REPUBLICANS TURN TABLES
SHARP FIGHTING AT NAMOA
Canton, To-day. Further unsuccessful landing opera- tions were attempted by the Japan- ese at Lungoa, on the southwest tip of Namoa Island, yesterday, cording to a military report just received here.
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Barcelona, To-day. Following yesterday's success- ful crossing of the Ebro River at 11 points, the Republican forces are advancing along an exten- sive front, having taken the In- surgents completely by surprise. About 1,000 Japanese marines Numerous villages, 3,000 took part under cover of a terrific troops and much war material naval barrage. laid by more than 10 has been captured.
warships.
An offensive of this magnitude į Protected by strong defence is likely to delay the Insurgent works, the Chinese directed an in- advance on Sagunto.-Reuter,
SALAMANCA · VERSION
Salamanca, To-day.
An official communique admits that the Ebro River has been] crossed, but stresses that the at- tacks are being made "by small detachments," many of which are claimed to have been completely wiped out by the Insurgents.
On the Estremadura front, the Insurgents claim that six brigades, with several cavalry
tense fire on the landing party, in- |flicting heavy casualties, and com- |pelling the attempt to be abandoned.
A large number of Japanese war vessels are surrounding the Island.
-Central Néwa.
SIR GEORGE FRANKENSTEIN
London, To-day.
The former Austrian Minister to
squadrons are negotiating for England, Baron von Frankenstein, surrender, following the Insur- was received by King George yes- gent's advance during the past terday, according to a court circular, 48 hours. Reuter.
RUMOURS DENIED
Paris, To-day.
and was admitted to the English nobility. In future, he will bear the title, Sir George Frankenstein. It will be recalled that Baron von Frankenstein was granted British nationality last week. Trans-Ocean.
The rumours current in the Paris political circles that France would likewise send an "adviser" adviser was out of question but on the Nationalities problem to that of course the French Govern- Prague are denied by the "Quai ment would be informed through d'Orsay" yesterday night. It is London on the activities of Lord added that dispatching of a French Runciman.-Trans-Ocean.
THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 27, 1938.
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