'The battalion, commanded by Col. Hsieh Chin-yuan and Major Yang Julsfu, graduates of the Whampoa 'Military Academy, passed their fourth ay yesterday in' the Joint Savings end Continental Bank godowns with a determination to fight against the Japanese in Chapei to the bitter end. Repeated persuasion has so far failed to make the men lay down their arms and enter the Settlement safely.
"Our godown is glorified by the presence of the lone battalion who ere resolved to fight to the last. We will never regret even if the struc. ture should be completely destroyed by the Japanese." Thus declared Mr.
M. Chien of the Joint Savings Society yesterday, adding that the nome of the godown would go on record with the battalion for their struggle against stupendous odds.
a loiter to Lieutenant-General Sun Yuan-liang, Commander of the 88th Division, 10 which the battalion belongs, Col.' Hsieh said: "Death is an Important issue, but we wish inform you that before our mission 14 accomplished we will not make ur sacrifices lightly." In another letter to Major-Gen. Feng Sheng-fah, Deputy Commander of the Division, Col. Hisich said that for the shedding of their blood they must demand 3 costly price from the Japanese.
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