Chinese machine-gun and artillery positions in this area maintained a respectful. silence as the Japanese warships and transports passed before them, The lights of Chihchow, not even extinguished at the approach of a hostile fleet, were seen shining to port, At 1 o'clock yesterday morning the first landing was effected at Tassuchi, 20 kilometres north-east of Anking, on the southern bank of the river.
Mild resistance was offered by about 500 Chinese who were quickly dispersed, the Japanese troops occupying, after a brief engagement, the Chenkiangkow forts, Meantime, the remainder of the Jepanese forces continued their gress up river to effect a landing near Tawangmiao and Sinkiaokou, approximately 15 kilometres east of Anking. The first troops landed here at 2 o'clock, the last at;7 o'clock.
As dawn broke, the Chinese opened desultory fire but were prevented from obtaining an accurate aim by the fog, The landed forces immedi began to advance, one unit occupying the airdrome, four kilometres east of In the meantime, these vessels frequently bombarded Chinese positions
OWKING
on both banks, thereby lowering tie Chinese morale, he declared.—Domei.
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