Aboard a Japanese Warship, July 18. 'LUNGHAI, strategic walled town on the southern bank of Hangchow Bay, and the gateway to Ningpo, was completely occupied by Japanese bluejackets at 2 o'clock this afternoon, it was reported here afternoon from the field.
The bluejackets, at 11 o'clock this morning, carried out a daring daylight crossing of the Yung River, and without stopping, pierced the walls of Chinghai.
Mopping up operations within the town were carried out immediately and the stronghold was completely occupied at 2 o'clock.—Domei:
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