Hankow, Jun. 10, 'The attempt made by the Chinese forces to} recapture' "Hangchow, capital of Chekiang, which was occupied by the Japanese on December 24, has failed. The Chinese forees have now withdrawn to the south bank of the Chientang River.
'The operations of the Chinese' are stated to have been supported by alr raft, which are said to have bombed the Japanese positions on the north bank of the Chientang River and also the Japanese aerodrome in the vicinity' of Chienchiao—Reuter.
With more than 400,000 Chinese troops reportedly concentrated on the front, a major battle was expected by. military authorities here to precede the fall of Hauchow, the most Important point in the Chinese defence line.
Japanese military circles here be~ Ueved the occupation of the Kiangsu and: Anhwei provinces would deal a very serious blow to the prestige of the National Government—Domei.
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