Hankow, Jan, 29.
Genersl Kao Ying-chieh, Commander of the 1st Hupeh Division, ast night proceeded to Wusheng-Kaan to take command of Hupeh troops in that district.. The dis tance between Hupeh and Honan troops is very short in the district of Hsinyang, where the situation is assuming a serious _aspect. Rumour has it_ that General Yeh Wei-chun, Tupan of Honan, will shortly flee northward, owing to the fact that he is now' finding it very difficult to obtain military sistance from the North, The vanguard of Hupeh troops are reported to have already clashed with Honan troops in the district of Liulin, but no confirmation has been received og yet, Tt is also reported that Marshal Wu Pei-fu to-day gave orders to the Hupeh troops, which have been concentrate ed in the region of Wushengkuan, to start a general attack on the Honan forces.
Jan, 80, The Honan armies which were at Hsinyangchow have unexpectedly put up a stubborn resistance, but the Hupeh armies are reported to have been able completely to occupy the district city of Hsinyangehow on the 29th instant.—Eastern News Agency.
Feb, 3.
It is reliably reported that severe in progress to the north ngchow. Reinforcements are continually being sent from here to Honan—Reuter's Pacific Service.
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