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MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1929.

THE CHINA MAIL,

TRUTH TOLD ABOUT plenipotentiaries, as the latter pro-GEN. CHAN CHAI-TONG| THE KUOMINCHUN

RUSSIA

·REVELATIONS BY CHINESE

FOREIGN OFFICE

DASTARDLY PLOT

position is Inconsistent with clause two of the formula already accept-

ed by the Soviet.

If further amendments are destr- ed by the Soviet, they may be left to two plenipotentiaries, and the latters" decision will be endorsed by the National Government.

The Soviet refused to yield and Shanghai, Saturday, declared, that the failure of China statement issued from the to agree to its counter proposals, Foreign Ofles last night declares which must be accepted as the con- that the authorities in Manchuriaditions of precedent to the opening unearthed on May 27 a dustardly of formal negotiations, would be plot within the Soviet Consulate at taken to mean that China had on Harbin to overthrow the National | her own accord withdrawn the Government and destroy the original proposals and made up her

mind not to settle the dispute.

A

Chine Eastern Railway.

In pursuance of the Sino-Soviet Agreement of 1924, the Chinese authorities began to adopt on July

Commander-in-Chief's Exclusive News of the

Career

RISE IN NATIONALIST ARMY

National Offensive MOVEMENT OF TROOPS

General Chan Chal-tong, the. The following exclusive de present Commander-in-Chief of spatches from our correspondent at the 8th Route Army (with head-the front gives an accurate descrip- quarters in Canton), was born in tion of the position and capabilities 1890 at Fongehing in Kwangtung. of the respective armies. It will

General Chan enlisted in the be

Been that several of the Army after completing his studies manoeuvres predicted by our cor- at the Military Primary College respondent have already been ac and the Military College in complished according to plan, The Kwangtung. Subsequently, he Nationalist troops are well equip was promoted Colonel of the 4th ped and are under the guidance of re-Regiment of the undying Kwang- extremely able strategians, yet the tung l1st Division under General position still remains acute and un- Tang Hang, by whom he was held certain. in high esteem on account of his ability and character.

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Honourable Efforis Undeterred by the repeated buffs to its untiring efforts of con- 1 necessary precautionary med-ciliation the National Government sures for the protection of the rall explored 'every reasonable and

honourable why.

avenue to reach an The circumstances leading to the agreement.

In 1922, when General Chen above state of affairs were sot forth On October 9, upon receipt of a Chiung-ming (Chan Kwing-ming) in a manifesto issued by the suggestion from the German revolted against the Kuomintang, National Government on July 19 Government that it might be following the assassination of with the purpose of showing how reached by a

mutual exchange Tang Hang. trouble developed the Soviet Government had juggled | of- *prisoners by way

of suddenly in Canton, endangering the facts and misrepresented the easing the situation and facilitat-the life of the late President, Dr. true intent contained in the Chinese ing a peaceful settlement, the Sun Yat-sen. General Chan Chai- reply of July 17 to the Soviet com National Government pointed out long-anlike other military officers munication. This Manifesto invit-that such suggestion was included ed the attention of the friendly in the proposed joint statement Powers to the incriminating | agreed to by the Soviet, and conse- evidences of the Soviet's overt acts quently could be effucted simul- and attempts to conduct propa-taneously with a joint statement so gamia and create trouble within long as the Soviet was sincere.

Chinese territory, and declared The German Government concur Thereupon the proposed joint statement, already adopted, was re- vised

that the National Government red. world nevertheless persevere in its efforts to preserve peace and live up to the spirit of the Treaty for the nunciation of war.

Soviet's Word Broken

to

not

of Chen Chlung ming-did waver in his allegiance to Dr. Sun. During this. critical period, the loyalty of Chan Chal-tong to the Kuomintang was one of the main factors which persuaded the officers of the 1st Division from rebelling and uniting with Chen Chiang-ming.

