The number of Japanese warships anchored near Livho and Chunshako has been increased, according to the spokesman. It is reported that more Japanese troops, who arrived recently but remained in transports, have landed.
'A Japanese force, supported by a mounted unit and two trench, mortars, was discovered to Be digging in on the north bank of Wentsaopang, near Miaochi, the spokesman said. "They were driven away by Chinese outposts in the neighbourhood.
About 100 Japanese soldiers, who attempted to throw a bridge across the creek, which runs at a right angle to the Wangpang Creek, in the night, were discovered by the nese and driven eff, the spokesman said.
Japanese xecyplaves were active throughout Wednesday over Kiangwan and Tazang. The spokesman confirmed the report that Chinese aeroplane ided Japanese positions in the vid of Lotien in the evening.
Recounting the recapture of Lotien, the spokesman paid a high tribute to the sheer determination and bravery on the part of the Chinese who thus forced the Japanese troops to retreat.
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