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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1936.

CHIANG KAI SHEK DETAINED

BY MUTINEERS

Sensational Uprising At Sianfu

CHINA FACES GRAVE NATIONAL CRISIS

CHANG HSUEH LIANG DISMISSED

FROM ALL POSTS

Denounced As Traitor To

The Country

توام

Nanking, December 13,

Generalissimo Chuang Kai-shek was detained by mutinous Chinese troops belonging to Marshal Chang Hsueh-lang, who seized Slantu, the capital of Shensi, yesterday morning. Government

leaders were horriedly summoned and conferred over this unprece- dented situation all night long.

..' Detalls of the mutiny are lacking, but it is understood 'It is the immediate cause of an order "Issued, transferring certain troops because of suspected frateraising with Communists. Through Mar- sbal Chang Hueh-llang. the mutineers conveyed a number of de- mands in return for the release of Chiang Kai-shek, including war against Japan, an alliance with Soviet Russia, the admission of Com- munists to the Kuomintang institution. and a democratic constitu- tion in place of dictatorship.

EMERGENCY CABINET MEETING

It is not known whether Chang Hsueh-lang acted voluntarily or under duress.

Anxiety is somewhat alleviated by a telegram from Chang Hsueh- lang to Madame Chiang, guaran- teeing the safety of her husband's ilie-

Rester.

OPPOSITION TO JAPAN

Nanking, Dec. 13. Mutindus Chinese troops carried out a coup d'etat in Blanfy, the capital of Shensi Province, this morning. Fighting is reported but detalls are unknown.

Generassimo Chiang Kai-shek left Sianfu yesterday evening for Chinghuatze, a resort twenty miles distant, but learning of the mutiny hurriedly returned this afternoon to attempt to restore the situation.

MADAME CHIANG'S EFFORTS Nanking! Dec. 13. Chlang-Kai-shek

Dr. H. H. Kung and Madame

arrived

this morning from Shanghai. Madame Chiang is proceeding immediately to Loyang by air to personally. supervise efforts to suppress the rebellion and secure the release of her husband.- Reuter.

OPEN REVOLT.

Nanking, Dec. 13." Since this morning, telegraphic communication with Slan the Capital of Shenal Province,

has been "interrupted.

It is reported

that General Chang Hok-liang, son of the late Manchurian warlord, Chang Joc-

Government,

and that he

has

GEN. CHIANG KAI-SHEK

ITALY REPLIES TO POWERS

Spanish Civil War Mediation

SAME TERMS AS GERMANY

IRISH FREE STATE

Change Effected In Constitution

Dublin Dec. 12..

The Dail passed through the

LAST MESSAGE

TO PEOPLE

Reasons Given For

'Abdication

Berlin, Dec. 12. Intense interest was shown here final stage the bill providing for and throughout Germany in ex- recognition of King Edward's ab- King Edward's last message to, his dication and acknowledgement of people, which was relayed by all his successor as head of the Com-German stations. The speech de- monwealth. This bel was signed livered in a clear, ringing voice, by Speaker Fahy in accordance made a profound impression on all with the provisions of the tall listeners.

passed yesterday abolishing the office of Governor-General,

After a brief announcement by an ondal: "this is Windsor Castle, Earlier to-day the Governor His Royal Highness Prince Ed- General, Mr. Donal Buckley, per-word." the ex-King, began: formed the last act by signing the "At long last I am able to say a I which deprived him of office. few words of my own. I have never To-day's bill was called the wanted to withhold anything, but Executive Authority (External Re-

till now I felt it was constitution- lations) Bill. This is the first ally impossible to speak. A few bill to be passed by any Parila hours ago I performed my last the Crown without duty as King, and am now JUC-

ceeded by my brother.

ment under Royal assent Renter

I want the first words to be those of allegiance to him. You all know the reasons for my decision. In making up my mind I did not for- get that Arst as Prince of Wales and recently as King, for 25 years I was able to serve my country. You must believe me when I tell you I found it impossible to carry out my heavy duties in the way I should have Uked without the help of the woman I love.

