A small Japanese detachment landed this morning at Tikang, west of Wuhu, stated the Chinese military spokesman today, "They. were quickly repulsed by the Chinese," the spokesman went on to say.
Dispatches from the Yangtze-front pay tribute to the Chinese soldiers defending the south bank of the river, where troops are said to be respectively.
Mr, William Cosgrave, the Leader of the Opposition United Ireland Party, has been elected for Cork City, but the poll fell substantially, showing a lack of confidence in his policy. Hitherto six Ministers have been re-elected, all with increased majorities, The latest returns indicate that Mr, de Valera is likely to have six gains, equivalent to a majority of 12 in the new Parliament, which would be the largest -majority he ever secured. In the old Dail the Government had 67 seats and other parties 69.
The general opinion is that if Mr. de Valera fails to obtain a majority, there may be another election in October, as there is no inclination between Mr. de Valera and Mr. Cosgrave to collaborate,—Reuter, Oil Scandal Will Be
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