BATTLE LOOMING
CHINESE PURSUE RED BANDITS. COMMUNISTS FLEEING TO MOUNTAINS. (U.P.A. by Elec. Tel. SHANGHAI. April 7. A sanguinary conflict is .going on between Government and Communist forces in the province of Kweichow, where anti-‘RccV troops under Marsha"! C'hiang Kai-Shek, are endeavoring to crush the Communist army which has been in virtual control or the province for over a yean, killing and looting indisciiminately. It is now reported that the anti- “ Rod” troops arc getting the upper hand, due to receiving reinforcements and are vigorously pursuin-2 the Communists to the mountains, where the batter will be able to withstand a lengthy siege unless Government aeroplanes arc able to bomb them effectively. Marshal Chian- is reported to bo pitting an army of 75,000 against what are estimated to be 50,C00 Communists. A major battle is expected shortly.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXII, Issue 12254, 9 April 1935, Page 5
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