"Although the results achieved by the Japanese forces in both North China and the Shanghai area are fully up to expectations, Japan should redouble her efforts to bring about an early termination of the current conflict," Gen. Gen Sugiyama, Minister of War, declared yesterday afternoon in an exclusive interview with Domei, The Minister of War emphasized, however, that the nation should also be fully prepared for a protracted conflict, "With the army and navy working in close ce-operation," Gen, Sugiyama declared, "we are continuing our drive in the Shanghai area with renewed confidence. The Chinese are striving to hold the Shanghai sector by massing the bulk of their troops at that point as they realize that Shanghai is the heart of China."
Referring to the situation in the North, the Minister of War predicted that the front lines would be extended.—Domei,
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