SOUTH WEST PUTS
ITS CASE
Leaders Explain Movement
To Hong Kong Press
CIVIL WAR IS NOT AIM
A denial that the recent activities of the Kwangtung and Kwangst"armies were for the purpose of civil war was made by a delegation of South-Western leaders which yesterday granted an interview to the Hong Kong press to give their side of the question. The sole motive behind the movement, it declared, was to lead China to resist foreign aggression.
Members of the delegation were Dr. Kan Chia-uu, Inspector General of the Foreign Office for the two Kwangs, Mr. Huang Lin-shu, Commissioner of Education in Kwangtung, Lieut. Gen. Chang Yin-ming of the Fourth Route Army in Kwangsi, Major Gen. Li Hah-lin, of the First Route Army, Kwangtung, and Mr. Chiu-Sam Tsang. Mr. Huang's assistant.
RESISTANCE MOVE
Dr. Kan said:
I consider this gathering, a signi- Acant occasion as this is probably the first time that the political and military representatives of the two Kwangs have met the newspaper representatives of South
China in the interests of truth and the recognition of public opinion, which is so powerful that it may tead China out of the present crisis.
The resistance to foreign ag gression has become a unanimous 'and tremendous demand of the
Chinese people.
Whichever side raises the standard of resistance it does so only to accede to the de- mand and the wish of the people of China. As to why, this move- ment started in the South-west and as to why it started at this moment, my colleague Mr. Huang Lin-shu will give you a full ex- planation later.
Ita deplorable that this pat- riotic movement, anxiously await ed during the last five years, should huve been questioned when it has become a reality, as to the sincerity of its promoters. We invite you therefore to make an inspection trip to Kwangsi and Kwangtung to see and hear for yourselves. There you will And out whether this movement has any foreign complications or whether it has been made against any one parti- cular person,,
many, Italy and more recently Turkey were all united over resis- tance to foreign agression or when aghting a foreign enemy.
We appeal to you to-day a5 guardians of pubhe opinion to use your influence to bring back China
to unification.
I come to you to-day, to the leaders of public option to re- quest you to do all you can to pre- vent the disastrous consequences of civil war at a time when the unity of the country is essential.
SOUTH'S REASONS
M. Huang Lin-shu said.
I want to make clear why the South has started a programme of armed resistance to external ag- gression. The movement has been started chiedy because foreign troops in North China have been increased in violation of a treaty and there is no necessity to in crease them to such a number.
We have been expecting that North China would lead us against
external aggression · but now, we realise that
start the we must movement ourselves.
The Bith national congress of
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1936.
CHINA'S AQUATIC STARS
LEAVE TO-MORROW
(By "THE EEL")
Anst Yeunr Sau king and Mr. Phan Chân Hằng, China aquatic stars for the World Olympics in Berlin, sail to-morrow for Europe on the Conte Verde. No one can doubt as to the just- fication of choice and these two unofficial ambassadors of good- will and friendship sail with the best wishes of all China...
DOUBLE VICTORIES
SCORED
BASEBALL RESULTS
New York June 25. -The following were the results of the League baseball matches played to-day.
true sporting rivalry with the sole alm of consolidating friendship. Though it would be innocuous to quote comparative figures, it would
Chicago not be too venturesome to predict Boston that Miss Yeung will not be beaten by huge margins. One thing is certain, and that is, her style of awimming, graceful and easy, will not be outshone by her rivals,
It came as a surprise that Kwok Chun Hang was omitted from the team (I suppose two can be called a team). but his failure in the trials left the Selectors, no other alternative. Kwok covered him- self with, glory, and reflected much credit on Chinese swimmers when he was in Australia but since his
Yeung Sau King, Chinese Olympic; return he fell off badly.
Star
M135 Yeung
to-day recuras from Shanghai, where she per- formed the opening ceremony of
a new swimming pool. One of China's sporting idols she is popu-;
After larly welcomed anywhere.
the Sports in Berlin, Miss Yeung will possibly return via the United States where she is greatly admired for her swimming ability.
