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JAPANESE RETREAT IN SOUTH SHANSI
CHINESE RECAPTURE
CHINGFENG, NANLOH
IN SOUTH HOPEI
RAILWAY TRACKS DAMAGED
Chengchow, April 20......
IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE JAPANESE FROM SENDING SÜP- PLIES to points near the south Shansi border, Chinese plain clothes men have damaged the Tuokow-Tsinghua Railway in northern Ho- Ban at many sections recently,
On April 18, about 200 Japanese soldiers from Sluwu, east of Tsinghua, attempted to repair the damaged tracks. They encoun tered a party of Chinese ruerillas and a battle ensued. The Chinese succeeded in killing more than 10 Japanese soldiers, seizing over 30 rifles and 14 horses. The remaining Japanese troops filed in all dir- ections. (Central News).
Unable to hold out longer, the Japanese troops at Fenglingta in south Shansi have begun a general retreat northward along the Tatung-Puchow Railway and left behind considerable arms and pro-,
visions
A small detachment is remaining in the city to engage the Cun-
ese troops who are now busy in mopping up operatioits,
Other Chinese troops are pounding, Puchow, north of Fenglingtu,
In an effort to dislodge the enemy. All Japanese troops outside of the Lown withdrew within the city gates, and Puchów is completely sur- rounded-(International),
CONSIDERABLE SUCCESS
Hankow, Aprli 20.
The Chinese counter-offensive on the Peiping-Hankow Railway front yielded considerable success today with the recapture of Chingfang | and Nanloh in south Hopei east of the railway.
The two towns fell into Japanese
Japanese forces have retired southward to Pohsten and Poyang, north of the Yellow River.-(In- ternational).
REOCCUPIED BY CHINESE
Shanghai: April 20,
It was reported today that, the Japanese evacuated Taung Mirig on Taung Ming Island and Hai Man
Izland, which are reoccupied by the Chinese police and guards.
hands in January. Chinese coun-on the, mainland, north of the ter-attacks in this sector are to hold up the transfer of Japanese troop the Shantung front, where heavy engagements are under way. these districts. (International):
Chinese flags are again flying in
Japanese Seize Goods
GOVERNOR VISITS CHINESE Y.M.C.A.
Photograph taken yesterday afternoon on the occasion of the first visit of His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote. to the Chinese Y.M.C.A. On His Excellency's right' Mr. David Au, Chairman of the Association, and on bl- left is the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall (Photo. ·A.C.P.).
From Shanghai Godown DAMAGE TO FOREIGN
Hankow, April 20.
Over $10,000,000 worth of grains, cotton and metals, owned by Chinese merchants in Shanghai, have been removed by the Japan- ese military authorities from the Four Banks' Joint Treasury godown In Chapel and shipped to Japan in a number of transports in April 13. according to a report from Shanghai received here today.
Prior to the Japanese action, numerous applications were made
by the owners to remove the goods from the rodown, but were in- variably refused by the Japanese authorities.
The godown, i will be remombered, gained worldwide fame when the Lone Battalion of the Chinese 88th Division used it as their last stronghold in defence of Chapel-(Central News).
FLIGHT OF PUPPET SERVANTS|bidden to enter the International
·Hinkox, April 20.
Settlement or the French Conces-
Suspicious of leakage of militaryston without authority from the intelligence by servants of the Japanese--- (Central-News), bogus Ta Tao City Government of Shanghai, the Japanese military authorities are keeping a strict watch over their movements, a
despatch reaching here states
today.
Recent serious reverses for the Japanese in the vicinity of Shang hai, the despatch says, have led them to think that the secrets of their military movements have been passed out by the Chinese
servants.
All the employees working in the Ta Tao Government are now for
TRIBUTE TO ADMIRAL H.E. YARNELL
CHINA COMMAND EXTENDED
London, Aprli 20.
The Washington correspondent'
of the Daily Telegraph states that
CHINESE REINFORCEMENTS FOR TSIYUAN
Loyang, April 20. Following the penetration by Chinese flying columns into the walled city of Taiyuan in north- Honan last Monday morning, the Japanese forces stationed there have retreated in a northeasterly direction,
2 telephonic message from the front states today.
Fresh troops are being sent to Tsiyuan to relaforce the Chinese position there, while "ather units where despatched to check the Japanese retreat.
At Lalsuan in north Hopel out- side the Great Wall, the Japanese garrison forces, hard pressed by the operations of Chinese guerilia troops, have begun..withdrawal to- wards. Shunchinkwan on April 19.
(Central News),
DEATH OF MR.
·A.B.F. YOUNG
London, April 20.
The death has occurred of Alex-
Admiral H. E Yarnell's command ander Bell Flison Young, author
of the United States Asiatic Fleet and adviser to the B.B.C. on pro-
has been extended to beyond Octogrammes since 1938. (Trans-
ber 1, when it normally expires,
This is a rare occurrence and is
a tribute to Admiral Yarnell's tact
and energy in handling the dim- cult situations created by the Bing Japariese war,—(Reuter). ·
ocean).
A Reuter message stated yester
PROPERTY IN SHANGHAI
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Japanese Refute Charges Of Responsibility
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Shanghal, April 20.
Asserting that Japanese soldiers are "fighting for foreigners as well as Japan in China," Mr. Masaja Yoshida, President of the Shanghai Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, refuted the charges that the Japanese were responsible for the damage done to foreign property in Shanghai,
Mr. Yoshida's statement was made in answer to views expressed by Mr. Calder Marshall, President of the British Chamber of Com-
!! ; merce, at the annual meeting of that body on April 8.
