CRISIS IN CHINA.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 July 1920, Page 5

CRISIS IN CHINA.

PEKING THREATENED. JAPANESE INFLUENCE HINTED. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received July 21, 8.30 p.m. ' Washington, Julj- 19. The State Department learns that the Anfu forces sustained a severe defeat, and have retired to I'eKlng. General Wang, commanding the troops in Peking, is taking measures to protect the city against "violence from the Anfu troops. The Peking city gates have been closed, but the people are now calmer. Telegraphic communication with Tientsin has been resumed.

American troops, numbering more than a thousand, are preparing to act in conjunction with the forces of other nations in China Ts protect the Peking-Tientsin railroads. This can be done under the Boxer agreement.

It is rumored Japanese influence is supporting the Anfus.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

PfACE TERMS OFFERED. Peking, July 20. Marshal Tuan Chi-jni tendered his resignation of the army command, but the President refused to accept it. Tuan Chi-jui simultaneously offered peace terms amounting to a complete capitulation. It is stated that the terms comprise punishment of General Hsu'shuseng, discharge of all troops under Tuan's command, dismissal of Parliament, dism!isal of three Anfu Ministers, and suppression of the Aniu' Club. A party of officers left Peking for Tientsin to communicate the terms to the Ohihli narty.

A later message states that the Anfuites admit defeat.—Renter Serivce. JAPAN NOT INTERFERING. London, July 20. The Japanese Embassy announces that Japan is observing the strictest neutrality, and has instructed her officers in China against any interference in political affairs. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.