NO ANIMOSITY

Timaru Herald, Volume CLVI, Issue 23078, 18 December 1944, Page 4

NO ANIMOSITY

Stilwell’s Withdrawal From China CHUNGKING. December 15. “There is no animosity or ill-feeling between the Chinese and the Americans regarding General J. W. Stilwell’s recall." said Maj-r-General Patrick J. Hurley He denied reports that the United States had applied pressure on China before Ge .era! Stilwell’s recall. He addeii that his own relations with Marshal Chiang Kai-shek were direct and cordial, establishing a degree of comradeship. Major-General Hurley said he was convinced that the recent changes at Chungking were intended to promote co-operation and efficiency. Ma ior-General Hurley narticipated in the conversations affecting the Communists. He also went to Yunnan. He declined to make a statement beyond saying that he hoped that every element of the United States forces and all China’s strength would be united to defeat the invader. China is tired and bleeding after eight years of war. but she is eage’’ to reengage the invader. ’ he added. • Thre Chinese columns are cl ing in or enemy-held Hochin in Xwangsi Province." states a Chinese communique. "Gue column has captured Tashantang. live miles west of Hochin. Another took Changpoyu. 14 mil?' to the west and a third captured Faopmgyu. 20 mi’es south-east of H-i’/n.