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RINGLEADER COMMITS

SUICIDE

Complete Surrender Of "The Rebels

Tokyo. March 1.

The uprising has ended with the surrender of all the robes. The ringleader in the early afternoon ined up his comrades in occupied since the porch of an official residence which had bee

He martial song. the start of the coup and hade them sing a then called on them to follow sult while he drew his revolver It is reported that some others d'd so, and' bew out his brains. but it has not been possible to confirm this.

OFFICERS DISMISSED FROM "ARMY Shanghai: The Japanese Cabinet announces the dismissal of ́ three captains. seven lieutenants and five subalterns who parti- elpated in the coup.

The War Minister has issued a statement b'aming his own "lack of virtue for the dark chapter written by this unprecedent- ed rebellion." He exhorts the army to turn over a new leaf and wipe out the blot on its honour. In the meanwhile the censor-.. ship has been lifted.-Reuter.

REBEL OFFICERS

Premier's residence and the Sanno Hotel, were still being held by a Tokyo, March 1. Martial Law Headquarters on-handful of repels at noon, but blally announces that

Captain capitulation was expected at any Nonaka committed suicide.

moment.

A Reugo message from Tokyo Other officers who participated in the rebellion and also ex-officers slates that 120 rebels surrendered "the eviction Muranaka. Isobe and Shibukawa immediately after were taken to the military prison order at 5.30 a.m. and returned to barracks, Other groups All non-commissioned men and their privates implicated were taken to followed until at 11.30 only a few their respective barracks and con remained in occupation of the two buildings. At present it is not fined in the cells.

known whether the surrender is uncónditional.

FLEET MOVES

With the relaxation of tensiun the Second Fleet which was order- ed from Osaka to assist in main-

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PENULTIMATE ACT

Tokyo. Feb. 29-Eighteen, of the

tenance of peace and order re:ring-leaders of the uprising com- turned to sea for manoeuvres. mitted hara-kiri on the collapse of The First Fleet, however, remains the rebellion.

in Tokyo Bay.--

Kiuter.

NO NEW CABINET

Shanghal, March 1.

A Rengo message from Tokyo states that authoritative quarters agree that Admira: Okada will not be called upon to form⚫ & new cabinet.

The penultimate act of the drama was a broadcast appeal by General Kashli to the rebels, which ren: "Soldiers! The Emperor com- mands you to return to barracks. We admire your courage and loyalty to your officers, but you can submit without shame, be- cause your officers have recognised the error."

Tokyo later: Practically all the mutineers have surrendered, with- Count out a shot being fired.

Prince Saionji has been sum- moned by the Emperor to give ad- vice on the choice for the next Premter and successor to Salto.-- Imter.

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EARLY CABLES

Movement of events on Satur- day are recorded in the following Reuter cables:

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1936.

ADMIRAL OKADA

ALIVE

Mutineers Kill His Brother-In-Law

Tokyo, Feb. 29.

The Starlig announcement that the Premier, Admiral Okada, who had been previously reported killed. has been found allve was made by the Cabines to-day.

From the rather confused de- talls avaliable, it appears that the mutineers on Wednesday morning killed Admiral Okada's brother-in-

retired Colonel law, the

Denzo Matsui, who somewhat resembled Admiral Okada.

Admiral Okada was actually at the official residence and was able to remain hidden in it till the fol- lowing day, when he was able to d escape,

Admiral Okada yesterday after- noon tendered his resignation from the Premiership to the Throne through the acting Premier. Mr. Goto. The Emperor refused his resignation, so Admiral Okada is still Premier. Yesterday evening he went to the Palace and paid his respects to the Emperor, and ex- pressed his sincere regrets at the imbroglio.

The Cabinet announces that Mr. Goto has been relieved of the act- ing Premiership.- KeuTor

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General Kawashima, War Minister to in Japan. exhorts the army turn over a new leaf and wipe out the b'ot on its honour.

