CHINESE WAR
THREAT OF FURTHER OUTBREAK United Press Association- By K'eetric Telegraph—Copyright) (Received this day at 1.5 p.m.) SHANGHAI, May 19. Marshal Fcng-yuhsiaug, the so-called Christian General and -Moscow’s agent, Ts reported to have finally tliown down the gauntlet to Chiang-kai-shck by the issuance of a circular telegram principally attacking Chiang’s methods of self aggrandisement, and simultaneously declaring he is not quarrelling with the Nanking Government. Feng and Chiang are rapidly mobilising their respective Kuonminclmn and .Kuomintang troops, and an outbreak of hostilities is expected in Lyng district, the stronghold of the former powerful Wupufu, a strategic position : In the centre, of China, Feng’s declaration was unexpected in official quarters in “ Nanking. ' _ Apprehension is proved by the postponement of the State burial of Suit Yat Sen on June Ist, being under discussion. The latest reports 'from Lyang are that Kuominehun troops arc destroying bridges and railways in order to impede the Government forces.
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Hokitika Guardian, 20 May 1929, Page 5
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153CHINESE WAR Hokitika Guardian, 20 May 1929, Page 5
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