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THE

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SECOND EXTRA

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1916

REBELS ROUTED,

VIOLENT FIGHTING IN KWANGTUNG.

MEN, MATERIAL AND` HORSES CAPTURED.

Information has been receiv- ed from the Canton Government to the following effect:-

was exhausted. The enemy con- tinued to fight with bombs until these were likewise exhausted, when he was completely routed, leaving many dead the field. The leader, who was on horseback, and many others of

nay enemy, were and much taken prisoner, material, horses, and standards were captured.

Between 7 and 9 a.m. on the 8th, Captain Cheng Kuo-hsueh attacked the rebels at Yen Tza Wo. The fight lasted until 6.0 p.m. when the rebel strong- stormed. The rebel hold

On the evening of the 6th instant the rebels made a fierce attack on Tam Sui. Lu Hua-lung, leader who was dressed in mili- the Commander of the Garrison, tary uniform was shot, as were of the enemy. engaged them with his troops many others

until late on the 7th instant, when Material and standards were reinforcements arrived and an captured.

attack was made on the rebels

On the morning of the 8th patie

from inside and outside the Commander of Garrison Chung town.

second in com- Tzn-ting, at Poo Chu Ling, în The mand of the rebels and a large the Yi Ho village, in Pok Lo dis- number of his band were killed trict, surrounded and attacked and taken prisoners. Much ma- the rebels. The fight continued terial and standards were capall day until the first watch (1- tured.

9.0 p.m.) when the rebels were routed.

On the 7th instant, Commander of the Garrison Li Chao-wei

The various Garrisons are still attacked the rebels at Po Tong engaged in following up After a bloody fight lasting until traces of the rebels and taking the afternoon of the 8th, prisoners in order to exterminate the enemy's ball ammunition them completely.

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