Battering the mountain positions of Chinese troops since yesterday morn-ug. Japanese forces have cut off the retreat routes of four divisions of Gen. Chang Chih-chung's army which Aare secking shelter in the mountainous region east of the Han River, according to field dispatches reaching here today. ntl Fesounded in the surround ing valley as a bloody engagement developed this morning after Chinese entrenched on Ta Chuen Mountaia, Braving the swollen rapids of the' river, the Japanese troops attempted erossing this morning. Another Zapanese column which has been advancing along the Yingcheng-Kinechan Highway. captured Hslungehi wan on the bank of the Hsien River Slang River Battle Meayy Fighting Chungking, Feb. 27.
Sapaiese forces in west Hupeh, after occupying Yokou, ave at present shellnyt Chienshan and are trying to cross the Siang River, where Chinese. and panese. troops are opposing each her across the river, according Chinese dispatch.
Chinese tireless here are of the opinion that the Japanese may attempt push westward towards Tchang.—Reuter.
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