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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1936.
WILD RUMOURS INCREASE
CHINA QUESTIONS GENERALISSIMO STILL
IN COMMONS
Mr. Anthony Eden Gives Details
London, Dec. 15.
The Foreign Minister, Mr. An-
thony Edeo. questioned in the House of Commons to-day
con-
DETAINED
Kept In
In Inner City Of Sianfu
cerning the arrest of Marshal Revolt Spreads To Capital
Chiang Kai-shek. said he had been informed by SI Hughe Knatchbull- Hugessen, the British Ambassador
to China, concerning the facts of the arrest.
The Ambassador had also re- ported that the Central Govern- ment authorities were despatching troops to Shensi to deal with the situation and pledges of support have been received from all parts of China.
Mr. Eden said that he had no information, as regards, subsequent events-Reuiet.
MESSAGE FROM
THE KING.
"Resolved To Do My Duty"
London, Dec. 11. A message from the King was received in both Houses of Parlia- ment this afternoon His Majesty stated," I have succeeded to the Throne in circumstances which are without precedent and at a mo- thent of great personal distress, but I am resolved to do my duty and I am sustained by the know ledge that I am supported by the widespread goodwill and sympathy of all my
subjects here and throughout the World. It will be my constant endeavour with God's help, supported by my, dear wife, to uphold the honour and promote the happiness of my peoples."
Both in Lords and Commons, loyal addresses in reply to the gracious message were noted. Lord' Halifax. Lord Snell, the Marquess "of Crewe and the Archbishop of Canterbury spoke in the upper
House
The Prime Minister moving the Commons address, spoke of the new King's strong resemblance in char acter and disposition of mind to his father, and said he would bring to his great task, the same devot- ion to duty. The Leader of Op- position referred to His Majesty's acquaintance with the Dominions and other parts, of the Empire and his close knowledge of social ques- tions: Sir Archibald Sincisir also spoke...
British Wireless.
SCENE IN PARLIAMENT
Of KansuTM
SHANGHAI, DECEMBER 15, TENSION PREVAILED HERE ALL DAY AS UNCERTAINTY REGARDING THE SLANFU SITUATION WAS PROLONGED. WILD RUMOURS CIRCULATED THROUGHOUT THE CITY SUCCEEDED EACH OTHER AND TENDED TO INCREASË THE CONFUSION. FIRST IT WAS STATED THAT THE GENERALIS- SIMO" WAS DEAD, AND THEN THAT HE WAS FREE AND ON THE WAY TO NANKING.
Meanwhile hopes are aroused by the news received from" Nanking that Mr. W. H. Donald, adviser to the GeheraKasimo, who arrived in Loyang from Sian, had reported that Marshal Chiang was safe.
Martial law was proclaimed here last night by the Garrison Commander Yang Ya In accordance with the War Ministry's order. Steps have been taken similar to those in force in Nan- king. Loyang Wuhan and other important cities to prevent pos- sible disturbances.—Reuter.
CHIANG'S WHEREABOUTS
Nanking. Dec. 15, The government forces have completely surrounded Slanfu,
On his arrival in Loyang, Mr. W, H. Donald telephoned Madame | Chiang Kai-shek in Nanking that the husband was well and in good spirits. He is being detained the inner city, of Stanfu at the theadquarters of General Yang Hu-chen,,
SOONG EXPLAINS SITUATION
Willing To Act As Mediator
THE CONFUSION IN STARTLING REVOLT
Canton, Dec. 15. Yesterday Mr. T. V. Soong, Chair-
Mr. Donald denied that General man of the National Economic Yang counter-revolted.
An official despatch claims that the Government forces have row gained the upper hand in Lan- chow- Reuter,
FIGHTING AT LANCHOW
Nanking, Dec. 15. The revolt has spread to Lan- chow, capital of Kansu, where fighting has broken out between the Government and troops com manded by Yuh Sueh-chung, one principal subordinates. of Marshal Chang Hsueh-lang's
passed a
Cornell announced to the bankers in Shanghai that Marshal Chiang Kal-shek, his brother-in-law. was quite safe and well in Sian..
He stated that the Slan revolt was a most unfortunate affair and a national calamity and that It should be settled with the least possible delay, as the whole world was watching China.
BOLD ATTEMPT FOR POWER
Chang Hsueh Liang's Motives
London, Dec. 15.
In all probability, Marshal Chang Hsueh-llang" hoped either to re- place Chiang Kai-shek as the head of the Nanking Government or rule an independent state in the north- west as his father did in Man- churia,
the *says
"Manchester Guardian."
After reviewing the events lead- ing to the crisis, the journal em- phasises that Maranal Chiang Kai- shek recently stiffened his policy towards Japan in the hope that it may satisfy the malcontents. In the main this policy is logical and it is not easy to criticise.
