THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 22, 1939.
1939
SOVIET EXPERT AND JAPANESE MILITARY FAILURE IN CHINA
Moscow, July 7.
Appraising the results of two years of war in China, Brigade Commander Prefessor writes in Izvestia to-day:
pupils of their foreign teachers. Uncertainty and disappointment in- creasingly penetrate the very midst Levitsky of the Japanese troops. Stubborn- ness of the Japanese army is markedly weakening.
"The failure of 'the Japanese theories of strategy can no longer be doubted. In two years, not a single decisive victory has been at tained to bring to a close the pro-ageous leaders. tracted war.
"The offensive initiative is manifestly passing over to the Chinese army, guided by 'cour- The morale of the Chinese fighters is on a high "The situation
the on
Sino- level. Nation-wide upsure patrio- Japanese theatre of war vividly tism in China has created many demonstrates the failure of Japan-thousands of heroes ready for self- ese war theories. Operations desi- sacrifice in the struggle for libera- gned to smash the adversary in a tion of their country from brazen war of maneuver have failed and
aggression. resulted in a stabilization of the
"The cardinal change of the front.
Sino-Japanese front is evident. A "The so-called 'pincer-operations' new period of the national libera- borrowed from European text-tion war of the great Chinese peo- books, have not justified themselves ple has commenced. The struggle in the Chinese theatre of war, against
the Chinese people has while the Japanese have proved
proved to be beyond the strength themselves incapable of original of the Japanese interventionists. thought.
The anti-Japanese people's front is extending and gaining strength in loyal China. The country accumulates
fighting energy, presaging
a de- cieive counter-attack
against the enemy's front.
The present generation of Japanese generals remains to the traditions of their forerun- ners, among whom there was not a single innovator in military art, nor outstanding general, nor mili- tary thinker.
During the whole history of the Japanese army, is generals have only been mediocre
BRITISH POLL IN AUTUMN NOT EXPECTED
LONDON, JULY 13.
IT WAS MOST IMPROBABLE THAT GENERAL ELECTIONS WOULD TAKE PLACE IN BRI- TAIN THIS AUTUMN UNLESS THE INTERNATIONAL SITUA- TION WAS -- GREATLY-- EASED DURING
NEXT THE
FEW WEEKS AND TRUE HOPES FOR PEACE COULD BE GENERALLY ENTERTAINED, IT WAS STATED HERE TO-DAY.
Conservative quarters declared that although all parties were pre- paring for eventual elections, these. could not take place in autumn un- der "present difficult circumstan- ces."
Electoral campaigns and polls might be taken by the totalitarian countries as an occasion to make an attempt to secure their various objectives.
On the other hand, there were technical obstacles in the way of holding elections during the winter. And it was therefore held probable that General Elections would take place only next spring, if the inter- national situation is then favour able, or else in autumn.
The mandates of Members of Parliament elected in 1935 expire next year, it was pointed out. Havas,
"NIKS
"Daring operations and schemes of the Chinese command, courage and self-denial of the fighters of the regular army and partisans, support of the entire Chinese peo- ple and its increasing growing unity will ensure victory over the Japanese aggressor, who has lost his head and has grown Tass.
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SUMMER SCHOOL OF DRAWING
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The Hong Kong Working Artists' Guild is opening a Summer School of Drawing, conducted by Mrs. Erne Friedlander (Berlin-Paris- Milan), at the Cathay Ball Room top floor, King's Building (by kind- Permission of the Proprietor.
The School will be held on Mon- days and Wednesdays from 10a.m. to noon. Payment of $25 in advance entitles the student to 12 lessons.
Equipment will be provided at low
cost.
more
This is a great opportunity to study drawing as taught by the most up-to-date European method, whether for beginners or
There is no advanced students. age limit. It is a special chance for anyone thinking of taking up Commercial art as the basic princi- ples of drawing are essential in any from of art.
The Guild studio at 51, Glouces- ter Road, continues to be available for artiste. Models are arranged and Mrs. Erne Friedlander gives lessons to those who wish to study oil or water colour painting or special subjects like line-cutting and monotype. The Guild can also promote exhibitions.
Enquiries should be addressed to: E. A Cemernic, 15 "A" Block, Kennedy Road, or during the above hours at the school.
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