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MR. WANG CHING WEI SHENSI IN THROES OF
ANOTHER REVOLT?
IS ELUSIVE
And Fifty Reporters Can't Be Wrong!
AN INTERVIEW: A STATEMENT AND A "HIDE-OUT":
Result: "Nothing Definite":
AND SO TO PRESS
It was a liberal education in the delicate trick of reporting to, firstly, catch a glimpse of the famous Chinese statesman, Mr. Wang Ching Wel; secondly, to obtain an interview, and thirdly (most important of all), to get him to say something definite about his plans yesterday when he arrived from Europe on the Norddeutscher Lloyd liner Potsdam.
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WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? --
Now, having perused that state- merit, you can make out of what you like according to your knowledge of Far Eastern affairs. It should be noted, however, that
CONFUSED MILITARY SITUATION
COMMUNIST ARMY VANGUARDS NEAR SIANFU
City In Control Of Red Elements: Soong Goes To See Generalissimo
Shanghai, January 12,
Vanguards of the Communist army commanded by the notorious Chu Teh and Mao Tse-tung, mov- ing in a south-eastward direction from Kanso, have reached points within five miles of Slanfa where deputations of students and others are preparing to welcome them, according to Chinese reporta re- ceived here..
SOONG'S NEW MISSION
The political administration of the city it now completely domfisted by Red elements, led by agents of Communist leaders, but the military situation is most confusing.. General Yang, Hu-chen has re- moved his headquarters to Lintung, about ten miles north-westward of Slantu, folowing clashes between his troops and those of Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang which are now
commanded by the Mitary Coun- cil president, General Ho Chu-kuo, Its appears that General Yan attempted
to include Marshal
Shanghai, Jan. 12. Mr. T. V. Soong new to Fenghus from Shanghat this morning to interview Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek regarding the Shens)
situation
Well-informed circles surgent that the present policy of the
winning over Marshal Chang Hsueh-lang's forces. thereby isolating General Yang Hu-chen This accounts for the delay in adopting drastic military measures which might precipitate the also between Marshal Chang Hsueh- liang's men and the Communista -
Possibly Marshal Chang Hsueh-
emerge from retirement in order to lead his army back to the national fold and incidentally re Instate himself, in the Govern- ment's good.gracen --- Keuter
SUPREMACY
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OF LAW
Brilliant Lecture Delivered
By The Chief Justice
THREE BASIC PRINCIPLES
An extremely interesting and Instructive lecture on the Rule of Law was delivered by the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, K. C. before a meeting held in the West Lounge of the European Y.M.C.A last night, under the auspices of the Literary and De- bating Society of the YMCA. Professor W. Robertson, of the Hong Kong University, presided.
Sir Atholl's lecture provided plenty of food for thought His Lordship explained English Law" and Statate. Law' and remarked that the first of the principles was, that law was Supreme. From this principle flowed real freedom in the eyes of the law. The strict judicial interpretation of statutes was one of the greatest safeguards which the citizen bad,
"The third and last of the basic principles is perhaps the most important of the three. If in that all men are equal before the law," stated Sir Atholl. “English law knows no distinction of persons save in the case of the Sovereign himmelf.** Addressing the meeting. Bir to instruct me in the "principles. Atholl MacGregor said:...
method and nature of the Law of have now performed, what you un-ed, shall be ever dear to me, pre- "Bince, my good Chancellor, you England; which law, I am resolv dertook at first. and have fully ferably to all other laws in the persuaded me to apply myself to world, which it as far surpasses, the study of the laws of my cou-
as the morning star exceeds the this subject. But I now earnestly desire that you will proceed, an you have formerly begun with 'st,
the statement was issued after the Chang's men in his command, bus Government directed towards lang himself will be allowed to try. I will no longer detain you on other stars in glory and in bright-
liner bad departed which conveyed Mr. Wang on his way to Shang- hai Thence, of course, he goes to Nanking.
About Afty reporters haunted the approaches to the cabins oc- cupied by Mr. Wang and his en- Lourage yesterday for almost twelve hours and all they obtained was a Ave, minute interview with the former President of the Execu- tive Yuan of the Central Govern ment of China, and the promise of a statement. officially thorised. by Mr. Wang to the per- sonal representative of the Gen-
Mr. Wang remained on board the eralissimo in Hong Kong (Mr. Potsdam from the time she tied Chan Kal-yau)" Frankly, the in-up at 6:15 am, until she sailed terview was not of very great news for the north at 6pm -value,-bui-the-promised statement and
(Continued on Back Page.) constituted a remarkable achieve- men In the sphere of the higher diplomacy--it was, in fact, "statement” which could only have emanated from one who combined the attributes of a Delphic Oracle and a Scarlet Pimpernel.
