Chungking, Nov. 16.
A squadron of Chinese aircraft was sent yesterday to drop food and ammunition to the Chinese troops on top of Kuling in order to prepare them for a prolonged siege, according to Chinese reports.
General Chiang Kai-shek is said to have sent a telegram of commendation to the Chinese troops commanded by General Yang for stubbornly holding out in the hill, which is now entirely surrounded by the Japanese.
The latest Chinese military despatches received here state that while a Chinese column in south Hupeh is doing its utmost to check the Japanese drive southward, the main body of the Chinese forces in Hunan is concentrating at strategic points along the Siang River, in the vicinity of Siangtang, Chuchow, Liling and Ping-siang. for the next major battle.
Other Chinese despatches report the renewal of Japanese military activities in south Shansi, where Japanese artillery is said to be steadily shelling Tungkuan, across the Yellow River. and causing damage to the Lunghai Railway Chinese guerillas on the night of November 13 are claimed to have recaptured Taierchwang and Yibhsien, in south Shantung, after over-powering the Japanese garrisons in the two Chengtu Raided Again, Latest Exchange The closing Interbank selling rates yesterday were as follows: Sterling sed. USS lic.
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