The Archive · 1938

Want 19th Route Army

Members of the Kwangsi military faction were alleged to be approaching Gen. Li Chiesen, one-time governor of Kwanstung. to promote revival of the defunct 19th Route Army with Gen, Chen Ming-chu. Gen. Tsai Ting-kai and Gen, Chiang Kuang-nai leading this force.

the other hand, Gen. Chen Chi-tang, who was ousted from the chaltmanship of the province by Gen. Vu Han-mou in 1936. was said to be working through Gen. Li Yang-ching secure the allegiance of native Kwangtung troops to his cause.

Kwangsi has sent troops under Gen. Mo Shu-chieh to southern Kwonetung. while Gen, Hsia Wel, Commander-In-Chief of the Kwangs! forces the absence of the two military leaders of the province. Gen. Pet Chuneshs! and Gen, Li Tsung-fen. has Aeploved his forces on both banks of the West River from Wuchow to Shuihing.

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