CHINESE RESIST.
FIGHTING AT NANKING. Received December 16. 11.15 a.m. TOKIO, Dec. 15. The Dome! News Agency estimates that- the Chinese killed in Nanking exceed 7000. The Army spokesman admits that the Chinese are still strongly resisting in the north-east portion of Nanking, but claims that tho Japanese have consolidated their position on the Yangtse from Shanghai to Wuliu, a distance of 250 miles. They have also captured Pukow, Kaingpu, Yangehow and ' Wulungshan Fort to the north-east of Purple Mountain.
General Matsui has issued a proclamation urging the residents of Nanking to return to their ancestral homes, to pursue then- avocations in complete peace. It is believed the Japanese contemplate operations in South China. It is reported that 50,000 troops from Shanghai and Nanking are preparing to sail to invade Kwantung.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 16, 16 December 1937, Page 9
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131CHINESE RESIST. Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 16, 16 December 1937, Page 9
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