Chengtu, Sept. 11.
The occupation of Achu by the Communisis was confirmed to-day at! the headquarters of Gen. Chiang Kaishek, Officers of the Government troops declared that the Communists, contrary to past custom, had abstained from the destruction of houses and killing of the inhabitants. This Dolley, it was said, apparently has Proved effective, ab a number of Chinese and Miao residents had folned the ranks of the Reds. A majority of the recruits were Chinese, it was said.
'The whole body of Government troops under Gen. Li 'Teh-chuen has been recalled to the vicinity of Pahmuchiao, without. suffering any losses. 'The' withdrawal was effected fon September 6. The bandits commanded by Hsu Tung-hai have fled Paolsechuan, closely pursued by the Government troops, Another repulse of the Commun-jets was reported to-day from Chiukushib, where a large body of the Reds succeeded in entering the evening of September 7. The Invaders set fire {0 a number of houses, but they were driven off Government forces the following. morning.
Asichung, the Government troops were reported to be holding out grimly, despite vigorous attacks by the Reds. A large number of Communists have arrived at Checheshih, Jitjihtachung, and Aberhka, and, it is believed, propose to attack Tuerhkou and Wulungkiang—United Press.
Artillery Against Government Troops Chengtu, Sept. 13.
While the main body of the Com-Jmunist forces in Szechuen is reported to be retreating in the direction of the Wuning Pass, on the Kansu border, severe fighting between the /Reds and Government troops is rag-{ing at Chiuchihshih and Asichung, north of Sungpan. Despite repeated attacks by the Reds, the defenders stil are in possession of both places, and the Communists are stated to have suffered heavily.
The fighting broke out on Sunday evening at Chiuchihshih, but. the following day another group of Reds Jattacked Asichung. Light artillery, it is stated, has been brought into action by the Communists and the battle is reported to be raging day and night. The moral of the Gov-Jernment troops is excellent, and they fare putting up a stubborn resistance.
Another message received from ]Gen. Hu Chung-nan declares that the vanguard of the Red army has reached the vicinity of Wateang and Mayashih, while the Reds are main taining their headquarters at Checheshih. The troops under the command of Gen. Hu have arrived at [Pamuhehiao and Sungpan.
'A. large body of Reds is camped the vicinity of Panyu and Jetangjehu, west of Asichung. Tt is believed they are waiting for an_opportunity to escape into Kansu—Reuter.
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