Harbin, Nov, 18, The Japanese forces stationed south of the Nonni River have been substantially reinforced and are ready to launch a fresh offensive as soon as instructions to advance are received from Tokyo.
The Japanese forces are stated have assembled about five bridge and it is expected het their offensive will be launched in two days' time, or earlier, depending lon_when they receive instructions.
"The Jupanese military lenders are jeaid to be anxious to ascertain the stand the Soviet will take should the occupy Taitsihar the capital of The Japanese military authorities who are alleged to be apprehensive lof the Soviet supplying arms. and ammunition to General Ma Chang-then, are reported to have sent Aetachments to various points to Jeheck the possible transport of Russian war materials—Reuter,
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