Peking, Apr. 10.
Reports are again prevalent in Peking and Tientsin of a coming Fengtien-Chihli clash. It is reported thatione Chihli brigade has departed for Lanchow and another is preparing to leave for Shanhaikuan. Government circles state that there has been no development of hostility between the two factions and the movement of the Chihli troops does not indicate j hostilities.
The arsenals in North China sre busy turning out ammunition and factories are making equipment, but it is stated that this is for the use of General Wu Pei-fu's forces in Szechuan.—Reuter.
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