Macao, Mar. 16.
Chinese units from districts near Canton formed part of the Japanese forces engaged in the invasion of the Chungshan district in Kwangtung province, according to stories told by refugees who have arrived here.
Those refugees tell of the surprise landing by the Japanese, and how they quickly penetrated inland, occupying all important points, In some places the invaders were opposed by farmer volunteers, but short work was made of such resistance, In two days the Japanese held all the key points in the district of Chungshan.
Some refugees allege the Japanese are seizing all the rice they can Gnd and removing it to their ships, Others state, however, that the invaders are only holding sufficient to supply their forces on the spot.
Macao is now crowded with refugees and all charitable organizations are doing everything in their power to aid the homeless and destitute Fifty thousand refugees poured into the Portuguese colony in three days, during the invasion.—Reuter, Gen. Abe was expected to depart for Nanking to ime his duties as envoy to China early in April, reliable quarters believed.
The new Japanese representative consulted with Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai, the Premier, late yesterday afternoon, and it was believed he was offered the post during this conference.—United Press.
Tokyo, Mar. 16; The Emperor will instal General Abe as special envoy early next week.
It is understood that Mr. Soto-matsu Kato, sometime Japanese Minister-at-large in China, will be appointed as head of the General's suite.—Reuter.
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