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UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF GENERALISSIMO CHIANG KAI-SHEK
20,000 German Volunteers In Spain
REINFORCE MADRID
FRONT
DEFENCE COMMANDER
INTERVIEWED
BOMBARDMENT OF MERIDA
Madrid, Yesterday,
It is calculated that 20,000 German soldiers have disembark- ed for Spain since the last meeting of the League of Nations on the 12th inst. According to a statement by General Miaja, Commander of the Defence Forces in Madrid, these have been distributed on all the fronts, particularly the Madrid front, where it is believed they are 6,000 strong. The General adds that the Germans were clearly present during the recent fighting in the Boadilla sector.
"So far we have not captured any Nazi prisoners," the General added. "The German infantry launch their attacks in masses, as in the Great War, but the Government forces had been prepared for this. There are still very many Italians with the insurgents," he stated-Reuter
Madrid: The lull on all the fronts is complete. A Govern- ment communique states that no operation has been reported on the different sectors- Both the Government and insurgent. planes made raids on the enemy lines but no serious damage was reported. An insurgent cruiser bombarded Gigon, a few shells falling in the centre of the town, causing slight casualīties. -Renter's Bulletin Service.
the
Her Royal Highness Duchess of Kent (above) gave birth to a daughter' yesterday. Both are reported to be doing ex- cellently.
FIRE BREAKS OUT NEAR HOSPITAL
Coolness Of Nurses Prevents Panic
Salamanca: The bombard- ment of Marida by Government planes, in which 25 were killed and 48 wounded, was announced
The most powerful aeroplane engine is America, and perhaps in the world, is this Cyclone, which weighs 1,275 pounds and develops 1205 horse-power, representing an enormous advance in weight-to-power ratio. The eng’ne, shown with a test propeller, is the result of 10 years' research.
THE POPE'S MESSAGE TERRIFYING REALITY BEING PREPARED FOR EUROPE
Vatican City, Yesterday.
MARSHAL CHANG MAKES HIS EXCUSES
REVOLT DUE TO MISUNDERSTANDING
NOW CLEARED UP
CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES ORDERED
NANKING, TO-DAY. GENERALISSIMO · CHIANG KAI-SHEK, WHO HAS BEEN HELD AS A HOSTAGE BY MARSHAL CHANG HSUEH-LIANG, THE YOUNG MARSHAL” AND ACTING COMMANDER IN - CHIEF OF BANDIT. SUPPRESSION IN NORTH-WEST- ERN CHINA, SINCE DECEMBER 13, THE DATE OF THE SIANFU COUP D'ETAT, WAS RELEASED YESTERDAY AND ARRIVED AT LOYANG BY PLANE REUTER.
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It is officially stated that Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek was re- leased unconditionally and that his first action was to order the cessa- tion of hostilities and the withdrawal of the Government troops from Shensi
Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang explains, that the revolt was due to a misunderstanding which has now been cleared up. He erroneously thought that the Generalissimo was going to dismiss him and disband his troops so he detained him for self-protection. Fürthermore, he be- lieved that Nanking had failed to pay his troops but it transpired that the money had been misappropriated by one of his own subordinates who has now been arrested:
It is noteworthy that Marshal Chang does not mention the political issues, which confirms the view that his manifesta in an official communique issued-His Holiness the Pope, in his worldwide broadcast message issued on the 12th inst. was a mere "window dressings Jast night. The communique deplored the "many great evils which have fallen like a scourge Nanking Shanghai and the other cities went wild with joy added that Merida is 25 miles on humanity, civil society and the Church" He added that to as the news of the Generalissimo's release was flashed through- from the front and is not a day, more than ever, he felt near and present to all the Catholic out the country. Huge crowds thronged the streets in Shanghai,
world in spirit.
blocking the traffic, shouting and cheering and letting off crack-
military town.
have
BRITISH APPEAL London: Instructions ¡been sent by the British Gov- ernment to the British Ambas- sadors in Berlin, Rome, Moscow and Lisbon urging their respec- tive Governments to co-operate in taking measures to discon- tinue the flow of foreign volun- teers in Spain.
