Vigorous attacks were made simultaneously on April 13 by Com-minnist troops on Lufeng, 35 miles west of this eily, and Lotse, about 32 miles northwest of Kunming. After the arrival of Government reinforcements, the attacks were successfully repulsed.—Central News.
Taiyuan, Apr. 15.
The troops in Shansi have received an inspiring message of encouragement from Gen. Chiang Kai-shek, who has expressed his app-eolation of the bravery and sacrificial spirit with which they have checked the onslaughts of the Communists. The message pays added tribute to those officers and men who have been wounded in the campaign, and in general commends the services of the Tank and fle who have, under the personal direction of Gen. Yen Hslshan, dutifully saved the province from being over-run by the marauders.
Gen. Chiang also mentions that only pressure of official duties prevented him personally visiting the province deliver his message. With the message, Gen. Chiang sent a large quantity of biscuits and other eatables fand socks as presents to the Shansi troops.
The provincial government has decided to award $40,000 to the family of Mr. Tang Keng-hsin, magistrate fof Heuntlen, who was killed on April 8 when defending the town against the Red invasion, Mr. Tang was hit by seven bullets while leading a. handful of men, and after the Reds had entered the town, he continued to. fight street battles until he Moscow, Apr. 16.
'Outer Mongolia has accepted, with reservations, the proposals made by Manchoukuo on Aprit for a conference in Mongolian territory to arbitrate on all differences between them, says an official announcement here' to-day.
Outer Mongolia has also agreed to exchange diplomatic representatives with Manchoukuo providing those sent by the new State'do not penetrate to any considerable distance inside By Courtesy of "The Times"
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