After the complete suspension of cargo traffic between Shanghai and Ningpo, which was recently occupied py the Japanese, resumption of shipping is being planned by Japanese interests between the two districts, according to the "National Herald It is stated that already a Japanese steamer has arrived in Shanghai from Ningpo four days ago as a trial for the service and it is predicted that a regular run will soon be started.
The resumption of shipping, however, will meet with difficulties, it ie pointed out. The once prosperous district of Ningpo has been evacuate ed by the well-to-do civilians during the recent hostilities, and most of the poor people still living in the war-torn district cannot afford to travel. Very few people would like to go to Ningpo after its occupation, it is sajd.
The report admits that all shipping along the Chekiang coast has been stopped since provincial authorities in the province have ordered the closing of all water routes, including small riverlets along the coast.
Meanwhile, both the Chungking and Tapanese press in Shanghai continue" to give prominence -to war reports from Chekiang and Fukien where the Chinese are putting up strong resistance. Fierce fighting is going on near Chuki, Ningpo, and Yungchia where ihe Japanese are said to have built strong defence works. Kinhwa, wartime capital of Chekiang was rerently heavily bombed from the air.
Lord Beaverbrook Thanks Dodwells For War Effort Messrs. Dodwell and Ca, 144, have been informed that the following cable was received by Mr. Stanley Dodwell in Hongkong yesterday from Lord Beaverbrook, former Minister of Aircraft Production: "It is with immense gratitude that I have learned of the contributions made by the staff of your company in the Far East to the gift of a Spitfire for the R.A.F. They show the spirit of generous-hearted devotion to our cause and is an inspiration and encouragement to the people of Britain and I send to them my warmest thanks."
The fund referred to was raised by the company's secretary in London, Mr. H. George Howard from amongst all the staff members and shareholders of the company.
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