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THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 2, 1988.

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BOOM ACROSS THE YANGTSZE INTACT DESPITE JAP.CLAIMS Chinese To Attempt To Recapture Matang

Severe Fighting Continuing

Hankow, To-day.

Severe fighting to the east and west of Matung still continued yesterday morning, but, according to reports here, there is no doubt that the Vil- lage of Matung is now in the hands of the Jap-

anese.

Hsiangkow, which is two miles to the east of Ma- tang, is still partly in the possession of the Chinese but its ultimate fate is considered un- certain.

No change is reported in the situation to the west of Matang where hilly country favours the Chinese defensive tactics.

Contrary to Japanese statements, it would appear that the boom across the Yangtse, in the vici- nity of Matang, is still intact.

Chinese military, circles have not.

abandoned hope of recapturing Ma- HOLLAND'S REPLY

tung and it is pointed out that Ja- panese troops are still numerically inferior there.

The Japanese advance from Tien- shan on Lake Taihu, although' sup- ported by tanks and heavy artillery. is reported to have made no pro- gress since Thursday,

NORTH CHINA MOVES

TO AIR MISSION INVITATION

London, To-day.

Details of the answer sent by the Netherlands Government to the

British Government's invitation to

On the other hand, considerable movements of troops on both sides are reported from the North China co-operate in a Special Commission Front. It is stated that upwards

of 20,000 Japanese now occupy to report on the bombing of open positions on the Taoching Railway, towns in Spain, were published here which connects the provinces of

Honan and Shansi. It is believed Friday. that these troops will endeavour to rejoin the Japanese forces in the

Holland declared her readiness

uth of the Province of Shânsito send one or more Representatives | and that the two armies will then to the Commission, but made this attempt to cross the Yellow River dependent on

several. conditions, together and advance in a south- principal of which is that both the erly direction. Trans-Ocean. Insurgents and the Republican

VIOLENT FIGHTING

Kiukiang, To-day.

I

THE KING AT THE ALBERT HALL. His Majesty the King at

tended an all-British programme of music at the Albert Hall. Photo shows Their Majesties standing during the National Anthem. right).

Spanish must agree to the forma WHEREVER YOU GO

tion of the Commission.

Regarding Holland's conditional acceptance of the invitation, well informed circles consider that the Violent fighting exacting increas-formation of the Commission might ing casualties on both sides hourly be considerably delayed, if indeed is raging at Niangniangmiao and

it is realised. Trans-Ocean. Tsingshanpa lying Jetween Matang and Pengtseh.

Chinese reinforcements are ar- riving continually to stem the fur- ther advance of the Japanese. The enemy at Niangniangmiao are re ported to have been already en- veloped.

After a violent battle, the Ja panese who had landed at Siangkow below Matang were again repulsed yesterday. Central News."

JAPANESE RETREAT

ANTI-PIRACY MEASURES TAKEN IN SHANGHAI

* Shanghai, To-day. Local shipping firms here engag- ed on coast trade, decided not to admit in the future any passengers Klukiang, To-day. on board vessels controlled by them, The Japanese advancing on Tai- before said "passengers have de- hu near the Anhwoi-Hupeh border posited a valuable security in cash are reported to be in retreat. or in kind with the companies as The Japanese attacked the a guarantee against possible acte Chinese positions

Wange of piracy. chiapallou and Chenchiachiao. They. It is declared the object of the were finally routed.

* companies. is to prevent pirates, Meanwhile, a Chinese column de- camouflaged as harmless": passen- feated the Japanese at Yohjénchat, gers, embarking on ships with the 301-Tsianshan, and recaptur intention of subsequently attacking ed: the place in smashing attack. the crew, and holding the latter up The Japanese, retired to Talonshan. to ransom, which has frequently

-Central News.

loccurred of late. Trans-Ocean.

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