pending the termination of military operations.
Services of high authorities from various fields will be enlisted in operating the new China Affairs Bureau, observers predicted. At least four departments—political, economic, financial and cultural—
In view of the proximity of the war area to Hankow, Chinese authorities here are busily elaborate ing air-raid alarms, In addition to sirens, the authorities will use flags of three colours to warn the populace against air attacks.
A white flag will mean the first' clarin, a red flag "urgent," and a green flag "all clear."
The flags will be seen at policemen's stands at various street ter sections, and patrols will also carry them on bicycles.
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