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He has concentrated on creat- ing an efficient army. àmassing armaments, restoring unity in the country, improving the economic position and probably intends to resist Japan's aggression as soon as he believes it is practicable.
Chlang Kai-shek is not only ruthless and ambitious, but the strongest man in China to-day and the most able ruler and 'most brilliant general, the only man with any prospect of giving unity to the nation-Reuter.
R.A.F. FLYING BOATS
Long Cruise To Nigeria
London, Dec. 15. Two Royal Air Force Buper- marine Scapa flying boat of No. 202 F. B. Squadron left Maita on Saturday on an inter-command and colonial development flight to Calabar, Nigeria, Air Commodore Maltby, Air Oncer Commanding He declared that his relation- RAF. Mediterranean, is accom- ship with Marshal Chiang Kai-panying the Squadron Comman- shek and his friendship with Marder, Wing Commander Turner on shal Chang Hsueh-laria was well- the cruise."
The first stages of the fight from Malta, to Algiers and then to Gibraltar were carried out without incident. To-day the flying boats are proceeding to Laluz in the Canary Islands. From there they will continue down the West African coast via Port Etienne, Bathurst, Freetown. Takoradi and Lagos to Calabar- British Wireles
the Lunghal railway have reached Government troops advancing on a point fifteen miles from Stanfu.
The Executive Yuan resolution to pursue the forelgr policy unchanged and prosecute the Sulyuan campaign. vigorously-Chinese Evening Press, leuter.
known to all, and that he was al- Government to proceed to Sian, ways ready as a servant of the
when ordered to do
su by the Central Government, to endeavour to bring about a peaceful settle-
the present trouble.-
With
FIRE AT SIANFU
Nanking. Dec. 15, Marshal Chang Hsueh- lang evidently still in control of Stanfu, anxiety over events" with- in the rebel" city is increasing hourly.
.
Government troops this morn- ing reached Lintung, 15 miles from Santu
Japanese reports from Pelping state that a serious are has broken out in Sianfu.- Reutr
London, Dec. 14. Considerable excitement occur- red in Parliament which met"un Monday to swear the oath to the new. King, when the Communist member Gallacher refused to take
UNIVERSITY MESSAGE the outh, and consented only to
Nanking. Dec. 15. give the promise of loyalty which
The chancellors of seven univer- suffices to permit him to continue sites here telegraphed Marshal
as a member. The King, declared: Chang Hsueh-liang urging blin to
Reuter,"
GOVERNMENT ADVANCE
Nanking, Dec. 15. Government troops are advanc- ing along the Lunghal Railway, and have reached Weinan. 40 miles from Stanfu.
ment of
FIRE-CRACKERS
IN CANTON
Rumonred Release Of Generalissimo
Marshal Chang Hsueh-fang, son of the former Manchurian warlord, who has startled the Chinese nation with the kidnap- ping of the Generalissimo.
SOVIET RELATIONS WITH JAPAN Annoyance At Agreement" With Germany
Moscow, Dec, 15.
The Soviet reserves the right to express the final opinion regard ing the Russo-Japanese Fisheries Convention. M Maxim Litvinoff, the Foreign Commissar, informed. the Japanese Ambassador, Maoru Eigemitsu
Mr.
SOVIET MONEY FOR RED SPAIN
EFFORT TO HALT SPANISH WAR
Close Examination Of Replies
London. Dec. 11. Replies which been received from the German, Italian, Portuguese and Russian Governments to the Anglo-French proposal for media- tion in the Spanish civil war, are receiving careful examination in London and Paris.
The replies of the German. Italian and Portuguese' Govern- ments are of considerable length. They do not reject the idea of mediation, but lay stress on practi- cal dificulties.
The mediation initated was re ferred to by the Foreign Secretary in his Bradford speech to-night, when he said the Spanish tragedy was creating grave International anxieties, because nations were not observing in letter and in spirit, the Non-Intervention Agreement
Mr. Eden commented on the sympathetic support given in a statement, of the United States Government, which he thought
Was
an admirable example to others more directly concerned, whose responsibilities in the mat ter were infinitely heavier.-
British Wirelen.
