Tsingtao. Jan. 11, the Southern Baptist mission at Tsining was bombed on Mon. day by Japanese aeroplanes, and the, Chinese "watchman killed, according to a report received from Miss Bertha Smith, a mem= ber of the mission staff. "Miss Smith stated that there were no American casualties, but she gave sounded following the appearance Japanese alreratt in the vicinity.
None of the planes, however, came within the city limits of Hankow, and the all-clear signal was given half an hour later, 'Then, at 10.10, the air-raid siren was heard for the third time in the morning when several Japanese planes were sighted near Hankow. 'They did not, however, attack the city, 'They' only cruised around, apparently seeking to locate new aerodromes or other military objec-
'AS a result of the activity of the Japanese alr force, M. Luganets-Orelsky postponed his departure for Chungking, where he is scheduled to present his credentials to Mr. Lin Sen, Chairman of the National Gov: ernment, on January 18. The Ambassador was to have travelled by alr with the Counsellors and secre aries of the Soviet Embassy as well with representatives of the Chi nese Foreign Office, Hitherto, M. Luganets-Orelsky has not decided tpona new time for his doparture—Reuter.
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