Turning to developments in the Hangchow Bay area, the spokesman said that Kashing was being subjected to attacks from the north-west and from the east, "Floa Wing Following the pation of shan, the officer said. one wing had proceeded b. the no st of were reported neon the city walls yesterday morning, This thrust, he claimed, had cut off the Chinese retreat to the southwest by utilizing the Grand Canal With pressure being exerted from east, a retract towards Hungchow as the only way left for the Chinese troops in Kashing, he serted.
"In view of these developments," he added, "we expect Chinese resi ance in Kashing to cease in a fi days."
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