Tokyo, Aug. 1 In order fo tighten the blockade along the South China coast, Japan ese naval forces have completely occupied Hsfachwan, one of a pair islands off the delta of the West River." says a semi-official Japanese Chinese Forts at Haimen Bombed Shenghai, Aug. 16.
Heavy damages were inflicted on Chinese fortifications on Int. Teng-yushan, near Haimen, on the southern shore of Taichow Bay in eastern Chekiang Province, by Japanese naval units blockading: Taichow Bay, information received last night disclosed, Japanese naval guns, according to reports, heavily bombarded the stron positions atop MI Tengyunshan, after the fortress opened fire on the fanese units, The Chinese batteries were. completely silenced, reports added, Meanwhile, Japanese naval aiveratt which have' been conducting daily raids slong. the Chekiang-Kiangs! Railway, yesterday made a surprise atlaek. on Chubsien, Important land and water (raMie maitre on the west em border of Cheki Despite Dutiaireraft fire, reports here said, the Japanese fliers seceded in raze ing a number of military storehouses grouped around the station at Chuhsion.
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