JOINT SCRUTINY
London, Dec. 14. Until the Foreign Office has ex- amined the replies submitted by Germany, Italy and Portugal, to the Franco-British proposals for Spain, no definite attitude will be. an international mediation in
adopted. However, the French and British Governments Intend to Moscow, Dec. 14." jointly consider the whole matter A total sum of 120 millions gold in the light of giving practical ef- roubles has been collected from fect to the proposals, not "only of workers throughout Russia for Red, direct intervention, but also of Spain, a certain percentage of the banning the assistance in shape wages being compulsorily deducted of
volunteers. The outcome of for this purpose. The above these conversations will then prob- / amount has beer: remitted
to ably be handled in the forthcoming Spain, after having been converted weekly session of the non-Inter- into French franes at the official vention Committee- exchange rates of 4.5 francs to the Transocean News Service. Drawing attention to Soviet's rouble. It is estimated that the
ITALIAN RESERVATIONS Indignation at the German-Japan- total varue of donations other than ese anti-Communist agreement, Mcash, such as food stuffs sent to Litvinoff said he would inform Spain by the Soviet Government, Italy's acceptance, with reserva- the Japanese Government when exceeds -1,000 million Frenchtops, of the Franco-British pro- the Soviet Government decided to francs. In view of the effect which pošais 1r non-intervention and sign the Fisheries Convention.
the reports of the extended Sovietmodiation in Spain, was announ- Well-informed quarters express Russian support for Spain have ced by Court Clano; the For- the belief that the Soviet is unlike had on the public opinion in foreign Minister, to-day. His reply ly to sign unless the Japanese elgn countries, the Soviet Russian was delivered to the British and make substantial concessions. authorities have ordered the press French Ambassadors,
As regards the establishment of not to publish any details regar- mixed commissions for the de-ding future collections.- markation of the Soviet-Manchu Transocean New Service. Yuo frontier. M. Litvinoff declared negotiations had been protracted because the Japanese oppose the
BRITAIN SWEPT Ruslan suggestion that prior to
BY GALE
local banking source that Marshal
It is understood from a rellable Father And Children Chiang Kai-sher arrived safely in 9 o'clock yesterday Nanking at morning
On receipt of this good news yesterday morning, the whole city of Canton started to burn re- crackers.
Chinese Evening Press.
"I have ascended the Throne
release the Generalissimö and under most
unusual, circumstan- "retrace his steps" ces, and during a moment of great personal distress. I am determined. however, to perform my duty, and I am encouraged by the knowledge that I enjoy the sympathy of my subjects." I shall always endeavour with the help of God and with the support of my wife to uphold the They report the city quiet, honour of the Empire and to fur-
which leads offcials to doubt the ther the. happiness of my people."
report that there has been that In a brief answer to the same counter-revolt resulting in the re- mesange in the House of Commons, | lease of Chiang Kai-shek.- Mr. Baldwin declared that the Reuter. new King resembled the late King George more closely than any of his brothers. It la announced that King George VI will not fol
FIERCE DENUNCIATION
Nanking, Dec. 15. Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang, who is still in control at Stantu.
GERMANY AND MANCHUKUO
G
Berlin, Dec. 14.
In reply to reports appearing" iti foreign newspapers to the effect that Germany plans to recognise Manchukua, it is announced here
the
Commercial
German-Manchurian agreement of last Spring covered merely technical problems of trade, and did not in any way imply or include political recognition. The situation has not changed in the meatime. There are no reasons for expecting
low the usual custom of broad-has broadcast a fierce denuncia-that a change will be made.
to tion of the Government.
casting a Christmas message the British Dominions and possca- sions throughout the World- Transoceam Now: Scresca.
ROYAL FAMILY LUNCHEON
London, Dec. 11.
}
The Queen, who is suffering from
The determination of the rebels to make a common cause with the Reds is indicated by the establish- ment, at Banfu, of the "Joint Headquarters of the Kuomintang and Communist parties." Reuter
SAFETY OF FOREIGNERS
| Transpican News Service.
FORMER MUKDEN LEADERS Felping, Dec, 15.
The former Mukden leaders now | irr Tientsin, including Chang Tse- Nanking, Dec. 15. " batang, former chairman of the The acting Premier, Dr. H H. Kirin Government, are - reported a mild attack of infuenza, is stated Kung, has sent a circular tela- to have declared themselves for officially to be distinctly. better to- gram to the authorities through- Nanking against Chang · Hauch- day. She was able to attend a out the country enjoining them to Hang family luncheon party at 145 Pic- afford full protection to foreigners cadilly in honour of the King's and to take measures to check the Birthday at which Queen Mary, activities of the unscrupulous ele the Duke and Duchess of Gloucesmenta, runour MORETIE ter, Princess Bayal and Princess speculators who are ready to Alice and the Earl of Athlone were create disturbances for their own
selfish gains."
also present-
British Wireless,
Beuter.
and
Manchurian militarist now in this Wen Tu-lin, the only former province and who is stationed at legiance to Nanking, adding that Pastingfu, has declared his B be and his troops will continue to take orders from Song Chen-yuan.
-Reuter."
Leap To Death -
TRAIN DERAILED
London, Dec. 15. Considerable damage was done both en land and sea as the result of a 76 miles per hour gale which raged over Britain yesterday.
