EFUTING rumours that Cent: al Government troops have come to grips with Kwangsi forces in southern Hunan, a telegram from the correspondent of the North-China Herald" in the area, received on June 20, states that the Kwangsi forces have returned to Kwangsi province in an orderly fashion.
Changsha, June 20.
It is definitely learnt that Kwangsi troops have not yet completely withdrawn from Kiyang, 60 miles south-west of Hengchow, in southern Hunan.
Heavy Kwangsi reinforcements have also arrived at Yungchow, 97 miles south-west of Hengchow.
Reports alleging that Gen.
Pei Chung-hsi, Vice-Commander of the Kwangsi Provincial Forces, has telegraphed to General Ho Chien, Chairman of the Hunan Provincial Government, requesting the for to despatch Hunan troops to take over the garrison duties at Kiyang and Yungchow are entirely untrue. So far, it is learned, no negotiations have been conducted between Generals
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