Landing Party's Appreciati n for Ca-operation: Thanks to Three Police Groups Extended Formal regrets for the commotion caused by the desertion of Sadao Miyazaki, Seaman, First Class, were expressed by Rear-Admiral Denshichi Okohchi, commandant of the Special Landing Party in Shanghai, in statement published in the Japanese ress on August 2.
"Deep respect and appreciation is hereby expressed by the Landing Party for the whole-hearted cooperation given by the Shanghai Municipal Council, the Japanese Con [sular Police, Japanese residents and officials, and, last, but not least, by the: Chinese officials in the search.
"The Landing Party sincerely regrets having Been the cause of such commotion at this time of crisis and hereby pledges itself to enforce self-discipline so that it may better carry out its duties for the protection of Japanese lives and property," the statement declared.
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