Peking, Dec. 7.
Foreign telegrams from Mukden state that a number of General Kuo Sung-ling's troops, under the Pretence of surrendering, turned the left flank of Marshal' Chang's forces. Marshal Chang's defence Hine completely collapsed ard his men are in full retreat to Mukden, They may make a last stand along the Liao River, There has been a complete breakdown wi round Mukden and general exodus from the city is in progress toned, fearing serious trialities, It ix understood that a number have already fled to Korea, Baron Shidehara, Foreign Minister, however, is optimistic, He be-Neves that the present situation probably means the dawn of a new era in Chin
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