Chungking, July 1 A Chinese military communique issued here today states that during the month of June there were 287 engagements between Chinese and Japanese forces on all fronts.
In these nts, it adds, the Chinese inflicted 20,567 casualties on the J: including one Brigade Commander. The Chinese are reported to have captured: Prisoners. 1.024 Rifles Field-guns In addition, the communique continues, the Chinese destroyed 44 ipanese armoured cars, sank 11 of their warships and shot down one of their aeroplanes. This, it adds, does not include those planes shot down by Chinese Air Force antiaircraft guns.
The Chinese are further reported to have destroyed, during this period, 14 of railway and 30 miles come r p gto wei 2 e communique concludes—Reuter. s Secretary,. Mr. W. J. ick; Dean A. C. S. Trivett, Rear-
As the guests arrived they were received by Mr. R. D. Kame, President called Dominion Day, the anniversary of the union of the various provinces to form the Dominion of Canada.
Referring to the visit of Their Majesties to Canada, he said that this hat been a historic event for the Dominion as it was the first time there had been a visit by the reigning sovereigns. "It brought home to all there," he continued, "that His Majesty is not only King of England and King and Emperor of the British Empire but also Canada's king."
He asked all present to bear that in mind as they drank a toast to "The King" This was drunk with acclama-Yon and was followed by a buffet dinner and a dance.
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