OFFICIAL "STATEMENT Here is the official statement as issued by the representative of the Generalissimo on behalf of Mr. Wang Ching-wei:---
"I have nothing to mention about the political affairs, because I was travelling in foreign coun- Bries for medical treatment. This time I have to come back on ac- count of the Sianfu affair, and even though I have received a + DU! telegram from the Marshal I shall nor relinquish my idealism; though there may be those, about me who would desire me to do so. This time I go back to Nanking to dis- cuss cur future plans with all the Government officials there.
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the attempt was forcibly resisted.
In the meanwhile the Govern- ment troops commanded by: Gen-- erai Feng Ching-chai, advancing, steadily westward along the Lung- hal Railway in the direction, at Sianfa clashed and routed the rebe's in the neighbourhood of Hansh
· The garrison forces at Sianfu” apparently consisting of Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang's troops, are engaged in building defences out- side the city in anticipation of an
IN HONG KONG attack
Heavy Death Roll
Reported
The return of cases of notifiable
diseases during the week ended January 9, discloses 74 deaths from tuberculosis.
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There were 21 cases of diph- theria with nine deaths; Ave cases of typhold with four deaths; one fatal case of measles; two cases of
cerebrospinal fever; and one case of scarlet fever.
The situation in Kansu remains uncertain despite reports that General Yu Hauch-chung, опе of Marshal Chang, Ksueh-liang's former associates, has wired the War. Minister, General Ho Ying-
chin, pledging loyalty to Nanking. After the recent revolt General Yu was demoted from the post of governor of Kansu, but his services were retained as military. com- mander.
FOREIGN NATIONALS The position of foreignera in
The rebels
New Royal Cypher
TARTAN ABROAD
Indians Follow Fashion,
REBELLION PLANNED
king-Jan 11
It is reported that General Yang' Fu-cheng and · the communist leaders have come to an under. standing, and are planning re- bellion against the Central Glov Cernment.
General Yang Thu-cheng has left Stanfu for. Lari Tung, and is or- ganizing active opposition to the troops of the Central Government. The Government troops under General Feng Tam-chol are con- centrated at Chung Kue Shi, and a clash with the rebels has al- ready taken place at Yee Kwan Shan.
Owing to the communist ascen- dency In Bian Province, it is fear- ed that a peaceful settlement of the situation cannot be arranged by negotiation.
ROYAL EMPIRE SOCIETY
Aims And Objects Explained
ROTARY CLUB TALK
(Continmed on Fere: 1):
AMBASSADOR TO CAIRO
Sir Miles Lampson At Palace
Catro, Jan. 12.
Bir Miles Lampson, this morning presented his credentials to the
A talk on the aims and objects Regency Council at Abdin Faisce
of the Royal Empire Society as Arst British Ambassador ✅ to featured the address given by Egypt Lieut-Colonel ... 8. F. Williams, Police lined the streets near the CLE, (Indian Army retired), at Embassy where a mounted Royal yesterday's tiffin of the Rotary bodygard in red and blue uniforms Club of Hong Kong, which was was drawn up. held in the Roof Garden of the
Hong Kong Hotel.
Bir. Miles Lampson rode to the Palace in a state coach escorted by At the conclusion of the tiffin, la bodyguard.--- the President, Mr. W. N. Thomas Beuter. Tam, welcomed the presence of Rotarian Sir Andrew Caldecott,
believed to be rapidly becoming untenable. General evacuation is During the 24 hours ended onkely, but difficulties of transport
It is reported that the com- Monday, three cases of typhoid hamper movements.
and the return from leave of Mr. Society in asking me to address Apparently the coming of a Scot¬{ munist rebels Bre over 30,000 3. C. Field. Greetings from the and two of diphtheria were noti- have destroyed the railway tracks tish Queen is going to make a dif- strong with about 10,000 rites, but Rotary Club of Canton was fed to the local Health Au- and bridges westward of Bianfu. ference to Northern fabrics. Ait will not be a difficult task forcepted by Mr. Tam on behalf of thorities.
