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March 6, 1927

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Rumor of Agreement on Shanghai.; OUR MARINES MARCH THROUGH SHANGHAI

By Unknown Author

Reports of peace moves, along lines proposed by Chang Tso-lin; terms; movements of troops, article by F Moore; Chang Tsung-chang reported to have come to agreement with Chiang Kai-shek whereby no opposition will be offered to occupation of Shanghai by Cantonese; Chang continues to strengthen points along Shanghai-Nanking ry, between Wusi and Kunshang; military situation in North reported precarious because of lack of funds

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