Nanking, Apr. 13, By far the most sanguinary battle ever fought between the Communist land Government forces under Gen. Chiang Kai-shek since the launching fof the anti-Red drive in west China occurred at Huangnihsiao, less than 15 miles from Kweiyang, the capital city of Kweichow, on April 9. Sweeping down towards Kweiyang from the north, the main force of the Red army clashed with Government troops at Huangnihsiao. Owing to the preparedness of the Government forces and their superiority in weapons, the Reds suffered the severest Teverse for many weeks.
this engagement, the Reds lost over 3,000 mon. Unable to retreat in an orderly fashion after the heavy setback, the remainder of the Red force fled in confusion in a south~ westerly direction, towards Chingyen, with Government' troops.in hot pursult Another serious reverse was sustained by the Red forees at Kwan-kinshan on April 10. After hot engagement, the Reds operating in that region were completely dis armed. About 4,000 Communists are stated to have been killed in. the course of the battle, 1,600. others taken captive, and over 2300 rifles, 36 light field-pieces, 8 machine-gw and w Targe quantity of ammuniti seized.
These two battles are regarded in military circles as the biggest vietories for the Government since the commencement of the major offen= sive against the Reda in Kwelchow—Central. News.
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