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NANKING COMPROMISE IN SIAN REVOLT
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SHIPS LASHED GEN. YANG TO RETAIN
BY GALES
Brazilian Liner Stranded
London Jan. 28.
COMMAND IN SHENSI
Plenary Session To Settle
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All Differences
Nunking, January 29.
The Brazilian occan liner "Santos" a helpless la the severe storm off the Portuguese coast, and is sending out 8. O. 8. signals. Up
General Yang Hu-chen, the recalcitrant Pacification Commis- to this evening, all efforts to send stoner of Shens!, is reported to have accepted a compromise plan of help from Lisbon to the stranded the Central authorities and will be given the same command in steamer, which is carrying 100 pas-Shenst, according to reports current here to-day. sengers, proved impossible.— Transorena News Service.
Paris, Jan. 20. The Portuguese trawler Albertus succeeded in coming to the rescue of the Brazilian steamer Santos, and is now endeavouring to tow her into Lisbon.--
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DUTCH VESSEL LOST
Paris, Jan. 29. The Dutch steamer Jong. Jacobus sank 20 miles off the Herlinger Islands. Another Dutch vessel, the Achilles, succeeded in rescuing the
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EUROPA RESCUE EFFORTS
Bremen, Jan. 29. The glant German ocean liner Europa, coming from New York, is striving to rescue the crew of the Hamburg tanker Olifer which stranded on Friday at Borkum Island. Owing to the high seas, The Europa was not able to rescue more than one member of the crew far, and 1a continuing her efforts. Transocean News Service!
DEATH DEMAND AT MOSCOW TRIAL
Moscow, Jan. 29. Tumultuous applause rang through the courtroom 1.9 the Prosecutor. Vyshinsky, conclud- ed an impassioned appeal to-day, demanding that every man ac- cused of plotting against Stalin and the Soviet stats, should be sentenced to death before a Aring squad,
Vyshinsky, alleged the aith of the accused, charged with plotting with Leon Trotsky for the overthrow of the Communist system." was to parcel out Russian territory in economic concessions to imperial- istic, Fascist countries, offering such states freedom of action in various spheres, such as the Danube Basin, the Balkans and * China.
Counsels for the defence pleaded for the lives of Knyazef! and Arn- old, urging that they be spared on the grounds that Trotsky himself was chiefly responsible for the crimes Knyaze had committed, while Arnold, although ordered to carry out certain acts, had failed to do them because his nerve failed him.- Reuter.
NORWEGIAN INVESTIGATION
Oslo, Jan. 29.
One of the most serious charges against the defendants in the notorious Moscow. trial has been dissipated by investigations of the Norwegian authorities The defen- dant Platakon admitted that he came by a German plane to Nor- way in December 1928 to confer with Trotzky on contemplated high treason against Soviet Russia. In view of the sensation aroused in 'Norway at this allegation the chief of passport control, who responsible for keeping Trotzky un- der observation stated that he re- gorded such a visit highly improb- able, since Trotzky was closely guarded by picked state police, who had strict orders not to admit any- body to him. The Norwegian air
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As part of the compromise, General Yang and General Yu 11such-chung, Chairman of Kansu Provincial Government, will an nounce their loyalty to the. Central authorities. Lieut-General San Wel-ju, a divisional commander under Yang, is to become Chair- man of the Shenai Provincial Government. The Communists are to station in Northern Shensi pending a final settlement.
All political and diplomatic issues as advanced by the Shenst group will be settled by the third plenary session of the Kuomintang Central Executive Committee on February 15-Union. News.
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REBEL TROOPS WITHDRAW
Temporary Response To Peace Accord
AGITATOR BEHIND THE SCENES Tokyo Imperial Institute Graduate
Hankow, Jan. 29."
Shanghai, Jan. 29. 29. The withdrawal of the Van A graduate of the Tokyo Im- guard of the Shenal rebels from perial University, formerly a mem- Chihaut, a railway town east of ber of the Chinese Communist Elanfu, ts considered an indica- Party, ls credited by Japanese re- tion that the agreement reached ports with being concerned in o January 27 will be duly execut-the revolt of North-eastern troops ed
in Slan, under the leadership of Moreover, the Lunghai Rallway General Yang Hu-cheng.
