Severe Battle near Kuanchiutun Changed from Kuominchun Victory to Defeat: Reinforcements for Gen. Li Arriving fr om Shantung Peking, Dee. 17.
Kuominchun communique states: "The enemy on the night lof December 15 attacked our right flank but our pistol corps repulsed them after two hours' severe fighting. At daybreak on December 16 we attacked the enemy's right flank wit a mixed brigade but their trenches were so strong, with mines in front of tham, that we were not able to reach Peitsang.'—Reuter's Pacific Service.
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