Nanchang, Apr. 21.
A part of the 4th Route Communist army of Chu Teh and a part of the 8th Route Communist army of Lin Piao have been staying in Tingchow and Hweichang on. the Fokien-Kiangsi border for more than a year. In the latter part of Just year, General Chi 1 formerly 'a subordinate of Sun Lien-chung, the Central Government neighbourhood of Juikin nes chow and Hweichang.
Although General Chi Tsen-tung was not disposed to join. the Communist crowd, on account of his. environment he had to be friendly. with them. On the Communist side, Mao Tse-tung, the chairman of the Soviet Government in Kiangsi, wished to take General Chi Tsen-tung Teh, AS a move was bitterly opposed by Chu
result no action was taken. in the meantime General Chi, Tsen-teng and his men were wandering back and forth between Juikin and Hsinkuo seeking for food and money.
'Sometime in the first rart_ of April_when a subordinate of Chu Toh was transporting funds, food and munitions to his. headquarter: for the purpose of renewing thei attack' against the government. troops then holding Kanchow in south Kiangsi, in Hsinkuo ho and all his stuff were taken by General Chi Tsen-tung. 'This was, however, reported to Cha Teh who' therefore in Piao proposed a combined Fortunately or unfortunately this plan had been discovered by General Chi Tsen-tong who made thorough preparations to Meet the attack, "As a consequence oth Chu Teh and Lin Piao were severely defeated with a loss of more than 2,000 wounded and dead Jnnddition o.0 heavy loss in various weapons, Tt. is, anticipated. that there will be more fighting, between the Communist soldiers and General Teen.tung who, however, {thinking of returning' to the govern: sneee, vai nanchang has always been a very unhealthy city in the spring but tht year is worse than any of recent Jears on account of 30, many contageous "diseases, such as" measles Stal; po, pmearionay and menigits, being prevalent. In the history of Nanchang no previous ease of men'= fits has, been recorded." However evs amically "attributed 0" the government troops who came to Klanget last Sear for the purpose of suppressing Communist-bandits. Tels the worst ind of dseave which hills people by dozens daily and the {I-government is unable to check it. by the fair sex, and I was fortunate Jeither im the ever-becoming black and white of well cut "tails,"- some-_ times justly enhanced with am array' Jof medals, or else in the irresistible of the various navies—not forgetting the scarlet of the Royal] /Marines—all of which helped to Imake the scene still more vivid.
Among the many lovely gowns, organdie, of Broiderie Anglaise, other dainty summer fabries'pre~ jominated in many gay colours, To Ido justice. to all the frocks would be a feat impossible of mere human Jability, but some were particularly Jcharming. One was a green georg lette of svelte simplicity, relieved alone by a twisted band of green Jand lemon georgette which outlined the neck of the dress, and armholes, fon Hangchow Bay another extends, connecting with a series ax far as Soochow. Quantities barbed wire and wooden pests for Jentanglements have been sent to Points to complete the "Third Line of Defence." with scattered through the counts Jassembled at strategic points, the to penetrate so far 'A few weeks age, the Division [Commander at Kashing invited re-pretentative local leaders to assure them that he would insist on strict discipline of his soldiers. Any bad Jconduet would be promptly punished, On April, 22 two were executed ai the North Gate, robbery and rape {the reasons given in the proclama-ion. On April 23. as. the writer was walking near the East Gate, a. ]squad with a band of music marched land "finished in front, on the left 8cFoss a bridge, stopped, made clout was well choses te show io /sneeh, while two. others executed
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