Mukden, May 12.
It is reported in political circles here that the Fengtien soldiers, concentrated in Luanchow, number some 50,000, and that the 27th Division, whose retreat was cut off for a time, is expected to join the main body of the Fengtien troops in a day or two, passing over the mountain pass. Chang Tso-lin is still anxious to have another fight and 1s endeavouring to improve the morale of his troops by effecting a big change in the leaders of the army and by appointing rising and competent military officers, Chang Tso-lin's intention to fight again is support~ ed by the fact that units, which have assembled here from Hei-sungkiang and other quarters, are now being transported one after another to Shanhaikuan. It. is generally considered in Mukden that the hostilities will be prolonged.—Eastern News Agency.
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