1938-07-13 — Page 11

THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 13, 1938.

FORTIFYING KIUKIANG

Socony Pontoons Destroyed

Shanghai, To-day.

It was reliably learned yesterday that the Chinese troops have begun fortifying the properties of foreign firms in Kiukiang, notably the Asiatic Petroleum Company, Jardine's, and the But- terfield and Swire's holdings.

The Chinese troops are digging entrenchments and fortifying the walls, as well as making loop- / holes.

LOAN FOR- CHINA UNDER EXAMINATION

London, To-day.

It is understood that the ques- tion of a loan for China has been constantly under consideration in London and various suggestions have been made, but it is gather- ed that matters have not yet reached a point where a decision can be reached.-Reuter.

bomb Kiukiang.

Latest messages from the front

KING TO STAY

IN BED FOR DAY OR TWO

London, To-day.

bulletin issued from Wind- sor and signed by Sir John Weir und Lord Dawson of Penn, states that the King continues to make satisfactory progress and that His Majesty is remaining in bed for the present.

It is understood that the doc- tors are well satisfied with the King's progress, but in view of the forthcoming visit to Paris,

The foreign companies have made urgent repre- sentations to the Chinese Government in order to halt such fortification, announcing that they state that the Chinese are holding will hold the Chinese Government responsible up the Japanese advance. Fighting wish to take no risks, hence they for any damage to their property as a result it is added.--Our Own Correspon- remain in bed for the next

is still raging in the Hukou area, have decided that the King is to of such fortification, causing a Japanese attack. dent.

The British Embassy has been requested also to protest to the Chinese Government, it is ga- thered they have as yet refused, holding the view that the Chin- ese have the right to use any means to defend their country, including the use of foreign pro- perty, providing they are pre- pared to idemnify foreigners for any resulting loss.

It is reported that the United States Ambassador in Hankow has vigorously protested to the Chinese, authorities. against the destruction of the Socony -pon- toons. - Reuter.

CHINESE RECOVER GROUND

Kiukiang, To-day.

The Chinese in the Siangkow area have recovered much ground in a counter-offensive. The main Japanese force at Hukow is besieged inside the city, awaiting reinforcements.--Central News.

now

JAPANESE REINFORCEMENT

Shanghai, To-day. Thousands of Japanese troops, including recruits from Formosa, are being rushed from Shanghai -to-the-Yangtse War-zone to re- inforce the Japanese units now investing Kiukiang.

According to Japanese reports, the occupation of Kiukiang is only a matter of hours, but according to Chinese messages, the Chinese have concentrated a large number of troops to defend the river-port and it is not likely that the Chinese will give up the port without a stiff fight.

Japanese planes went up this morning from the Nanking base to

BRITAIN AND PROSPECT OF FAR EAST PEACE

London, To-day.

“The situation in the Far East as it is recognised in London,. states Reuter's diplomatic cor- respondent, "“appears to offer no prospect of meditation at pre- sent, but if the British Govern- ment were to see at any moment a hopeful change of doing good in that sphere, they would take that opportunity either alone or in concert with others.

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