Gen, Chao Tib, made his escape in this direction.' He was probably the last Fengtien official to leave, actually remaining in the city until 10 o'clock that morning—(17th instant) the, very time that the vanguard of the opposing troops reached the South Gate. Gen. Chao went from the north gate in a Buick sedan car, accompanied by his small bodyguard. But the road is very sands and was in wretched condi tion, 20 that his car could not} proceed more than 10 li, From there they sent back to Kaifeng for a couple of horses, and he was. to make his escape to the river and thence across, His bodyguard did not fare s0 well, for one turned up here a few] days later having been wounded by Red Spears. He reported that when Gen, Chao left his bodyguard he gave them each $10 and told them they would have to fend for themselves, but to follow on as well they could. With this change bac) to Fengtien control again, Gen. Chao is expected back once more, and will be warmly welcomed by the people.
One re-instatement has already} been made in the appointment of Gen. Mi Chen-piao again to the command of the 18th Fengtien Army.
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