Hongkong, Oct. 22.
The Bocca Tigris forts were Sefinitely abandoned by Chinese forces forces today. it was learned from authoritative Chinese sources, With the troops leaving other fortified zones in the vicinity of the forts, there was increased Japanese naval activity.
Twenty Japanese transports loaded with men and field guns were joined by a considerable number of Japanese cruisers and several landings were anticipated along the east shore of the Canton delta.
British naval authorities, who at present are providing the only means of communication between Hongkong end Canton said that probably there
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