JAPANESE LANDING ON HAINAN ISLAND
TOKYO, TO-DAY, IT IS OFFICIALLY AN- NOUNCED THAT JAPAN- ESE TROOPS HAVE LANDED ON HAINAN ISLAND.
It is stated that crack units of the Japanesę army and navy effected a surprise landing early to-day, and that they are now proceeding in- land under a united com-
· mand. Reuter.
It will be recalled that re- presentations against occupa- tion of Hainan by Japanese forces have been made, in Tokyo by both Britain. and France.
KWANGSI INVASION PLAN NOT YET ABANDONED
Kweilin, To-day.
LARGE FORCE TAKING PART
Tokyo, To-day. Co-operating with the Japanese naval forces, a large force of Ja- panese troops landed on Hainan Is. land at dawn to-day, according to a brief communique released morning.
this
The landing was covered by se- veral Japanese; warships and aero- planes.
Brisk fighting between the Ja- panese and the Chinese has occur- red, but the Japanese are making steady progress.
The point where the landing was made is not yet disclosed, but is believed to be near Hoihow.-Our Own Correspondent.
ASSURANCE TO THIRD POWER INTERESTS
Tokyo, To-day.
It is announced that third party The Japanese have not yet interests on Hainan Island will not abandoned their scheme of invadbe interfered with by the Japanese forces who landed on the Island this ing Kwangsi, according to military morning. circles here.
The Japanese action in invading Extensive Japanese military Hainan Island is said to be for the of tightening the movements have been noted on the sole purpose West River, and Japanese war blockade of the coast and severing vessels have been busy around communications between Hainan Is-
land and the mainland. Weichow Island.
In the Canton area, the Japan- Strict secrecy is still being main- ese are trying their best to protect tained regarding the spot where their communication lines. Cen- the landing took place. Our Own tral News.
Correspondent.
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