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BELLICOSE JAP. FOREIGN

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Bigger Effort In WITHDRAWAL China Campaign OF ADVISERS

Expected

Tokyo, To-day.

The reshuffle of the most important Ministerial

London, To-day. The effect of the changes in the Japanese Cabinet is greatly to strengthen the military The element, says the "Daily Telegraph" this morn- ing.

Most significant change is the supercession of Mr. Koki Hirota

by General Ugaki at the Foreign Office, as hitherto the Premier, Prince. Konoye, had refused to yield to agitation against Mr. Hirota.

That he has now surrendered indicates the formidable pressure to which he has been exposed, and the fact is ominous, meaning that the governing power in Japan has definitely passed into, the hands of the fighting services whose leaders have always been impatient of civilian restraint and foreign claims of consideration.

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It may also be taken to mani- fest the patriotic reaction of the Japanese people to the increasing difficulties of the war adventure in China.

The

CAUSES UNEASE

Chungking, To-day.

Some slight uneasiness is evinced

positions in the Japanese Cabinet, giving the in German circles as a result of the militarists the five key posts, is, in the opinion withdrawal of German military ad- of competent circles, of equal importance both visers from China. to domestic and foreign policy.

It is feared that the action will have repercussions on the activi-

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strengthening of the war policy and the con- ties of Germans all over China. centration of all Japanese political forces The presence of the German mi- through the exclusion of political parties are litary advisers, it is generally the principal objectives in reforming the agreed, had done much to maintain good relations between Chinese and Konoye Cabinet.

Germans, helping to counter-ba- new Ministers were nominated after a lengthy lance possible feelings evoked by

the Anti-Comintern Pact. discussion in the Cabinet with "advisers of the Official action, it is stated, is un- in Crown," and it was stressed that the reshuffle likely, though it is feared

Chinese trade circles that official would guarantee uniform management of state contracts not yet completed will undertakings in the military, political and eco-be cancelled. nomic field.

Cabinet

WAR ECONOMY The nomination of Mr. Ikeda

The possibility of individual dis- crimination against German goods is a personal question. Reuter.

Although the former outwardly showed no serious con- trasts, there were many differences who, as former principal director pert, is also of great importance. of opinion with regard to the man of the Mitsui concern and Gover- Mr. Ikeda is in closest touch with flict. It is stressed that the most Government's chief financial ex- ner of dealing with the China con-nor of the Bank of Japan, was the Army circles and is the champion

(Continued on Page 24) eral Ugaki for Mr. Hirota as For- important change is that of Gen-

eign Minister.

STATE MANAGEMENT General Ugaki, who is highly re- spected in Japanese political cir- cles, was formerly Governor of Korea and recently a member of the Board of Advisors to the Gov- ernment. He Was proposed as Prime Minister last year, but was not nominated because of the opposition of the Army: In the meantime, he

seems to have won their approval, on ac- count of his proved ability as poli- Always it is a wounded animal tician and diplomat and his ad- which is the most dangerous.vocation of resolute management Reuter.

of the State during the war. →

ITAGAKI IN CHINA

It is certain that the temp- er of the war chiefs and the people will become more, rather than less bellicose, and that the fact has to be * reckoned with.

FEMALE SPY SHOT

The Chinese female spy, Lily Han, who was recently arrested in Hankow, has been shot, accord- ing to the local "Lih Pao," a popular tabloid paper.

China's 'Mata Hari," said to be of "striking beauty" was a for- mer celebrated cabaret queen in Shanghai. A cheque for. $60,000 from a certain foreign bank led to her arrest:

The nomination of. General Itagaki as Minister of War, will have as its consequence the draw- ing up of a new military pro- gramme since General Itagaki, as Chief of Staff of the Kwantung Army, has already proved himself a capable organiser.

Gen. Itagaki is now commanding a division on the North China front and is expected in Tokyo shortly. The new Minister of War enjoys the confidence of the army. It is not yet known whether → General, Itagaki will bring about alterations In the higher military command.

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