The Archive · 1927

Troops" Cross Yangtze

Shanghai, Aug. 8.

Concentration of troops along the Yangtze continues, according to a report received in Shanghai yester-Jday, but for what purpose one must ook beneath the surface. Chiang Kai-shek has been bringing men to the Nanking side for the greater Fort of last week and on Saturday jan additional 2,000 men crossed the river and landed at Chinkiang. A quantity -of gun Timbers, but guns, were alco landed at Nanking from Pokow. A Chinese steamer Hleft the latter fort and its special tard reported to Chiang Kai-shek:

Nanking headquarters, Whether this is is not stated.

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