Admiral Hasegawa Explains in Interview on Tdzumo Shanghai, Aug. 28 has been the intention of the Japanese' Government to localize the Sino-Japanese. coniliet and about ultimately closer and" better Felations with China. However, with the situation aggravated by China to such an extent as it is, we deem i imperative that a safely Zone should bevestablished in. and around Shans Thal, and thet all causes of future {rouble should be removed once and This statement was made by View Admiral "Kiyoshi" Hasegawa, Commander-In-Chief of "the imperial Japanese Flest in Chinese waters, in ihe course of an Interview sith Reuter on board the flagship Tézummo.
The Ideumo, was at the time anchored in raldstream, less than halt '2'mile down-river from her former position alongside the Japanese. Conferews were at their posts ready defend the ship against. hostile. aire
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