1937-09-30 — Page 6

THE CHINA MAIL SEPTEMBER 30, 1937.

SUICIDE SQUADS

IN SHANGHAITUEENS

RELENTLESS LAND, AIR SEA BOMBARDMENT

&

Shanghai, To-day.

Japanese marines and soldiers are being thrown at the Chinese positions on the Chapel front in wave after wave, in a determined effort to drive the Chinese from their defence lines.

These positions, however, are strongly fortified and the struggle will be a long and bitter affair.

Both sides are suffering heavy losses, the Chin- ese from the relentless bombardment from sea, land and air, and the Japanese in their suicidal rushes against a determined and well-equipped defence.

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Several sections of the Shanghai-Woosung Railway are reported to have fallen into Japanese hands, and if they succeed in consolidating in the TO-MORROW face of furious counter-attacks, this may result in attack on North Station from a new direction.

Several small detachments of Japanese troops have actually penetrated Chapei, but their tenancy of their newly-won positions was not kept long- Trans-Ocean.

LINES

ARTILLERY POUND JAPANESE RUSH Japanese Fail To Make TROOPS TO N.

Progress

Shanghai, To-day.

A. Chinese spokesman stated this morning that although the fourth

MANCHUKUO

Shanghai, To-day.

Altogether 60,000 Japanese troops Japanese general drive against the have been despatched to the nor- Chinese forces has now been going thern part of Manchukuo, according on for three days, the Chinese posi- to unconfirmed reports. tions remain unchanged

The reports add that this trans-

Pootung and Kiangwan wereffer of troops was necessary owing again subjected to extensive shelling to Japanese fears of disorders and rebellion on the part of the Chinese and bombing last night

Of the fleet of 30 Japanese planes, population which took part in the bombing yes-Ocean.

terday, the Chinese managed to

bring down only one, which burst

into flames when

shed

ATTACKS REPULSE

Late last night, the Japanese

made several attempts t to

drive

spearheads into t

the Chinese lines,

Manchukuo-Trans-

F.B.L. PASSES RESOLUTION

London, To-day.

but were again unsuccessful Every joint meeting of the Federa- rush was repulsed by Chinese mation of British Industries and the chine-gunners.

Chinese Association yesterday pass-

Judging from the sounds of heavy ed a resolution urging the Govern- shelling and bombing early this ment morning, the fighting is continuing

to take all possible steps to pre

on all fronts-Our Own Correspon-vent further damage to British

dent.

interests in China,

to put an end to encroachments

DAMAGE TO TRACK already made and

OF C.H.R.

to secure restoration and main- tenance of trading facilities and security, with a view to avoiding Canton, To-day. further serious losses to British

It was learned yesterday evening interests Reuter.

that the Canton-Hankow railway

track has been severely damaged LONDON'S NEW

during the air-raids by Japanese

planes recently.

A stretch line of about 15 miles. from Wongsha Station, has been destroyed.

Bepair work has begun and it is expected to be completed within a few days:

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