FUNDAMENTAL CHANGES

Dublin, Dec 12 Fundamental changes in the Constitution of the Irish Free State were made in A Bill which Mr. Eamon de Valera, President of the Irish Free State, laid before the animated special session of the Dall yesterday afternoon. The Saorstat intimated to the British Government that they were un- able to agree to the exact terms and procedure adopted by Britain and the Dominions for the legisla-

decision I have made was mine and tional crisis as provided by the self. The other person most near- Statute of Westminister, and

ly concerned tried, up to the last and the French Charge d'Affaires therefore the Saorist decided to in-moment, to persuade me to take a here by the Italian Foreign Minis-roduce two Bills dealing with the different course. This most seri- ous decision was made only in the thought of what was best for all.

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Rome, Dec. 12.

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"MY OWN DECISION"

I want you to know that this

COLOURFUL SCENE

IN LONDON

ACCESSION OF NEW MONARCH

Crowds At Proclamation Ceremony

London, December 12.

The proclamation ceremony of King George VI this after- noon was witnessed by even greater crowds than in last January when Edward VIII succeeded his father. Despite the gloominess of the weather so many people-in addition to the usual-week- day sightseers-seized the opportunity to witness the pictures- que observances that a crowd burst through the police cardon outside St. James,

At 3 o'clock the Garter Principal King of Arms rend the proclamation from the balcony of Friary Court in St. James Palace. On It conclusion, the proclamation was also read at Charing Cross Temple Bar and the Royal Exchange, The proclamation was completed in darkness late in the afternoon at the Royal Exchange.

CONSTITUTIONAL PRACTICE

The proclamation itself varied from that of last January insofar as the preamble stated. “whereas, by the instrument of abdication his former Majesty did declare his trrevocable decision to renounce the Throne for himself and his descendants and the said instru- ment of abdication has now taken effect whereby the Imperial Crown The House of Commons met on of Britain. Ireland and all other of Saturday for the first time in

Parliamentarians Take The Oath

Lendon. Dec. 12.

The Italian answer to the British on arising out of the Constitu~ | mine alone, judged entirely for my. his former Majesty's. Dominions Afteen years in obedience to con-

and French proposals for media- tion in the Spanish civil war was banded to the British Ambassador

ter. Count Clano, on Saturday.

Transocean has learned from in- formed circles that the Italian an- awer and the German reply, which was also submitted on Saturday, was the same in content. How- ever, before they arrive in London and Paris, detalls cannot be ra- resled.

the

constitution and external relations respectively. The Bills provide for the recognition of the new King but the function which monarch is to exercise henceforth in its administration is Hmited. association with Australia, Canada. It is declared that as long as its Great Britain. New Zealand and South Africa, and so long as the

But the decision

was made

that my brother, with his long lees difficult by the knowledge

to take my place forthwith without training and fine qualities, was able

injury to the country or the em- blessings enjoyed by many of you. pire. Furthermore, he has the

.home. wife and children.

The nature of the Italian an-King is recognised by those nations but not bestowed on me happy swer can be deduced. however, for the purpose of the appoint- from press comments on the pro-ment of diplomatie and consular posals which, it is declared, did representatives, and the conclusion not meet with favour even of the belligerent parties in Spain, being approved only by Soviet Russia.

The answers will probably be made public on Monday. Transocean News Service.

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PORTUGAL'S ANSWER

Lisbon, Dec 12 Portugal's reply to the Anglo-

Mn, is in open revolt against the French proposals of mediation in The mutineers, who are part of Nanking Nationalist (Kuomintang | Spain were handed to the British Issued a drealar telegram urging and French Ambassadors in Lisbon. It is understood to be of a negative character. Reuter

the forces engaged in the suppres- tion of Communists in Northwest Cana, demanded "positive op- position" to the Japanese and co- operation with the Reds.

Yielding to the pressure of the mutineers, Marshal Chang Esuen- Hang, commander-in-chief of the anti-Communist forces, and other officers telegraphed to Nanking. urging adoption of this policy.

Anxiety prevalled some time for Chiang Kai-shek, but it is now stated he is safe.

