Japanese Military Police Nabs Fleet's Preparedness Them in Hongkew Stressed.. by- Admiral.
In: Radio Broadcast Washington, May 29.
Admiral William Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, warned the world a radio broadcast last night that the United States Navy is now in a "highly " satisfactory condition of readiness."
Admiral Leahy said the Navy was able to prevent any single nation irom attacking. continental United States.
He admitted there might be some difficulty in guarding American sea frontiers against possible combinations of Powers, but added that the Navy "hopes to be able to provide successful defence against even some Possible combinations of Powers."
Eight important officers of the Loyal National Salvation Army with head at in the French Concession, were arrested by Japanese military police officers in Hongkew on May 25, according to the spokesman at the press conference yesterday.
Amongst the arrested man, the spokesman went on to say, was a battalion commander. The group operated behind Japanese lines and had only recently entered the Concession, the spokesman continued, and they were arrested. just as they were about to enter Hongkew for the purpose of engaging in subversive activities.
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