Nanking, Nov. 9.
An urgent despatch from Cheng~ chow reports that the left wing army of the Government forces: passed Yichengchen, about 12 miles cast of Loyang, yesterday morning, with the major portion of the Expeditionary Forces about 26. miles from the city, Loyang is, expected to be occupied by the main It is estimated that approximately 100,000 men. are participating in the drive westwards with a view to, carrying on the battle in what is generally regarded as the Kuominchun's base, namely, Shensi.
The occupation " of—Mihsien, western Honan, by the troops under the direction of General Ho Chen~ chun on the 6th inst., was followed by the capture of Yiyang, to west of Tengfeng the units und: General. Yuan Yin-wa. on the same day. Both forces are now advancing northwards in the direc+ tion of Loyang.
Northwestern Hupeh—remaing quiet—Kuo Min, 1
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