"

The train service to Shensi was

its removal.

Immediately on receipt of this alarming report a meeting of the officials of the Central Executive Council was held at 11.30 last night, when it was

decided to deprive General Chang Hok-liang of all his offices and ranks, and punish him for this rebellious attitude.

The Central Government has Issued a mandate denouncing General Chang Hok-liang for his traitorous behaviour, and placing Interrupted on the Honan porder his army under the control of the Army Administration Commission and General Ho Ying-yam

Reuter,

OTHERS DETAINED

Nanking, Dec, 13. Besides th Generalissimo, it is reported that the mutineers also detained Generals Chiang T30- pin, Minister of the Interior and former Ambassador to Tokyo; Ting-wan, Pacification 01 Fuklen; Chan Pacification Commis-

Chiang

Commissioner

Chi-chen,

stoner of Honan, Rupeh and Shen-

al; and Chen Cheng, vice-Minister of War.

MARSHAL CHIANG SAFE This morning 2 disturbance arose through the revolting troops of General Chang Hok-lung, but the exact locality of the dis- turbance has not been definitely stated.

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BRITISH DEBT TO AMERICA

London, Dec. 12. The British Government is ready to re-open, discussion of the War Debt whenever circumstances war rant a hope of satisfactory results. This is the purport of a reply by the British Government to the United States.

of International agreements, the King is so recognised and au- thorised to act on behalf of it for like purposes:

TRYING DAYS During these trying days I have been much comforted by Her 'Ma- jesty, my mother, and my family. My ministers, in particular, Mr. Virtually, the Bill means

that Baldwin, bave treated me with full" the King's name will be remov consideration, and no constitution- ed from all · Internal Govern a difference has ever arisen since ment activity and being retained the training I received from my only respecting matters affecting father would make such a thing external relations.

impossible.

The position of Governor-Gener- al will also be abolished, his duties being delegated to the Speaker in the Dail

Ever since I was Prince of Wales, I have been treated with the grea- test kindness by all classes in every part of the world for which, I am Mr. de Valera pointed out that

very grateful,' I shall now altoge- the Bills do not sever the Common-ther quit my affairs and lay down wealth connection.-

my burden. It may be some time Reuter.

before I return bat..I shall always follow the fortunes of the British Empire with the profoundest in- terest

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NEW CURRENCY IN BASQUE REGION

And, if at any time I can be of service to his Majesty in a private (“Hong Kong Dally Presa" Special) | capacity. I shall not fall. Now, we

have a new King and I with him Paris, Dec. 12.

rappiness and prosperity. God 5000 to have her

bless you all God save the King." Transocean News Service.

Spain 1s fourth currency, according to an announcement from Bilbao to the effect that the Basque separatist government has decided to follow the example of Catalonia, to coin An American note presented a her own money. It is hoped that cently, and expressed the willing- January. statement of the British debt re- they will be in circulation by

ness of the Washington administra-Transocean News Service. tion to discuss any proposals re- garding repayment.-- Beuter.

On Friday night. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek left stan for= "Wah Ching Chr" (distant about

RESERVES POURING INTO MADRID Insurgents Considering New Tactics

INSURANCE AGAINST WAR CURTAILED

London, Dec. 18.

In

It is stated in reliable quarters

soon as

now solely and rightfully come to stitutional practice which required

is high and mighty Prince Al-Parliament to meet as bert Frederick Arthur George." It possible after the commencement then continues in the usual form. of a new reign.

Queen Mary, the King, Princesses The only business was the swear- Elizabeth and Margaret Rose and ing-In of members to take the other members of the Royal family oath of allegiance. watched the reading of the pro clamation at St. James from Max. borough House. Reuter.

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE

The House of Lords also met to take the oath of allegiance, the first among them being the Arch- bishop of Canterbury, and. Lorda Halifax, Lonsdale, Snell Zetland...

Reuters Bulletin Service.

