Shanghai, Feb. 25 Chinese evening reports yesterday Indteated that Haimen, Chekiang. had been shelled and bombed but no ding has yet been effected Japanese forces. Shanghai steamers fare forbidden by Chinese authorities fo proceed to eight coastal districts in Chekiang where strong defence Works have been built One "traitor" was reported to have been arrested in Haimen and shot, He was said to have started several fires in. the district in order create confusion when the Japanese fried to land. More than 260 houses were burned down, it was stated.
Japanese bombers visited Haimen and neighbouring districts during the past few days and dropped a num ber of bombs. Chinese reports made mention of casualties or damage, however.
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