WAR IN THE EAST

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIII, Issue 106, 18 April 1933, Page 8

WAR IN THE EAST

BIG JAPANESE ADVANCE PURSUIT BEYOND THE WALL CHINGWANGTAO OCCUPIED SHANGHAI, April 17. Following the fall of Chingwangtao yesterday, the Japanese are pressing southwa-ds, intending to capture tim area between the luan River and the Great Wall. Severe fight ng is proceeding in the Peitaiho and Chaiigli areas Japanese aeroplanes are bombing the retreating Chinese forces. Nantassau, east of Peitaiho, suffered a heavy artillery bombardment, and in subsequent aircraft bombing practically the whole town was levelled. Fierce fighting is also raging at Luanyang. Another report states that the Japanese are now rapidly advancing west ward over three routes. Having ruptured Peitaiho, a tourist resort, Hsinlengkow and Lcngkow, they are approaching Lulung and Funiug by separate routes. Following the occupation of Chmgwaugtao, the Japanese repaired the damaged railway, enabling armoured uans to enter A provisional military government has been established in the city. The residents are remaining remarkably calm under the sudden change. The latest developments bring tlie .Japanese army definitely within China proper, although it was originally stated that thev did not intend to proceed beyond the Great Wall. Tho Chinese casualties during the past lew days hove been extremely lienvv. Mr Soong, the Finance Minister is proceeding to London via America to attend the Economic Conference but his main purpose will be to present China’s case to Britain and America.