Harbin, Sept. 90.
The long expected offensive by Soviet troops took place last evening when an attack was made upon Sui yuan hsien which is situated near the mouth of the Ussuri River. A. number of Soviet gunboats, assisted by several aeroplanes, "suddenly bombarded the city at random sett ing on fire a number of houses. The local militia and police were finally forced to evacuate the city when a number of Soviet troops effected a landing.
A_later unconfirmed despatch states that the city has been occupied. by the Soviet invaders.
Reports of renewed activities by Soviet troops on the Kirin border have likewise been received. According to a telegram from General, Chang Tso-luang, Soviet troops across the border from Tungninghsien have been lately reinforced strong detachment of cavalryman who are equipped with a large nimber of motor trucks for transporta-purposes—T'a Chung.
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