AFFAIRS IN CHINA
TROUBLE IN SHANTUNG
(United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright).
SHANGHAI, April 3
Nanking forces continue to advance on Hankow, and it is reported that they have reached Hwaiigshihkwang, ~o miles below.
Fighting is not serious, dut to the Wuhan forces falling hack in preparation for strong resistance in the fortified area. The major engagement is expected a few miles from Hankow, daily, when the city’s fate will he determined, though it is anticipated reliably that victory will go to the Nanking forces.
A general attack on Hankow, with cavalry, and infantry is planned. The A'angt.szo shipping companies have been warned that the river is mined, creating danger to navigation, and preventing the possible escape of the officials responsible for the rebellion. Chang Chung Chang. the bandit General of Shangtung. advantageously entered Cliefoo. and is operating dangerously. resulting in the Nanking authorities requesting the Japanese authorities to postpone the withdrawal of troops, the Government being unable to guarantee the'sal'ety of the lives and property, despite tlie withdrawal previously demanded in settlement- ol the Japanese incident.
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Hokitika Guardian, 5 April 1929, Page 6
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