SPEEDING AIR

TRAVEL

Imperial Airways" New Monoplanes.

London, Feb. 29.

The Arst baren of 29 high-wing monoplanes fitted with special Bristol Pégagus engine of 820-920 horse-power with cruising speed exceeding 150 miles per hour which have been ordered by Im- perial Airways for accelerated Em- pire services next year are near- ing completion at Short Brothers Seaplanes Works on Medway.

When they are in service a seven cays' schedule from London" of Sydney or Melbourne will become practicable allowing long haita for refuelling and delays due to wea-

ITALIANS CLAIM ber

VICTORY

Night Attack At Tembien

Rome, Mar, I. The battle of Temblen which began on February 27 can be const- dered won according to reports

from Asmara.

The Abyssinians fought furious- ly to avoid encirclement, but Ras Kassa's army was broken up suf-

quantities of arms, anima's and materials were captured Aircraft are now engaged in exploiting the victory.

UNITED STATES terin grave losses. Enormous

NEUTRALITY

Barring Loans To Nations At War

Washington, Feb. 29.

Warring By barring loans to

the

were

caverns

The native army corps including allotted some white troopy the task of capturing Ambauork, a strongly fortified mountain three, miles from Abbi Addi In order to introduce a surprise element and thus avoid heavy loss of life, the nations, the new neutrality w Alpine troops during the night at dennite step towards pre-tack were ordered to take off their serving

neutrality of the nailed boots and wrap their feet United States, declared President in putiles, with the result that the Roosevelt in a statement.

Abyssinians concealed int The President .recalled that and trenches were completely sur- under the original law shipment prised. A hat of hand grenades of arms to Italy and Ethiopia was and volleys from automatic riffe prohibited. He said he had now rapidly reduced the resistance of issued a new proclamation in the Abyssinians, who nearly al order to meet the requirements of

were killed. The Abyssinians made the new enactment. The policies repeated charges with fresh troops, originally announced by himself but were always repulsed, and Mr. Cordell Hull concerning

It is estimated that 3,000 Abys- neutrality will be maintained

sinians were killed and it is claim- effect,

losses were The President reappealed for ed that the Italian Another Rengo, message an restriction of trade with bel-kept to a minimum. nounces that all the rebels had gerents to normal peace time With the loss of Ambauork the surrendered and been disarmed at

levels and added that "It is clear Abyssinians were compelled to eva- p.m.

to me that greatly to exceed that cuate Abbi Addi- basis with the result of earning | Reuter. profits is not possible in peace time, and especially with the re-

COMPLETE SURRENDER

Shanghai: A Rengo message from Tokyo states that the suppression of the uprising was announced in a communique issued by General Kashll at 12.50 p.m.

in

Shanghai, Feb. 29.-The troops responsible for martial law under General Kashli have been instruct A communique declares the de- ed to evict the rebels, at the per-sire of the authorities to avoid sonal order of the Emperor. How bloodshed, which might possibly be ever, it is understood that the brought about by forceful: mea-sult of giving actual assistance to action has been delayed in order to give them a last chance of peaceful evacuation.

aures, as a reason for the delay in the suppression of the uprising. It adds that they were dealing with CALL TO SURRENDER a situation which might have en- talled alarming consequences 1 it Aeroplanes this morning New over the rebels, dropping leaflets were mishandled by the army urging them to surrender, after leader, who manifested paternal which General Kashif's troops be- Datlence and, dignified courage, while the rebels behaved in an gan their advance. The rebels capitulated,

without orderly manner and refrained from apparently fighting. It is stated that the an exodus from the area under

their control."

zumber had already dwindled to about 500, as small groups gave" up last night

BARRICATES REMOVED

Tokyo: At 4 p.m. the hundreds A Rengo message from Tokyo states that General Kashi an- of barricades were rapidly being demolished and conditions are re- nounced that the officers' and men participating in the coup would be turning to normal, though martial treated as mutineers. An observa- law will continue, at least for some tion balloon hovered over the re- days. Thousands of loyalist troops bels all the morning, bearing a khaki field kit, with white arm- long streamer urging them to sur-lets, trudged wearily to the bar- racks of the first and third regi- ments at Aoyama, from where they REBELS GIVE WAY

mostly again marched to accom- The Japanese Embassy En-modation elsewhere.- nounces that two buildings, the Reuter

render.

