CHINA
RIVAL FACTIOUS IN NORTH. FIGHTING PROCEEDING. Press Association-- By Telegraph—Copyright TIENTSIN, April 28. Hostilities between the forces of Chang-Tsao-Lin and Wu-Pci-Fu have begun near Machan, and a- general attack was made on Peking. The British, American, French, .and Japanese Legations are increasing precautions to protect the railway from Peking to tho sen. Martial .law lias been declared in Tientsin and Tsinaulu. The. foreign Legations have warned tho Government that if Peking is bombarded, tho consequences will be serious. The Powers will bo annoyed, and any attempt to damage the railway bridges, stations, or communications will bo resisted by combined forces.—A. and N.Z. Cable. THE SOUTHERN DICTATOR - TAKES POSSESSION OF WARSHIPS. VANCOUVER, April 29. Shanghai awl Canton despatches report that nine warships, being the last of the Peking Oovermneiit’s navy, surrendered to Dr Sun-Yiil-Scu after three bombing planes hud hit one .ship, killing twenty and injuring thirty sailors. The navy’s loyalty was suspected owing to the refusal of the commanders to pledge neutrality during Dr Sun-Yat-Scu’s northern expedition. Fearing bombardment of Canton, if was decided to demand the surrender of the warships. The- latter refused and cleared for action, whereupon, the planes were ordered to concentrate upon tho cruiser Hairin', which was quickly put out of action.—A. and N.Z. Cable.
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Evening Star, Issue 17956, 1 May 1922, Page 4
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