Hankow, Mar. 28.
The city is extremely elated over ihe reported defeat of the Japanese at Lincheng and the general favourable turn of events in the Tientsin-
Pukow Railway sector.
For the first time in many months news boys appeared in the streets this afternoon selling "extras" recording the latest Chinese "advances" in the Tsinpu area.
All Chinese are lauding General Chiang Kai-shek, who returned to Hankow quietly to-day from a visit to various fronts. According to Chinese reports, the Generalissimo mapped out the plans for the Chinese general offensive "which is meeting with such success."
He is said to have given the order for the general attack after hearing the reports of field commanders. The visit of General Chiang Kai-shek is stated to have greatly heartened the Chinese commanders, officers and soldiers at the various fronts.—
Reuter:
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