He did not attempt to deny that the attitude of these authorities had [been correct enough, as far as ordin-jary" neutrality went. But quite special conditions were existing these Jdays in China, and the Japanese therefore had to demand something more than ordinary neutrality: they. wanted direct ce-operation. There was, of course, no intention of cutting. loft food supplies; the Japanese would ever be so cruel. If such a thing had- really happened, it could only be due to the mistakes of some subordinates.
The meaning of the gallant colonel words would seem to be that, as re-Jgards the recognized Government of China, the Japenese military expect the foreign Powers. to preserve the very strictest neutrality, but as regards the Japanese themselves they expect direct ce-operation, Surely a peculiar interpretation of the word From this interview it would a pear as if the Japanese measures solely due to the Japanese belief that [Chinese guerilla activities are being assisted by wireless and are being financed from the shelter of the British and French Concessions.
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