The Archive · 1924

Quinsan the Objective

Lunghua, Sept. 14.

This morning' at about 8 am. Chekiang troops started attacks from Anting and Kading simultne ously. Reports were—received at noon to-day stating that the fadvanee on both wings had been very successful, Troops from Anting are approaching Henlt while on the other wing they have advanced towards Taichow. The object is to attack Quinsan from both flanks.

Serious fighting also took place between Sousan and Thsing. Ché- Kiang troops were not successful in the taking of Ihsing as had been anticipated, the enemy having brought reinforcements from the other part of the line by boat from Wusih, A telegram received from Mukden states that the troops of Chang Tso-lin had opened fire and expected to capture Tsaoyang, which is situated near Jehol. A further telegram stated that Tsaoyang was. captured to-day.

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