The
is reported to have sent men from | agitator's name is given aa· Li Tungkwan to repair the line as far Tien-tsal, as Sfantu
Government officers, however. are watching the situation closely, in view of the doubt whether all sections of the rebel camp will sincerely subscribe to the agree- ment, especially Yang Hu-Cheng's army.
It is learned the Government has offered General Chang Hsueh- llang's former troops two alterna- tives: garrison duty either in Kan- su or territory on the Honan- Anhwel border. In the event of the
latter post being chosen. Yang's men would be transferred to Kansu, instead of northern Shensi. But it is understood the majority of Chang's former commanders favour the Kansu bil- let.
LANCHOW QUIET Conditions in Lanchow are quiet. declared Mr. R. Walter, technical manager of the Eurasia Aviation Corporation, on his re- turn to Shanghai after the first air trip to Kansu province's capi-
Reports declare that I is head
MORE SIT-DOWN STRIKES
Goodrich Suspends Operations
Akron, Ohio, Jan. 29. The suspension of all manufac- turing operations was announced by the Goodrich Rubber Company to-day, which affects 20,000 work- ers.
This
decisión followed a sit. down strike started by thirty-one workers who demanded increases in wages: Reuter
"Angola Not For
Sale or To Let".
Portugal's Repudiatiori Of Strong Rumours
Labon, Jan. 29. A Government communique states that "Angola is not for sale or to Tet, in repudiating strong rumours that German industrial Arms have been granted con- cessions by the Portuguese Gov- ernment in their West African Colony.-- Reuter Bulletin Service,
PRESS REPORT,
Berlin, Jan, 23. Regarding the report published of the political training bureau in in the "Dally Telegraph," namely the headquarters of the anti-that German firms have now ac- bandit expeditionary forces inquired the right to exploit Portu- North-west China. He and his guese Angola. Transocean learns followers, members of the so-call- that not German firms in general. ed "civilian diehard" group, are or the German Government but now at the head of the Bolshevis-only the firm of Krupp in Essen ed troops, said to number about has
been granted prospecting $50,000 who are carrying on a rights in Portuguese Angola, and
vigorous campaign to expand and strengthen the "anti-Japanese. front among the personries of the cld Northeastern Army.
The reports reaching here also maintain that he was responsible for the capture and detention of General Chiang Kai-shek, head of the Central Government, on De- tember 12, when Marshal Chang Hsueh-lang's army revolted in Shens and issued defiant procla- mations to Nanking.—
nion News.
TEMPORARY MEASURE
Shanghal, Jan. 29. The rebels have begun a general
tem-
tal since the service was inter-withdrawal from Eastern Shens! in rupted by the December 12 revolt.
Contrary to earlier reports. the foreign population at Lanchow does not desire to evacuate.
This is the first direct informa- tion from Langhow through for eign channels for many weeks, and has greatly reassured missionary and other circles in Shanghai- Reuter
VOLUNTEERS FOR SPAIN
German Hopes For Early Decision
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Berlin, Jan. 28, The favourable reception watch the German answer to the British Note on the volunteer question in Spain has received in Downing Street, is viewed with satisfaction in informed circles here, it being stated that at last Britain 1s showing full appreciation of the German point of view.
With regard to Britain's interest in the withdrawal of those volun- teers who are already in Spain, German informed ercles have that the other forms of indirect inter- vention, mentioned in the German
accordance with their agreement which, however, is only a porary measure intended to pave the way for a final settlement of all controversies arising from the Stanfu revolt. These will be dis- cussed at the plenary session of the C.E.C. indicated lo earller messages... Reuter. 1
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that this is solely a private enter- prise, and has nothing to do with political questions.- Tranaceun. Arwa Neri vee
BELGIAN-SPANISH MEETING
Murder Of Minister In Limelight
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Regency Bill Provisions
London, Jan. 29. that if the sovereign at accession The Regency Bill issued provides is under eighteen, the Royal func- tions shall be performed by the Regent.
If on evidence of physicians or otherwise the sovereign is incap- body of temporarily performing able owing to infirmity of mind or
functions shall be performed by the Royal functions, then the
the Regent until the sovereign re- covers his health.
