Hankow, Mar, 3 The fate of Yicheng is beginning to cause Chinese military circles more than usual apprehension, as the Japanese have occupied Yuanchu on the Yellow River and are continuing in the direction of this town.
It is believed that an attempt will be made to cut off the Chinese troops south of Linfeng and to encircle Yicheng, The Chinese having recognized the danger, are dispatching reinforcements to the district.
The Japanese troops operating Yon the Shansi-Honan border have been harassed to such an extent by the Chinese guerilla bands that it has been necessary for them to send reinforcements to the southern part of Shansi.—Trans-Ocean.
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