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FRANCO-BRITISH PROPOSALS
Spanish Civil War Mediation
GERMAN REPLY
Berlin. Dec. 13.
The German memorandum in answer to the Franco-British, pro- posals for mediation In the Spanish Civil War was handed to the. British and French Ambos- sadors on Saturday afternoon.. The text which was published on Sunday. stutes that:
1. The German
Government
also shares the wish expressed by both Governments that peace and order should soon be re- stored in Spain, and especial- ly their desire to prevent the danger of a conflict spreading to the rest of Europe. It is therefore ready to support all measures which appear really suitable for this purpose.
2 Regarding the two Govern- ment proposals for strengthening the Non-Intervention 'Pact and making it more effective, by fur- ther agreements, the German Government must point out that from the beginning, that is to say, in the note dated August 27, it had advocated the extensión, of the agreement to cover the pre- vention of participation of foreign volunteers in the Spanish confl'et, and regretted that this proposal
WIS
not adopted at the time. Whether. under the present cir- cumstances a general prohibition of direct or indirect intervention will now be effective in obtaining the desired end, must unfortunate- ly be regarded as doubtful.
FOREIGN ELEMENTS
This states. the memorandum. needs no further explanation in view of the part which foreign elements are generally known to plug in an increasing decree in, promoting anarchistic action in Spain.
The German Government 14 "nevertheless ready to continue in the participation of the Non- Intervention Committee's discus- sluns as to how the situation can be changed and effective control of any agreements reached be instituted,
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1936.
CHANG HSUEH LIANG. NOW
General Varela, leading the, in- still held up Aurgent forces, ia
near Madrid,
CHIANG'S CHIEF OF STAFF
Death Reported In Sianfu
Nanking. Dec. 14. Flerce fighting has broken out between the government force's and rebels at Stenyan fifteen
miles northwest of Sianfu.
A division of loyalists is stub! bornly defending the town against superior, numbers.
Counter-Revolt Report
From Sianfu
Pacification Commissioner Changes Allegiance
Nanking, December 14.
PRISONER?
A counter-revolt, headed by General YangTM Hu-chen, Pacifica- Bon Commissioner of Shensi, is reported to have occurred at Stanfu. After persuading General Chang Hsueh-lang to transfer Generał Chiang Kai-shek to his custody. Yang announced allegiance to the Central Government, whereupon fighting broke out.
Nine Nanking aeroplanes which flew over the city in attempt to ald Yang's forces have not yet returned.-Reuter.
GENERALISSIMO NOW FREE?
Peking, December 14.
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A source here, usually considered rellable, states it has re- ceived. Information that General Chiang Kai-shek is free and en route to Nanking and that Chang Esteb-liang is under detention In Slan.
It appears that there has been a counter-revolt. The report at present is completely without confirmation.-Reuter.
START OF TROUBLE
Nanking. Dec. 14.
The revolt in Slanfu started at 8.30 on Saturday morning when rifle shots were audible in all
parts of the city.
The previous night General Chiang Kai-shek ordered a special
brain to be held in readiness for him next morning as he intended Ta-chun, Chiang Kai-sher's Chier to leave. Sianfu after delivering
an address to the officera,
The death of General Chien
of Staff is reported da a telegram from Chang Hsueh-liang who says that General Chien committed su!clde. Officials here, however,
allege that he was killed when
the rebels attacked Chiang Kai- shek's bodyguard, who resisted stoutly.
of
It is learned that three giments
the Government stationed at Sianfu fought the rebels for several hours on Satur- day, but capitulated in the even- ing.
Beuter
F. A. CUP
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The German Govern! Third Round Draw
ment however takes the view that the prohibition of direct or indirect Intervention must be dealt with as an uniform problem.
The idea of bringing the con- 3. flict in Spain to an end by means of joint mediatory action, con- tinued the memorandum, is cer- tainly deserving of sympathetic cognition of the "National Gov- ernment, however, through its re- cogniton of the "National Gor- ernment," has already expressed its view that apart of this Gavern. ment it sees no other factor in Spain which can raise the claim to represent the Spanish nation, The party opposing the National Government had moreover, through the whole of the fighting, through murder of political opponents, shooting of hostages, incendiary and brutal actions, stirred up the passions to an extreme degree. Reconciliation with this party. therefore appeared hardly con ceivable in view of the obviously predominant anarchist tendencies of this party. How it would ever be possible under these circum- stances to organise a proper ple- biscite in Spain was a thing which the German Government is unable to imagine. Nevertheless, if the other Governments thought them- selves in a position to make pro- posals for mediation, the Ger mua ..Government would be pre- pared to co-operate in examining and carrying them out.— Transocean News Servies.
