“PREPARING FOR THE WORST.”

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18353, 26 August 1929, Page 9

“PREPARING FOR THE WORST.”

Sino-Russian Rupture. SOVIET FORCES ON THE MOVE. (United Press Association—By Elaetrla Telegraph—Copyright.) SHANGHAI, August 23. There b— \ been little actual fighting during the past twenty-four hours in the Manchurian theatre of war. The Russians have been content with staging a raid in the vicinity of Manchuli, 300 alighting from an armoured train and peppering the Chinese garrison with machine-guns. They withdrew before there was any heavy reply. There have been many small skirmishes too numerous to mention along the border. An unverified report states that 4000 Russians are crossing the Chinese territory north-west of Lake Kinkai. Definite action is expected in consequence of the arrival of General Bleucher, who is to take command of the Russian army in the East. The Chinese are preparing for the worst. MOST SERIOUS FOE OF SOVIET. REDS FEAR WHITE GUARDS. (United Press Association—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright.) (Received August 25, 5.5 p.m.) RIGA, August 24. General Bleucher, Commander-in-Chief of the Far Eastern Army, reported to Moscow his arrival at the Manchurian frontier. Orders have been issued to the Red Army to destroy the White Guards wherever possible, regardless of which side of the frontier they are found. The moment the Reds sight the Whites, the latter must be followed “even unto Harbin, until not one remains alive.” The order describes the White Guards as the most serious foe of the Soviet.