In Chekiang, the situation is generally quiet, despite repeated attempts by small bodies of Japanese troops to effect landings along the coast, and occasional fighting in the vicinity of Hsiaoshan on the south bank of the Chientahg River, according to the latest information received here today.
Chinese military authorities state that communications between the interior and Ningpo remain interrupted.
On the evening of February 9, a small body of Japanese troops, in ten launches under cover of bombardment by three warships, is said to have tried to effect a landing at Hsaipu on the coast northeast of Ningpo. They are claimed to have been repulsed.
Shortly before midnight, it is stated, the Japanese made a second attempt to land, but were again repulsed, after which the warships steamed away.
Japanese troops on the south bank of the Chientang River are still holding out at Hslaoshan, where skirmishes äre taking place, the reports conclude,—Reuter,
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