CHINESE STAND.
REPORT TO CONSUL. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Oct. 19. The Chinese Consul has received the following cablegram from Nanking: There was a desperate battle on the north bank of the Wentsaopang, .hut on the arrival of Chinese reinforcements the invaders were repulsed. Both sides suffered heavy losses. Fierce fighting has occurred on the South Creek, the Chinese defenders holding their position. At Kiangwan Japanese bombers and mechanised units were ineffective against the strong Chinese defence. There were all-day skirmishes at Chapei, but the position remained unchanged. Repeated Japanese attempts to lapd reinforcements north-west of Lotien have failed. Several Japanese warships were detached from the squadron and sailed downstream. The Japanese also bombed the Spochow railway station, damaging the tracks and empty w r agons. The Japanese also bombed the Kashing station, on the Shanghai-Hangchow line. The buildings were slightly damaged, but there were no casualties.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 275, 20 October 1937, Page 2
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147CHINESE STAND. Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 275, 20 October 1937, Page 2
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