Sapanese artillery. between Pitouchen and Menghslen on the Yellow River 1s reported to be shelling Chinese positions south "of the "river. Some Chinese boats have been. hit and the town of Wenkalen hap been bombarded, The Chinese troops are said to be reinforcing their lines on the south bank at the "elbow" of the river 10 prevent a crossing." Those In Cheng. chow are also preparing defences in anticipation of a renewed. Japanese rive from feng-—Reuter.
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