Meanwhile all the Yunnan soldiers are gradually leaving the city, until today the last detachment bade good-bye and started on their homeward journey.
As soon as the last Red head," had left the city, the Kuangsi soldiers who had been closing in upon the city for several days, slipped in and took charge. Two factions were at work and each tried to seize the strategic positions—for ai time it seemed as if a clash were. inevitable. Opposing soldiers from each faction lined up and faced each other at nearly all the city gates, the street heads and crossings were likewise guarded by soldiers of both sides, and pedestrians were forbidden to walk in certain sections of the city. Stores were closed in anticipation of trouble, and warnings were given out to keep off the streets after dark. Finally, through the good offices of the city gentry, a temporary agreement was arrived at whereby each faction takes control of three city gates, and the section of the city falling under their jurisdiction.
Tue Fate or KiancKeo.
Robbery and plunder continue to be of frequent occurence. A fow days ago, Kiangkco, a thriving market town on the right bank of the West River, one day's journey west of Wuchow, was taken by the robbers.
The Kuangtung soldiers, stationed at the market, dently taken by surprise, and it is reported that a number of them were captured, and their arms were taken away from them.
For several days the robbers held the market, but finally were driven, off by the Yueh troops under General Wai Pang-ping, jose Toon wrought havoc with the disorganize ed bands, who retreated in disorder.
General Wai is now fighting his way northward in an earnest effort. to open up communication with the inland cities. He is driving the robbers before him, and while his methods may be drastic, they seem to be effective, for already mai carriers have arrived from Wuchow, the first to get through since before Christmas.
Meanwhile the robbers in this district seem to be having their own w and the country people are suffering from all sides, robbers and soldiers alike.
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