Her Royal Highness, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary of York. Heiress Presumptive to the Throne, was born at Royal Lodge, Windsor. Great Park, April 21, 1926,
KAILAN [MINING
day' that the French Ambassador TROUBLE
to China, M. Paul Naggiar, is due
in Hankow on a visit on April 22,"
General Wu Te-chen Warns Philippines To Be Prepared
Canton, April 20.
A warning that the Philippine Tolands, must be prepared against „Japanese aggression, was sounded by General Wn Te-chen, Chairman.
of the Kwangtung Provincial Government, this morning when he received the group of Philippine war correspondents....”
BRITON HURT.
Tientsin, April 20. Despite the agreement, trouble was renewed at Kailan Mining causing all miners to down tools
at Tongshan
"Mr. Yoshida said. "Foreigners who ascribe the damage done to foreign property in Shanghai to the Japanese, fall to consider that i it was due to a deliberate scheme on the part of China that hostil- ities extended to Shanghal last. August.
"Peace and been maintained, similiar to those taken
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BARNES INJURES HIS WRIST
Southampton, Aprü 20. The Australian Test cricketers arrived here today. All were fit except Sidney Barnes, the young- est man in the party, who hurt his wrist while doing acrobatics" on the deck.
Replying to the official welcome, Mr. Jeanes, manager of the visit- ing team. said that when they left
would he hoped everyone say they had played attractive cricket.
Hasegawa Returns Hastily To Shanghai On Izumo
JAPANESE CONCERNED OVER INCREASED ACTIVITIES *OF GUERILLAS IN CENTRAL CHINA
Shanghai, April 28.
"The Japanese flagship Irume, with Vice-Admiral Kiyoshi Hase- gawa on board, returned to Shanghai yesterday afternoon after a cruise to an unknown destination.......
It was stated that the cruiser sailed for Txingtao, to supervise the landing of Japanese reinforce ments.
It is reported that Admiral Hasegawa rushed back to Shanghai in view of increasing guerilla activities in Shanghai and around Sungklang.
In
Haiyen, on the north shore of Hangch. ~ Bay, about 20,000 irregulars are lurking and are waiting for orders to attack the Japanese posts.
MORE TROUBLE IN TUNIS
Tunis, April 20. Troops were called out when rioting occurred near the military There was a good deal of leg-hospital here. Fifty arrests were The presence of large numbers pulling. Several photographers | made.
of irregulars is due to the fact that shouter "they could not acc Donald- A few days previous, anti-the Japanese troops are in occupa- Bradman, and the Australians re- Fascist rioting led to the imposition of only the railway towns and piled, "We didn't bring him.”
tion of martial law and movement their control does not extend be- Bradman eventually emerged in the town was restricted(Reu-yond the railway zone. (Inter- looking very ft.
ter Buletin),
national News).
'The team will probably practise at Lords this afternoon.-(Reuter).] Australians Must Field Best
Side Against Lancashire
At the Lancashire Cricket Club annual luncheon, the Chairman, Mr. T. Higson, after suggesting that England would probably beat order would have Australia If the wickets were not measures cast-iron, said he hoped that the by Britons Australians would not put out an in past warfares in China, had inferior team in the field against been carried out to prevent the Lancashire which would have a advance of the Chinese to Shang- detrimental effect on cricket and hal.
the gate.
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"It was due to the bravery and If the Australians wanted money action of Japanese, troops that the they would have to field their best International Settlement was pro-side. Those who remembered what tacted from Chinese troops and happened the last time the Aus
knew that damage done to the" Settle-tralians met Lancashire,
what he was referring to. ment was very small."
CORRESPONDENCE
Referring to the part in which (Reuter). Mr. Calder Marshall commented on the problem of the open door policy, Mr. Yoshida said. "I believe the open door. poley means to re- cognise freedom.in future develop- ment while respecting vested Frights.
"The Japanese Government in explaining its Bolley concerning the management of special com- panies, such as the Central Chine Development Company, declared that it would not refuse to allow foreigners and Chinese to parti- cipate in the management of the company,” said Mr. Yoshida.
MR. NAKAMURA'S STATEMENT
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At the same time factional fight-operating with foreigners and condone the bestial cruelty now you can easily afford
staff two of whom were injured during their escape.
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God forbid that any Briton could display such indifference to this Inhuman fanatical savagery, that Japan must some day answer and
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IMMIGRATION IN CEYLON
Colombo, April 20.
men.
The same atrocitler which Japan not only for her own existence but The malcontents removed the have committed and are commit- also for world peace and justice. safety valves, but flooding was pre- Opposition to the idea of re- pay for. And my Association, I ting in Chine. General. Wu said, Replying to General Wo, the vented by the plucky senior mem-stricting immigration or the com-remember, bad it on record that may happen in the Philippine Philippine correspondents said bers of the stan who forced their pulsory employment of more Cey Japan lays some claim to being Islands or any other country in that all their fellow-countrymen entry at midnight and resume Tonese in certain jobs was express-cultured.
BAN ed in the report on immigration the future. If Japan's aggression is are indignant at Japan's aggres-pumping. not checked.
ward Jackson who was appointed
sion in China and scathing come Tongshan and Taichischwang Into Ceylon compiled by Bir EA- General Wu told his guests that ments on Japan's atrocities have mines were idle this morning but China will continue to resist Japan appeared in the Philippine press. the other mines are still working
(Reuter). to the bitter end for she is fighting (Central Newa).
by the Ceylon Government to in- vestigate the problem (Heuter)
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