blow to"the Chinese they have an opportunity to stage a strategic retreat," the officer stated.
"However." he remarked. "steps will be taken to avoid bringing the theatre of operations near the Settlement or the Concession."
Major Utsunomiya indicated that from his "personal observations." about seven Chinese divisions were in the field in and around Shanghai. Fou these divisions constituted the first line of the troops operating against the Japanese Naval Landing Party.
Major Utsunomiya was reticent regarding the proposed extent Japanese military operations in this area, He also refused to divulge the name of the general commanding the land forces.
A statement detailing the aims of the Japanese expedition would be made public in the name of the officer commanding the troops either on Monday afternoon or early on Tuesday, the officer declared.
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