Hankow, Apr. 7.
At least four Japanese aeroplanes were shot down this morning, according to a report from Chineve aviation headquarters, when three Japanese Squadrons of three, six and twelve Jmachines, respectively, raided the Chinese aerodrome in the vicinity of Tehang, above Hankow.—Reuter.
Peiping, Apr. 8.
The "Provis Government" of China is planning to put into effect second revised tariff schedule by the middle of May.
Revisions are designed to assist the ce-prosperity of Japan, Manchou-Kuo and China in industrial and economic development and to improve foreign trade, officials declared.
The "Government" will "respect fully the vested vights of foreign Powers," they said. "A new tariff is expected to improve the administration of the Maritime Customs, the Two New Air Routes Chungking, Apr. 8.
Another new alr route will shortly: be opened by the Eh Aviation Corporation, It Hankow with Kweilin, the capital of Kwangsi province, Planes will leave twice a week—Reuter.
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