ROYAL FAREWELL PARTY

and

London, Dec. 12. It is learned that Her Majesty

tered St. James's. Palace and walk-

London Dec. 12. His Majesty King George VI en-"

ed slowly to the rimson and gold Throne to meet the assembled Councillors, who with the High Commissioners of the Dominions and India, had met to "publish and proclaim, with one voice and Queen Elizabeth was not present consent of tongue and heart, that at the Royal farewell party to the the high and mighty Prince Aj-tx-King at Windsor Lodge as the bert Frederick Arthur George, now Queen had been confined to the by the Grace of God become our house with a slight cold. It is only lawful and rightful Lege nothing serious, but it was cons- Lord as "King George the Sixth, to dered inadvisable for her to go whom we do acknowledge all faith out in the cold night air.---

Heater, constant cbedience with all hearty and humble affection.”

and

The Councillors and others then took the oath of allegiance and the new Privy Counell came into being.

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His Majesty's Arst act was to make the customary declaration of a new monarch to his Council and. then subscribed to the oath for the security of the Church of Scotland. -Reuter, ""

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COLOURFUL SCENE

AIRWOMAN'S NEW VENTURE Record Attempted In Flight To Dakar

Paris, Dec. 12 The French airwoman, Bastie, started Saturday on a flight to Dakar and Intends covering 3,200 kilometres alone and break the record established by the New Zealand aviatrix, Jean Batten, who made the trip in 13 hours and 15 minutes.

London, Dec. 12. His Majesty the King, wearing an Admiral's uniform, with the Ribbon of the Knight of the Gar ter across his chest, arrived at 8. Mile, Bastie's plane takes, 800 James's Palace at 11.30 a.m.. where a litres of fuel which, with a speed large proportion of the three hun- of 250 kilometres per hour, will be dred members of the Privy Counsumcient for the distance of över ell attended the Accession Meet 4.000 kilometres.- ing in the morning to name and "ran«ncean News Service. proclaim him King George. VI (“Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)cial uniforms, thus presenting

All present wore robes and om ¦ MAGAZINES BANNED Salamanca, Dec. 12.

IN SHANGHAI xdew of the considerable other Ministers, Dominion repre

́colourful scene. The Premier and numbers of reserves being trans- sentatives, the Lord Mayor of Lon-

Shanghai, Dec, 13.. ported to Madrid, it seems that don with the

Fourteen "Chinese magazines, General Franco is about to pursue Sheriffs were early arrivals and monthly, were banned here by Aldermen and printed weekly, fortnightly and Following an. emergency Cabinet to Nanking, and on receiving the Chairman of the Kwangtung Pro- that the war risk clause insuring their positions into the open

and force the defenders meeting, the military officials bur-General Chang Hok-lang's troops,

out of

were received by the Earl Marshal order of the Kuomintang authori- riedly gathered at the residence of

against war, civil war or rewolu- Marshal Chiang Kai-shek hasten- Central authorities with reference tion was abalisried some ten days clares that the object of the next swearing the oath of allegiance.will not be forwarded through the

The Nationalist paper "Abe den

the Duke of Norfolk,

tles, and bookstores are instructed the Wa Minister, General Eo

The arst act of the King, after to withdraw them for sale, They Ying-ching, for a conference to

to the present crisis.

ago by Lloyds as far as non-offensive will be the complete was to receive the greetings of mails, take measufes to face the "na-

The two leaders pledge to main-applies to all countries except the defenders and surrender and stoners for Canada, Australia, Newcription, but it is believed that

marine risks are concerned. This evacuation of Madrid by the: Red tion's gravest crisis of recent

At first the inhabitants were tain order in Kwangtung and United States

loyalty from the High Commis- No reason is given 1 the pros- years." General

of America and order to ensure the success of the zealand Bouth Africa and India: these periodicals have published Ho Ying-ching anxious regarding the safety of suppress all reactionary and trai Canada. was placed in charge of move- Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, but it torious elements. They also urge

campaign new tactics will be em- troops and military is now ascertained that he is quite the rescue of General Chiang Kai- before, covering the actual voyage parations are being made-

Marine war risks continue as ployed for, which elaborate pre-

who were respectively presented to reactionary and unorthodox ar- the King by the Lord Chamber- ticles, plus 48 hours in port after arrival. Fransocean News Service,

lain, and each of whom received a' Union News. Reuter

personal message of thanks from the King mal Reuter's Bullstin Berutes ASMESSAGE TO SERVICES

London, Dec, 12

ments of

operations.

