Though numerous troops have been despatched up the Kin-Han Line they have not proceeded tee yond the vicinity of the Wushentua Pass, and their mission is merely te safeguard the approaches to Wuhan, The railway authorities are issuing tickets as far as Hsuchow only, and it is reported that the lino has been cut by Fan's troops beyond that point. Heavy fighting is exe pected within the next few days unless an agreement can be reached between Fan and Feng, but the prospects of a settlement are deemed to be unlikely as the feeling between the two is extremely bittery and moreover it is rumoured that Fan has already come to a secret agreement with Fengtien.—Reuter.
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