It is understood that the French Government is taking
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London, To-day. The following are the Christmas
similar steps in these four Day League football results:
capitals. It is not expected,
FIRST DIVISION
however, that these representa Arsenal tions by Britain and France Birmingham will be joint.-Reuter's Bulletin Brentford Service
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BUYING AND SELLING IN THE SAME RATIO
Londor, Yesterday.
4 Preston
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2 Sunderland
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2 Wednesday
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Portsmouth ✪
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5 Manchester C. 3
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2 Chelsea W. Bromwich 3 Liverpool Wolves
Against the will of God, theyers, while aeroplanes circled over the city dropping coloured pa- had to contend with the male. pers. Processions marched through the streets carrying banners volence of many misguided with slogans reading "Long Live Chiang Kai-shek and Long Live
Reuter. There still raged, the Republic." eremies.
Shanghai: The with all its horror and hatred,
Govern- Hankow and yet others from carnage and destruction in the ment troops along the Lunghai Kansu.
The news of the Generalissimo's civil war in Spain. It seemed Railway are being withdrawn that those evil forces of which in pursuance with Generalis-release was received with profound he had spoken wished to make simo Chiang Kai-shek's order. relief in Chinese and foreign busi- the supreme experiment of all His release occurred on the mess circles as a civil war might the destructive forces scattered eve of the resumption of hos have proved disastrous to trade. throughout the world which tilities the Government they commanded, and there troops were already taking up
to re-accompanied by Madame Chiang, were signs and portents of a positions preparatory terrifying reality being prepar-uming their advance on Sian- Messra T. V. Soong and W. E ed for Europe and the world. fu today, some along the Donald, his European adviser, has (Continued on Page 10} Lunghai railway, others from established his temporary head-
quarters in Loyang.
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CHRISTMAS TRAGEDY
3 Euddersfield. I EUROPEAN LADY KILLED
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Blackburn
Bradford Barnley Chesterfield
2 West Hau
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1 Aston Villa
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5 Barnsley
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A company entitled "Brokers Coventry
Cooleas on the part of the nurses on duty prevented a panic among the patients yesterday in the Kwong Wah Hospital, Kow- Limited" has been formed in Lon-Falham loon, at about 3 ab, when fire don with powerful auspices to Leicester broke out in the hospital garden-facilitate commerce between Bri-Newcastle
tish Dominions and Colonies and Notts. F ers' quarters.
The flames were first seen by European countries whose normal Plymouth the nurse on duty in the maternity trade is curtailed by exchange res-Sheffield U. ward, which is situated just optrictions. Trade will be principal- THIRD DIVISION (South) posite the gardeners' quarters. Aly with Germany on the barter Brighton fire appliance from the Mong Kok system.
Bristol C. Fire Station was immediately seat
Gillingham
The company is 100 per cent. to the scene, and the flames were British with Lord Glenconner as Luton extinguished within half an hour, the chairman.
The cause of the file has not yet been established, but the dam- age is estimated to be about $100.¦
DAUGHTER FOR DUCHESS
MOTHER AND CHILD
DOING WELL
London, To-day.
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HOME RUGBY
2 Bradford C. ✪ Swansea
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IN CAR MISHAP
LOYANG HQ. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek,
The future of Marshmal Chang Haneh-liang and the other rebels
Paris: A mensage from Shang- hai states that Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, above, haz bow released and has arrived in Layang-Lesteri A
is intriguing political circles, who a considerable period. Even the are wondering what steps will be most conservative.. of the old- taken to clean up the state of school Chinese, known for his stoic affairs revealed by the revolt in calm, could not help letting him- the north-west.
