Peking, Dec. 1
Gen. Cheng Shih-chi, Tuli of Shantung, reports successful operations against the bandits in Shantung at Tsaochuang, where 17 outlaws were killed and 16 captives released.
Gen. Chang Fu-Lai, in a long telegram, reports recent operations against the bandits dating from the time of the release of the British Missionary ladies. Gen. Chang says he personally led his troops in tem engagements in which the bandits suffered heavily. In each of three engagements he says upwards of 200 outlaws were killed. He is now sending troops to the Hupeh border, where they will cooperate with the Hupeh troops in bringing about the total suppression of the outlaw gangs.—Reuter.
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