Nanking, Nov. 13 One thousand Japanese troops, supported by thirty tanks, are advancing eastward from the Peiping-Hankow Railway to attack Taming, in southern Hopei, say Chinese reports from North China, Fighting is said in progress near the city, which is garrisoned by the 29th Army under Gen Sung Cheh-yuan. Another Chinese detachment is engaged against Japanese troops north of Nanho city and east of Shunteh. After Taiyuanfu fell, Chinese forces in Shansi withdrew southward and, according to Chinese sources, are now holding a new line with Hsukou as the centre, Taiku on the right wing, and Chiao-chen on the left wing. Fengyang, known throughout China for a liquor similar to gin, being used as the field headquarters.—Reuter.
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