CHINESE CIVIL WAR.

Grey River Argus, 18 May 1922, Page 5

CHINESE CIVIL WAR.

CHANG'S LATEST MOVE. “EMBABKASSING” TO JAPAN. 8 [A. and N. Z. Cable Association! TOK 10, May Hi. Word has been received that Chang-Tso-Lin has declared the independence of Manchuria and Mongolia, and has requested recognition by the Foreign Office. Tok io is not officially inclined to scout the news, but nevertheless it is known that the move on the part of the Mukden War Lord was not unexpected in official circles. If it proves true <'hang’s move will be embarrassing to Japan, whose most Important t’kinose interests centre in Manchuria. MOVE AGAINST THE SOVIET. PF.KIN, May 16. Chaiig-Tso-l.in s declaration is particularly important as the independence of Manchuria and Japanese influence iln‘i(‘, in conjunction with the Japanese maritime province of Kamchatka, practically cuts off Soviet Russia from the Far Last. Furthermore, the Chinese In pc of regaining control of Mongolia b\ peaceful .“leans may now be frustrated, as it is'unlikely the Russian forces {here will be withdrawn unless (.'hang-Tso-Lin is lirst suppressed. A FRESH OUTBREAK. TOK 10, May 16. According L»’ Pekin reports hostilities have begun between Wu-Pei-Fu and Chang-Tso-I.in, north of Tientsin.