CIVIL WAR IN CHINA.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 July 1920, Page 5

CIVIL WAR IN CHINA.

MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Reecived July 15, 11.15 p.m. Peking, July 14. • Martial law has been proclaimed.— Reuter Serviced MEDIATION ATTEMPTED. AMERICANS AT TIENTSIN. Peking, July 13. Attempts are being made to dissuade the Anfu Generals from marching upon Peking. The suspension of traffic in Peking and Hankow has caused the foreign legations to take steps to assure the continuance of the city's food supply- . It is reported that Admiral Greaves, commander of the United States Pacific Bquadron,, has arrived at Tientsin, where martial law has been proclaimed.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. MORE HOPEFUL REPORTS. SHANGHAI CALMING DOWN. New York, July 14. The military situation is unchanged. The leaders in the Pechili Province, Tsaokun and Wupeifu, have been offered promotion, including the government of Hunan and Wupeifu, if they will abandon hostilities. The Cabinet has drafted a mandate which, it is understood, orders the cessation of hostilities, and, according to the Anfuites, has appointed Tuan-chi-jui "military director. The President's action is expected to bring the crisis to a head. The Shang-hai-Nanking railway service has been resumed and Shanghai has calmed, down. —Reuter Service.