CHINESE STRIFE
MORE HEAVY FIGHTING.
(Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.)
PEKIN, September 13.
Heavy fighting is reported east and west of Taihu Lake. The Che Kiang forces secured a notable victory, capturing the town of Ithing. This threatens Lhangchow, which is Kiarngsu’s main base.
A NEW PREMIER.
PEKIN, September 13
The Chinese Parliament has elected Yen as Premier. Out of 393 votes, 291 were in favour of Yen, who is a Christian, and was formerly Premier.
CHANG TSOLIN’S SUCCESS.
(Renter.!
PEKIN, September 14
A communique issued by ,Lu, says that a telegram received from Mukden states that Chang Tsolin’s forces captured Chaoyang Fu, in Chihli. SUN YAT SEN ACTIVE.
PEKIN, September 14.
Sun Yat Sen has proceeded to Shiukwan, to organise a northern expedition. He issued a manifesto, which is an open confession of the failure of his Government at Canton, and condemns the indifference of the people towards the revolutionist cause. He acknowledges the grievances from heavy war taxation, and oppression by disorderly Generals and unscrupulous officials. He announces the withdrawal of the cancellation of war taxation, and return of the provinces to the people for self-govern-ment, hoping thereby to engage their enthusiastic support for the principles of revolution.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 15 September 1924, Page 5
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