Stockholm, Nov. 7.
The entrance to the Baltic Sea has been virtually closed by the extension of the German mine-field off Falsterbe, at the southern entrance to the Sound, This has caused consternation among Swedish shipowners, for the depth of the unmined waters is stated to be only sufficient for lightly laden vessels.
Shipments consequently have to be made from ports on the west coast, involving additional rail cherges—Reuter.
Referring to Japanese military movements in west Shansi, declared the purpose of drive in that area was the The Chinese, he further claimed, were harassing Jo; panese communications, preventing supplies and reinforcements from being brought up.
By "stripping the countryside of all foodstuffs and the Chinese would eventually force the Japanese to withdraw from west Shansi, the declared. As soon as the Japanese columns withdrew eastward towards their base, he added, Chinese mobile units would attack them in the mountains, along the narrow passes and footpaths.
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