There is nothing further to report from the central Pacific area, navy officials announced late Monday.

The following message was received by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, commander in chief of the Pacific fleet:

"The first sea lord (head of the British navy) sends his hearty congratulations on the successes of the United States forces, saying, "It was clear that serious losses have been suffered by the Japanese."

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Pearl Harbor, June 9, (U.P.) — A Pacific fleet headquarters announcement that there was nothing further to report in the central Pacific area indicated, it was believed today, that the war in this area has entered at least a temporary period of lull while the opposing forces re-form in preparation for new blows — which this time are likely to be launched by the United States.

The action in the Midway area, which began as a Japanese offensive and a United States defensive action, developed a reverse trend in which United States forces took the initiative away from the enemy.

It may prove to be the point at which the United Nations took over the offensive from the axis in the Pacific.

Meanwhile, the box score of the Midway battle remains three or four Japanese ships destroyed, including two or three aircraft carriers, and 11 to 14 Japanese ships damaged, including one or two carriers, three battleships, four to six cruisers and three transports. In addition, the Japanese lost a large number of aircraft.

These losses were compared with one United States destroyer sunk, one carrier damaged and a comparatively small number of aircraft lost. …

While the Pacific battle appeared to have entered a state of quiescence, United States forces continued to patrol far at sea from the Hawaiian islands, alert for any possible Japanese surprise, although it was believed that the Japanese forces were so crippled that it will be some time before the again will be able to launch new blows.

Meanwhile, it is expected that the United States will not rest, but will launch its own blows in the near future which will keep Japan on the defensive.