Twenty-two Japanese writers, including two women, were scheduled to gather in Shanghai today preparatory to proceeding up to the Yangtze front to "cover" the fall of the Wuhan tri-cities. The group comprised leading figures in Japanese literature including poets, novelists, commentators, and others.
Split ínto parties of 14 and eight. they will leave on September 22 for Nanking. The larger group will follow the activities of the Arm: the smaller group those of the Navy Eight members of the Army section arrived in Shanghai by plane on Tuesday, while seven of the naval group were to reach here, yesterday afternoon, The remainder is expected here today.
They will spend a week in Shanghai, Soochow and Hangchow visiting various points of interest including the scenes of last year's fighting. Heading the Army group is Mr. Masao Hume, while the naval party is led by Mr. Kan Kikuchi
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