1939-04-24 — Page 27

JAPANESE SOURCES, which for a fortnight have claimed that China's groat counter- offensive has been broken, arò silent to-day.

There is good cause. The Chinose troops are mooting with remarkable successes on all fronts. Nanchang, capital of Kiangsi, and Nanking, the former capital, are now monaced by the successful Chinese, who have ro-captured thousands of square miles of torritory,

CHINESE CAPTURE KAOAN

Attack On Nanchang

Now Possible

CHANGSHA, Apr. 24. THE RECAPTURE of strate- gic Kuoan, key-town on the Non- chang-Wantsal highway on the|

north Kiungsi front, was claimed by Chinese forces early yester day morning.

recapture of Kaoun Was

The uchloved by a series of finnking move- ments by the Chinese forces which resulted in the re-occupation of all Important heights outside the town on the afternoon of April 22. The Chinese concentrated their artillery fire on the north gate of Knoon and after full twelve hours pounding away blasted open a large gup through which their men poured in.

Granados Silenco Guns

The Chinese stormed barbed wire, positions of the Japanese and hurled hundreds of hand-grenndra to silence the cackling of enemy machine-guns, Throughout the aghting, the Japan- ose were assisted by a squadron of planes which unloaded tons of heavy explosives on the Chinese forces but falled to turn back the nssnuit.

Push On Nanchang Immediately on the recapture of Kaoan, the Chinese furuca pushed on northeastward along the highway to- wards Nanchang and by yesterday NOOD re-entered Sinngfukwan, small village three miles from

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STRATEGIC CITIES FALL IN CHINESE DRIVE

CAPITALS OF CHINA

MAY SOON BE WON

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Guerilla Centres

north of the highway in the im-] KWANGTUNG PROVINCE

mediate vicinity of Nanchang have captured Sishan and Wanshoukung. and tightened their cordon on the Klanes) capital. Wanshoukung is only

three miles south of Nan-

chang

BRISK BATTLE FOR KONGMOON CONTINUES

THE CHINESE offensive in claimed that the invaders suffered Kwangtung is still going strong, heavy casualties.

To the northwest of Nanchang en the Wuning-Nanchang highway, Chi- nese forces also claimed Important! success during the weekend, Feng sin, twice lost to the Japanese in the Vanguards of the Chinese left wing carly part of April, is reported to be which regained Tsengshing Inst week, again surrounded by the Chinese-are now advancing southwesterly on Central News.

the Conten-Tsengshing highway, according to the Ta Kung Pao,

Success Near Nanchang

Changsha, Apr. 24, Adding another achievement to a successful day's operations, Chinese forces on the north Kiangai front blasted their way into Shiftoukang, key-position midway between Kacan and Nanchang, yesterday evening.

Japancer defence forces stationed along the highway are subjected to Incessant guerilia attacks In ordination will the operation of the Chinese regulars.

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Un the Kongmoon-Sunwul front ghing is in progress at a point midway between the two cities.

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Kongmoon Position The Japanese are making every effort to hold Kangmoon.

Following the recapture of Sunwul civil officials of the city have return- ed to the city. It is learned that the his duties on Friday. Magistrate Mr.

Mr. Li Wu-tze, resumed Heavy

week

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On the outskirts of Tsengshing fighting is still raging at Fuktin and Shihtowkang is the third strategie Wangho, between the Japanese forces

reinforcements point on the north bank of the Ching which retreated from Tsengshing and the last two or three days. It is In Canton during have been arr River, a tributary of the Kun River, a Chinese division. which the Chinese forces re-gained Japanese attempts to recapture believed that a decisive battle will yesterday, the other two being Kaoan Tsungfa, about 30 miles northwest of be launched by the Japanese this and Siangukwatt...

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Tsungin, capture

Trengshing. The Chinese forces crossed the northeast of Canton, were frustrated Chin River from the south bank by the Chinese during the week-end. Points on the outer defence line of early yesterday morning and defed

Canton, which were regained by the withering machine fire from the

Chinese during the past two weeks. opposite bank to outflank the Jap- It is reported that, armed with

It is estimated the Japanese have anes by way of Thotsun and Chich-heavy field guns, about 1,000 Japanese suffered a daily loss of 250 since the hwallng. A bitter hand-to-hand fiercely bombarded the Chinese beginning of the Chinese offensive in

Saturday, Kwangtung.

