The Archive · 1927

Marshal Sun Battles Near

Christian College Building Reported Damaged A battle is reported to have taken' place on Thursday at Hsihsizz opposite Nanhsingehow on the Chientang River between Marshal Sun's troops and the Ist Division of the Chekiang Army, General Chen who is in command of the 1st Division is reported to be in Shanghai, but his troops are fighting as part of the Chekiang Provincial Autonomy Movement and are under' the control of their own officers, who are said to be taking orders, from no higher authority, The battle wes the result of Jenother effort of Marshal Sun's troops to cross the Chientang River, they were not able to-do, In this connexion, there were reports to the effect that the Hangchow Christian College buildings beyond Zakou were damaged during—the fighting, although this could not be confirmed, It is also reported that Marshal Sun Chuan-fang's troops have captured Fuyang, the city in the Chientang River gorges which has been held by the Provincial Auto amy troops for some time, It is reported that General Chiang Kai-had made arrangements for the Nationalist Army to join the Pro-Vineia Autonomy troops at this place next. month, General Bei Bao: is in command of Marshal Sun's troops at Unving, where it is expected, the principal fighting will tuke place in the event that the Provincial Autonomy Troops or lates, the National troops take Hangchow, Martial Inw is being rigidly enforced in the Chinese city after 9 pam.

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