Peiping, May 14.
Joint punitive operations will soon be launched by the Hopei-Charhar Paeifleation Commissioner's forces and Manchoukuo troops against the Chinese marauders who recently at-facked and ransacked Tachuanghu, 2 town on the Jehol-Charhar border, It was learned here to-day.
This arrangement came as a result of the findings of a joint Sino-Japanese commission of investigation, The Japanese military took an active Interest in this case as the base of the attackers was located in the Charhar demilitarized zone created the Tangku truce accord.
'A band of about 100 men under Wang Vu-chih captured Tachuanghu on May 2 after slaying a Japanese police officer and six of his nfanehou-Kuo subordinates." When the town was retaken by Manchoukuo troops on May 4, another Japanese police officer and'three Manchoukuo policemen were missing. The 47-year-old chief of the band was subsequently captured and questioned by the Sino Japanese commission—Domel, Kowloon and Hongkong ablaze while Navel and merchant ships in harbour were completely outlined with electric bulbs.
The Peak itself resembled a hugh Christmas tree with its buildings and homes electrically outlined against the dark background of the hills.
Thousands of guests attended the Ball at Government House to-night.
The celebrations will last for four days in an unprecedented demonstration of loyalty.—Reuter,
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