WAR IN CHINA

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20491, 6 May 1938, Page 8

WAR IN CHINA

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BOMBING BY JAPANESE CHINESE CONSOL ID ATI GAINS CONTINUANCE OF ADVANCE 'tTnited Prc-T Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright J Mir 8. 3.15 p m.) ) SHANGHAI, May 3. The Japanese claim that their aircraft effectively bombd 10. 000 Chines#* between Tancheng and Slnanchen. but this does not seem to have Improved the general situation for the Invaders In the Shantung area, where major operations have undergone a lull owing to the Chinese eonsolldatlntr their gains before launching fresh attacks. They have, however, slightly progressed north-east of Talerehwang. A Chinese communique indicates unexpectedly favourable deveiofsnents In the province, where they have reached Chianglincheng, seven miles south-west of Nankins, which had been held by the Japanese since December t?. ARREST OF ENGINEER INVESTIGATIONS BY CANADA UnJte-J Pres» Assn.—Elec. Tel. cnpyrigm (Received May 6. 3.15 p.m.) OTTAWA, May 5. The Government Is requesting Mr Randolph Bruce. Canadian Minister at Tokio, to investigate the arrest at Osaka of Mr Joseph Gilbertson, of Vancouver, an engineer on the freighter Heathcote, who is charged with the possession of snapshots of Japanese warships and fortified Japanese zones. DETAINED BY JAPANESE BRITISH COMPANY SECRETARY ALLEGED VIOLATION OF LAWS Cnited Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyrl&ht YOKOHAMA, May 5. The Japanese have detained Mr Frederick O’Hara, resident secretary to three British insurance companies, for alleged violation of the military and naval secrets protection laws. Detectives had previously raided Mr O’Hara’s office and seized maps, correspondence and cameras. Mr O'Hara is a keen motorist and photographer.

A FURTHER ADVANOE SUCCESS OP THE CHINESE ON THE SHANTUNG FRONT United Presi Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyrlgbi (Received May 6, 3.15 p.m.) SHANGHAI, May 5. The Chinese claim to have advanced twelve miles on the new line north of Talerehwang, on the Shantung front.