Hankow, Nov. 28.
Rumour has it. that Brigadier General Kiu Ying-chieh, Commander} of the 2nd Mixed Brigade of Hupeh troops, which are now stationed in Honan, to-day declared his neutrality, refusing Marshal Wu Pei-tu's command.
It is also reported that Marshal Wu has requested General Hsiao Yao-nan, Tuchun of, Hupeh, to despatch reinforcements to Honan ut that the latter has declined to comply with the request on the ground that Hunan, Kiangsi, and Szechuan are at present in a dangerous position—Eastern News Agency.
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