Defeated the Reds After the

Koylu (Kwangtung),

include provisions in favour of the mutual appointmon!

defent of Chen of plenipotentiaries to settle all Chiung-ming in 1929-3, General Chan Chal-tong rose to the rank The National Government, being outstanding questions, and to re adjust the prevailing conditions on

of Brigadier-General of the 2nd apprised by the Soviet Consul at the C.E.R. in accordance with the Brigade, which was then station- Harbin that the Soviet were prepar-agreements of 1924 for a settlemented at Wuchow (Kwanggi) and ed to settle the dispute indepen- of outstanding questions, with the dently with China, instructed Mr.provise that the management of the Chu Sha-yang, then embarking for CER. exchange prisoners, and the Moscow, to assume the post of Charge d'Affaires and proceed to

discontinuance of military, movi. ments on the Chiness and Soviet Manchuli and meet the Soviet re-border, in order to accommodate presentatives, but upon his arrival the wishes of both parties. the Soviet failed to appoint repre sentatives.

The Soviet Ambassador in Ger

many next expressed his desire to ape lirect negotiations, and the German Government suggested the following formula in the form of a joint statement for settlement of the dispute. Firstly, that both parties be prepared to settle all out standing questions, in accordance with the Sing Soviet Agreement of 197, particularly the C.E.R. ques- lion in accordance with Article Nine, paragraph two, thereof, which

says that the Soviet Government igrees to the redemption. by the Chinese Covernment with Chinese) capital of the Chinese Eastern Rail way, as well as the appurtenant properties, and the transfer to Ching of all shares and bonds of the said railway.

In addition, both parties shall forthwith appoint plenipotentiaries

to open negotiations.

Acts of War Denounced Secondly, both shall agree to re-

Acts of Aggression

On the other hand, the Soviet for-

In 1925, when Generals. Shum Hung-ying Lau Tsun-wan and Yeung Hei-man resisted the Kuo- mintang authorities, General Chan Chai-tong was appointed Comman

der of the 11th Division and con- currently Defence Commission of Ko-Lui-Yam-Lim (Kochow, Lui

mally rejected the German sug.chow, Yamchow and Limehow), gestion for an exchange of prisoners where he defeated General Tang on the pretext that China had no in- Pan-yan and where he afterwards tention to respect her treaty obliga- eradicated piracy and banditry.

In September. 1927, his troops tion. In addition, the German Am- ⠀ bassador nt Moscow was given were transferred to Canton under to understand that no Soviet national orders to attack the "Red" lead would be permitted to negotiates Yip Ting and Ho Lang in the with the National Government, nor would the mediation of any third party be accepted unless the de- mands contained in Karakhan's first first complied

communication be with..

East River area.

At Tanghang and Wushib, General Chan Chai- tong fought the two "Red" lead- ers who had concentrated a large horde of "Communists" and ban- dits. The engagement lasted sov- eral days, resulting in the com- plete defeat of the enemy.

Crushed the Soviet

Since the National Government were unable to persuade the Soviet to come to an amicable settlement, it was constrained to invite the at-

In December of the same year, tention of the world to the numer-Wang Chat-hsiang (leading the Generals Chang Fa-kuel and ous acts of aggression perpetrated by Ironsides) retired with his troops the Soviet within Chinese territory.

to the East River, where they were attacked by General Chan

There was no formal declaration

of war, and the aggressions were and fled in great disorder. Gen- perpetrated while responsible spokes-eral Chan then received orders to

men on both sides were con-

Troops Advancing

A cable from Nanking states that on October 24, the Kuominchun, concentrated on the Lung-Hai line and led by General Soeng Chih-yuan, are advancing towards Hsuchong and Yingchang, In order to aroid a clash with the troops at Chengehow under General Tang Seng-chi.

Aeroplane Tactics

Gen. Sun Liang-chang has only | three aeroplanes, which number is inadequate for military purposes, whilst the Nationalist armies have; over 10 planes at Chengchow, which are proving very valuable at the front.

Hankow Normal The situation at Hankow and Wu- chang remaina normal. Gen. Fan Shi has arrived at Hankow, and, fi required, will lead his troops to Sheung Fan to assist the Nationalist armies.

Pressure on South

A cable from Chengchow, dated the 5th Route Army proceeded to Loyang on Oct. 23. The Honaa troops stationed at Hupeh w direct prossure on the southern line of the Euominchun.

Guarding the Rear

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whole line of the National forces, Another cable states that the

having completed all arrangements, will, within a day or so, deliver a general attack against the rebels. ed,

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Kaifeng, Oct. 23. chow this morning for the western Gen. Tang Seng-chi left Cheng ection of the Lung-Hai line to direct military operations.