Several lives were lost including those of a father, son and daughter who jumped overboard from their stranded motor-boat off the Suf- folk coast. The only survivor was another daughter 14 years old who was too timid to follow them into
the sea.
Several ships were in distress during the storm which did not moderate until late last night.
The gale was accompanied by very heavy rainfall and at. Amble- side in the Lake District 3.2 inches were recorded in 24 hours. ;.
Yorkshire valleys were flooded.
Some mills in Lancashire and
The engine, four goods vans and passenger coach of the London Midland and Scottish Line train were derailed near Kendal owing to a landslide caused by heavy rains.
There was serious flooding in North Wales, Lancashire, York. shire and Cheshire and many' roads were rendered impassable British Wireless
RUBBER QUOTA
London, Dec. 15,
ed the permissible quota at 75 per The Rubber Committee has di cent. for the first quarter of 1837 quarter and B per cent for the second The next meeting is fixed for January 28. Reu
the formation of the commissions both sides should agree to respect existing frontier lines, and also owing to differences regarding the
composition of the commissions.
A Litvinoff added that he was convinced, as 1000 as these dif- ferences were eliminated they could continue. the task- Reuter."
REFORM OF THE LEAGUE
SPANISH FIGHTING
RENEWED
Madrid, Dec. 15. quiet week-end. The Government Fighting was renewed after a
claims success northwest of Mad- rld, while the rebels declare that a Government attack near Burgos was repulsed.
A Government communique states, that two insurgent planes were brought down an the southern front yesterday.
Center » Bulleted" "Germée,
BRITISH ANTARCTIC
EXPEDITION
London, Dec. 14.
to
Rome, Dec. 14.
The Italian note stated that the Government doubted 11 enforce- ment of an orderly plebiscite in Spam were possible.
Italy, added, considered the National'sts already obtained the assent of the majority of 8pe- nfards, as well as the greater part of the national territory." Reuters Bulletin 'Service,
HONOURS LIST
London, Der, 14. The Honours List which usually is issued on the New Year's Day, will be published on February 1, 1937, according to an official an- nouncement here on Monday.- Transocean News Service.
NO BROADCAST": It was oficially announced here to-day that His Majesty the King will not broadcast a Christmas message to the Empire. S
that pubileation of the New Year's His Majesty has also decided
Honours List will be delayed until February 1, 1937.-.
Geneva, Dec, 14. The Committee for the League of Nations Reform held its frat Bezaion here on Monday afternoon After the Belgian Delegate, Pro- A new British Antarctic ex- fessor Bourgain had been appoint-pedition is planned for early next ed President, the question of year, according to press reports procedure was discussed by the here, which state that in January Committee. The debate showed a group the members of the Committee. and scientists will proceed
of 34 British explorers Heuter. in full agreement that in view of the Princess Elisabeth Land and Ban- great number of suggestions.received gare Land aboard the "Discovery." from various Governments only which such proposals for a League Re- Amundsen as base-ship when he
was already used form should be dealt with, for the reached the South Pole 34 years time being, which appear to be
ago, The expedition which will ripe for discussion. The French above all make geological surveys Delegate, Paul-Boncour pointed is expected to last two y#RIB.~ out that not all questions con-Transocean News Service. rected with the reform of the League Covenant were of equal' Importance. Its feared here that certain groups will try to restrict the scope of the agenda from the outect→→
Transocean New Service,
TURKEY'S ADHESION
TO NAVAL ACCORD,
London, Dec., 14. Negotiations began here on Mon- day morning between Turkey and getting Turkey's adhesion to the Great Britain with the object of Naval Agreement of 1930. Pur suant to the Turkish request, Great informed of the state of the nego Britain undertook to keep Turkey
Hations with Boriet Rusda. Transocean News Service.
by
FRANKFURTER SENT TO PRISON
Chur-Graubuenden, Dec. 14.
WOMEN TENNIS TOURISTS No Team From Australis Next Year
Melbourne, Dec. 15. The Australian Lawn Teaals Association has decided not to send a women's tennis team to compete in other parts of the world next year.
The decision has caused great surprise in Austraila, Reuter's Bulletin Service.
SHARP SWORD IN ABYSSINIA
* A sentence of 18 years' prison na's been imposed upon David Frankfurter here on Monday for the premeditated murder of the National Socialist Regional leader of Switzerland, Wilhelm Guitioff, Frankfurter has been imprisoned for eight months auready, and this zence. Furthermore Frankfurter The whole of things is now nee will be deducted from the sen
Rome, Dec. 14
life and declared responsible for sharp sword, armly grasped, de- was expelled rom Switzerland for pupled and will be delended by the
defendant must pay all cost of tellan the damages from his deed. The clared Signor Benito Musso
dictator, opening the the investigation and trial Transocean News Service.
session of the Senate to-day. Bester