The Archive · 1922

The Rival Factions in Szechuan

An Order for the Cessation of Hostilities: Intervention the Alternative Peking, Aug. 15.

Gen. Sun Chuan-fang, Commander of the Upper Yangtze, has issued a telegram calling on the warring factions in Szechuan to cease their hostilities. Should they fail to bey, it is announced that he will Intervene on behalf of Gen. Liu Hsiang, leader of the Second Army, bringing two divisions and two mixed brigades to his assistance. It is understood that Gen. Wu Hsin-tien may bring a division from Shean to ce operate with Gen. Sun who is acting under orders from Gen. Wu Pei-fu. Reuter, TevecraPus Parriy Resrorep.

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