The Archive · 1926

FENG YN-HSIANG REPORT- ED TO BE MOVING

Invasion of Shensi with Intention of Linking Up with Hankow, Sept. 10.

Three Southern aeroplanes arrived at Wuchang yesterday. One flew over the Native City of Hankow and the Concessions this morn-if, creating intense excitement among the populace.

Notwithstanding General Chiahg Kai-shek's ultimatum threatening to attack, no attack has yet develop-

It is understood that the Chinese Chamber of Commerce there: appealed' to General Chiang: to withhold'a bombardment for the sake of the civilian populace.

Tt is stated that there will soon [Sa be used for keeping the walls be an attack in which aeroplanes

clear of defenders by means of mbs end the Southerners hope this will enable the attackers to scale the walls.

Gen. Chiang has issued a proclamotion, which seys:

"Our objects are the salvation of the people, completion of the aims of the Revolution, the overthrow of militarists and imperialists and the abolition of unequal treaties.

The Southerners have already begun to push up the Peking-Hankow Railway. They have reached Kikiawan (1).

Tt is stated that they intend to drive the Northerners beyond " the Wihsinkwan Pass after which they wil consolidate their position here.

They intend inter to occupy Honan and continue their drive even further northward—Reuter.

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