The commanders of the foreign forees congratulated the Japanese officers on the successful conclusion fof the recent talks. the spokesman continued, and stated that they would ce-operate to the fullest extent to maintain peace and order in Shanghai.
"The Japanese authorities are most appreciative of this expression of goodwill in the form of an offer to ce-operate with the Japanese forces and the Council in the maintenance of peace and order in Shangha naval spokesman added.
In the elreumstances. he conti the Japanese authorities were looking forward to the effective maintenance Gelivered to the Municipal Council at 4.05 pin. yesterday and, although ho statement was made by the Coun-fil, and none it was understood, would "be made before' the Council had met, a note of optimism seemed at the conclusion of the Moor of the Administration Building.
Among those present at the mecting. were: Mr. "Y. Miura, Japanese Consul-General. Mr. Sato, Japanese Senior Consul, Colonel Hirota, Mr. cone, Consul and a Naval Common der whilst Mr. C. 8, Franklin, Brig: Gen. E, B. Macnaghten, Mr. Stirling Fessenden, Secretary-General of the Couneit and Mr. G. Godfrey Phillips received the party.
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