Taiyuan, Oct. 31.
"They shall not pass" is the battle-cry of Chinese forces now defending a new line east of Yangehuan and Pingting following their withdrawal from Niangtzekwan on October 25. In a desperate attempt to block the westward advance of the Japanese troops, all Chinese units have received orders not to retreat under any circumstances.—Central News, was previously reported hat British property along Hungjao Road had been occupied by the Chinese. An owner of a residence beyond Rubicon Road bridge visited the area yesterday and found this report incorrect from that point outwards. Along Macleod Road, however, practically every gate has been forced open and the houses occupied, as are many along Hungjao Road up to Rubicon Road. Of interest yesterday was the fact that the Municipal Sanatorium in Hungjao Road was among the occupied premises while a private Sanatorium in Hungjao Road near Fraser Road was empty.
Japanese batteries persistently shelled the area bounded by Brenan Road, Chungshan Road and the Soochow Creek, and the vicinity of the Yung An Cemetery. Between 4 and 5 p.m., Japanese planes bombed Hungjao village and surroundings.
Japanese shells fell in Warren Road, south of Lincoln Avenue.
The Toyoda No. 1 Cotton Mill, just west of Chungshan Road, was burning brightly already at 2.30 p.m., as were other buildings in the area, St. John's U. Noisy
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