Peking, June 6. _While it is stated that the anti-Northern expedition is regarded in Canton as hopeless, it appears to be progressing, it is reported, owing to disaffection among the population of Kiangsi Shangyuhsien is reported te have been captured and the Fiangsi troops to be retreating from Kanchow and entrenching near Liangkou. It is stated that this was ordered Ly General Wu Pei-fu, who instructed their retirement to Kian-fu, where they are to avait rein-
General Kao Shih-ping's following it. the Chiness Eastern Railway zone have met with reverses and have retreated to a point 50 miles fast of Suifenho. Their defeat is attributed to shortage of ammunition.
A message from Shanhaikuan states that the Fengtien positions were bombed by a Chibli aeroplane yesterday. It is believed that extensive hostilities are imminent.
As the result of an order issued yesterday, over 70 minor officials of the Ministry of Justice were dismissed.
Members of the staff of the Ministry of the Interior who were jon strike have now resumed work.
General Chang Tso-lin is reported to have assumed the title of Commander-in-Chief of the Manchurian Defence Force.—Reuter.
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