Artillery Duel

On

struggle ensued in which the positions artillery replied to the!

tive 'use of bayonets and hand- The Chinese grenades flanlly dislodged the Jap Japanese attack, resulting in a bitter anese from their entrenched post-rullery engagement unprecedented

on the Tsungfa front.

tions.

and other important

Jenkinstown, Pennsylvania, Apr. 23.-Rear Admiral Richard Byrd has announced that he is preparing third trip to the South Pole.

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The Chinese forces after re-occupa- The Japanese were forced to tion of the town counted 200 Jap-retreat further southward last night anese dead on the field and captured when the Chinese infantry launched cleven machine guns and 90 rines-a rear attack on the Japanese post-be revealed yet, and no plans have Central News,

tion under cover of darkness. It is been made," he sold-United Press.

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CHUNGKING, Apr. 23.

A LARGE-SCALE offensive against the Japanese in the Nanking-Chinkiang area began to-day, according to military despatches.

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Chinese troops are advancing in three columns along the highway from Hangchow towards Nanking and Chinkiang, while another column, operating further east, is pushing towards Huschow (Wühing) important town on the south shore of Taihu Lake...

The Chinese forces which more than 100 dead bodies left be- have crossed

the Chientang hind-Central News, River in the Cheklang province, are said to be advancing in the direction of Hangchow.

Kaifong Fighting

The Chinese launched

another

Tungshan Captured

CHẲNGSILA, Apr. 24. Synchronising with the counter- offensive on the north Klangsi front, Chinese forces in south Hupel launched ព lightning attack

attack on Kaifeng and surprised Tungshan, impor

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Mopping up ning

of the remnant

the Japanese. They broke through the defences, occupied the railway city yesterday station and the western suburbs, and, withdrew after setting fre the Japanese supplies and munitions clepots.--Reuter,

Wuling Encircled

According

Shanghai, Apr. 23.

Japanese forces who retreated to- habilitation measures are being taken wards Nanklae is proceeding.

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Inside the town to pacify stricken Chinese civilinns. Central News.

Pushing On

10 Chinese roports, Chinese troops encircled and attack-nt

CHANGSHA, Apr. 24. Tungshan, Chinese forces have After consolidating their positions

ed the walls of Wuling, a city 60 branched out westward in hot pursuit miles south-west of Kiukiang.

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of the Japanese fleeing to Nunkiao. Another strong Chinese unit striking northward from their base to converge on Nankino, units are sald to have established The two contact with each other to effect an

ncircling movement.

The most furious battle since the atart of the Chinese offensive resulted. Reports siste that the outskirts of the city were littered with dead and dying following hand-to-hand fight-ir ing which lasted all night.

To retard Chinese pursuit, the one Chinese remnant Japanese troops have dyna- miled a number of bridges along the highway from Tungahari to Nankino. --Central News.

It was added that unit blew up one of the gates, after which sanguinary street fighting took place inside the city.

It is predicted that the Chinese will occupy the city.

Swatow Tension

German Plane Reaches Basra

Meanwhile, It is reported that the atmosphere at Swatow is tense duc to the fact that two Japanese war-

BASRA, Apr. 24. ships were sighted in Swatow Bay

Baron von Cablenz, director of the yesterday. It is said that civilians German Lufthansa Aircraft Company, are evacuating, while the military with his crew of three, arrived here authorities are taking extra precau-n the Junkers JU 52 plane from tions-United Presa.

Bagdad at 4.10 p.m. Sunday afternoon on a flight from Berlin to Tokyo, vin Hongkong.

Kan River Carnage

Stopping here overnight, the Ger- Slushiu, Apr. 23. man fliers will leave for Jusk to- Some 300 Japanese have met amorrow morning on the sixth stage tragic death in the Kan River

at of their casy journey to Japan.- Shengmikul, about nine miles south- Domei, west of Nanchang,"

The Japanese were crossing the river in five junks when they were-

caught in a cross fire from the Chinese Protest To

Chinese guerillas operating on both

banks. All the junks were sun and French Authorities

the Japanese elther killed by fire or drowned.--Central News,

Big Air Raids

CHUNGKING, Apr. 23.