SUPPORT LACKING
Beriln, Dec. 13. Germany's reply to the Franco- British proposals for mediation by the powers in the Spanish .civil war has been handed to the Bri-. tish and. French Ambassadors. bare
Announced
London, Dec. 14.
The following is the draw for the Third Round of the FA Cup to be played on January 16:- Manchester U. v. Reading. Wolves v, Middlesbrough, Bradford v. Derby. Cardiff v. Grimsby.. Brentford v. Huddersfield. Crewe or Hartlepools v. Plymouth Bury v. Queen's Park Rangers. Walsall or Yeovill v. Barnsley. West Bromwich v. Spennymoor, Notts Forest V. Sheffield United. Portsmouth . Tottenham. Millwall v. Fulham. Everton v. Bournemouth. Chesterfield v. Arsenal. Chester v. Doncaster. Wednesday v Port Vale. Luton v. Blackpool Preston v. Newcastle. Blackburn v. Accrington. West Ham v. Bolton, Aston Villa v. Burnley. Chelsea v Leeds. Dartford v. Darlington. Wrexham v. Manchester City. Southampton v. Sunderland. Bradford C. v. Southend or York
Swansea v. Carlisle. Bristol Rovers v. Leicester. Norwich v. Liverpool.
Coventry v. Charlton. Stoke v. Birmingham, Walthamstow or Exeter v. Old-
ham --Reuter
"OLD BOYS' DAY" AT ETON
"Old Boys' Day" was celebrated It declares that Germany is ready to support all measures aim at Eton College recently. Hundreds ing at the restoration of peaceful of Old Etonians visited the school, conditions in Spain and at the and the housemasters gelarge
luncheon parties, prevention of the spreading of the Mares of war to other parts of In the afternoon each He met Europe, and if the other Govern-old boy elevens on the football ments belleve they can make con- field. Several hundred players were <crete `· proposals for mediation, engaged, and the boys afterwards Germany will readily co-operate in entertained their opponents to tea. the examination of these.
Germany regrets that other Go- vernments have not supported her in her desire to stop foreign volun- teers going to Spain and considers the abandonment of either direct or indirect Intervention muat "be #handled as a single problem. -
no other factor in Spain which claims to help the Spanish people, in view of the brutalities of the other alde. And any understand ing with this other party, the Germany, by her recognition of Leftist, would appear hardly con- the Nationalist Government in cevable, the note points out-- Spain, had indicated that she sees 1. Ernter
The Generalissimo failed to ar- rive at the station at the appoint- ed hour and the wallway officials were informed that he has been detained.
The rebels tore up a section of the track to prevent the train leaving.-
Reuter,
MARSHAL'S ADVISER
Nanking, Dec. 14. Mr. Donald, adviser to Marshal Chang Hsueh-lang. left for San by air at 10.30 this morning.- Krater.
DEMANDS FOR RELEASE
Nanking. Dec. 14.
BRITAIN WATCHING
SITUATION
London, Dec. 14.
The British Government 19 watching the situation in China and is anxious that it may not result in any weakening of the Nanking Government-
Keute.
He also answered General Ho Ying-yam's telegram, stating that he was forced to do what he has
done for the safety and welfare of
China
اله
Important officials of the Nan- king Government have urged Marshal Chang Hsueh-lang to re- port and if he desires to save his life, to immediately safely escort Marshal Chiang Kai-shek back to
President Svinhufvud of Finland celebrates his 75th birthday to-day,
MOSCOW PRESS OPINION
Break Up Of Anti-Japanese
* Movement
HAMMOND HITS A CENTURY
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Nine Sent Over The Field
VOCE INDULGES IN FIREWORKS
Ipswich, Dec. 14. The Queensland country eleven averted an Innings defeat by top- ping the M.C.C. "score by 18 runs with their combined total and the match was declared a draw."
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EX-KING FACES CAMERAS
Quiet Arrival In Vienna
Vienna, Dec. 13.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Windsor, ex-King of England, ar- rived here at 10.05 p.m. to-night and immediately drove of in Baron de Rothschild's private car. for Engesteld.
As the train with the English prince on board drew into the station, the police threw a cordon
It was a cloudy but warm day round the special sleeping coach when the M.C.C. went to bat on in which the ex-monarch travelled, allowing, none of the other Das- good wicket Their innings, which produced 406 runs, lasted sengers near it.
