The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-31
Famous Writer Is At
 Sino-Japanese Front
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tral government troops against the Japanese holding territory inside the Great Wall of the north.
 Since I arrived, at the end of 2 trans-Pacific flight, at Hong Kong down the coast, I have visited Cam ton, Swatow, Annoy, FoochoW and Wenchow on my way north.
 found Chinese generally mdig- nant over Japanese actions in North China, but calm. Angry demonstra- tions such as were the usual thing in past years were suppressed or just lacking.
 The tone of Chinese newspaper editorials, calling for complete con- tidence in Generalissirno Chiang, was an indication that there could be no real war-until China, in years or decades, Is able to meet Japan on equal terms on land, at sea, and in the air.
 China Plays Lone Hand
 Another factor against other than localized hostilities is the conviction among leaders that China Is playing a lone hand, with no hope of foreign intervention.
 Skillful Chinese propagandists and organizers of public opinion were expected by most observers to utilize the prevailing hurt pride and sense of futility In face of defeat for solidifying rapidly growing ra- tional unity against the distant day when China will be able to meet Japan on terms of military equality
 Outstanding impression I have gained IS that the people despite inhamed hatred of the Japanese and desire to avenge the insult put upon them are following the gen. eralissimo's leadership and that this leadership will not be endangered even If Chiang fails to fight--now " Merciless Bomhardment
 Tientsin, July 3l-(UP)-Japanese artillery mercilessly bolnbarded the former Austrian concession today and shells blasted into the thickly populated native area.
 Windows of the United Press offices rattled from the concpssiol of the bombardment. No explana' ton for 1t was offered immediately
 As the shells rained anew on tht city, foreign missionaries emerged as heroes and heroines of the brie' "war" between China and Japan
 United States consular authori. ties, checking up on men ane women of whose safety nothing hac been known, found that they hac stuck to their posts during tho worst of the furious Japanese bomb ing of Chinese areas.
 Rescue Two Sisters
 American Vice Consul John P Stone today rescued two American sisters, married to Chinese, from the worst part of the Hopei district where they had remained all during the bombing. The sisters are Mrs Beatrice Liu and Mrs. Emily Chi Their maiden name was Exner ane they are from Northfleld, Minn.
 Earlier Stone had risked his life making his way through dangerous rifle fire, to try to persuade Ameri' can missionaries to leave their post. and take refuge in the foreign con- cession area.
 They refused. Included among them were Miss Laura Rattin ant Miss E. M. Carlisle.
 U. S. Infantry Rarric9des
 The 18th United States 1nfantrS today erected sandbag and barbee wire barricades in a large area oi the former German concession Wearing steel helmets and in full war regalia the doughboys mounted guard, and also began guarding nearby American homes.
 Commanding officers prepared t receive American refugees In event of siege or further disorders.
 There had been some criticism bS American residents here because they complained, during the red days earlier in the week the 15tt Infantry concentrated on guarding its own barracks.