London, Aug, 31.
The newspapers to-day feature newly-arrived pictures of the wreckage caused by bombs in Shanghai and Chinese aeroplane attacks on the Idzumo,' while reports every aspect of the conflict overshadow all other news.
There are many indications that sympathy is entirely on China's side. Admiration is expressed at the vigour of the Chinese resistance. The general opinion is that Japan is not getting as much of her own way as expected.
While the Japanese were preparing, during a comparative lull, to attack the Woosung area, inquiries by Reuter in official and business circles revealed the general belief that the time was' still far off when it was possible to form a view as regards the ultimate outcome. It is commonly believed that if China can hold out in respect of munitions, the results must be worse for Japan.
The significance of the Sino-Soviet pact is considered to be chiefly moral, although the existence of a private arrangement to supply arms to China is thought to be very like-
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