Hsuchow, Aug. 2 Heushow, the important" junction ating the Tientsin-Pukow and Lung hat oilways, incessantly" prepar= ing for war' contingencies.
in. a proclamation fssicd by the eight' The Enemy" Federation, the 200000 residents of Hsuchow were falled upon to rise up to assist the Government in resisting foreign Mfntense" preparations are. being made againg! ait raids, including the Gigeing of underground shelters and the, manufacture of fire Aghting "aGaiholies in Hsuctiow are also doing their part by dally praying for the victory of Chinese troops.
Bishop Shao has issued notices to aul Catholics stating, that" members fof the church have, slice the Lulcou chiao incident broke out, prayed for Row that all hopes for " peaceful settlement have been. dashed the uly of all Chinese. Catholics is to pray daily for the victory of the Chlese army—Central Ne
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