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FOUNDED 1851 ~拜禮 號四十月二十英港香 MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1936.
CIVIL
HELD CAPTIVE
BY 'REBELS
Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, who
has been detained at Slan-fu by the Young Marshal. His safety is assured. -
GERMANY ACCEPTS MEDIATION PROPOSAL
ANSWERS ANGLO- FRENCH NOTE
VOLUNTEERING
CONDEMNED
WAR
CHIANG KAI-SHEK IS STILL SAFE Captor Promises Marshal
Will Be Protected GOVERNMENT TROOPS MARCH
TO SUPPRESS REBELLION
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MASTAR
IN SHENSI
Shanghai, Dec. 14.
It is reliably learned that the Young Marshal, Chang Hauch-liang, has sent further assurance to Madame Chiang Kai-shek that her husband, who is his prisoner, will be well guarded and unharmed,
The news has caused widespread relief as there had been persistent rumours that Chiang Kai-shek had already been executed.
Marshal Chiang was seized, with others of his party, at Sianfu, Shensi, by 3,000 of Chang's mutinous troops. The Vice-Minister for War, General Chen Cheng, and the Minister of the Interior, Mr. Chang Tso-pin, were also made prisoners with the Marshal.
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Meanwhile, the Christian General, Feng Yu-hsiang, from Nanking, has tele- graphed to Chang Hsueh-liang offering himself as a hostage in Marshal Chiang's place. Feng is the Vice-Chairman of Military Affairs Commission, and, was formerly one of Marshal Chiang's bitterest opponents.
Chang Hsueh-liang has sent a message to the acting Prime Minister, Mr. H. H. Kung, Finance Minister, promising to assume full responsibility for the safety of Marshal Chiang, "for whom I have had an affectionate regard for eight years."
Berlin, Dec. 13.
Germany's reply to the Franco-British proposals for The Young Marshal has also sent a message to I have never mediation by the powers in the Madame Chiang. "Before God I swear Spanish civil war has been hand-harmed anybody. Therefore you need not worry.",
ed to the British and French Ambassadors here.
It declares that Germany is ready
La support all measures aiming at the
FIGHTING BREAKS OUT
IN SHENSI PROVINCE
Fighting is reported to have broken out in Shensi
restoration of peaceful conditions in province between rebels of Chang Hsuch-liang's army and Spain and at the prevention of the troops loyal to the Nanking Government, spreading of the flames of war to
other parts of Europe, and if the
make concrete proposals for media-
in the examination of these.
Germany regrets Winl other Governments have not supported her in her desire to stop foreign volun- teers going to Spain and considers the abandonment of either direct or
K
he releases the
SENSATION CAUSED
IN JAPAN
LEADERS IN CLOSE
CONFERENCE- PRECAUTION TAKEN
other.
LEADS REVOLT IN NORTH
Marshat Chang Hauch-lang, who Leading 100,000 zen in revolt against the Central Government, is holding Marshal Chiang Kai-shek.
CHURCH REBUKES EX-KING
ARCHBISHOP, TALKS TO NATION
GREAT
EX-KING SEEKS
SECLUSION IN
AUSTRIAN HILLS
WILL BE GUEST OF BARON
LOUIS DE ROTHSCHILD
(SPECIAL TO “TELEGRAPH").
Aboard Royal Train, Vienna-Bound, Dec. 13. The Duke of Windsor, ex-King of England, will stay as a guest at the Schloss Engesfeld, country seat of the Baron Louis de Rothschild, 15 miles from Vienna, it was officially announced this afternoon.
The Duke will arrive at Vienna at 10.16 p.m. and will motor immediately to Engesfeld, which is a magni- ficent hunting lodge of about 40 rooms standing in an estate of 15 square miles.
His Royal Highness, speaking through his equerry, Colonel Piers-Legh, stated that he had not decided how long he would stay in Austria, and he expressed hie gratitude to the 60 journalists and news photographers travelling in the train that he had not been disturbed.
