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SIANFU DEADLOCK CONTINUES
REDS MARCH TO
ASSIST CHANG
•
Efforts To Release Chiang, Kai-Shek So Far Fruitless
NANKING TROOPS DRIVE REBELS TO WEINAN; STAND EXPECTED
Shanghai, Dec. 23,
Silence reigns over Sianfu and the situation there, and no direct news from that quarter has been received during the past 24 hours.
In the meantime, although Madame Chiang Kai-shek is with her husband, in company with a distinguished party, including her brother, Mr. T. V. Soong and Mr. W. H. Donald, adviser to the Marshal, the encirclement of the city of Sianfu con- tinues apace. The Central Government troops are rapidly closing in.
The vanguards of the punitive expedition, directed by General Ho Ying-ching, the War Minister, are advancing on Weinan. Here the rebels are being heavily rein. forced and, an attempt is apparently to be made to check the swift progress of the Government forces.-United Press.
NANKING ACTIVITY
Nanking. Dec. 23.
The Central Executive Connell is drafting what it believes to be effective measures to rescue Marshal Chiang Kai-shek. and settle the Sían revolt. The plan will be submitted to the Government shortly.
The move seems an effort to co-ordinate the activities of the Government and the family of Marshal Chiang, Kai-shek, "chú are striving independently to effect his release. Thirty Miles From Sianfu ]
The Government troops, says an official communique, have cleared the area west of the Red River, having driven the rebel troops in upon Weinin Sianfu
niles Cast of Aeroplanes are now bomb- Ing the instirrectionists.
In spite of a lack of otßcial en- couragement, two "rescue corp:" have gone to Skantu from Hankow. They include 40 men and women of various walks of life and GU students, Communists March South
Central Government reports stale that a Communist force is marching south from Ninghsla In western Shenal, bent upati relleving Chang fsuch-lang's forces, and allowing them to take up the fight in cistern Shenst
The Chinese press says that 20,000 of Chang's troops are concentrated at Weinan.
Wifely Gesture
Madame Chlang, ever-thoughtful wife of the Generalissimo, is said to have taken her husband a new set of Inise teeth to replace those lost in the fighting prior to his arrest and detention at the hands of Chang 'Hsuch-Hang's rebels-United Press.
Another Effort
Peiping, Dec. 23.
General Fu Tso-yi has telegraphed
Marshal's Entourage Slaughtered
Nanking, Dec. 23.
Is is officially announced that 46 on of the 52 officers constitu- ting Marshal Chiang Kai-shek's entourage were killed in the clash preceding Chlang's defen- tion by Chang Hsuch-liang.
In addition, many of the Marshal's bodyguard and a num- ber of high offelals were killed In the coup.-United Presa.
MIGHTY BRITISH AIRLINER
to Nanking that he is proceeding to BUILT FOR SERVICE
Suiyuan to attempt
Marshal Chiang-
He is first travelling to Talyuanfu
to confer with General Yen Shi-shan
on the problem.-Reuter.
CUSTOMS
OFFICER KILLED
BURIED IN. COLONY
TO-DAY:
OVER ATLANTIC
Sir Miles Lampson Elevated
London. Dec. 2g.
Sir Miles Lampson. following the successful conclusion of the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty, has been appointed Ambassador at Cairo, "This "aunouncement"was” måde with the exchange of ratifica- tions of the treaty, and the former High Commissioner will take post lo-morrow.
Sir Miles was Ambassador to China for sonic years.-Reuter.
WANG ON
HISTORIC PICTURE OF EX-KING
One of the last pictures of ex-King Edward VIII taken before he left England in the early morning of December - 12. His Royal Highness is, scen returning from Windsor to Fart Belvedere after "his broad-
cast message from the Castle on December 11.
EDWARD'S DECISION ATTACKED
ANOTHER CHURCH LEADER SPEAKS
DUTY VERSUS LOYALTY
London, Dec. 22.
The Archbishop of York has rebuked Ex-King Edward in a diocesan letter, on the ground that the monarch fell in love with another man's wife.
The letter opened mildly, drawing attention to the fact that therto there had been no statement from him regarding the constitutional crisis. He added, however, that he felt it necessary to mention certain polats at this juncture;
First, he said, Britain had emerged from the crisis unweakened, but strengthened and more, deeply com- mitted than ever to the democratic principle of Parliament's supremacy. Secondly, he continued, there was some danger that the nation's regrets at the loss of Edward's brilliant qualities might bring forgetfulness of tie necessity of a painful choice which ought never to have arisen.
