Tsingtao, Nov. 5. (Delayed).
There was almost a panic here to-day resulting from recurring re-porta that Marshal Wu Pei-fu would Iand at Shatzokow, which is 20 niles from 'Tsingtao, General Chen, the Tuli of Shantung, acted instantly. He appointed Gen. Wang Han-chang Adistrator of Martial Law and Defence Commissioner, supplanting, 'Mr, Kao En-hung as'Governor of 'Tsingtao. He also detained Mr. Shao' Hong-chun, the Managing Director of the Kino-Tsi Railway, and Mr. Chang, the Chief of Police, in their own homes under guard. The three named are regarded as Marshal Wu Pei-tu's sympathizers.
Mr. Hsiung Pin ernor of Shantung, is reported to have abandoned his post and fled from Tsinanfu, Destroyers are patrolling the coast, but they have reported no sign of the ships carrying Marshal Wu and his troops.
The consular body hus received a report that Marshal Wu landed at Lungkow, but afterwards sailed again, Tt is believed that he has headed for Haichow.—Reuter's Pacific Service.
Tientsin, Nov. 7.
The Chinese gunboat, Haichi, with Marshal Wu Pei-fu aboard, which has been at anchor off Tangku, is reported to have sailed for an unknown place last evening together with four transport vessels—Eastern News Agency.
Tientsin, Nov. 6.
Vanguards of the Fengtien troops, 8,000 strong, to-day proceeded towards Machang where it is reported remnants of the Chihli forces are being concentrated. It is expected, therefore, that there may be clash at anytime between the opposing forees.—Eastern News
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