Hankow, Both the Chinese and Soviet authorities here to-day deny the recent widespread rumours regarding. the activities of Outer Mongolian troops in north Charhar, Nearly a month ago, a report was circulated that "Outer Mongolia would shortly abolish her independ-fence and announce her intention of, helping China to resist the Japanese, while a few days ago despatches, were received from both Lanchow, capital of Kansu province, and Linfeng, capital of " Shans" province, that' Outer Mongolian troops occupied Pailingmiao, the important city in North Charhar, Enquiries in authoritative Chinese circles here reveal that all these reports are entirely without foundation, there being no military activity. of any kind in Outer Mongolta The general opinion in Hankow is that Outer Mongolia is very un-_ likely to take the offensive in Norta, unless Russia is ready to Possibility of stronger action the Soviet, however, Is said to be remote at, present—Reuter.
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