THE CHINESE STRIFE.
NO THREAT TO BRITISH. COMBATING COMMUNISM. (United Press Association—Copyrights (Received This Day, 11.40 a.m.) LONDON, October 27. In a statement on the general situation in China, the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Captain R. A. Eden) said that reports had been received regarding hostilities in Szechian and Shantung. In Shantung, Chefao had changed hands, having been occupied without disturbance by tiie forces of General Han Fuchu (chairman of the Provincial Government). Fighting continued, but no danger to British life or property was apprehended. Some improvement appeared to have been effected in the Communist situation in. Central and South China during the past few months. Military operations had succeeded in driving the Communist forces a distance from Hankow, and in particular clearing the Hon Valley. Normal conditions had nnt yet been restored along the PekinKankow railway.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 53, Issue 15, 28 October 1932, Page 5
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