CHINESE AFFAIRS
— * HOSTILITIES IMMINENT. Tientsin, July 10. At Marshal Tnan Chi Jui's instance, the President has dismissed General Wet, and deprived General Tsao Qun of military rank. Portious of Tuan's troops are advancing against the armies of- hia opponents, based upon Paoting-fu, from which the American missionaries arcwithdrawing under orders. Hostilities are immineut. Titan has secured n considerable amount of finanoial help, which is of vital importance, as the Chinese soldiers invariably decline to fight unless they are paid in advance. Tnan guarantees the safotv of foreigners and the population of 'Poking, where the situa•tion is easier, though complicated. The Aeroplane Corps at Peking has decided to co-operate yith Tnan in the event ot bonibing machines being sent to Paotingfu. Meanwhile the Chinese expect (hat Tuan's opponents will take refuge in Tientsin.—Aiss.-N.Z. Cable Assn. Peking, July 11. The diplomatic Corps has warned the Chine c e Government that in tho o v e.nl of an uprising there must be no fighting within the city, and Peking must not ho subject to bombardment—Aus.-N.Z, Cable Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 247, 13 July 1920, Page 5
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174CHINESE AFFAIRS Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 247, 13 July 1920, Page 5
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