HEAVY FIRING Seek Check To it was happeared to many as mun
ON MADRID
Rebels Lose Two Air Raiders Over City
Madrid, Dec. 22.
In the course of a heavy bombardment of Madrid to-day by rebel artillery, three shells hit the tall Telephone Exchange building, tearing large holes in the walls. Other shells fell in the streets in the vicinity of this conspicuous target.
A thrilling air battle was fought over the river
WAY BACK Manzanares, in full view of the crowds in the streets.
TO CHINA
HURRIES TO AID AGAINST CRISIS CHIANG MUST BE SAVED
Genoa, Dec. 23,
Early this morning. Dr. Wang Ching-wei, former Foreign Minister
Two rebel raiders were brought down and one Govern- ment machine was hit and forced to land at the Barajas Aerodrome.-Reuter.
CONCENTRATED ATTACK
Madrid, Dec. 22. Rebel aeroplanes and artillery concentrated in a pre-Christmas attack and did considerable damage to the centre of the capital, to-day.
Planes rained bombs and machine-gun bullets on the of China, was aboard the German north-western sector of the city. The guns, for the most liner Potsdam racing for his native,
which has arisen since the kidnap-
Chiang Kai-shek.
Another shell
Jand to bear a part in the crisis part, concentrated their fire on the Telephone Exchange ing of the noted leader, Marshal building, one shell ploughing its way through the six He was responding to an appeal storeys and smashing office equipment. from the Nanking Government when struck the entrance and caused a panic among employees he boarded ship last night and salted London, Dec. 22. for Shanghai.
on the lower floors. One of the arrivals. expected al
Just before he left, Dr. Wang stated Southampton to-day is the Imperint that China's struggle against internal Only two Rightist aircraft com- Airways' new airliner, Caledonia, trouble
external and
menace demenced the attack, circling the city. She is the latest type of long dis-pended for success on the leadership at 2.40 pm, and peppering the north-
of Marshal Chiang
Soon afterwards They should western section. tance machine, constructed specially therefore do their utmost to secure the artillery participated. for the proposed Atlantic service. the early restoration of his freedom.
The machine flew yesterday from He added that on his return to Alexandria to Marseilles, non-stop, China he would lend himself to the taking 11 hours for the voyage, effort to sicer the country through
She is dying direct to Southampton the present crisis.-Reuter..
Marseilles.--Reuter Bulletin
from Service,
FINE FEAT
URGENT APPEALS
Two Rightist planes were downed United Press. near Getafe, the loyalists claim.
Intensive Fighting
Salomones, Dec. 21. Genoa, Dec. 22. A Rightist communique states that Dr. Wang Ching-wel, noted hostilities have been Infensified on all Chinese statesman, who came to fronts. London, Dec. 22.
Europe some months ago to recover Imperial Airways new long-range from wounds inflicted by
In Cordoba, it is stated, Nationalists a would-be fatally shot in a brush with smugglers Empire flying-boat left Southampton near Kwangchowwan on Thursday on Friday for Egypt and returned to ussin, is sailing for China Immedi- captured three villages, inaleting
ately, although his health is far from heavy casualties.
Mr. Thomas George Padget, a British Chinese Maritimes Customs,
officer serving with the
poosee for internment.
WOR
details of the incident returney of 2,200 miles in two days. appeals from the Central Govern
the
Attacks Repulsed
last, and the body was brought to Southampton from Alexandria to stalwart. He goes, he said to-day, In Aragon, the insurgents captured
the s.s, Tal-day, having covered the single "in response to urgent telegraphic Coruna, in a surprise dawn attack Hongkong last night
by
brought home over half a ton ment."
The Rightists repulsed the Leftista, of mall. The only halt on the moment available,
"For the past few years," he ex-In the Leon sector. United, Press. homeward fight was at Marseilles-plained, "China has been struggling, Fadget, who was late Mr. The formerly in the Navy, had been in British Wireless..
In the face of internal difficulties and the Customs service since 1922, and
external aggression, to put herself in
Madrid, Dec. 22. Was transferred from Swatow to
to elfect unity of
purpose, in Kwongchowwan some two months
Government forces claim to have to prepare for the ultimate ago. He was 38
of uge. yents
sucrifice in defence of the national during the past week and to have repelled repeated insurgent attacks The funeral took place at the
independence. China's struggle de gained successes in counter-attacks, Happy Valley Cemetery this after- A Senate Committee has formally pends for much of fl success on the retaking the village of Boadilla del noon, the Rev. J. R. Higgs omelating. cited Sener Gomez to appear to leadership of Chiang Kai-shek, Wo Monte: and capturing wix tanks and Amongst the mourners were the morrow to answer the House of should therefore do our utmost to many primera widow and young daughter, with Representatives impeachment muro his safety and carly restork he insurgent air raids over the whom much sympathy is felt,
tion to freedom. United Press
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GOMEZ CITED.
