An. official communique. from Harbin soya that telegraphic communication with Manchuli has been suspended during the pest 24: hours. anticipation of a farther] offensive by the Soviet Military Authorities, General Chang Hsueh-liang has instructed Commander of the Artillery Corps Chow Tso-hua immediately to organize two addi tonal artillery brigades. A reserve {oreo of 50,000 strong, with the military cadets as officers, is. also} being organized by the Headquarters!
the North-Eastern Defence Force.—Ta Chung.
Harbin, Sept. 13.
To strengthen the defence at Suifenho Field-Commander Wang Shu-chang despatched this morning, jone artillery division and eight/ military bombers to the eastern front. One train load of' winter military uniforms: also lett: here this afternoon for Soifenho.
The local General Chamber of Commerce and other civie organiza-us have jointly contributed the sum of $106,000 to bay presents for the soldiers at Suifenho: The families of the soldiers will also into gifts from the local commercial organization as a token of the public's appreciation of the sacrifices made Ly the soldiers during the present crisis—Ta Chung.
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