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"BOHEMIAN LOVE"

adjust the condition of the C.E.R.sulting with a third party and strix. proceed to Lukfung to extermin to Chengchow yesterday, and will the film "Bohemian Love," showing at

ing to reach agreement.

ate the local Chinese Soviet. there, a task which he accomplished in less than a month.

To Inspect Defences General Ho Ching-chan returned

shortly proceed to the front for the Inspection of the defences, propar- turned to

In March, 1928. his troops re.atory to a general attack.

Canton, and General Chan was given, as a reward for meritorious service, the command

Ready for Attack

Hauchow, Oct. 24. The forces of the 6th, 10th, and

Soviet Always to Blame Notwithstanding the contrary, re- ports fabricated by Soviet props gandists, no Chinese soldier, aero- plane, or war vessel has crossed the frontier. To the contrary, it was the Soviet that commenced the of in Kwangtung were still unsettled, Route Army, have at present reach of the 4th Army. As conditions 45th Divisions, under the First fensive; while hostilities always oc- the Kwangtung Provincial Gov- curred within Chinese territory. If ernment divided the province into for an attack. It is uncertain whe

ed their appointed destination ready any Chinese gun was fired it was four Rehabillation Areas. fired for self protection. If the ineral Chan was made Director of established at Haucheong or Ying Gen-ther their headquarters will be vader could not be dissuaded from the Western Rehabilitation zone, crossing into Chinese territory, his which post he held for two years attacks were at least repelled effec succeeding in ridding the district tively."

Shanghal, Oct. 24. of banditry and putting local re The Kuominchun, under Gen construction work into operation. Sun Liang-cheng and Gen. Seong, Chan was nominated by the Cen-ginal plans by attacking the south- During the same year. General Chih-yuan have changed their ori trai Government to be a member western in two different directions of the Committec. of the. Kwang-Instead of the west of Honan, one tung Provincial Government. - from Chingchikwan to Sheungyang, and the other from Loyang to the

prevailing since the inception of the dispute, in accordance with the the Chinese Republic, and with agreements between the Soviet and Manchuria. Such re-adjustments shall be agreed at a conference of plenipotentiary-delegates.

Thirdly, the Soviet may recom- mend a new manager and assist ant manager of the C.E.R., who shall be appointed by the directors of the railway. The Soviet shall instruct ita nationals eruployed on the railway to observe faithfully Article Six of the 1024 Agreement, reading "The Governments of the two contracting parties mutually The National Government must pledge themselves not to permit therefore hotd the Soviet responsible within their respective territories for all losses and damages caused to the existence and/or activitles of Chinese life and property, and if a any organisations or groups whose state of war, should eventuate from aim is to struggle by acts of the Soviet Government's incessant violence against the Governments provocations, responsibility for vio- of either contracting party."

lating the peace of the Far East must be borne by the Soviet Govern Fourthly, both parties shall ment.-Reuter. forthwith release the prisoners ar rested or detained in connection

To Free Prisoners

with the dispute.

OPIUM TRIAL

Defence's "Bombshell" Halts Proceedings

PRETTY MRS. KAO YING

Recent Appointments -

cheng.

Change of Plans

Extremely lavish in its settings ja! the Majestic Theatre Kowlolon, to-day-

The film deals with life in Moat- martre, and Nice. The leading roles Are taken by Ivan Petrovitch, of "Three Passions" fame, and Louiso Lagrange.

The scenes have been marvellously Art Gallenia of Paris. produced, especially that showing the

OFFICERS MISSING

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Fell Out of 'Plane in Naval Manoeuvres

Tokyo, Saturday. are misaing as the result of a naval Two officers and one Petty Officer

scout plane falling into the sea last night during naval manoeuvres in the Japan Sea. Destroyers which

the wrecked machine, but no sign

was appointed by the Central Gov-and Chumaten. ́ ́ ́*

In April, 1929, General Chan Feking-Hankow line via Haucheong aet out in search found portions of ernment as Special Ofear for the Having received advance in- of the missing crew-Reuter. Re-organisation and Disbandment formation a larger number of Na- of Kwangtung armies. When the tional troops. have been transferred Kwangs Party under Generals L to concentrate at Yeng Cheng and Tsung-jen and Pei Chung-hsi in- Sai Pin, leaving, however, the 5th vaded Kwangtung with troops, General Chan

their Route Army to defend westam became Honan. Commander-in-Chief of the 8th Route Army, and overwhelmingly routed the rebels at Patini on the North River.

