Japanese and Chinese Troops in Brief Skirmish Aug. 9.
According to reports, Achting occurred at Chinghai, on the Tienisin-Pukow Railway, yesterday, when ied with Chinese troops, the engagement last-Ing. two hours, The Japanese are stated by the Chines to have withdrawn, but this Glaim has not been substantiated by any independent quarter, Meanwhile, 1 Japanese armoured-car from Tulluchen is protecting workers engaged in, repairing damaged parts of the railway track.
postal lorry with mails bound for Tsangchow was halted at Chinghai while on its way lo connect with the train—Reuter, Tue city government of Nanchang, the capital of Kiangsi provines, was formally inaugurated on August 2, when the frst Mayor, Mr, Kung Hsueh-shul, assumed his arnee. The ceremony of oath-taking wit not ake place until some time Tater on.
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