The Archive · 1936

Tribesmen Besiege Szechuen City

Chungking, May 1.

Primitive tribesmen of the Yi clan, estimated at 3,000 strong, have been driven from Ngopien, a mountain town in southern Szechuan, about 50 miles from the Yunnan border, after besieging it for several days. Belated reports state that the rebellious tribesmen started 0 retreat on April 24, when a drive against them was made by Government troops.

The rebels have retreated towards Hslaoliangshan and Wanshihping, leaving behind them over 200 killed Central News.

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