A despatch from Macao to-day states that the unconfirmed report that between 500 and 600 Japanese marines at Tangchiawan, a village in the Chungshan district, north of Macao, is incorrect.
Heavy concentration of Japanese warships, however, is reported at Ladrones Islands and seaplanes continue to harass the districts by dropping bombs, Tanchiawan.has also been bombed, but without any substantial damage being done.
The landing was said to have been supported by a barrage from Japanese warships and seaplanes,—Reuter.
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