Slipper, the Duke's tiny Skye terrier, is travelling with his master.
Only twice throughout the journey bas the ex-King been seen by the public. Once he took a stroll on the quayside at Boulogne, and the second time he was observed at a window
TRUST of his coach admiring the snow-clad
ABANDONED
London, Dec. 13. "Edward the Eighth received from Ged a high and sacred. trust," declar- ed the Archbishop of Canterbury in
scenery as they passed through Innsbruck. When he saw a party of skiers watching him, he immediately withdrew from the window.
The Duke's seclusion has been
a broadcast address to-day. "With guarded most efficiently by the police characteristic frankness he told us his of four countries, Britain, motive-in--surrendering that trust Switzerland-and--Austria
France,
The
11 was his craving for private hop- French Surete booked a compart- places.
ment next the Prince's and at every
for such a motive, however strongly
Gardes Moblies were on the
"Strange and sad it must be that form at the exact spot where, the
it pressed upon his heart, ne should Royal Coach pulled up. Every kilo- have disappointed the hopes that metre of the track is stated to have were so high and abandoned a trust been closely guarded. so great," he continued.
"It is even more strange and sad Swiss Take Charge
"Let those that belong to
of
AMERICAN
NATIONS CONCLUDE ACCORD
SIGN PEACE PACT AT BUENOS AIRES
CO-OPERATIVE SCHEME
Buenos Aires, Dec. 13. The Pan-American Peace Pact,
Tokyo, Dec. 14. The revolt in Shensai has caused a sensation extending Central Government forces are rushing to Shensi from one end of Japan to the that he should have sought his hap- The French police handed over signed by the nations represent-. in a manner inconsistent with their charge to the Swiss at Basic ed at the congress here, now piness ather Governments believe they can to check the revolt.
Oficials of the Ministries of War the Christian principles of marriage and the Swiss surrendered him to the nwalts' ratification by the Parlia
and within a "social circle whose Austrians at the frontier town Normal traffic on the Tientsin Hsuch-lang, lender of the revolt in and Navy, and the Foreign Office as standards and ways of life are alien
en Buchs.
ments of the signtory Powers. tion, Germany will readily co-operate Pukow and Lunghai railways is dis- Shensi, offering himself and other well, held a series of conferences and to all the best instincts and traditions
high Government officials on
host- located.
discussed every aspect of the situa- of his people.
Journalists travelling in other cars Article I provides that when the General Ho Ying-ching, Minister uges in place of Marshal Chiang- tion immediately. the news of Chang
placed in the Kai-shek and promising Chang Im Hsueh-liang's revolt was known in circle know to-day that they stand danger of losing their quarry,
this of the Royal Train were twice in peace of the American Republics is for War, has been
American menaced, all the South Once for his the capital. punishment uk operations munity from supreme command
rebuked by the judgment of a nution was at Basle and the second time Governments who are signatories of rebellion
to instruct against the rebels.
It was decided
the the which loved King Edward.
was in shunting operations at San- the Briand-Kellogg Pact or Chang Hsuch-lang, a very able Generallssimo.
Japanese authorities in China to take
"How can we forget the high hopes gans. It was in order to relieve the Conciliation Treaty of 1933 will be immediate *measures leader, has massed a powerful body
to safeguard Dr. H. H. Kung, Finance Minister, Japanese lives and
and of Bghting men
promise of Edward's youth, his newspapermen of their anxiety that bound to consult those Republics at Tungkwon, a
property
his care for the poor the Prince consented to reveal his with the object of promoting peaceful genuineness, strategic pass on the Honan-Shenti- announces to-day that he was in re-
ceipt of a telegram from Chang the East Asiatic Department of the both at home and across the seas?
