The Archive · 1937

Chinese Fears

Peiping, July 25.

Two Japanese soldiers at Lukouchiao were reported to have succumbed to the extremely hot weather which prevailed here during the last two days.

The situation remained tense today with Japanese troops at Lukouchiao refusing to withdraw. Rumours that they were contemplating another attack on desolated Wanping were freely circulated here—-Central News.

Transports at Taku Bar Tientsin, July Three Japanese transports Jaden with war material and stores for the Japanese forces in North Chi: arrived at Taku Bar this morning.

Lighters met the ships to take aboard their cargo and convey it te Tangku. None of the transports

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