The Northerners claim that Marshal Chang Chung-chang is still holding Msuchowfu and has repulsed attacks with the aid of reinforcements.
Marahal Sun Chuan-fang's main army is concentrated at Lincheng.
'The Premier, Mr. Pan Fa, has not yet left for Shantung. It is report ed that he is attempting to raise for Marshal Chang' Chung-chang before leaving—Rewter's Pacific Service.
The Cabinet claim that the North-holding Hsuchowfu, probable that Marsh long's troops have occupied Tangshan, just within the] Kiangsa border.
Marshal Chang Chung-chang has despatched considerable
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