Marshal Chang Tso-lin's troops have constructed very strong trenches extending over one mile on the left bank of the Lino River and tle behind have laid a branch line, connecting the trunk of the Peking-Mukden line, on which an armoured train and freight-cars) Have been disposed.
The Looting of Chinchow Official advices from Newchwang report that" Chinchow was looted by Marshal Chang Tso-lin' or three days ago, but General Kuo Sung-lin's men have now taken over the town and are restoring order.
Tt is officially cleamed from Muke den that the Consular Body have requested the Japanese Consul-General to protect foreigners with Jo Panese troops if necessary, This She Consul-Generel has agreed to It is understood that the Govern ment are anxious to avoid supple menting the Kuantung garrison for the Chinese should misinterpret tion, The Minister of War in satisfied that the present troops will suffice—Router's Pacific Service, Taingtao, Dec. 8 After routing the rebellious troops at Kaomi and Weihsien, and di arming General Chang Huni-ping' soldiers at Chefoo, General Pi Shauchen returned here to-day having made himself supreme in eastern Shantung.
Nothing further has been heard of General Bei Pao-shan's advance, which was thought to be nearing Kaomi.
'A parade this morning of 400 Japanese marines carrying colours arms occasioned much com-nuter's Pacific service.
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