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Huge Toll Of Dead In Japan's Attempts To Cross

ANOTHER VIOLENT ATTACK

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London, To-day.

A serious threat is presented to the Chinese front by the desperate Japanese attempts to force a crossing of Woosung Creek, although it is chal- lenged by an equally determined resistance by the Chinese which has cost the attackers a huge toll in dead, according to reports from Shanghai.

HECTIC TRAIN JOURNEY FROM HANKOW

•Canton, To-day.

Four foreigners arrived in Can- ton by car this morning after a long and interrupted train journey from Hankow, in which on many occa-

STIMSON'S CALL TO ACTION

New York, To-day.

An appeal to the British and United States Governments to stop shipments of all kinds to Japan, is made in a letter to the "New York Times" from Mr. Henry L Stimson, former Secre tary of State. S

The letter voices disapproval of the wave of ostrich-like isola- tionism which has swept over us.”

Reuter.

few miles below Pakongchow, about 60 kilometres from Canton, where they spent all day yesterday.

Last night they were informed that the line was broken, and that

the remainder of the journey was only possible by bus.

At several points, at heavy sacrifice a footing sions they were compelled to take was secured on the opposite bank but Chinese head-refuge in the surrounding country quarters declare that fierce counter-attacks smash- when Japanese planes flew over-

Fortimately, however, the four ed the attacking parties before they could consoli- head

One of the foreigners informed date and trapped them beyond hope of escape.

Beuter that the train with a few foreigners managed to charter The southern bank of the Creek, say the re-hundred Chinese passengers and car and arrived in Canton early

on board, finally stopped at a point run Reuter. ports, forms the main line of the Chinese defence himself and his three companions this morning after a three-hour in this sector.

Japanese troops are now said to have gained some ground in the direction of Kiating, although the Chinese are fighting stubbornly to bring the advance to a halt.

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It is stated that the Japanese troops in this sector have greatly reinforced in the course of the past 24 hours.--Trans-Ocean.

REBEL LEADER'S SISTER FREED

Paris, To-day.

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Shanghai, To-day.

Fierce fighting raged when three detachments of Japanese made re- peated attempts to drive. a wedge into Tazang. Each thrust was pre- ceded by intense artillery bombard- ment and air bombing, but all the attacks were repulsed with heavy loss.

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The Chinese forces in the Lotien- Liuhong area are launching heavy counter-attacks leaving no chance for the Japanese to consolidate their positions.

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CHAPEI OFFENSIVE It is reported from Lisbon that

Heavy Japanese military move- the sister of General Queipo Llano, the Spanish Nationalist lead-1ments are evident on the Chapei

in er, has been exchanged for a Spanish front indicating preparation, for

another major offensive Republican prisoner.

The General's sister had been direction despite their serious held prisoner in Valencia for several failures in the past three days.

Twenty Japanese planes systema- months past

posi- It is also reported that the wife tically bombed the Chinese of the youngest son of the late tions at Chapei, Panshan Road and Spanish Dictator, Primo de Rivera, Paitzuchiao in relays for one hour. has been set at liberty--Trans-The extent of the damage is pot

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