WAR IN CHINA
NORTH COMBINES
UNDER CHANG TSO-LIN
A SUCCESSFUL MOVE
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(Received 20th June, 9 a.m.) SHANGHAI, 10th June. Simultaneously with the installation of Chang Tso-lin as Generalissimo of the Northern forces, the Shangtungese
launched a counter attack in Southern Shantung, compelling he Nationalists to retreat to Tsiniug, where they are now preparing to vithstand heavy igliting. A tronendous toll of ife is reported.
CHANG TSO-LIN. „- Hitherto the ,■' " ■ Northerners havo been operating indepcdeently, btu it is now believed that the institution of a unified command under Chang Tso-lin will alter the situation. .The Middlesex Battalion proceeds to Weihaivei to-morrow to reinforce the Border/Regiment. '
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Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 142, 20 June 1927, Page 9
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107WAR IN CHINA Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 142, 20 June 1927, Page 9
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