Mukden, Oct. 15.
Reinforcing the Chihli left wing with the Third Di 'Marshal Wu Pei-fu' made a Attempt to recapture Shahochai at daybreak to-day, says a Fengtien communique, but, after very severe fighting, the Caihli forces retired. Simultaneously the enemy attempt a surprise flank attack through the hills, but the movement was reported "by Fengtien aeroplanes and repulsed with the aid of trone' mortars, The communique says that the Chili troops made a gallant stand when pursued but were driven back, losing two guns.
The Fengtien command also claims to have enptured Shihmenkat and Santaokuan, It is officially claimed that the forces have captured Shimenkai Fort and that the capture of Chisoshashi ix expected without difficulty, The commmuniqué says that Shimenkai was completely occupier yesterday afternoon by the 16th Brigade after four days and nights of hard fighting.
Local reports state that Chihli General Chang Chih-kev as been killed,—Reuter's Pacific Service.
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