According to the latest reports, they have effected a combination with the bandits of Shantung for ce-operation during the coming winter. From this it is clear that Very stern measures are necessary, General Chang Fu-lai adds that he has requested Marshal Wu Pei-fu to send regular troops to the districts of Hsia and Lou and to station troops along the Peking-Hankow Line in order to prevent the bandits crossing, while the neighbouring provinces have been requested to prevent their escape over the Honan border, General Chang Fu-lai in conclusion says that he is determined to inflict severe punishment on General Kuo-hsing and other leaders, while others who surrender and give up their arms may be pardoned.—Reuter.
Tue Yunnanese military commanders in Kuangtung are shortly to issue a manifesto demand ing that Dr. Sun Yat-sen retire from public life forthwith,
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