Following closely on the reported large-scale Chinese victory at Tehar, on the South Yangtze Front, Taian, about 40 miles south of Tsinan on the Tientsin-Pukow Railway, and Yenchow, about double that distance south of Tsinan, are now reported in official dispatches to have been reoccupied by the Chinese forces.
The Chinese are said to have launched a simultaneous attack on Taian and Yenchow on the night of October 9.
Yestetday morning, Chinese troops, commanded by Gen. Li Tien-wen, entered Taian through the Water Gate in the west wall, the dispatches claim.
Following a reported mutiny. among Manchoukuo troops garrisoned in Yenchow, who opened the west gate of the city to the Chinese forces, this city also was occupied, it as stated.
The occupation by the Chinese of Tungchen, in Anhwei, about half way between Anking and Hofei, is also claimed in a Chinese official communique, With reports of these further successes adding to the jubilation of the populace, the Chinese press gave prominence this morning to the news of the victory west of Tehan. Chinese troops on various fronts also, were reported to have been jubilant at the news, which was broadcast by military wireless.
The Chinese press, commenting on the reported success unanimously were of the opinion that the victory was the most important to be won in the operations for the defence of Hankow.
"Confidence is essential in war," it is stated.
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