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THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 7, 1940.

JAP. SETBACK IN THE NORTH

Chungking, To-day.

CHINA VIEW CHINESE OF NORWAY SALT FOR

Chungking, To-day.

The fighting in Norway has still no- where reached the decisive stage` in. the European war but the German successes are likely to prolong the

conflict, declares General Hsu Fel-

JAPAN

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL"). Tokyo, To-day. China Salt Company

The

has

THE WAR IN NORTH Hupeh, south Honan, south

Anhwei and south Shansi is developing favour-keng, former C.-in-C of the Chinese drafted a plan for the export of salt ably for the Chinese, reports indicate. In north Hupeh, more than 20,000 Japanese

ing northward from Suihsien are facing the dan- ger of being cut off from their base of opera- tions, as a strong Chinese force has made its way to their rear.

Air Force and now counsellor to the to Japan in order to develop the salt War Operations Department of the trade.

The plan calls for the export to National Military. Council, in a special push-article featured in yesterday morning's Japan of 500,000 tons of salt. during

"Central Daily News," the official or-

Bitter fighting has been raging along the Siang-Hwayuan highway in he past two days. Using more than 40 tanks and armoured cars as spearhead, some 5,000 Japanese have launched a vigorous attack. The two opposing forces are now pitted against each other at Lishan, northwest of Suihsian, and Chwantlen and Antien, west of Sulhsien.

gan of the Government.

He expresses the opinion that despite the Allies' hold on Narvik it will be most difficult for them to drive the Germans out of Norway since almost The Japanese at Tatung, southwest of impassable mountain ranges separate Tungling, have suffered heavy casual-Narvik from central and southern Nor- ties. Many of them have re-embark-way, while harbour conditions along ed their war vessels in the Yangtze. the west coast of the country make

SHANSI SUCCESSES

landing operations extremely difficult. Following a vigorous attack, Chin- The German control of central and ese forces re-entered Houma, south-southern Norway, General Hsu adds, west of Kuwo in south Shansi, during is likely to increase German economic the week-end, and are now "mopping | staying power by reducing the effec- up" the Japanese in the vicinity.

Fencheng, on the west side of the Tatung-Puchow Railway north-west of Kuwo, was also entered by Chinese forces. The Chinese smashed into the town by the south gate and plunged into a bloody street fight with the enemy.

Supporting the Japanese drives in north Hupeh, enemy forces at Chung- siang and

Yangtzuchen in central Hupeh started a northward push in three columns on Mày 1. One column has been badly beaten near Chang- shoutien, about 16 miles north of Chungslang. A second column is be- It is estimated that some 4,000 ing held at bay at Fungloho, north-casualties have been sustained by the west of Changshoutien, while a third Japanese in their recent abortive column thrusting at Changchiachin, | drives in south and southeast Shansi. northeast of Changshoutlen, has suffer--Central News. ed a serious reverse.

RETREAT CUT

To threaten the Japanese rear strong Chinese units are developing an en- circlement around Chungsiang and Yangtzuchen.

LOCAL DOLLAR

tiveness of the Allied naval blockade. It may also give the Germans facill- ties for air and nayal attacks on Eng- land, and influence the attitude neutrals.-Reuter.

BRITISH AND GERMAN MEET IN STOCKHOLM

Stockholm, April 19.

of

Mr. Harry Faulkner (British), one German, and one Norwegian, met re- presentatives of eight other nations in The demand rate on the Hong Kong Stockholm yesterday as a court of-ar- bitration to investigate and pass judg- dollar to-day was 1/2 13/16.

Silver was quoted at 21-1/16 spot ment on commercial litigation between and 21 forward.

parties in belligerent States and part- It is The cross rate London/New Yorkies in non-belligerent States. was quoted at £-U.S.$4.0250 and the stated that the court is sitting under

rate at York/London

£-the auspices of the International

Chamber of Commerce.

The Japanese in south Honan are continuously calling in reinforcements to replenish their heavy losses. With their numbers increased to over 10,000, New the invaders at Siaolingtien, near | U.5.$341-1/8. Tungpeh, launched another "big push" during the week-end. The Chinese put up stiff resistance and recaptured Sishangho, immediately west of Sin- yang, thereby cutting the Japanese way of retreat.

At the Tsinyang sector, 32 miles north of Tungpeh, the Chinese and Japanese forces are battling in the vicinity of Huangkang. Shihkuanho, east of Tsinyang, has been reoccupied by the Chinese.. Heavy Chinese pres- sure is exerted upon the Japanese rear. LINGYANG RETAKEN

On the Peiping-Hankow Railway, a Japanese detachment pushing west- ward from Kloshan, 23 miles north of Mingking, has suffered a smashing de- feat at Chinese hands in the vicinity of Chukow. It is fleeing in the direc- tion of Tsinyang with the Chinese in hot pursuit.

Lingyangchen, about 17 miles south of Tsinyang, on the south bank of the Yangtze River in south Anhwei, has been retaken by the Chinese. Chinese troops in pursuit have reached a point only two and half miles southeast of Tsingyang.

HE MAKES GAUCHOS LOSE

THEIR GROUCHOS

"South"

as sonőritas swing and sway in the gay American way!

Feby BREEN ESCAPE t

PARADISE

TO-MORROW

QUEEN'S & ALHAMBRA

Exports will the current year. gradually be increased and are ex- in pected to attain a million tons 1945.

Exploitation of salt in North China is expected to develop considerably with during the next year to cope this new demand.-Havas,

3-19

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You hear a lot these days about men being born free and equal but some poor saps have to get married.

The management of the Olympic Grand Circus have very great pleasure in informing circus lovers and the general public of Hongkong that, after more than two months of almost insuperable difficulties, they have secured trans- port from Bangkok of their horses, elephants, lions, tigers and the other ani- mals of the menagerie, which is expected to arrive here in a few days' time. The location of the circus, at least for a short season, will be at Mongkok (Kowloon), opposite the Mongkok Fire Brigade.

OPENING NIGHT, MAY 9th at 9.00 p.m.

OLYMPIC GRAND CIRCUS

(under the direction of the veteran circus maestro, F. Isako)

Bigger Better Grander Than Ever Before

An epoch-making event in the amusement life of the Orient; a new era in the circus world, brimming over with Wonderful surprises and amazing fea- tures from many strange lands.

WHOLE HOURS OF NOVEL AND MARVELLOUS EXHIBITION. 30 Cages of Wild Animals as-Complete as a Fully Illustrated Natural History Book.

See the Horses, the Finest and Most Beautiful Equine Specimens in Existence. See the Jungle King in a single-handed battle with the most ferocious brutes alive ·. a spectacle that will thrill old and young alike.

See the HERD of performing Elephants and one of the smallest Shetland Ponies alive in a Gigantic Act.

Our clowns are the world's merriest Jesters, they will make you laugh till your sides ache.

Our Menagerie, the largest in the Orlent, will be open daily for the Public from 8 a.m. till 8 p.m. for very small admission charges, from Monday onwards.

To avoid disappointment Book your Seats early at Moutrie's. Prices of admission: Full Box 4 Seats $7.00: Single Box seat $2.00; First Class $1.50; 2nd Class $1.00; Carpet Gallery 0.50 cents; Ordinary Gallery 0.30 cents. Children half price. All prices include tax.

Special matinees will be given on Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, 3 pm sharp. Children half price all seats.

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