The Archive · 1921

Gunboats Aiding Northerners

Hankow, Aug. 19.

The troops of the 23rd Chihli Mixed Brigade stationed in Chochow, Chibli, have begun to arrive here since yesterday, and are being transported by General Wu Pei-fu up the Yangtze towards the district of Chinkow.

With the protection of the 2nd Squadron, General Wu, having obtained an unexpected success in the battles along the shores of the ']..C.S. Chang Wo Heavily Fired At Hankow, Aug. 21.

The Indo-China steamer Chang-Wo, flying a very large red ensign, was heavily fired on below Siangti from the north bank. A Chinese was killed and some Chinese were wounded, while the hull was pierced.

The Siang-tan has also fired on, but no damage was done.

Szechuen troops are close to Ichang. Native reports that the town has been captured are nov confirmed.—Reuter.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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