Shanghai, Oct. 7.
Most important development in the coal hostilities in several days. was the crossing yesterday morning and again in the afternoon of the Wentsaopang, or Woosung Creek, by the Japanese." Although not. mentioned by the Japanese communique. the Chinese spokesmen yesterday stressed the severe Aghting going fon ate yesterday afternoon on the south bank of the creek where, they stated, the Japanese had again erossed after having been driven back to the north bank by 0 counter-attack following a rst crossing. pam, yesterday, however, succeeded when Japanese troops gained a foothold on the south bank. Furious attempts by outnumbered Chinese units, the spokesman said, were being waged in order to keep the Japanese fon the bank, while reinforcements were being rushed up.
In the Chapel area, the Chinese reported luring Japanese details into a trap when Japanese shells set
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