Berlin, Apr. 12.
The German Press has' abstained from publishing reports on Chinese successes on the war fronts, and most newspapers have issued Japanese denials of the alleged advances made by the countering defenders.
The "Germania," Catholic organ, however, is an exception, writing, "The Chinese Generalissimo appears to have profited by a pause in opera. tions to reorganize the fighting units, using the remainders of those divisions so severely tested at Nanking, and drawing up new well-disciplined forces.
On the subject of Chinese tactics, this organ asserts, "It is suddenly learned that fighting has taken place in regions far from the actual fronts that surprise attacks were made in the vicinity of Hangchow and Peiping. The fact that the Chinese could apply such tactics indicates the existence of vigorous resistance.
"It is to be stressed that for the first time since their defeat at Shanghai, the fighting spirit of the new Chinese divisions is sufficient for them to attempt a counter-offensive and to continue holding off the Japanese. After three battles for the key position of Hsuchow, that town still remains in Chinese hands," the "Germania" adds.
The journal says the Chinese "appear to have again gained confidence in Chiang Kai-shek." It stresses, also, "the new concentration of forces in Japan," and specifies that Japanese politicians are insisting the Cabinet has to take "grave decisions on external and internal policies." Concluding, it states that the hostilities will last a long time and will bring "many surprises."—-Havas.
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