Hankow, June 24.
The Japanese forces in Shansi province are once more advancing towards Yellow River crossings, according to Chinese military despatches today from the Shansi front.
The Japanese at Houma are stated to be pushing westwards towards Yumen to enter Shensi province, where the Fen River joins the Yellow River.
Japanese forces at Yunehen are proceeding towards the south-east to Maotsuntu, to enter the north-western Honan province border {or the purpose of cutting the Lunghai Railway at Shenhsien, between Tungkwan and Loyang.
Another Japanese column at Eh: hsien is reported to be pushing towards the south-west in the direction of Fenlingtu, opposite Tung-
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