Jap Advance Up Yangtse

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 174, 26 July 1938, Page 7

Jap Advance Up Yangtse

Chinese Admit Heavy Leases SEAT OF GOVERNMENT BEING MOVED United Press Association.—-By EHectrfo Telegraph.—Copyright. Received Monday, Midnight. HANKOW, July 25. Chinese headquarters admit that the Japanese bombardment of tho west bank of Poyang Lake destroyed the shore fortifications and resulted in the “holy sacrifice of our men, ’ ’ but the Chinese are still holding Lion Hill fort, the key to the defence of Kiukiang. All the Government departments will, by August 1, be moved to Chungking in the Yangtse’s inaccessibe gorges in the upper reaches, where, according to a Chinese proverb, all wars end. A Shanghai message states that the Japanese forces are reported to be within a few miles of Kiukiang, which warships are shelling and aeroplanes are bombing in relays. A Tokio message states that Prince Konoye, Japanese Prime Minister, is expected shortly to announce the re-organisation of Cabinet, taking in a number of honorary Ministers to permit the permanent Ministers to concentrate on the war and seek re-adjustments of British-Japanese and SovietJapanese relations. JAP. DESTROYERS FIRE ON BRITISH STEAMERS. HONGKONG, July 24. Japanese destroyers fired across the bows and halted the British steamer Leana, fifty miles from Hongkong. A boarding party demanded to inspect the cargo, but Captain Green firmly declined. After a long argument the Japanese withdrew and the steamer proceeded on her way unmolested. JAPANESE OFFENSIVE IN PULL SWING. HANGKOW, July 24. The Japanese offensive against Hankow is in full swing. A heavy death roll has resulted from bombing raids on Kiukiang, on which two Japanese columns are advancing.