Marshal Chang's troops, took the offensive this evening at 7 o'clock agains! Gonesal." Kuo " Sung-ling's troops, which have moved forward from the district south of Hsinminfa, Ax a result of this engagement, the former, following a fierce battle, have succeeded in repelling the Tatter.
Although Marshal Chang's troops, Jare now strengthening the defences of Hsinminfu, they appear to have ro intention' to hold the town, which, expected, they will relinquish as soon as a general attack ix stacted by General Kuo's forces.
The present positions of Generel Kuo's troops are 9s follow Some 25,000 strong are stationed the district of Peichipu, 15,000] infantry soldiers assisted' by Powerful artillery force with 70 field-guns im the district of Liv-hohow, and 10,000 troops with 30 field-guns in the district of Tamintun. These troops apparently have completed preparations for a general attack, which is expected to! be carried into force momentarily. Eastern News Agency,
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