Mar. 16.
Despite efforts, the panese troops in north-western nsi have hitherto failed to gain the west bank of the iver, according to Chinese reports received here.
Under cover of a heavy artillery ud aerial bombardment, 3000 apanese troops last Friday, these reports state, launched a fierce attack on the Chinese position) on the est bank of the watery in Shensi opposite Hocku ighting, over and, after bitter 1,000 succeeded in the river and occupying Matikou, The Chines: north-eastern Shensi however, are said to have rallied later and to have driven the majority back across the water-to Hochu While the Chinese are re-now ported to be completing preparations to round up the remaining Japanese soldiers on the west bank, a Chinese column in north-western Shansi after occupying Kolan, is stated to be marching on Wuchai, thus threat ening the rear of the Japanes forces at Hochu.
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