Peking, Aug. 6.
Later reports from Amoy in} dicate that Gen. Chuang Tsz-ping' is still a factor, but that the northern troops, are gaining ground, having captured Chuanchow, and are approaching 'l'ung-an. A gunboat under the orders of Gen. Chen Chiung-ming is reported to have reached the port on August 4 in order to cooperate with the two northern gunboats.—Reuter.
Peking, Aug. 8.
A struggle for the possession of Amoy is expected.daily. The Generalissimo, Gen. Wang Yungchuan, has two cruisers and two gunboats and 7,000 men based at Quemoy. Against him Gen. Chuang Tsz-ping has from 2,000 to 3,000 troops.
It is expected that when the attack begins the British Concession will be re-entered because of its important landing facilities. The British Consul is endeavouring to have it declared a neutral zone.—Reuter.
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