Japanese naval landing parties were in complete occupation of Chuanshek Island, commanding the north channel of the Min Riwer, at Foochow, and of Hutowtag, or Tigers Head Island, at the mouth of the Wukiang off Wenchow, on. Tuesday, a communique issued at 11 o'clock yesterday morning by the Japanese China Seas Fleet claimed, Landings were also effected at Yuhwan and Kanmen. harbours on Tasu Island, 50 kilometres north of Wenchow, whereby Japanese oval forces secured possession of all neighbouring areas, according to the announcement.
Japanese naval operations were Jaunched against these two points at 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning, soon after notes announcing the intention of the Japanese naval forces to attack Poochow and Wenchow were made pis in Shanghai, the communique ted.
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