Peking, July 1.
Marshal Chang Tso-lin yesterday] issued a circular telegram announcing that Li Ching-lin's troops into the 12th] Fengtien Army and appoint General] Yung Chen as its Commander Toho, Pre rations Being Hurried Peking, July 3.
Reports of hurried preparations at present going forward for mineral offensive against the Kuomin chun, which is now expected te begin in real earnest on Monday, continue to fil the columns of the Chinese press.
General Chang Tsung-chang, accompanied by General Chu Vu-py, proceeded to Shaho this morning to superintend the operations of the Chihli-Shantung force.
The Fengtien armies are also getting busy. One force under General Chow En-chen is reported to have started for Jehol from Chinchow while another under General Kao Wei-yn is on its way to Kupeikow from Chunliangeheng.
Chang Tso-lin is at Tientsin preparing to return to Mukden as soon is assured of the success of the} allied attacks, revolt Chang Hsueh-liang and Chang Chung-chang left for Tientsin yesterday evening in to Marshal Chang 7 gress of the operations against the! Kuominchun.
The Kuominchun retirement from Shanai is also confirmed from several sources and further favourable reports indicate that the Shansi advance towards the Chili border is continuing.
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