Peking, July 15.
It is reported from Szechuan that Gen. Liu Hsiang is at engtuhsien and General Hsiong Keh-wu's supporter, General Tan Mou-hsin, is at Suitingfu. A decisive battle is expected to be fought shortly in the neighbourhood of Lianghsianghsien.
Gen. Sung Chuan-fang has requested bow leaders to avoid fighting in the vicinity of the Yangtze in view i the importance of keeping river trailic open.
Gen. Liu Hsiang, in a circular telegram, suggests that he should be appointed Commander-in-Chet of the Szechuan Defence Force and be entrusted with the settlement of the present crisis. He also suggests that his opponents should join him in a military conference to select the Civil and Military Governors of Szechuan.
It is stated that General Hsiong Keh-wu's troops are holding strong positions along the Yangtze. Reuter.
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