Peking, Feb. 23.
Upon receipt of the news that General Li Ching-lin will shortly start a general attack pon Tientsin with the support of General Chang Chung-chang's forces, the Fengtien, forces are reported to have commenced operations; advancing towards Tientsin from north-eastern districts.
'The Headquarters of the Kuominchun troops are now collecting young men for military service. A large number of youths, who intend to be enlisted, are' arriving here from northern districts, It is reported that those who have been accepted will be paid $30 per month that they will be despatched {o Canton to receive military training. It is believed that the foregoing' fact is indicative of communication -between the. Kuominchun and Canton troops.—Eastern News Agency.
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