Mr. Kazue Kuwashimu, director of and unemployed, his enger service destination.
co-operation. Hsuch-lang. guaranteeing Chiang's Foreign Office, Interrupted his week. It is the remembrance of these things There have been no demonstrations
Article II provides that in the event safely.
end on the Izu Peninsula and rushed that wrings from our hearts the
12% of any kind along the route. of war between American nations, to Tokyo to confer for two hours with The pity of it. O, the pity of it.
Cry: Reuter Special.
the signatories of the Pact will be the Foreign Minister, Mr. Hachiro
bound immediately to begin mutual Arita.-Reuter.
The Archbishop concluded with a
consultation in order to clarify their striking cull to the nation to religion. | --Reuter.
obligations appertaining to the pacts mentioned above. In the event of war outside menacing the peace of America, consultations will be widen- cd to determine the method of per- mitting the American Republics to co-operate eventually, if they so In a statement issued through his desire, in action tending to Bafc- Equerry, Col. the Hon. Plers Leigh, guard peace on the American Con- the Duke confirmed that he is going tinent. to the estate of
Louis de Baron Rothschild nt Engesteld, outaido Vienna.
indirect intervention must be handled as a single problem.
Germany, by her recognition of the Nationalist Government in Spain, had Indicated that she sees no other factor
border.
Martial low has been declared at Nanking and Hankow..
д
WATCHFUL WAITING
Tpkyo, Dec. 14, After protracted conference, Foreign Omce ofcials decided to adopt a policy of watchful walling with regard to he Chinese situation in order to avoid a misunderstand- ing of the Japanese attitude In China and elsewhere.
Anti-Japanese Feeling Reports from Nanking state that Government troops are moving into Shensi to suppress Chang Hauch- | Itang's revoli.
Hundreds of army divisional com- Pelping states that the crials inmanders have telegraphed Nanking. in Spain which claims to help the Shenal is believed to have been pre- pledging their loyalty.-United PreST, Spanish people, in view of the
cipitated by the action of Chiang Kai-
Ho Vino-Ching To brutalities' of 'the other side. And shok in appointing Chiang Ting-wen commander-in-chief of the anti- any understanding with this ather Communist forces in the north-west.
Subdue Rebellion party, the Leftist, would appear hard-following differences with Chang
Tokyo, Dec: 14. Hsueh-lang ly conceivable, the note points out.-
The Generalissimo has been press-
Domei reports from Nanking that
The Chang Reuter..
the Executive Yuan has appointed ing:
to take firmer action
musisters meet folnily against the Reds, whereas the Young General Ho Ting-Ching, Worontend Fordin Office, Army and It has been decided that Tuesday, Marshal and his 100,000 troops are
expeditionary
Japanese authorities in China wif reported to have found a.common force against Chang Hsuch-liang.
to protect Japanese A decreo has been issued exhort-be instructed bond of anti-Japanese feeling with
lives and their supposed enemies. the Com-ing the nation to calmness and pro-
Property munists.
mising adequate measures,
QUEEN ILL WITH "FLU"
REMAINING HOME FOR FEW DAYS
London, Dec. 13.
It is officially “annownond that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is suffering from a milù attack of influenss.
She will have to remain at her home, in Piccadilly, for a few days-Reuter.
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LADY GILBERT. PASSES
London, Dec. 13. The death is announced of Lady Gilbert, widow of Sir W. S. Glibert, of Gilbert and Sullivan fame. Reuter
Will Defend China Currency Stoutly
ter, to command
an
on
Mrs. Simpson Fears For Her Life
SCOTLAND YARD Shigeru Japanese Ambassador. Mr. MEN WITHDRAWN
reports the
Ex-King At Salsburg
Salsburg, Dec. 13.
The Duke of Windsor has arrived here. He emerged on the platform for the first time since he entrained at Boulogne,
in
The - American Governments de- clare that no nation has a right to intervene, directly or indirectly, The Duke said: "I was perfecity the internal or external affairs of happy on my journey. I enjoyed any other nation. Any violation the trip, and wish to thank everyone this Article will lead to immediate
their
consideration."-United consultations with other nations with the aim of arriving at a pacifie zolution-Reuter.
for
Preas.