London fashion house produces the troops of the Central Gover¤-. the members of the Hong Kong! inception in 1905 to its present:
There were animated scenes on the Kowloon Wharf on Mon- day when the East Lancashire Regiment embarked on the troop. ship Lancashire, prior to salling yesterday for India. The above photograph rives su idea of what it was like at No. 5 wharf.
The British and American au-
thorities are endeavouring to ar-statistics showing that the demandment to suppress them.
range for evacuation by motor bus. -Reuter,
NANKING WARNING
*Nanking, Jan. 12. ^
The military authorities in Nan- king have served a fhaal warning to General Yang Hu-chen to with- draw his troops to their stations, otherwise they will be forcibly removed... Reuiter.
CABIN BOY
STILL ALIVE
Customs Cruiser Incident
It was ascertained, last night that the Chung Chi Chung, cabin boy, alleged assailant of Captain Campbell, of the C. P. B. Cheung Kong, is still alive.
for tartans, homiespuns, and checks has almost doubled during the last month. Orders have come from the Dominions, France, and, oddly enough, India. As less than half of the demands from the Orlent are made by Europeans, it seems that Indians are going in for tartan
a big way, Bengal being the most enthusiastic city.
| LATE CAPT, D. L. CAMPBELL
Largely Attended Funeral
The funeral of the late Captain Douglas Lorne Campbell, who met his death under tragic circum- stances on Monday morning, was held at the Protestant Cemetery yesterday, the Rev. J. R. Higgs offelating.
Foreign residents are leaving
Stanfu, owing to the uncertainty
of the situation.^-
Chinese Evening Preen.
THE DOLLAR
T.T. ON LONDON:
16. 2.7/8d.
TT. ON NEW YORK: 30.3/8.
LONDON SILVER
MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, Jan. 12. London silver prices to-day were. down 1/8 on "Spot" and 3/15 on "Forward,” as follow
Spot.
Jan. 11. Jan. 12 2141/421-1/8
21-15/18 21-1/8-
NEWS INDEX
A false rumour was circulated yesterday afternoon that he had succumbed to the injuries, which he had inflicted upon himself by The cortege passed the Monu- the revolver that fatally shot the ment at 5 pm, and a short ser late Captain Campbell, but this vice was held in the Chapel, this Forward was dispersed by Dr. G. V. A being attended by a large gather- Griffith, of the Kowloon Hospital, ing or friends who came to pay who informed our representative their last respects. that the man was still alive,
"The "widow's wreath was fald on though in a critical condition the coffin, and the remains were
The Chief Oficer of the Cheung cremated later at Sockenpoo, Amusementa |Kong, Chú Chung Kock, is also in
Among those who attended the | Cables 20 a serious condition
funeral and those who sent Fintice Wreaths were the following: Local Diary "Mum and Dad." Inspectoren Mail Notices oral of Customs, Sir Frederick Police Court Maze and Lady Maze, Frank and Radio Programmes
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If the alleged assaliant dies from his self-inflicted wounds the authorities will not be thus able to discover the motive which was hehind the 'dastardly outrage.
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you to-day. The rapid growth of.
the Rotary movement since its
membership of belleve, I am right in saying-172,000 shows the Among the guests who were in-great appeal that Rotary, with it troduced at the tin yesterday ideal of Service, has, to thinking included Prof. Nocht, Dr. Bonnet, men of all countries in the Hon. Mr. T. H. King, Messra. A. E World. Rotary is making a big Perry, K. G. McNab. M. Gavin, Jcontribution towards the promotion L McPherson, T. Betteridge, A. Hof good fellowship and mutual Murray, B. A. Meyer, F. Eggleton understanding between nations, and W. Banderson.
which is so essential in the world
Introducing the speaker, Mr. Tam stated that Lieut. Col. WA- Hams is the travelling secretary the Royal Empire Society and, is in Hong Kong on an extended tour. He has already visited Malaya and the Straits Settlement In the interest of the institution... In the course of his address the speaker sa'da
in which we live. Over a more titted field, the Royal Empire Society is making a similar con- tribution.
To an audience of this nature. I. shall possibly sound somewhat parochial but the parish is big and very scattered and I am sure, that those of you who are not British Celtizens will forgive me if my ad-
dress is perhaps primarily domestic Interest.
* much appreciate the honour you have conferred on me as re presentative of the Royal Empire
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This informal photograph of Min Vera." Grapnell and her. mother was taken by our staff photographer or Tuesd the luncheon hour, just outside: Marina House..