The main army at Chinwangtao numbered over 60,000 men. Fengtien claims that 25,000 fell into their hands; with casualties and deserters, that number might be raised to 40,000. The Chibli cause may eventually save about 20,000 men from the wreck. Half of these got away by sea and will presumably go to their commander-in-chief's destination, ready for further service. It is impossible to ascertain with any truth the status of all the Yangtze tuchuns and their armies, but when Wu Pei-fu again establishments himself in their midst there will probably be no quibbling about supporting him, in a future expedition. Wu Pei-fa himself regards Hsiao Yao-nan as one of his staunchest supporters, and Wuchang may therefore be the rallying ground for another military adventure. The Chihli strength in 'Hupeh, Kiangsu, and Chekiang was taxed hardly at' all in the fighting likelihood be placed at the disposal of Wu Pei-fu when he reveals himself as still belligerently in-lined. China's hopes for peace are still as far off as ever, no matter how many factions are to be fused in the new government in Peking.
THe Kailan Mining Administration announces that owing to the suspension of railway facilities in the north, no further supplies of household' coal are avail Pave-Lieut. E. D. T. Churcher, has been appointed to H. M. S. Tamar, and as Secretary to Commodore A. J. B. Stirling, ex, on change of command.
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