The
A Domel report from Shanghal spread belief that Marshal Chiang, says an unconfirmed
Cannes, Dec. 14. from Kai-shek is story
is dead. Other sources,
Bought No Villa Loyang states that Central Govern- however, in close touch with Mayor Following the withdrawal of Scot-
Cannes, Dec. 13. Mr. T. V. Soong, former Financement troops mutinied and fears are Wu Teh-chen of Shanghai, report land Yard officers from her home at
Зimpson Cannes, Mrs. Ernest
hus ap- Minister, returned here from Canton expresed for the safety of Madame the Marshal still alive. Chiang Kai-shek, who
report that Mrs. Ernest flew there Negotiations for the release of the pealed for and is receiving French last evening and presided at a meet-
from Nanking yesterday.-Unlied Marshal are understood to be pro- police protection,
The
Surele gave Simpson had bought a beautiful ing of Chinese bankers, which de- Press.
ceeding.—United Preu:
her assurances of protection to-day, via at Tunis has been denied at the cided that in view of the Slanfu coup
U. 5. WATCHING CRI915
It is learned that Mrs. Simpson fa Villa l'Ouvict where she is residing. d'etat the Government banks would
suffering from nervous insomnia as-Reuter Special. sell gold currencies freely to-morrow
Washington, Dec. 13.
a result of the receipt of hundreds of In defence of the dollar.
Despite the fact thas it is Sunday, threatening letters and 'feara the State Department has remained possible attempt on her life-United
It is believed there is no need to take a panicky view of the situation,
as the banks possess ample reserves
to resist speculative attacks.
Some decline in Government bonds and commodities can be expected, however...
Pleads For Release Of Chiang Kai-shek
Nanking, Dec. „14) - Feng Yu-halang, the "Christian General, has tolographed. "Chang
ON OTHER PAGES
on duty to-day, watching the China Press. crisis.
Official comment is withheld. How
Arrives At Vienna M
:
of
allowing none of the other passengers, near It..
The British Minister to Vienna. was on the station platform, but no representative of the Austrian Gov-- ernment was present, XV. *
The Duke of Windsor was dressed Vienna, Dec. 13. in a black winter coat with a fur collar, and a dark red woollen scarf His Royal Highness, the Duke of around the neck,” He looked ́ ́ ́very Windsor, ex-King of England, arrived well.
accession of King George Hongkong's 'observance
the ever, it is incleated that American expert circles that Marshal Chang here at 10.05 p.m. to-night and Im- VI. His policy has not crystallised," pending Hsuch-llang will be amenable to mediately drove off in Baron do After proceeding through the Im- ho suddenly Excellency the Governor's reading of further clarification elsewhere. negotiation, which will improve his Rothschild's private car, for. Enges- perial waiting-room
turned back and invited' the photo-- the Proclamation, and
The impression prevails that a pro- relative position. It is recalled that geld. .colourful
gruphars" to "Come" along and take scenes of the attached ceremonies, longation of the crisis beyond a few the rovolters in Kwantung werd
As the train with the English your pletures." The Duke then re- might irreparably have been caught by the Telegraph's days
damage similarly anti-Japanese.. photographer and are published to- China's recently-improved diplomatie It is widely suggested that Marshal princs on boord draw into the turned to the station platform, where day on Page 11,per Kors, Man why we ha and military position in relation to Chang's men were infuriated at the station, the police threw cordon he willingly submitted to a cross-fire
An interesting feature, "Kings in her neighbours.
prospects of being transferred to around the special sleeping coach in of flashlights and canseras, before his -ex-monarch which the
travelled, departure.—Reuter,pons However, it is widely speculated in | Fulcien-Unlied · Press, Exile," appears on Fogo 0.