But then, these are temporary prolems that could be settled without too much loss of face on the part of the Chinese. The fundamental and age-long question is that of the Chinese settlers and the expropriation of Jand) belonging to Mongol feudal chieftains. This has long been a thorn in their.flash, and the most sanguine here in Peking fear what It munist stronghold in south-western Fukien, with only their scouting units remaining in the city for sentinel Quiet, however, continues on the western "front" at present, despite the feverish preparations made by the [Government Communist forces for the recapture of Changting.
Following their occupation Hotien, some distance from Changting, the Government units are reported to have been constructing trenches on the front and building highways in the rear prior to the launching of a general offense against the outlaws—Central News. tung." who disappeared following a revolt of gendarmes in the district, was dispelled to-day when Mr. Tong suddenly arrived in Canton aboard a Immediately after his arrival proceeded to a hospital and declined make a statement regarding the [Chungshan episode. It is under stood that the South-west Political [Council is taking measures to cope with the situation.
The gendarmes in this district mutinied on October 6 as a protest against the dismissal of their commander by Mr. Tong Shao-yi. They kidnapped their new commander and lcompelied Mr. Tong to leave Chung-
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