Kueiyang, Jan. 15.
The Taoyin of Eastern Kueichow stationed at Chenyuan has disappeared. Many magistrates are resigning on the plea of illness.
Yunnan troops are reported to be on their way here but this has not yet been verified. It is also reported that about, 2,000 Kueichow troops stationed at Hingihsien and Panhsien object to resisting the advance of the Yunnan troops but the statement has not been confirmed.
Colonel Wang, nephew of the Military Governor, has gone to command the troops on the Hunan border. The families of the Civil and Military Governors have left Kueiyang. Other families are also leaving. Many wild rumours are circulating owing to the lack of reliable news. The censorship continues. The city and province are
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