Feb. 15.
Converging upon Alchow, major south Hainan town, two Japanest naval landing parties completely occupied it at 11 o'clock last night, 8 communique issued here by Japanese naval authorities claimed toda}
Located on an island at the mouth of the Ningyuan River, Aichow is connected with Samah by means of a motor road. It is regarded as the government snd cultural centre of southern Hainan, The aboriginal Li tribes tive in the mountains which skirt the sea. coast in this district—Domei.
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