There was very heavy Aghling [Lotien and east of Liuhang on Fridey afternoon and night, but again the attempts of the invaders to break through the Chinese me met with luter failure, recording to a Chinese military spokesman yesterday afternoon. Casualties on both sides were reported to be heavy, 'A score of Japanese vessels and a warship were anchored along the' coast from Lluhokou to Machiao, the Spokesman said. According to" reports, the landing of further Sepanese reinforcements was proceeding.
After remaining inactive for the [pest two days, Japanese planes again Sew over Bazang and. Lollen areas! [yesterday morning. "A few bombs me fended for supposed gun emplacements landed in the open field' near Lotien, the spokesman ald.
Referring to the bombing of the [Wu-Hfan area by Japanese planes on Friday, the spokesman said" it was another interesting ilustrtion peculiarity of Japanese mentallly. Having handed over the Jepaness [Concession at Mankow to the Chinese feuthorities "for safe-keeping, they Row find it convenient to bomb the [Chinese area near by.
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