Booty captured by Japanese forces on the northern Yangtze front greatly exceeded that which was taken at Hsuchow, both in variety and volume, field dispatches reaching here this morning revealed.
Near Yingcheng, the dispatches stated, Japanese spoils of war included more than 100 field guns, 50 motor cars, 2600 bales of rice, and large quantities of rolling stock and arms and ammunition.
It was also reported that near Hwayuan, the booty included more than ten field guns, 50 motor cars, 3,000 bales of rice and heavy pieces of baggage.
The reports added that in the triangular space between Siaokan, Ying-cheng and Yunmeng, the roads were dotted with motor cars and gun carriages left behind by the Chinese when they beat a hasty retreat—Domei.
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