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carrying on a war would serve tɔ magnify the very evil of war which we seek to prevent.- Renter

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TERM EXTENDED

Washington, Feb. 29. President Roosevelt has signed a bill extending the present neutral- ty legislation for another year-

Reuler.

ADMISSION TO GERMAN UNIVERSITIES

"Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Berlin, Feb, 29. According to a decree issued by

BERLIN DEATH SENTENCES

Sequel To Attack On Restaurant

seven were withdrawn.

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The trial which lasted no less than six months was the sequel to Eu attack of Communtats on Octo- ber 1831 in the Berlin suburb of Neukolln on a restaurant which served as a meeting place of the Stormtroops.

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Berlin, Feb. 39.

Communists The trial of 25 charged with murder and attempt e murder ended here on Saturday with ave of the accused being sentenced to death, while 12 others received terms of imprisonment the Reich minister of Education, ranging between 14 years and nine the number of students to be ad-months. One was acquitted and mitted to the various German Uni-the charges against the remaining versities for the next summer term will be strictly limited. Thus, for instance, no more than 6,500 students may be inscribed by the Berlin University, 5,200 by the Munich University, 3,200 by Lelp zig, with a proportionate maximum number for the other Universities. The decree further provides that

The attack resulted in the re- first consideration" must be given to tried members of the National staurant owner being killed and Socialist Party and the various three. persons being seriously party organisations as well as to wounded, of whom two were crip members of the defence forces, pled for life- Mr. J A. Lyons, Premier of provided that proofs are furnished Cransvern» ' News 'Service. - Canton, March 1.

Australia, made a further state-of subsequent military necessity. Being prohibited from continu: ment in connection with emigra- Foreigners according to precedent ing its trip to Hanoi, the Douglas Hon to Australia to-day. He are not included in the maximum Dolphin amphibian piloted by seated that the Government figures... Captain Cell G. Bellers, returned, will not propose any immigration to Shanghai at 6.30 am to-day schemes for the present and 237 carrying with it the air malla

mission from Britain dealing with from Shanghai intended for

the question of immigration will Europe.

be regarded as premature. Should

SHANGHAI AIRMAIL

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FOR EUROPE

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EMIGRATION TO

AUSTRALIA

Hitch In Arrangements

The plane was unable to proceed to Hanoi, as local permission was not obtained. The authorities here suggested that the Canton-Hanoi service be a?otted to the South- west Aviation Corporation, which Arst pinned such route and has sufficient planes and aviators for this purpose- Union News.

Canberra, Feb. 29.

Tranacean News-Service.

R.A.F. PLANE TO VISIT NANKING

The first trials will take place in April next and thereafter the fying boats will be delivered as rate of one every three weeks. The planes have wing span of 114 feet and are about 883 feet long and 29 feet high- British Wireless,

GIANT MACHINES

SAITO BROADCASTS. IN AMERICA

Militarists Condemned As Menace To Country

A as

Washington, March 1.

That the pledge to pence in the Pacific would not be disturb- ed by the Tokyo uprising was given by the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Salto, in a broadcast message last" evening.

Attacking the militarists

menace to their country. Mr. Salto declared that should they gain control of the Japanese Government it would be a disaster for Japan, but he pointed out that neither the majority nor the best Japanese mill- tary men were "militarists": military men were benefactors, but militarists were a menace to the country.

