Canton, May. 31.
It is reported that the Constitutionalists have succeeded in checking General Chen Chiung-ming's advance on Sheklung, Dr: Sun Yat-sen personally directing the operations.
The Members of Parliament are trying to re-establish themselves in Canton, but it is believed that they will find difficulty in taking up their activities again, because the Government of Canton is unable to find means of further financing the scheme.—Renter.
Canton, June 1.
The Bocca Tigris forts have received orders to prevent the entrance of enemy vessels in Canton waters. All ships are subject to inspection and can only pass upon permission from the Commander of. the forts.: a Dr. Sun Yat-sen is making his headquarters at. Sheklung to direct the defence. of he city.—Reuter.
Dr. Sun's Men Take Waichow but Fail to Hold It Canton, June 2.
The capture of Waichow on May 80 is confirmed but the Constitutional forces failed to hold the town. Dr. Sun's forces are at present surrounding Waichow with a view to making another attempt.
Dr. Sun is. still at Sheklung, directing operations on the Eastern front.
Canton is quiet. The authorities deny the possibility of danger near Sheklung.
Dr. Sun Yat-sen has removed Admiral Wen Shih-ten, a Commandant of the Chinese Navy, on the' ground that he was away from duty without leave. The naval officers in Canton are understood to have declared their loyalty to Dr. Sun.—Reuier.
Canton, June 5.
The Constitutionalists claim the recapture of Poklo, which is con sidered an important position owing to its proximity to Waichow, the main bone of contention now.
The Conetitutionalists are advancing on Wuchow under General Ngai Bong-ping.
The Northerners are again threatening Shiukwan.
It is reported that the Northern troops to-day engaged the Constitutionalists at Maba. near Shiuchow. The result is. still undecided.—Reuter.
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