'The Japanese commander-in-chiot told the correspondent that all Soviet and 'Outer' Mongolian troops, with the exception of some 200 men, had been driven back across the Khala River, boundary between Aanchou-Youo and Outer Mongolia, adding that Handi, cop ad bet frien men had. been ordered to return the ross the river although artillery
fire from Russian guns on the other side of the border. The Soviets, he said, are using 19 and 15 centimetre The correspondent says it is aim cult to forecast future developments, Since the. initiative rests with the Soviet side, who have the advantage of being able. to manceuvre la. the Vast spaces. of the Mongolian desert fand to.coneentrate troops unexpected: 1y, without belie observed, at unprotected frontier. points, The Japanese army, he declares, is excellently prepared for all even-trialities and is in splendid condition, besides having an excellent fighting spirit.
'The correspondent was told by the head of the Japanese military' mission in Hailar that the Soviet attack in the Nomonhan region was staged solely in order to forestall a revolt of the disaffected population of Outer Mongolia and in order to furnish an excuse for bringing more Soviet troops into that territory.
In conclusion, the correspondent emphasizes that' the prestige of both the Japanese and Soviet forces is a very important factor in the fighting, with the score thus far being entire ly in favour of the Japanese—Trans-Ocean.
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