It will come as an agreeable and andoubted surprise to either Miss Yeung or Chan If they are in the tore
conclusion of at the
the Sports, but the Olympic Games are not those which any nation enters only on the expectations of win ning: they are competed for in
This is the first time in the history of the Olympics that China has seni Swimming delegates Track and tennis stars have gone
Chicago
NATIONAL LEAGUE
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
The potential champions of the Olympic. Aquatics, wɛ American Collins and S. Martin hit home competitors, Misses Mary Lou Doris Buckley, Olive McKean and Betty Les, all come from Wiscon sin and have been coached by the expert and famous Mr. Ray Daugh- tery.
Mias thu nam. Yeung's mother accompanied the team to Europe.
Mrs.
Yeung
the Kuo Min Tang was held for Mary Lou, Doris Buckley, Olive McKean and Betty Lea, Yeung Sau
the purpose of uniting the whole Two things were sub- country. mitted to the northern representa- the south- tives-acceptance of west's policy of resistance and withdrawal of the north's tradi- tional policy of non-aggression. The northern representative readi-
After taking part in two meet- Ings I was disappointed at the The northern policy of resistance. Government has still failed to lead the people so we have started the movement in the south.
TELEGRAM TO NANKING
You have all seen to-day a tele- gram sent out by the South-Westly accepted these two points. political council of the South- West Excutive Committee of the Kuo Min Tang Central Council announen ave definite points which represent the fundamental policy of the leaders of the Bouth- West. When they have urged the second plenary session of the Cen-in leading "China out of her pre- tral Council to debate these mea- sures, they themselves are bound by duty to carry them out as long as they are in power.
It seems to me that this point alone will be sufficient to disperse any doubts as regards the motive of Initiating the movement.
It is equally regrettable that rumours of war and the clash of arms have been freely circulated. It was reported on Thursday's and yesterday's papers that Kwangsi troops attacked Hengchow. The fact is that all the Kwangtung and Kwangs troops have been with- drawn within their own borders and there is not a single man in Hunan territory. Lieut. Gen. Chang Yin-ming will tell you the Exact military situation.
WASTE NO SHOTS
We hope that you will help us
sent crisis. We are expecting the northera government to accept our proposals and we are sure ní success.
TROOPS WITHDRAWN
· Lieut. Gen. Chang Yin-ming, said-
As I am a soldier I shall report to you the military conditions along the borders. As people are not clear about the exact situation rumours are freely circulated and false news disseminated that much damage has
been done to the south-west and China. There 15 much misunderstanding In China and abroad.
King's Olympic Competitors from U.S.A.
SWIMMING RECORDS
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New York, June 26. Atra Lenore Knight Wingard beat her own world record for one mile freestyle swimming clocking 24 minutes 7-1/5 seconds. The pre- vlous record time was 24 minutes 20-2/5 seconds.
In the same race the covered 1500 metres in 22 minutes 39-1/5 seconds, beating Miss Helene Madi- son's time of 23 minutes 17-1/5 seconds.- Router.
NORTH TROOPS ADVANCE
There are rumours that Kwangsi advanced its' troops and attacked Hengchow. That report shows either that it was propaganda with malicious intention or utter ignor- ance,
It is a fact that the Nanking troops are advancing in the direc- tion of Kwangai and Kwangtung; We have done our best to avoid- civil war and we are still hoping that the Central Government will lead us. If, however, there is a clash, it will be within the borders of Kwangtung or Kwangst. We do not expect that to happen. «
The movement of troops in Kwangtung and Kwangs have been directed safely against for eign aggression and there is no other motive. Further, the army Almost all the army commanders commanders in their first telegram are in favour of resistance. Nan- to the north, requested the Cen- king sent the Sist division to the tral Government to lead them. Army Kwangst border but the comman- commanders have frequently dis der disobeyed the order for civil obeyed the Central Government's war and declared that the inten- orders to cease, their resistance and tion of the division was resistance from various quarters and give it is clear that the Central Gov-only. Two brigades were sent to the Kwangs border but they' re- fused to advance. Another brigade.
