Xweihua, Jan, 31, Increasing evidences of certain quarters directly participating in the Invasion of Suiyuan have been noted, the latest of which ip their attempt 10 reorganize the irregular troops Into' ten divisions with their army officers serving as deputy command Believing it useless to rely on Li Shou-hsin, Wong Ying and other bandit leaders to carry out the campaign, the authorities of certain quarters will deprive them of actual military power. "It also reported that] Prince Teh'e power will be drastically' slashed.
Tt is apparent that the invaders have not yet formulated any definite policy regarding their drive on Sul-Yuan' as indicated by the constant Shifting and reorganization of irregulars. Past experiences taught them that sporadic attacks were futile. On the other hand, the present strength of the im is not strong enough'
launch a large scale offensive.
Meanwhile, Government troops continue to keep a vigilant watch over the movement of the invading forces. Upon the request of General Fu Tye-yi, Chairman of Suiyuan, General Yen "Hsi-shan, Pacification Commissioner for Shansi, promised to allot $120,000 for distribution among the defenders—Central News.
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