CHINA'S TROUBLES.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 16796, 21 July 1920, Page 3

CHINA'S TROUBLES.

ARMY COMMANDER RESIGNS. ANFD-ITES ADMIT DEFEAT. By Telegraph—Press Assn.— -Copyright. (Received July 21, 12.10 a.m.) PEKING,' July 20. Marshal Tuan Chi-jul tendered his resignation of the army command, hut the President refused to accept it. Tuan Chi-jui simultaneously offered peace terms amounting to a complete capitulation. It is stated that the terms comprise punishment- of General Hsushuseng, discharge of all troops under Tuan’s command, dismissal of Parliament, dismissal of three Anfu Ministers and suppression of the Anfu Club. A party of officers left Peking for Tien-tsin to communicate tfie terms to the Chihli partva A later message states that the Anfuites admit defeat.—Reuter. JAPAN NOT INTERFERING. (Received July 21, 9.5 a.m.) LONDON, July 20. The Japanese Embassy announces that Japan is obs®-ving the strictest neutrality, and his Instructed her officers in China against any interference in political affairs.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. A TOWN CAPTURED. (Received July 21, 9.15 a.m.) PEKING, July 19. Tuan Chi-jm’s troops have captured Yanktsung, compelling the Chihli forces to retreat in disordef towards Peitsang.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.