Expectation of War Between the Two Kuangs Canton, March 19.
Local antagonists of the Military Government are circulating the rumour that Kuangtung and Kuang si are on the verge of open hostile ities.
It was reported that a Kuangsi detachment under Wei Yung-chang had crossed into Kuangtung territory, and attacked Fundchuen, capturing prisoners and_ booty. Canton officials would neither deny nor confirm the report.
Meanwhile the Kuangsi Citizens' Army—a body of Kuangsi men who support the Military Government—is busily recruiting and training in Canton and will in all probability establish its headquarters at Dosing, on the West River, near the Kuangsi border. Furthermore, General Ngai Bong-ping has received orders from General Chen Chiung-ming to despatch some of his troops to Samshui.
Significant of the public apprehensiveness that trouble is brewing is the persistent refusal of Canton shopkeepers to accept the notes of the Provincial Bank of Kuangtung in payment of goods. It is understood that the Military Government will take steps to enforce acceptance of the notes es legal tender, at the same time assuring the public that it is contributing a $1,000,000 a month toward the capital of the Provincial Bank.
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