Hankow, Jan. 7.
The newly appointed Tayeh magistrate is held up at Shihuiyao on the river bank although he is escorted by 500 soldiers. (Tayeh is where the Rev. H. W. was \—Ed, press states that the Communist leaders have now issued notices that no landowner may hold more than tone mow of land, and that deeds covering any quantity above that' are to be surrendered. Lands are already being divided and landowners who object are likely to be shot. There is a general exodus of such wealthy people as can manage to get away.
News of a Communist uprising comes from Huangpei and Huangan countries in the northerist of Hupeh. 'A band of 700 men attacked the little town of Hohow. The militia put up a good fight under the leadership of their lieutenant, but they were finally defeated and had to surrender their arms. The communists cut the lieutenant up i pieces and carried his head round on a pole as they robbed the shops.
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