REBELLION IN CHINA.
Received July 12, 10.20 a.m. PEKIN, July 11. At Titan Chi Jui's instance, the President dismissed General Wet and deprived General Tsao-qun of his military rank. Portions ol' 'Juan's troops are advancing against the armies of his opponents, which are based upon Pao-ting-lu, whence the American missionaries- are withdrawing under orders. Hostilities are imminent. Tuan has secured considerable- financial help, which is of vital importance, as the Chinese soldiers invariably decline to fight unless paid in advance. Tuan guarantees the safety ol foreigners and the population of Pekin, whore Hie situation is easier, though complicated. The aeroplane corps at I'ekin has decided to cooperate with Tuan in the event oi bombing machines being sent to Poa-tiug-fu. Meanwhile the Chinese expect Titan's opponents to take refuge at Tientsin.—(A. and N.Z. cable.)
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1862, 12 July 1920, Page 6
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133REBELLION IN CHINA. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1862, 12 July 1920, Page 6
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