Wuchow Captured By Cantonese Canton, June 23.
The latest reports from Wuchow say that the Cantonese are within a mile of that city. General Ngai Bong-ping is commanding the attack. The Kuangsi forces have attempted to enter Kaochow, but were repulsed.—Reuter.
Hongkong, June 24.
It is reported that Cantonese forces have occupied Taiyin Hill, southwest of Wuchow, and that the Kuangsi troops are retiring. Firing has been heard at a distance of 20 i from Wuchow.
Aeroplanes bombed Wuchow Wednesday, hitting the military camps and Government buildings. Cantonese reports state that _business at Wuchow is at a standstill, and that the inhabitants have taken panic and are fleeing to safety.
Hostilities have broken out on the Fungchuen-Kuongning front (northeast of Wuchow), with what result is not known.
Over 200,000 officers and men are engaged in the conflict against Kuangsi, which involves a monthly expenditure of from three to four million dollars.
Later.
Fighting is proceeding six miles from Wuchow and the Kuangtung forces have captured Kumkai Fort, near Wuchow. The steamer service in the West River has been completely suspended.—Reuter.
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Canton, June 24.
The Cantonese forces have captured the fortifications of Wuchow and are thus almost in possession: f that city.
The Cantonese commanders are preparing a further advance upon Kuangsi.
One American and one British gunboat are guarding foreign _interests on the Wes' River, and Mr. Sly, the British Vice-Consul from Canton, is near the scene of operations.—Reuter.
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