Evening star., 1942-01-31
Macarthur
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the Panama Canal, from three-quar-
ters of per cent to one-quarter OF
1 per cent from Puget Sound to
Cape Spencer, Alaska, and from ! Il
per cent to Il per cent between Cape
Spencer and Seward.
Macarthur Uses Change Of Pace"
In the Baton peninsula fighting
Gen. Macarthur has varied his de-
fense tactics to meet each different
japanese blow.
In some instances he has broken
the enemy spearhead with concen-
trated artillery fire. At other times
he has counterattacked directly as
soon as the fighting lulled. Again,
he has hurled his Scant forces at one
end of the line in surprise thrusts to
relieve pressure on the other.
After an early strong push on
January which they repulsed with
TOO japanese killed, the American
and Filipino troops felt the shock
of the first major attack on January
IL, when the Japanese struck the
right flank with tremendous force.
Although thrown back with heavy
losses during the first day OF this
battle, the invaders came on again
only to see their tanks and armored
columns shattered by Gen. Mac
Arthur's big guns in 24-hour ar
tillery engagement January IA.
The second heavy assault opened
against the right flank January
II, but faded out in two days fight
ing. The third large-scale attack
was against the center. where the
Japanese struck in force on Janu-
airy 20 only to be thrown back by
a counterattack the next day.
Without giving the defenders a
breathing spell, the japanese
launched a fourth big attack on
January %, gradually concentrating
on the left Gen. Macarthur re-
lieved this pressure by a counter
attack on the right which stabilized
the front on January Is.
Thursday the japanese sent their
infantry in headlong assaults on the
right and left flanks, but Gen. Mac
Arthur broke up this fifth assault
with artillery and grimly got set for
the next one.
Japs' Surrender Note.
The text of the communique said:
81. Philippine Theater:
"On January 10, 1912, japanese
airplanes dropped leaflets over our
lines in the Philippines bearing the
following message:
Ito Gen. Douglas Macarthur.
commander-in chief, United States
Army forces in the Far East.
"'Sir:
"'You are we'll aware that you are
doomed. The end Is near. The
question is how long will you be
able to resist. You have already
cut rations by half. I appreciate
the fighting spirit Of yourself and
your troops who have been fighting
with courage. Your prestige and
honor have been upheld.
Will Continue Drive.
However, in order to avoid need
less bloodshed and to save your 1st,
31st Divisions, and the remnants of
other divisions together with your
auxiliary troops, you are advised to
surrender. In the meantime we shall
continue our offensive as I do not
wish to give you time for defense. If
you decide to comply with our ad-
1,ioa v,aiccinS,
sible to our front line. We shall
then cease firing and negotiate an
armistice. Failing that our often
sive will be continued with inexor-
able force which will bring upon you
only disaster.
Hoping your wise counsel will so
prevail that you will save the lives of
your troops. remain,
"'Yours very sincerely,
Commander in Chief, the Japa-
nese Expeditionary Forces
Message Ignored.
Gen. Macarthur and his troops
paid no attention to the message.
Enemy airplanes are now re-
distributing this leaflet, on the back
of which has been added the fol-
lowing message, directed especially
to the Filipino troops:
ITO the Filipino soldiers:
"The outcome of the present
combat has been already decided
and you are cornered to the doom.
At this time ever generous COM
mander-in-chief Of Japanese Ex-
peditionary Forces in order to avoid
further annihilation Of your dear
lives has presented to your COM
mander- chief, Gen. Macarthur, a
letter as shown on the back page
of this leaflet. But, however, being
unable to realize the present situa-
ton, blinded Gen. Macarthur has
Stupidly refused ot1r pfopOSal and