Chungking, Jan. 1.
Confidence of a Chinese victory in the present hostilities was expressed General Hsu Pei-keng, former Chinese military spokesman. and now Counsellor of the War Operations Devartment.-in the course of-a lengthy review of the Sino-Japanese military situation in 1939.
General Hsu Pei-keng, in his speech, divided the year into two periods, namely, the nine months before the European wer, and the period after the outbreak of war.
During the first period, he declared, the Japanese had intended to complete occupation of the Peiping-Hankow railway toáhold the plains in North China, and cut off the lines of communication between China and foreign countries.
In North China, the Japanese intended to clear Shansi province of Chinese troops, cross the Yellow river, Convoyers of foodstuffs and capturers of German ships have also been rewarded. More than 100 names figure in the New Year list of promotions announced by the Admiralty.
Twenty commanders have been promoted to the rank of captain, while 36 lieut-commanders have become commanders.
Among the new commanders, is Sir Charles Madden, son of the noted admiral and nephew of Earl Jellicoe.
Seven promotions are announced in the Commonwealth Navy.
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