Tokyo, Apr. 1.
The Japanese pre: lay features reports of a mysterious warship which is alleged to have appeared at 2 a.m. on March 27, north-east of an island in the Carolines group.
The vessel is said to have turned its searchlights on the island for a few minutes and then disappeared Local Japanese authorities, who investigated the matter, are stated to have found no Japanese warship in the vicinity.
ident is considered as ting" in the. Japanese press, which, jumping to conclusions, has connected it with the United States naval manoeuvres, reported to extend te the borderline of Japanese mandated areas, From Saragossa comes report of intense fighting round the key city of Lerida, now hemmed in on three sides, The Republicans are resisting stiff on the fourth side, on the banks of the Segre.
Preparations are complete for occupying the city, including police for controlling traffic and food sup-Plies.
Almost the entire Moroccan army, with an artillery and cavalry commissatiat, has now advanced beyond the River Cinca leaving a deserted and devastated countryside behind.
Gen. Francisco Franco, visited the Lerida sector yesterday and the town is expected to fall soon. Veteran volunteer shock troops are preparing for a final stand while all civilians ere evacuating.—Reuter.
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