Recent events would not alter Japanese, Consulate located in a Japan's policies either at home or į skyscraper in Fifth Avenue to dral abroad except that the statesmen with 11 demonstration against responsible for the Government Japanese nationa policy sponsor- would have their sense of patriotic | ed by`five American organisations." devotion quickened and endeavour to exercise even more care in purifying politics.

REDEEMING FEATURE Terming the uprising as a ter rible occurrence, Mr. Salto held the redeeming feature was that the insurgent subalterns were patriots,

their sincere, in

motives and genuine in their loyalty, and only they were misguided.

Discussing the possible motives of the rebels. Mr. Saito referred to

London, Feb, 29, Imperial Airways are building A new type of inachine for the empire service, and one who visit- ed Rochester, where the machines are being bullt stated that these the general suspicion (though mis- new giant machines will be four-directed) between the young.gen- engined, and the number being eration of Japan. as in many other built is 29. The first will be fin- countries. that the Government was greatly influenced by big busi- 1shed and put into service on April 1, and at the beginning of ness and other private interests

and therefore corrupt.--- next year all the machines at pre-

Keuter. sent used on the empire routes will be replaced by the new, machines.

The South African route will be

weekly, taking days, and the

ANTI-JAPANESE FEELING

Corisulate In New York Heavily Guarded

Indian route will be bi-weekly, taking 2 days. There will be 10 services crossing the Mediterran- ean weekly. At present the ma- chines used are land planes,” but the new boats will be land and water machines and will fly by. night and day, only stopping for fuel and necessities and to change police are the pilots and crews.

The new plunes will have two decks, the lower deck containing three passenger cabins with two layers of beds and a passage from the first cabin to the rear cabin, in the end of which will be wash- ing rooms and a kitchen. The upper deck will contain the pilot's control room, the wireless room and the luggage and mail rooms.

The engines will develop 1,000 horse-power and the weight of the machines will be 18 tons. They will have a speed of 170 miles an hour.

Heuter's Bulletin Service.

NEW GERMAN AIRSHIP

Bigger And Faster Machine

New York, Feb. 29. Two hundred mounted and foot

pasted outside

FRANCE AND GERMANY

The

Chancellor Hitler's Overture

American Two members of the League of Anti-War Fascism were. allowed to enter the Consulate to present a resolution warning "the. Japanese warlords that their ag- igressive action against Outer Mon- golla, Soviet Russia and China arouse millions to support the in- vaded peoples."— ¡Reuter.

AMERICAN TRIBUTE TO JAPAN

Excellent Order During Tokyo Uprising

Washington, Feb. 29. "Excellent order" was maintain- ed in Tokyo throughout the crisis. from the according to a report United States Ambassador. in. Japan, announces the State De- partment.

There has been no case of in- jury or molestation reported to the Ambassador by United States citizens in Tokyo- Reuter.

NAVAL TREATY HESITATION

New Instructions From Paris

London, Feb. 29.

London, Feb. 29. France and Germany are in- The new instructions which the tensely preoccupied at present. An French delegates to the Naval interview with Chancellor Hitler is

Conference asked from Paris after published as copyright in two Faris; the decision of Italy not to sign and, London newspapers directly the naval treaty at present have offering a rapprochement with

been received France and warning serious con- sequences if the gesture is not heeded. Heuter

FRANCE'S TERMS

Paris, Feb. 29, Circles here interpret the press reaption as general scepticism as least regarding the conditions to which 'Chancellor Hitler subordin- ates a real rapprochement,

It is understood that the in strictions authorise the delegatler: to continue the discussions for a naval agreement on a three-pow- er basis, but France's algnature- will be subject to certain reserva- tions:- enter.

U.S.-BRITISH TALK

A British Wireless message etates that the head of the United States naval delegation, Mr. Normam Davis, called on the Foreign Sec

Berlin, Feb. 29.

