Peking, June 7.
The situation in Hunan is. still very. confused. Henyang, which had been recovered by the Northern troops, has been reoccupied by the Southern army. Telegraphic communication between Changsha and Paoching has been interrupted. General Chang Ching-yao has again appealed to the Government for money and reinforcements.—Reuter.
Bad Blood Between Troops While the prospects of internal peace seem brighter than for long,. the Hunan strife is still proceeding. Both sides are blaming the other for starting the fight—the South the North and the North the South. The whole situation put into a nutshell seems this: Chang Chin-yao, Military Governor of Hunan, has'incurred the enmity and hatred of the people whose aim it was. some time ago to rise against him. Being unarmed and without ammunition, they were, however, powerless against Chang's armed braves. The Northern soldiers, it seems, were also constantly crossing the armistice area and insulting the Southern troops. This seems. to have been borne by the Southern troops for some time, until they could no longer keep silence. Their commanders protested to Chang: Chin-yao, who took no notice.
Towards the end of last month, the South were compelled to pro: tect themselves against an attack which was swldenly launched by the Northern soldiers. Hence the fight began. The people, tired and angry with Chang, joined the Southern Army and determined to rid their province of the oppressor.
How far this is correct is difficult to ascertain because of the conflict ing reports from all sources.
Chang Chin-yao has stated that it no reinforcements are sent to assist, he will be compelled fo withdraw from Hunan. In fact. his family have already been moved to Hankow while he himself is said tohave escaped to Chuchow.
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