With Tachienlu packed with soldiers we are reminded again that the Communist menace is not far away. Two reasons are given for the with-drawl of the men from Hohow: frst, the Reds have retired northwest relieving any pressure on Tachienlu and, second, the portentions clouds hovering over Szechuen, Some of the soldiers are being drafted to Wasikow and Luting to cover the Tachienlu rear, Nows cames that the Reds have retaken Dana which again makes the position of Pere Charrier and Mowkung somewhat serious. The men of the 24th Army held the city for a short time but the Communists came back and drove them out, Rumours persist as to serious trouble on the Plain. With trouble in the south and in other parts of the Republic the situation on the frontier becomes both serious and dangerous. 'That the Communists have wireless are in touch with parts of the world there is no doubt, And what willie their reaction' ig already causing considerable perturbation on the immediate frontier. Gen, Li must have support if only to protect his rear and Keep the lines open for transport; failing these his position at once becomes precarious and impossible, 2 present very little can done with regard to the Red menace but marke time. To cover his rear {the general has wisely withdrawn men from the interior and placed them Jat Wasikow and Luting, The Reds travel with such rapidity, and frequently make long journeys overnight, that nothing must be left to jehance, And Gen, Li has never made this mistake,
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