In the face of foreign aggression 1 is obvious that the strength of the national army should be pre- served without a single ahol being wasted on internal strife. But fabrications continue to emanate
false impressions that Kwangtung ernment alone does not want re- and Kwangs are seeking to pre-sistance. cipitate a civil war.
THIRD ROUND WINNERS
WIMBLEDON TENNIS
London, June 25.
The folowing were the leading results of to-day's matches BL Wimbledon:-...
Men's Singles (Third Round) "F. J. Perry (England) beat J. Van Ryn (U.S.) 6-3, 6-2, 6-0.
Bryan Grant (US.) beat E. B. Avory. (England) 6-4, 6-2, 6-
H. W. 'Austin (England) beat C.R.D. Tuckey (England) 6-2, 6-1,
6-3.
G. Von. Cramm (Germany) beat C. Boussus (France) 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.
V. McGrath (Australia) beat L. del Castillo (Argentine) 6-4, 2-6, 6-3, 12-10
D. Budge (U.S.) beat M. Lesueur (France) 8-1, 6-1, 6-1,
J. Crawford (Australia) beat K. C. Gandar-Dower (England) | 6-1, 6-2, 6-3
"
H. G. N. Lee (England) beat A H. Stedman (New Zealand) 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
(Japan) 6-0, 6-0, 6-3.
A. Quist (Australia) beat E. Itoh
E. Maler (Spain) beat G. B. Meredith (England) 6-1, 6-3, 6-2. W. Allson (U.8.) beat L. Van Den Eynde (Belgium) 8-6, 7-5, 7-5.
Women's Singles (Third Round) Mile, Goldacmidt (France) 6-1,
Miss Helen Jacobs (UB.) beat.
6-0.
Miss Dorothy Round (England) beat Fraulein Krauss (Austria) 6-1,
Countes la Valdene beat Mrs.
6-3.
in Fukien took the same course. Luxton (England) 6-2, 6-1, We are confident that in the faceMme. Sperling (Denmark) beat of foreign aggression the army Mias Caroline, Babcock (US) 7-5, commandets and soldiers will not 1 fight in a civil war."
Men's Doubles (Second Bound)
We have started the movement It seems inconceivable to us that and we hope that we shall move in the face of foreign aggression the whole country on the same there should be a civil war in course. To our great surprise Nan China If there is any time when king has sent a great number of the Chinese people really needed troops southwards to bring, pres- There are 15 divisions now in to be united it is the present ma- sure to bear on us. In order to Hunan advancing towards Kwang- J. Borotra and J. BruzŅON ment. Resistance to foreign ag- avoid clashes and civil war all thes and Kwanstons, 11 in Bhansi, (France) beat Faber (Bwitzer- greasion is a national issue and Kwanga and Kwangtung troops 11 in Ewelchow and eight inland) and F. Kukuljevitch (Yugos- should lead Jogically to national | have been withdrawn to their own Fuklen ready to move south. lavia) 6-2, 7-6, 15-13. unity instead of internal diesen borders. They were ordered to do
Mixed Doubles (Second Round) tion. You cannot do otherwise so on June 12 and the movement
J. Borotra (France) and MIKS when the whole country is was completed on June 15, I can not want to see civil war in China. Susan Noel (England) beat I. de moving towards the onme alm make this very responsible state. We request that you give us fair | Borman and Miss Nellie Adamson and struggling against a common ment as I am Chief of Staff of the treatment and tell the world the | (Belgium) 0-5. 6-1, 6-8,-- foe. We know very well that Ger- Kwangel Army,
truth.
Reuter
We know very well that friendly nations in Europe and America do
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