It is reported that France will Germany's latest airship, a zep-require as a condition of pursuing pelin named Hindenberg. has just Chancellor Hitler's overture firstly, been completed and was inspected Germany's return to the League; retary. Mr. Eden at Foreign Office on Friday. They discussed the by German and foreign pressmen. "

secondly, limitation of her arma- The Hindenberg la fifty feet

ments and thirdly, integral res-position of the Nava! Conference longer than the Graf Zeppelin and nect for the status quo in Central in view of Italy's attitude, which is that although prepared to con- faster, by ten miles an hour: The passenger accomodation is inside

tinue examination of technica} the hull instead of in the gondola.

mátters she is unwilling to sigte the treaty at present. thus giving this ship four times the space for accommodation more. than the Graf Zeppelin.

The new airship will be placed on the South American line together with the Graf next month and the journey from Germany to Buenos Aires will take three and half days. When the Hindenberg leaves the hanger the construction of another airship will be started immediate- 17- Reuter's Bulletin Service..

NEW APPOINTMENT FOR FAMOUS CONDUCTOR

Europe.-

Reuter.

HOPE OF UNDERSTANDING

Berlin, Feb. 28, It is said here that Gernan hopes of reaching a permanent understanding with France con- tinues despite the Franco-Soviet pact.-

teuden.

FOREIGN MINISTER IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA'.

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

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LEIPZIG FAIR READY FOR OPENING

("Hong Kong Daily PressTM Specialr

Leipzig, Feb, 29. The 1,975th of the world famous Leipzig Trade Fairs will be opened on Bunday, and confidence is gen- | erafly expressed that it will carry Prague, Feb. 29. the immense success achieved: by The acting Foreign Minister, Dr. its predecessors sonte steps further. Kamil Kofta, was appointed the The development of the Leipzig: Czechoslovakian Foreign Minister Fairs shows an unbroken progres-, ' || on Saturday, thus succeeding alon since 1933 when 5,800 firms: Premier Hodza, who hitherto had exhibited their goods, whereas the ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special) concurrently with the Premiership number of exhibitors this year also attended the duties of For- totals 8,175. The number of visi- Berlin, Feb. 29.

bors rose from 107,000 in 1933 to eign Minister- The famous conductor, Dr. Wil-Transocean News Service,

hearly 200,000 in 1935 and it is helm Furtwaengler, who resigned

generally anticipated that this, re- One of the R.A.F. planes now in his directorship of the Prussian

cord will be considerably surpass- Shanghai will visit Nanking to-State Opera in December 1934 on New York Philharmonic orchestra ed by the Fair beginning to- niorrow morning. The crew will account of the controversy caused for twelve weeks next season, London, Fen, 29.

It will be recalled that the dis- His Majesty the King nas ap pay their respects to General by his defence of the modernist pointed the Duke of Cork to suc- Chiang Kai-shek and lay a wreath omposer, Pani Lindenicth, has pute over Lindenleth was amicably been appointed “Guest Conductor"; settled a year ago at a meeting be- Any discussions on the subject cued him as President of the Im- at Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum can be held by the British Gov-perial War Graves Commission a

They will have luncheon at the of the Berlin State Opera, accord- tween Furtwangler and the Reich ernment with the Attorney-Gener- position which, as Prince of Wales, embassy with Sir Alexander Cado ing to press reports here on Batur-Minister of Propaganda, Dr. Goeb

gan, returning to Shanghai at day. At the same time it is anbels who is also head of the Reich. going to King Edward has held since its al of Australia, who is

bounced that Dr. Furtwangler has ' Culture Chamber,- foundation-

3.30 p.m.- Reuter.

signed a contract to conduct the ransoïcan News deresse,

they come to Austraila it will be

to obtain information on the ques- tion.

England shortly--

fleuter Bulletin Bervice. –

DUKE OF YORK'S NEW APPOINTMENT

› British Wireless.

Shanghai, March 1

morrow.

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The latest statistics show that

three per cent, of the Arms have regularly exhibited their goods at more than 100 successive fairs; while numerous others have been constant customers for decades. post Transoccan News Service.