Large Forces of Japanese Troops Landed from Transports After Warships Shell Coast NTINUING the long-heralded Hongkong, Oct, 12, invasion of South China, begun at.dawn this morning, Jape anese troops were still pouring ashore in Bias Bay this evening, according to the latest reports received here, It was indicated thi lat the troops were concentrating in preparation for a major move inland.
At the same time, desultory fighting, which was begun earlier today, was still going on in the vicinity of Namshan, in the northern extremity of Bias Bay, where the Japanese vanguards were attempting to obtain a for jothold on the Swatow-Canton highway.
Explaining the lack of resistance was possible, and that this would be sgainat_the landing of the Japanese military movement aimed at. tha forces, Chinese sources stated tonight Speedy fall of Gen. Chiang Kai-shek. that the defence works in Blas Bay The interests of foreign Powers however, Mr, Nakamura is said to were very meagre, They aided, however, that strong have added, would be respected under defence "works hud been erected twelve ines Inland, where the de~ 'The Commander-in-Chief of the fenders "promised. stout resistance Japanese Expeditionary forces in against the Invaders. The' landing.
South China has issued a proclams AL430 this morning, of an. estimated tion, stating that "circumstances have 40,000" Japanese (reaps. wes. effected compelled the Japanese Government tier warships had shelled the shore despatch large forces to operate in and the islands In the vicinity of the Kwangtung for the purpose of bring-Ing disillusionment to China."
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The proclamation warns the po-Chinese circles express the opinion place that all offering resistance wil) that the Japanese may out the Kowhot be spared, but that those not re-teen-Canton" Railway. and later do-Innate the mouth of the siver, thus sisting, will not be harmed. The cutting off supplies for Canton. tion adds, until the Japanese Govern.
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