Peking, Aug. 25.
The Brigade of the North-Western Frontier Defence Force at Tungchow, the disarmament which had been postponed owing to. the belief that General Chang Tso-lin intended to incorporate these men with his ~ow mand, muni chow last night, definite information that the Government intended to disband Tore Parthwith. This force is com-them ftp Brigadier-General Sung Tee-yang, who fought well in July Yangtsun. where he defeated General Tsao Kun's troops. Looting and burning continued Tungchow until 4 o'clock in the morning and the city was considerably damaged, especially behind the Kaciki's and General Chang Ts light broke General Chang Drum' Tower. When
lin's troops dispersed the muni eers some of whom proceeded to Peking. where the city gates were promptly closed. Telephonic communication between Peking and Tungchow is interrupted to-day. The mutineers are the only Frot jer troops who have been allowed to retain their arms in the vicinity of Peking.—Reuter.
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