Chefoo, Feb. 20, Marshal Chang Chung-chang reported to have arrived at Lung-Kow, a port 90 miles west of here, yesterday from Port Arthur. This confirms the rumour that he has been backing the movement to oust General Liu Chien-nien from this 'The former brigand chief, Huang Feng-chi, arrived in Huanghsien yesterday. He is receiving the support of General Chu Peng-chao, a former member of the Anfu Party. Both are flying Chang Chung-chang' flag, which is composed of four bars with a yellow cross superimposed.
Fighting is reported to have taken pines yesterday in the vicinity of Fushan, five miles south-west Chefoo, and at Peichiakou.
Marshal Chang Chung-chang has arrived at Tengehowfu, on the north coast of Shantuag, about 40 miles' north-west of Chefoo. The residents of this city paid $80,000 to General Lin Chen-nien's troops to evacuate without looting. Only a few places have been looted, Marshal Chaag Chung-chang's Jemissaries are now in Chefoo en-
Hdeavouring to persuade General Chen-nien to surrender, but so far they have met with no success.
Tt is dificult to ascertain how far the opposing forces are from here, [ut Tocal merchants, who fear mediate disturbances, are very
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