The expert. who preferred to remain anonymous, expressed a sceptic cal view over the possibility of Chinese success in breaking through the Japansee steel cordon.
If, as the Japanese claim, Lanfeng falls before long, the Chinese will scarcely be able to hold Chengchow. at the junction of the Lunghai and Peiping-Hankow Railways, he continued.
Chengchow, the expert noted, is exposed to attack fro both north and east Playing tribute.to the "vigorous offensive spirit, careful tactics and excellent mobility" displayed by the Japanese in the Hsuchow battle. the expert declared that "even Hankov, will inevitably fall if the Japanese swiftly follow up their recent victory The Hsuchow debacle, he declared, that the Chinese armies are no match for the Japanese.—Domei. work his good will for u Comtort yourself with the thought God moves in a mysterious way Ibs wonders to perform ts his footsteps in the sea ides upon the storm
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