Shanghai, Oct, 18.
Conditions between Wushan and Wanhsien onthe upper. Yangtze, which were menaced by the recent [Communist activities when Red forces crossed the river into Szechuan, are Inow normal, according to reports in foreign circles yesterday.
In. other parts of Szechwan and throughout the district threatened by the Communists no appreciable change occurred during the last tow weeks, but it is reported that the (Government forces" have been con: siderably strengthened as a result of General Chiang Kal-shek's determination to liquid in. this province.
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