CHANG DENOUNCED

that

20 from Blan) on the way back and Lt.-General Huang Mu-sung,

telegraphic news of the revolt of

vincia Government, issued a cir- cuar telegram in support of the

ed back to Biar to restore con- fidence and order in the city.

safe.

SIAN BESEIGEDT

Another report states that Mar- shal Chiang Kai-shek was sur- rounded by the rebels....

shek from his captors. Union News,

LONDON OPINION.

London, Dec 11 It is also reported that General This is a bad blow for: China, Chang Hok-lang, has telegraphed but not necessarily a fatal ore

to Madame Chiang Kai-shek said a well-known authority on

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SOVIET TANKS AT MALAGA

London Dec. 12

SUBMARINE SUNK

Valencia, Dec. 12. A communique announces that a republican submarine was for

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to the throne, King George VI On the occasion of his accession

FUTURE PROGRAMME

London, Dec 12 Considerable Interest is shown In the programme of King George is much discussion as to what de VI for the forthcoming year. There

programme previously scheduled gres His Majesty will carry out the for King Edward. There are strong grounds to hope that the new King terest in the three branches of the will visit India next winter in the forces, and in the welfare of civil place of his brother, and he will," servants and peraturally, be accompanied by the

In his proclamation to the Fleet, Queen, M

A Government mandate dismiss ing Marshal Chang Hsueh-lang from all posts declares "though the Government gave him the opportunity to make up his past mistakes, yet he at a time of stating that he guarantees national crisis kidnapped the Gen-safety of Marshal Chiang Kai-Slantu revot by Reuter. The tanks of the latest design have ar "evidently foreign off Malagations to the Flest Army and Air the the Far East when told about the A number of Soviet-Russtarpedoed and sunk by a submarine lcsued the customary proclaian eralissimo and is behaving himself shek. This report remains to be like a bandit”

confident belef was expressed that rived at Malaga, according to the Three persons have so far been Force, and the Civil Service, in verified.

the Chinese Government will not "Daily Telegraph's special car rescued out of forty-seven hands which he expressed his special in After an all-night session the ASSASSINATION REPORTED

allow itself to be rushed into war respondent in Gibraltar, who adds aboard- Goverment officials Logued

with Japan as a result of this de- that a Soviet-Russian officer from strong manifesto denouncing

Again another. report from local velopment. Chang Hsueh-lang as a trailer Chinese banking sources states Es pointed out that the Govern come to Malaga to confer with the the headquarters at Valencia has and dismissing him from the post that General Chang Hok-liang has ment was quite capable of dealing commander of the local Red of commander-in-chief of the been assizsinated in Blan-

with the situation even without militia. This fact, writes the cor- anti-Communist forces and order- Chinca Beening Press,

the guding hand of General respondent, is giving rise to the Chiang Kai-shek and betiered supposition that the Reds intend of Mr. that the revolt would be suppress to take the offenifve against the Gran ed without grest dimculty. Reuter.

Nationalist positions it La Linea mason

Taniocaneta Vermes

Reuter

ing the transfer of his troops to the direct control of the Central Govemment Heuter.

KWANGTUNG ® SUPPORT

Canton, Dec. 13 General Yu Han-mon, Pacifica tion Commissioner of Kwangtung,

Beuter

FREEMASON PASSES

King George declared that he was it is hoped that before holding London, Dec. 12 Erd of the fact that he received the Durbar in Delfu their Majes The death occurred here to-day his first training in the fleet, and tes may tour India, and the fait Ivy, former District regarded it was a special privilege of the Majesties is likely to be of the English Free-to have served as a Daval oficer invested with all the panoply of in North, China)...) in peace and war-

Siate tour as the King-Emperor, Transocean News. Bervice. A

Reuter