The Archive · 1921

CHINESE POLITICS

THE WAR IN THE SOUTH — Fighting Begun

Hongkong, June 20.

The Canton Government has prohibited the publishing of military news, and is keeping its communiqués strictly secret.

It is reported that severe fighting has broken out in the Lingshan an Yinfa districts. It is rumoured that! the Kuangsi forces have captured Lingshan and Hochow. General Chen Chiung-ming ordered a general attack on the 17th instant.—Reuter.

Canton, June 20.

Three days ago Kuangsi forces attacked the Cantonese troops in the Lingshan district. Kuangtung has ordered a general attack to-day against the Kuangsiites. Aeroplanes have departed for Shiuhing.

Reuter.

Cuey Cmruse-als ar tae Frowr.

Canton, June 21.

General Chen Chiung-ming is establishing his headquarters at Shiuhing, in order to facilitate his commanding the attack on Wuchow in person. Mr. Koo Ying-feng is officiating as Governor during General Chen's absence.

"Later.

Hostilities have broken out at Lienshan, Fungchuan, Lienkiang

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