A month after this victory, General Chan undertook the re- organisation and disbandment of the armies in Kwangtung.:

Generala Ya. Tsok-pak, and Li

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The above formula was submitted to both sides on August 27 but the Soviet declined to accept it, and in- sisted in clause three that the word "new" should be deleted and "Im- mediately" inserted before "recom- mend."

Moreover, they declared that a new manager should be ap- pointed simultaneously with the

'Nanking, Saturday. joint statement, and the two Gov-

Streng contentions made by the ernments should simultaneously in defence that the accused had not struct their nationals to observe į violated any of China's opiunt laws the provisions of Article Six. when he became involved in the drug.

The number of persons vaccinat The National Government noted amuggling case in San Francisco, laat Ming-shui, co-operating with the ed-free of charge-by Members of this breach of faith on the part of July, but that he was being prosecuted "Communists," raised the stand-the Ambulance Brigade, up to and the Soviet and rejoined that the for the violation of laws which did ard of rebellion in Kwangai. including Thursday, October 24 National Government, having re- not exist at the material time, at After receiving Instructions from 16 peatedly indicated, its readiness to the trial of Mr. Kao Ying at Suenfoon, the Central Government to attack 1. Chinese Y.M.C.A. División, 456 negotiate with the Soviet for an caused a sudden halt today.

the rebels, General-Chan personally 2. King's College Division" Judge Chow is adjourning the case led his three divisions into Kangal (Qld),. indefinitely, to allow the State's at at the beginning of the presents. King College Division torney's time for further investiga-month The Kwangaf rebellion tion.

(New) being practically subdued, the Com- 4. Rallway Division

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happy to learn that the Soviet is

`8. Shauklwan Division

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LESSON-SERMON

First Church of Christ,] Scientist, Hong Kong

"Probation after death" was the subject of the Lesson-Sermon in all Churches of Christ, Scientist,, on Sunday, October 27.

The Golden Text was: "He that

shall endure unto the end, the same, shall be saved" (Matt 24:18). prised the Lesson-Sermon was the Among the citations which com-

"For

following from the Bible: whether we live, we live unto, the Lord; and whether we die, wo die unto the Lord; whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. For to this end.Christ both died, 815and-roso, and revived, that he might i 198 be Lord both of the dead and 7088 Ilving" (Rom. 14:8,9), 5110 The Lesson-Sormón, also Includ 1897 ed the following passages from the Divi-Christian Bcience textbook, "Science and Health with Key to 1208 Eddy: "Faith should enlarge its the Scriptures- by Mary Bakor borders and strengthen its base by resting upon Spirit Instead of matter. When man gives up his hellet in death, he will Advance | more rapidly towards God, Life, 19525 and Love" (p. 480).

prepared to Isuus'a joint statement." It therefore declares its perfect

No Progress agreement with the Soviet proposal The result of the defence's bomb-mander-in-Chief returned to Canton 5. Indian Division „p that negotiations. Le commenced shell was that practically no progress a week ago. By a Chinese corras-8. Kowloon Division speedily for a permanent solution was made to-day. Previously, how-pondent.

7. Mopakok Division.. of all the outstanding questions. ever, the defence contended that Mr.

Refused to Yield"

Kao Ying was in no way involved, that he met Chensen, and his wife While the National Government having only carried out his duties in ao at Shanghai in February, and in Hong has no objection to the insertion of cardance with the regulations govern- Hong in June, Cheusan asked her to 10. Motor Drivers Associa-. "immediately before "recommend," in his official actions take "some baggage to the United tion Division

Pretty MrsKao Ying stated that States. She consented, and the bug It cannot accede to the proposition the isleven trunks found to contain age was placed on her steamer wit 111 Chinese Athletic Division 2665 of the appointment of a new opium, by the San Francisco custaras out her, seeing it. She had no ides

12 Un Löng manager to be a condition of pre- officials were the property of mysteri. there were 'is many as eleven trunks, 13. Victor (Nursing: Division dent to signing the joint state ous Mr. "Chausen and maintained or that they contained aplam 14 YWCA Nurslag Division

it, or the commencement of that she was duped by persons whom she was informed of the facts, at Han format negotiationi een the the looked upon as frienda. She said: "Francisco-Reuter

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