WAR IN CHINA

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 100, 25 March 1930, Page 7

WAR IN CHINA

ANTI-NANKING REBELLION. THE LATEST FEATURE!: SITUATION OBSCURE. (United Press Association.—By Electrio Telegraph.—Copyright.) Received March" 25, 9.15 a.m. SHANGHAI, March 24. The commandeering of foodstuffs, the occupation of telegraph and wireless stations, the seizure of railway rolling stock, and slight skirmishing have so far been the chief features of the latest anti-Nanking rebellion. Dozens of former notorious war lords, great and small, are seizing the present opportunity to recommence military activity, joining the rebels and receiving but the majority are unable to contribute more than their personal services. It is reported that American and Italian marine reinforcements are en route to the Pekin Legation from Chinwangtao for the purpose of protecting foreign nationals in the event of disturbances arising. The rebels apparently intend a double drive on Hankow and Nanking, utilising the railways in both instances, but it is ■ not yet clear whether the present uprising has the intention of attempting to destroy the Nanking Government or merely establishing an independent government in Pekin. Both sides are vigorously distributing propaganda in order to obscure the real intentions. Reliable information can not be obtained. Shansi circles claim a decisive defeat of Han Fu-chu, a formiy Slynsi general. It is alleged that Han’s troops fled before the Shansi onslaught led by Sun Tien-ying leaving arms and munitions on the field. Han is said to be ready to retire and hand over the command to subordinates.