self go" and as a result: the 1936 Although the Generalissimo has Christmas Day was about the been released, it is obvions that "boisiest” in recent years. the revolt leaves many problems
The Christmas celebrations in it is learned that Mrs. Anderson for the Government, notably as re- a was travelling in a motor car. gards the Communist elements in Hong Kong were marred by
a fatal motor accident in Tsun Wan, driven by her husband, to Kow-Shensi and Kansu-Beater. 1in the Castle Peak district, yester-loon when near a narrow road be-
1 day, involving the death of Mrs.low the Tsun Wan Police Station, wife of Mr. J. Ea lorry loaded with iron bara was 1 Anderson,
o Anderson of the well-known music seen approaching from the oppo- site direction. At the time there ojstore bearing his name.
Details of the accident are very was another lorry, loaded with
Great Excitement
In Manila
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Marshal Chang At Loyang
Nanking: It is learned that Marshal Chang Heuch-liang 21- rived in Loyang together with the Generalissimo and this is taken Manila: The city police stations to indicate that the rebel leader
1 meagre but from a reliable source bricks, parked at the side of the were packed last night with Chin- has received assurances for his
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There were several Club Rugby Carlisle fixtures played yesterday, Swansea Chester beating the Watsonians by 17 Gateshead Her Royal Highness the points to 5. while Neath defeated. Hull Duchess of Kent gave birth to a the London Welsh by 13 points to Lincoln daughter at 11.20 am. yesterday. 6
Mansfeld Both mother and child are doing Edinburgh Academicals were at New Brighton excellently-Beuter
home to the London Scottish, but Bochdale This is the second child born to were besten by 6: points ̧, fu-~3, Tork their Royal Highnesses the Duke, while Aber von.proved too: strong | and Duchess of Kent, their first for Mountain Ash, wiming by 20 Fart bor being Frince Edward points to 3-Beuter.
-2- Oldham 1 Halifax
5 Darlington TWrentham
3 Rotherham
Stockport
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STOP PRESS
The funeral of Gamer Saunders E.A., who died in the Military Hospital early this morning from preumonia, WIN 1 fake place this aftermon at the Colonial Cemetery "at 3. pm. The Rev. I. Dow will officiate at the service.
The deceased was admitted to the Military · Hospital five. days ago and belonged to the 1 Battery, stationed at. Stone entiers. He had been in Hong Kong for the past three years "and" was dão by losta... for
5 by the next trocyhip.
road
The lorry with the iron ese people who were rounded up personal safety. However, it is bars, it is stated, drew up in order for violating the Ordinance, pro- generally considered that the Gov- that the car might pass and it was hibiting the firing of crackers ernment cannot remain inactive while doing so that the car collid-within city limits.
regarding the serious disruptive. ed with some
of Reuter's flash of the projecting
{Continued on Page 10) iron bars.
that
the Gen- eralissimo's release crested the greatest excitement in Chinese
It is understood. that Mr. An-quarters. Extras were rushed out derson was uninjured.
bearing the "glad tidings and mast
The above were the only details of the people who were arrested issued by the Traffic Office expressed the opinion that it was Police Headquarters. Nothing is well worth it-Beuter stated as to how the unfortunate
lady
met her death, though it was said that the succumbed to her injuries before she could be taken to the hospital
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went wild with delight on receipt: of the news that Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek had been releas
NEW PRESIDENT OF HAVANA
Havana, Yesterday Frederico Laredo Bru, a lawyer, has been sworn as President of Havana fol- lowing the impeachment of Gomez in the Senate. Gomez has already vacated the Presidential Palace Beater
SARAH: CHURCH BLAWEDS.
AMERICAN COLOMANS
New York, Yesterday--Barah The Chinese press printed “ex |tras". that were eagerly atched Churchill, daughter of the British *New York, To-day," "The up by the crowds >who fimmediate statesinan, was married to-day to death is reported here of the by storemedz verseker shops, The Mz: Vic Oliver, the comedian They inated journalist, Mr. Arthur whole city then ( celebrated, the wil spend their honeymano
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