The Archive · 1937

Moscow Populace Thrilled

Moscow, July 15.

News of the success of the Soviet aviators was greeted with tremendous enthusiasm by the populace here yesterday. Aviation officials declare a regular air route between Russia end the continent of North America can now become a certainty.

Peiping, July 14.

(Delayed)

Peiping Chinese authorities are stated to be without information of the Central Governments intentions or policy in the impasse following the outbreak of fighting between Japanese and Chinese troops. As a result, contrasting with the grim determination and unswerving policy of the Japanese, there is vacillation and confusion among the counsels of the Chinese side, all they con do. being to act from day to dey hoping to stave off the inevitable. It is reported that even among the ccmmanders of the 29th Army there is considerable disunity.

Strong rumours continue to be current that some kind of an agreement hes already been reached for the establishment of a completely independent government to include the whole of Hopei and Charhar provinces. It is further stated that. this agreement will be made public in a week's time when the Japanese are expected to have five divisions the spot ready to await Nankin, reactions.

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