1939-12-27 — Page 3

THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 27, 1939

ADMIRAL DARLAN'S MESSAGE TO THE FRENCH NAVY

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL ”)

Paris, To-day. ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET Francois Darlan, Commander- in-Chief of the French Navy, has sent the following message to the Fleet:~ "After four months of war I take the opportunity of the coming New Year to express to the naval forces satis- faction at the results obtained through the Fleet's silent perseverance and high sense of duty.

OPERATIONS ON ALL CHINA FRONTS

Chungking, To-day.

The Chinese forces in Sui- yuan on Christmas Eve broke through the Japanese lines and reached the suburbs of Kweisui, capital of Suiyuan, where fighting is going on, according to Chin- ese reports.

After the occupation of Pantou by the Chinese on December 21, the Jap- anese troops at Tachingshan rushed reinforcements to the town, but the detachments were ambushed by the Chiriese.

"In close co-operation with the va- lant British Fleet we have assured the integrity of the maritime routes which link together the parts of the French Empire and which allow our country to rely on world resourceR thanks to the merchant marine, to which I am happy to pay tribute.

"I salute the memory of those dead on board warships or naval aircraft, and address to all of you best wishes and the assurance that I have not lost sight of the dan- gers which war conditions impose on so many.

"The sea defenders of our country

and civilisation must start this New Year with the certainty that moral forces are invincible and victory wil

crown our efforts."-Havas.

A

car belonging to Sub.-Lieut. Wood. R.N. was stolen from outside the Civil Service Cricket Club. be- tween 3 and 4 p.m. yesterday.

the hills south-west of the town.

KWANGȚUNG FIGHTING In Kwangtung, the Japanese forces north of Canton are reported to be The Japanese, supported by artillery | pushing northward in three columns and aircraft, are said to have launch- in a counter-offensive. ed a counter-attack on December 24, but are reported to have been driven

back.

In Kwangtung and Kwangsl the Japanese are now counter-attacking, Chinese despatches state.

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One column, advancing northward along the Canton-Hankow railway to- wards Yuantong, is stated to have crossed the Pa River on Sunday.

Another column is reported to be moving towards Tsunghua, cast of the railway, while a third column is push- Ing towards Lungmoon to encircle Tsunghua from the north-east.

After the occupation of Chingan, north-west of Nanchang, by the Chin- ese, the Japanese forces at Fengsin are said to have counter-attacked and In south-east Shansi the Chinese recaptured Chingan city....from_ the | claim the occupation of Lichen Chinese following street fighting

on

December 23, and of Tungyangkwan

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