With the zero hour of the Japanese big push on Hankow believed to be very near, preparations are being actively completed in order to concentrate the entire Chinese air force here to defend one city.
It is reliably learned that 80-bombers and 100 pursuit planes either have already been concentrated in Hankow or are on the way. One hundred more bombers have been promised io arrive here before the end of June, while 100 French pursuit planes are stated to be now on the way to Hankow from dude-China.
Chinese aeroplanes have hitherto been unable to participate actively in (Continued on page 6) io his followers announcing his support of the Central Government and urging them to follow his example.
The announcement is now being studied by Tang's men, the majority of whom belong to the well-known Chinese secret societies, "Ko Lao him by car—Havas.
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