The Regent shall be a person next in line of succession and above the age of eighteen- Reuter's Bulletin Service.
HEIR TO THRONE
London Jan. 28.
In connection with the Regency Bill in the House of Commons, the Home Secretary. Sir John Simon,
Againstated that it was not correct--as
Brussels, Jan. 39. Much prominence is given in the prose to the report that a meeting is, to take place between the Belgian Foreign Minister and the representative of the Spanish Government, del Vayo, and that the topic of conversation will be the murder in Madrid of the Bel- glan Minister Borchgrave.
was believed in many quarters,- that the heirs to the Throne were Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose. It was, however was Heir to the Throne true, that only Princess Elizabeth
Transcccan News Service.
SPANISH PEASANT
UNREST
Serious Clashes With Militia
It will be recalled, that the ex- change of notes between .the Valencia Government and Brussels
Paris, Jan. 28. on this question led the Belgian The unrest of the peasants in Government to consider the. ad- Spain in the districts under the visibility of formally recalling its rule of the Valencia Government envoy from Spain, and although is assuming aericus proportions. this would not yet mean the The unrest is caused by an order, breaking off of diplomatic rela-requiring them to hand over to the Hons, it would not be without Government three-quarters effect on international polities. their harvest.
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Berlin, Jan, 29, Upon the invitation of Chancel-
It is furthermore stated in the "Le Jour" reports that serious lor Hitler, 300 industrial leaders Belgian press that it was this clashes have already taken place from all over the Reich gathered affair in the first place which gave between the peasant organisations in Berlin. A rich programme, in- rise to the present Government and the militia, during which 200 cluding musical performances and erials. a. party, the outstanding social Minister Emile Vandervelde's re-
as it was the reason for persons were killed and 350 injur- event of the winter season was signation carried out.
from his portfolio of this party, some 700.000 marks, Trestocean News Service.
The proceeds from Public Health.- were donated to the Winter Relier Fund.
Amongst the prominent leaders present with their wives were General Goering. Field Marshal von Blomberg. Dr. Schacht, Dr. Meissne and Dr. Lammers.- Transocean New Service
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Vice-Admiral de Graaf. Refuses Post
Geneva, Jan. 28. Vice-Admiral de Graaf, a Dutch- man, bas been invited by the League of Nations Council to be- come High Commissioner of Danzig. in succession to Mr. Sean Lester, following the settlement of the Danzig dispute, which created bit- ter feeling between Germany and Poland.
However, it is understood that Vice-Admiral de Graaf has de clined the appointment.- Reuter's Bulletin Service
DUTCH COMMENT
Amsterdam, Jan. 28. Commenting on the refusal of Vice-Admiral de. Graaf to accept the position of League Commis- stoner for Danzig, the Dutch Gov- ernment press service states that no dificulties. whatsoever have! been placed in the Admiral's way by the Dutch Government, More- over, since the appointment had been agreed upon, de Graaf knew very well that he was the choice.- ? runsocean News Servicn
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FRANC DEFENCE MEASURE
Paris, Jan, 28.
SHANGHAI WAR ANNIVERSARY
Shanghai, Jan. 29. Yesterday, the 28th., was the fifth anniversary of the heroic de- fence of Shanghai and Kiangwan. The whole city of Shanghai com- memorated the event, and flags were down at halfmast in memory of the departed heroes.
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Mayor Wu Teh-chen of Shanghai conducted the ceremony at the nameless heroes' monument at Klangwan, which was covered with beautiful wreaths pisced there by Mayor Wu and others.
Over one hundred representa- tives of the different social, educa- tional and commercial bodies, at- tended the ceremony, and many patriotic speeches were made- Chinese Evening Press.
UNIVERSITY OFFERS OBSTRUCTION
Monthly Appropriation Suspended
Nanking, Jan. 29.
While in Madrid torrential rains
The Ministry of Education has prevent large scale operations, in
decided to suspend the monthly the south several nationalist de-
appropriation for the Northeastern tachments have gained ground.
University in Pelping owing to the Thus the town of Santa Cruz del
refusal of a section of the faculty Comercle was occupied by a column
and students to allow Mr. Trang commanded by Colonel Barban,"
Chi-fang, the Ministry's appointes, and detachments, under Colonel
to take the post of acting presi Cascajas's command continued to The decision to increase the dent. The Ministry refuses to re- advance on Andujar. Reports from bank rate from two to four per cognise the present illegal manage- Brussels, Jan. 29.
