1 Quarrels For the Foe's Behoof From Our Own Correspondent Chengtu, July 10.
The game of political chess continues in Szechuan. The Blacks, if we may so call the invading parties, have the apparent advantage. The White king is in danger, and the White pawns seem to have lost their morale. The knights and bishops are inclined to be stationary if not reactionary. The Whites started out with considerable eclat. Harmony between at least three Szechuan Generals seemed imminent. The Tuchun! was able to appeal for funds with considerable success. The people, were elated. The Yunnanese were! withdrawing from Szechuan, Tzelivtsing, and would soon be driven] across the Yangtze. Chungking was reported taken, and the Kuei-) chowites preparing to return fo their homes. It certainly looked bad for the Blacks. It turned out, that they were only concentrating! their forces, Steamers were used) to rush Kueichow troops to Chungking. The Szechuanese were forced to retreat,
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