FPAWURE of the Shanghat Municipal Councit to recognize the pro-Japanese administrations now functioning around Shanghai, the continued existence of the First and Second Special Courts in the International Settlement and French Concession, and the assistance given to the Gen. Chiang Kai-shek regime by foreign Powers, earned severe criticism yesterday from Vice-Admiral N, Nomura, Japanese Naval Attache in Shanghai, Speaking at the daily press conference, Vice-Admiral Nomura stated that the S.M.C., in refusing to recognize the new administra tions,.were blocking any hopes for a return to normal in all areas of the Settlement, and he contended that the two courts should be turned over to the Japanese forces as they were occupying all areas around Shanghai, "Today is the second anniversary of the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese Vice-Admiral Nomura stated, the day is of great significances to us, who have taken part in the conflict," He went on to thank the various press representatives present for their continued attendance during. the past two years In order to get true picture of what was happening in China today to send to the world at larg 'Asked for his views on the situa on in China, Vice-Admiral Nomura stated, "The reply to this question Is. probably "better "known to you than to myself. "As you well know the' present conflict arose out of the policies of the Gen. Chiang" Kal-alick regime, who, ignoring the historical facts in' the Far East, attempted to drive out the Japanese tolerate "such policies and it had resort to self defence. Hence the present conillet. $0. long gent Gen, Chiang Kai-shek continues in existence, the Japanese nation will have to follow lis pres ent determination to carry out the extermination of this regime.
"There appear to be some Powers," he continued, "which are assisting this regime, but Tt seems to me bbelore long these Powers will awaken to the facts and realize Japan's real Intentions inthe present conflict, thereby leading to @ peaceful solu: ion of the present incident,
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