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STREET FIGHTING IN TEHCHOW ON C.HR.

(Continued from Page 1) mains very obscure as Japanese reports speak of fighting four miles to the north of the town, though Chinese they suggest that the troops at this point have been iso- lated from the main body.

Though no confirmation can be obtained, it is reported that strong reinforcements reaching Tehchow include a number of General Han Fu-chu's crack troops.-Our Own Correspondent.

CHINESE CLAIM.

Tsinan, To-day.

Heavy fighting was resumed yes- terday on the Tientsin-Pukow Rail- way front, following the arrival of large reinforcements.

The opposing forces are engaged outside Tehchow. The Japanese positions are being harassed by Chinese batteries.

A late message states that the Chinese troops have recovered” Sangyuan following a vigorous counter-attack-Hua Nau.

Fair

Hankow, To-day.

A body of 250 British naval officers, sailors and marines from HMS. Cape- town have left for Canton by 'specially chartered train en

route to Hong Kong.

All possible precautions have been taken to ensure a safe

and three passage, large Union Jacks are dis- played on top of the train, while Nanking and Tokyo,

as

well as the Japanese Commander-in-Chief at Shanghai have been notified of the trip.

Cape

Meanwhile, H.M.S. town is remaining at Han- kow until such time as the Yangtse is reopened for na- vigation.

The only personnel being retained number under 100, which is just sufficient

to take the vessel to Shanghai..

-Reuter

ward and eastward

The northern depression is mov-

Weathering into the Pacific to the northeast

Hokkaido.

The Royal Observatory reported The typhoon still exists as a shal- this morning that the anti-cyclone low depression to the West of Amoy. over N. China continues to increase Local forecast:-N. and N.W. in intensity and is extending south- winds, moderate; fair.

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