Barcelona state that several build- cent is a logical sequel of Mment, but says it will take care of M. Arthur Wauters, managing Ings in that city are being recondi Vincent Auriol's statement from well-behaved students and faculty director of the Labour newspaper, toned for the reception of the Red the Ministry of Finance yesterday members.-
Defence Committee from Valencia, that the Government would de-Reuter Minister of Public Health, in suc- celona in the next few days, de cession to M. Emile Vandervelde, A report from Bayonne states whose realgnation yesterday, shook that a Soviet ship, with food sup-defence against the recent heavy
It is an orthodox measure of MINERS ASK FOR the Cabinet.
plies for the Reds, which escaped selling of francs, which was due Reuter:
SUBSIDY the vigilance of the Nationalists, to the belief that the Government struck a mine in the port of Bant might devalue the currency to the ander and sank within a few min- lowest possible limit, correspond- English Miners' Association hand-
London, Jan. 29:- The Advisory Committee of the ing to 112 francs to the pounded the Government a petition sak- sterling.
authorities have now established Note, will also receive full atten- WRECK OF MORGARA L eple has been appointed which is expected to arrive in Bar- tend the trane against speculative
without a doubt that no German plane landed in Norway in Decem- ber 1936,-
intress News Nervice.
AVIATION CORPS IN GERMANY
Berlin, Jan, 28. It is stated that the formation of the National-Socialist Aviation Corps, comprising the civil avia tion organisations now combined in the "German Air Sport Asso clation," may be announced on January 30, according to informed circles here. The new, organisation would be strictly affiliated with the National Becialist Party; it would in fact be a daughter organisation.
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tion, so thar a decision can be reached at an early moment,-- Transocean News Service.
GERMAN COMMISSION TO CHINA
Berlin, Jan, 29.
A prominent audience, including the Chinese Ambassador to Berlin, Dr. Chen Tien-fong, gathered in the Harnack House to hear Dr. Rademacher, who was a member of the recent German Commission | studying "conditions in China, re- late his experiences and Impres- dons gained during his stay in China of nearly one year. The speaker referred especially to Chi- nese railway. development.-- Rauter's Bulletir Service.
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Italian Salvage Ship's New Task
Rome, Jan, 20. Divers of the Italian salvage- steamer Artiglio. have succeeded in establishing the position of the British steamer Morgara sunk in the Straits of Messina in 1917. The wreck is lying in a depth of 850 metres. Despite the strong currents in the Straits, efforts at raising it will be made.
GEOFFREY BUETT MISSING
and
utes. Franiocean News Service
FRENCH MINISTER VISITS MOSCOW
London, Jan. 29. The British businessman newspaper 'correspondent Goefrey Buett has disappeared in Madrid. The salvage: steamer Rampino according to the "Dally Herald." equally equipped with diving sp- He had been arrested on Novem- has seen the Boviet Minister of paratus, is searching for another ber 17 for allegedly insulting the British steamer, which sank on the Red Militia. but was released" Bicilian coast with a large cargo two days later. He has been miss of copper.
ing since. Tranuncian News Service
Transocean News Somnien
Moscow, Jan. 29, The French Minister of Health Bellier, who is visiting in Moscow. Health, Kaminski. He has trans mitted to Kaminski the invitation of the French Government to vixit France Transocean News Service.
attacks,
Further reller to the Frenching for a Government subsidy. Treasury is expected momentarily which, the petition stated, was in the shape of a British credit necessary because of the ever in- or £60,000,000, for nine months or
creasing foreign competition a year.
Financenu. Nazwa Survice,
entitled by statute to borrow a The Treasury, however, is only
further 2,500,000,000 francs from the banks, and it therefore re- matus to be seen whether the rise of the bank rate will succeed in allaying fears concerning the fate of the tranc Reuter,
*UGARI GIVES UP,
of Army opposition, General Ugali
Tokyo, Jan. 29.
has abandoned his efforts to form Bowing his head before the storm
⚫ Cabinet Reuter.