Hongkong, Oct. 13.
Over 100 Japanese planes, some from the Bias Bay concentration, bombed numerous towns and villages along the projected route which it is thought the Japanese forces will follow in their drive towards Canton, according to Chinese reports, Waichow, it is learned, suffered particularly heavily, presumably because of the concentration of Chin troops there.
Though the Chinese promise resistance twelve miles inland, it is expected that the first major stand Will be made at Waichow, which is understood to be heavily fortified, and fo possess numerous natural advantages for defence.—Reuter.
V.S, to Consult France, Britain Washington, Oct: 12.
The State Department has received official notification of the landing of Japanese troops in South China today, it was announced here this afternoon, The State Department will now contact the French and British Ambassadors on the possibility of taking eventual common diplomatic action in Tokyo—Havas.
Hongkong Japanese Residents' Safety Tokyo, Oct, 13.
Precautionary measures for the safety of Japanese residents of Hongkong were discussed yesterday by Mr. Toyoichi Nakamura, Japanese Consul-General, in an interview with the Inspector-General of Police
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