Havana. Dec. 22.
United Press.
Orden
MANY DIE IN MINE DISASTER
33 DEAD AND 8 ARE MISSING
TRAGEDY · IN MEXICO
Intervention
In Spain's War
London, Dec. 22.
-
A sub-committee of the In Lernational Non Intervention Committee, organised to prevent the spread of the civil war in Spain, has drafted recommenda. flons for the consideration of the
plenary session Lo-inorrow,
has been decided to
appoint teclinical
fo Sub-commitees examine various aspects of in- direct Intervention. including foreign recrulling, and to con- sider the establishment of a system of supervision of imports In Spain-Renter.
RUSSIANS DEMAND REVENGE
SHIPPING MUST BE
1
PROTECTED
before now to and himself beginning love another man's wife. That is the moment for a critical decision; and the right decision is to cease' lo meet each other before the passion hus 60 developed an to create an agonising confilet of loyalty and duty. That decision has often been taken by men of honour," the Arch- bishop ranarks-United Press.
EDWARD MAY WED
IN SPRING
UNLESS DIVORCE DECREE DELAYED PLANS FOR HOLIDAY
Vienna, Dec. 22.
It is authoritatively stated that Mrs. Ernest Simpson will become the Duchess of Windsor before May next. Edward, Duke of Windsor, wants to marry immediately, it is reported here, as soon as the absolute divorce decree can be obtained. It is ex-
difficulties arise.
WORKERS OFFER pected on April 20 unless unforeseen
THEIR LIVES
for
It is believed that Edward intends to remain a guest of Baron Rothe- child-Undine, not secing Moscow, Dec. 22.
Mrs. Simpson until the time While authoritative quarters marriage comes. He plans to spend their remain silent concerning action Christmas in or near Vienna, very
Later contemplated over the allegedly with British family of
sinking of the Soviet steamer
Kitzbuehel and Komsomol by Spanish insur-United Press. gent forces, the storm of pro- test and anger among the public is growing.
Moscow workers have possed a re- solution demanding that the Govern- ment should' despatch "warships to protect our trade ships."
Baltic und Black Sea sallors' organisations have appealed to the world seamen to “raise a mighty wave of protest against the bestialities of Fascist bandits."
The workers at Kharkov have started a publle fund to build five cruisers and ten merchant ships. Reuter,
REVENGE DEMANDED
he will visit Bk! In the Alps.
YACHTSMAN REACHES MANILA
LONG CRUISE BY S'HAI SKIPPER
Manila, Doc.: 23. .. Moscow, Dec. 22.
The yacht Francesca, bulit, owned Hundreds of workers' resolutions and navigated by Mr..."Buster' are flooding the capital, demanding Brown, Shanghal Insurance man, that, the Government avenge the arrived in Manila Bay at 4.80 a.m.; sinking
Soviet
steamer to-day.. Komsomol by Spanish rebels.
to
of
The Francesen cruised down the
Seamen's groups send' assurances that "we are willing to give our lives coast from Shanghul to Hongkong by
defend
the country at any Colony set sail for Manila more than easy stages, and from the British moment."-United PresS,
a week ago Reuter.
Nueva Rosila, Dec. 22. An unexplained explosion occurred to-day in the Rosita Zine Mine, jointly operated by the American Smelting and Refining Company and the Mexican Zing Company, kling 33
FAIR WEATHER men, seriously burning 23, and leav- ing have been killed in eave-ins. ing 8 missing. It is feared the miss The anticyclone continues to be stationary over China, and har de- where coal was being mined while a depression is altuated in the China not be coming to Hongkong as wIS
The explosion was, in Shaft No. 6. creased slightly in intensity.
The German cruiser Emden regular crow was working in the zine Sed about 300 miles E.SE. of Cape at first thought but sheila, expected The explosion rocked the entire forecast-North and N. E. Wids, January, 2 and will stay, there for
Padaran moving W.N.W. Local at Labilan, British North Borneo, on fresh; fair
week
tunnais,
lown.--United Press.or
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