Shanghai, Apr. 23. Chinese reports from Chungking state that the Chinese Government yesterday sent a writen protest to the French Embassy demanding that the French authorities adopt~~a neutral

whereby they would on the permit vilians In Shonghol to fly the Chinese dag whenever they desire, and particularly in ceicbration of memorial days.

It is reported here that there were 400 civilian-casualties during the past two days when 18 Japanese planes bombed Chihkiang, Hunan-Kweichow border.

A hundred explosive and incen- diary bombs were dropped and the city is reported to be abisze ut many points.

It is also reported that Nihshiong an important city in South Honan, 00 miles cast of the Shenst border, was raided yesterday by 18 Japanese planes.

Reports also stated that a verbal protest on similar lines had previously been lodged.-United Press.

STOCK MARKET REPORT

Meanwhile it is reported that the, Japanese command is rushing troops over the Chingting-Taiyuan and also the Pinghan railway to reinforce the North China garrisons, particularly official summary issued at 12.30 p.m. The Hongkong Stock Exchange at Kalteng.

Saturday, sayя: All passenger and freight traffic on the rallways has been stopped for ported yesterday continued during The steady tone of the market re- three weeks while the transfer of the the short session with buyers pre- troops is taking place.

dominating and prices showing & Meanwhile, the Chinese claim they further advance. Snies were report have re-entered Kaifeng where they ed in Banks at $1,365,

Hotels captured the rallway station and the $5.20/5, Docks at $10%. Providents East gate, and set fire to Japanese at $44/4.60 and Cements at $12.00 stores. United Press,

and Electrics at $55.

Hayera Hongkong Dank 11.330 Canton Insurance $220 Douglases 570

Chinese Victory In Shansi

Slan, Apr. 24. Chinese forces in southeast Shansl have administered a crushing blow to the Japanese driving southward from Taiku and

Pingyao, south of

Taiyuan.

Malingkwun. important mountain

pass southeast of Tolku, has been recaptured by the Chinese. The Japanese there who suffered a severe defeat are reported to be retreating in a northerly direction.

Following up with the success, the hese are pushing rapidly towards!

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Japanese column driving to- words Tainyuan from

Pingyao reported to have withdrawn to Ping- yao after encountering stift Chinese resistance.

Wangkuchen. buth of Pingyao, which fell into Japa

Japanese hands recently, has returned Chinese control and the countryside

now cleared of Japanese soldiers.

Wusing has also been re- Bushing pulsed with licavy losses by the, Chinese. Kucliencheng and Penshih- chch in the vicinity have been re- talten by Chinese units.

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J. Steambönts $15 HK. . K. Wharves 1100 IFIC. Docks $10 1.8. $5.40 HK. Landa K33. 1.K, Realties 33.00 ILK, Tramways sloka Star Ferries 163

Telephones (Old) #215 Canton Ice f

Cements $123%

Dalry Farina Ex Ria. 12014 Dairy Farms Nights #143. Entertainments 2015

H.K. Govt. 45 Loan 34% prom, 1.K., Govt. 3 Loan gar

Holfora Hongkong Tank $1,370 Providents $4.63 13. Lands $54

Kales Hongkong Bank $1,301 HK Steamboule, sto 1. Docks Biels Providenta $4.50/.co HS. Hotels 15.20/20 Chino Light# (Old) M35 China Lighta (New) 19.30

I.K. Electrics $53 Cemenu $12.90

Antamoka P. 34

Atoka Pa.: 2015

Jenguet Consolidated P. 11.60 Chen Grove P. 31 I.XI. P. 34

Itogons P. 23 North Camarines Ps, United Paracales P San Mauricio P. 03

Meanwhile, on the Fowshan sector, southeast of Linfen, Chinese forces continuing their "clearing-up"" operations

New York, Apr. 23-The death is against the Japanese reported here to-day of Mr. Julian following these recapture of the Thompson. aged 30, from influenza,

It was Mr. Thompson's Investiga- reinforcements rushing to tions as Secretary of McKesson that sector have been intercepted by Robbins, which led to the receiver- the Chinese northwest of Fuwehan, ship of the Company and the suleide and after a ferecious engagement of Donald Coster, alias Philip 16sting four hours, driven back with Musica--Unteë Press,

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