The British Minister to Vienna four hours.
Fagg contributed 18 and Wor-was on the station platform. but thington 72, which included two no representative of the Austrian
Government was present. mixes and eight boundaries, in 185
The Duke of Windsor was dress- minutes.
ed in a black winter coat with a
Hammond
109 scored
in
50.
the
minutes It was a hectic innings fur collar, and a dark red wollen scarf around the neck. He looked during which he sent nine over the deld and hit ten times to the
very well.
After proceeding through boundary With Worthington he added 148 runs in 30 minutes for furned back and invited the photo-
Imperial waiting-room he suddenly. Moscow, Dec. 14. the second wicket The "Izvestia says that under Voce, the famous Notts bowler, Iaphers to "Come along and take the continually rising wave of anti- wielded the willow with devastat your pictures." The Duke then re- Furried to the station platform, Japanese movements Nanking has | ing effect during his short stay of
where he willingly submitted considerably corrected the course | seventeen minutes. He scored 99
a cross-fire of ashlights and of its policy towards a more whole | runs, six of which were sent over hearted policy of resistance to the field A remarkable Teature cameras, before his departure.—— Japanese annexation policy with the result that there is a consider- able rallying of all forces of Chin- ese society around Nanking.`
Chang Hsueh-lang's action can disrupt the unification of anti- Japanese forces in China. the paper declares.--- "Reuter,
was that five of the six-run bits were made in one over.
ful
Faulkner was the most success- bowler for the home team. taking four wickets for 82.
Reuter
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ESCORTS ON TRAIN
Vienna. Dec. 13 The Duke of Windsor, as ex-
King Edward is now styled, passed through Salzburg
Or
Bunday
The Queensland country eleven, who scored 300 ring in the first innings, were all disposed of for afternoon, travelling in a special 124 in the second innings. They saloon car attached to the regular
Basel-Vienna-Arlberg
express. He WAR accompanied by his private
remained at the wickets for 150 minutes...
crisis. The importance of Marshal Ames bowled two overs and took Secretary, private detectives and an Chiang for China's future develop three wickets at a cost of four oicer from Scotland Yard: Dur- ment is emphasised by the paper runs each. Copson attacked during the journey through Switzer- "Montag." Chlang's ngure, so the ing six overs and was rewarded land, the escort was supplemented
been paper states, has
behind with three wickets for 18 runs, al- by a small Swiss guard. It is un- derstood that the Duke of Windsor '! everything which Ching achieved though at one time he had taken
will pass considerable time in Aus- in the last ten years, the fight three wickets with for deliveries.
tria where he will stay at a castle Reuter, against Bolshevism, the struggle
not far from Vienna is guest of for internal unity, the endeavours
Baron von Rothschild. It is rum- to promote, stanomic developement
oured here that the Archduke An- It is reported that Genera's Liu-Chang Hsueh Liang's coup had
ton von Habsburg, who is married Chi and Hu Chung-nan are al- caught him in a moment when he
to Princes of leans of Rumania, ready leading their armies against had completed the work of unifica-
nas placed Sonnenfels Castle at Madrid, Dec. 14. the rebel Marshal-
ton of China and secured the un-
Spain spent a quiet week-end in Mrs. Simpson's disposal, situated disputed recognition of his leader- ship. The consequences
the civil war, though government at Baden 'near Vienna- of this event for the future of the Far claims successes on the northeast Transocean News Service. East cannot be foreseen — Transocean News Service.
Nanking.
Chinese Evening Prex.
SHANGHAI PRECAUTIONS
Shanghai, Dec. 14. Recovering from the shock of the news of the Sianfu revolt, the
SPANISH CONFLICT
front.
The Government also claimed to have destroyed, seren insurgent planes when they bombarded the aerodrome.
...
It is reported that one of the Balearic Islands was bombarded aerially by Government planes- Reuter's Bulletin Service,
It transpires that the 3,000 re- volting trope of Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang were stationed twenty miles from Slan City. They cap- tured Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, and took him prisoner to Sian.
Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang has
'FENG'S OFFER
Shanghal, Dec. 14, telegraphed to the Nanking- Gov-leading civic and trade organisa-
G+- ernment the following demands tons in Shanghai including the
Meanwhile, the Christian Chinese General Chamber for Marshal Chiang Kai-shek's
of neral, Feng Yu-hsiang, from Nat- Commerce and Bankers' Associating, has telegraphed up release:
Chang (1) Declare war against Japan: lang requesting the Young Mar-hostage in Marshal Chiang's place. tion telegraphed to Chang Hsueh- Hsueh-liang offering himself as a (2) reconquer the three lost Man-
actions and Feng is the Vice-Chairman of charian provinces; (3) continueshal to retract, his the pro-Soviet Bolshevik policy of safeguard the life of Chiang Kai-Military Affairs Commission, and
WAS formerly one The city is quiet, but the polle chiang's bitterest opponents. ing. especially of the Chinese Chang Haueb-liang has sent a area has been tightened in order message to the acting Prime Min- to prevent disturbances.
Dudиn, Dec 13. ister, promising to assume full Meanwhile there
a 19 steady responsibility for the safety of
Fight hundred "Blueshirts," As already reported the Nanking exodus of Government officia's Marshal Chiang, "for whom I have followers of General O'Duffy, sal- Nationalist Government has issued to Nanking. All avaliable berths
had an affectionate regard for ed from Galway on Sunday mor mandate depriving Marshal | on the night express yesterday eight years."
ning to enlist in General Franco's army. This, contingent brings the total number of members of Gene- ral. O'Duffy's movement serving under General Franco to 1,000, Transocean News Service,
the late Dr. Sun Yat-sen; and (4) establish
a government of the people, for the people, in place of a dictatorslup,
A
PUNISHMENT, TO COME
shek.
Chang Hauch-liang of his offices were taken up, while many left and rank and he is to await the this morning by plane and motor. stern punishment which befts the | —Reuter. crime of openly revolting against the Government.
** EFFECT IN LONDON
London. Dec. 14.
The Nanking Government has already communicated the news Financial circles at present of Marshal Chang Hauch-Hang's evince no alarm, at the latest deve- traitorous behaviour to its minis-lopments in China, many believing ters and consular representatives the situation to be just another In foreign countries, and also to Chinese puzzle which like many all the foreign ministers in China experienced in the past will be * Telegraphic communication be tween Nanking and Slan is still
solved without much difficulty.
of
Marshal
The Young Marshal has also sent a message to Madame Chiang. "Before God I swear I have never harmed anybody. Therefore you need not worry.”— Reuter
SENSATION IN TOKYO
Tokyo, Dec. 14. The revolt in Shenai has caused A sensation extending from one end of Japan to the other.
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IRISH CONTINGENT FOR SPAIN
about
SOVIET STEAMERS
SEARCHED
'Moscow, Dec. 14. A Sovlet paper declared that seventeen Boviet steamers have recently been detained and search- ed by the Spanish Government navy, adding that it is a systema- tical and piratical attack on the! merchant marine of a foreign
The paper states that all sear
Officials of the Ministries of War and Navy, and the Foreign interrupted. On sunday morning present situation
It is realled, however, that the
office as well, held a series" of hold: out 1 conferences and discussed every the Central Government ordered possibility of certain international aspect of the situation immediate a fleet of thirty aeroplanes to fly complications, and for this reason to Slan to reconnoltre, and they dealera in leading Chinese and Hang revolt was known in the
ly the
of Chang Hsueh- reported that red flags were being Japanese bonds have marked down displayed throughout the city..
capital quotations from one to three per General Ho Ying-yam proceeded cerit, at the same time emphasia Japanese authorities in China to power.
It was decided to Instruct the to Loyang by special train сп ing that they are not selling take immediate measures to safe- Sunday evening to watch the Pressure so far has not been dis-guard Japanese lives and property, ches revealed no carriage of con
situation, and assume control of cernible.-
the military forces of the Govern- Reuter.
ment.
It is reported that Marshal Chiang Kai-shek' together - with
BERLIN COMMENT
Berlin, Dec. 13.
Mr. Kazue Kuwashima, direc-traband or war materials----
tor of the East Asiatic Department cuters, Bulletin Sermore, of the Foreign Office, Interrupted his week-end on the Izu Penin- sula and rushed to Tokyo to co- Generals Chen Sing, Chiang Ting- Under the heading "Alarming wer. Chu Shul-liang, Yow Luk-tze news from North China," the Ber-eign Minister, Mr. Hachiro Arita- fer for two hours with the For- and others are still alive and safe uner Tageblatt, features pro- | Reuter. in Sian City.
SAFETY GUARANTEED
minently & report of the arrest of Marshal Chiang by Marshal Chang
FINANCIAL MEASURE
pling Shanghai, Dec. 18. It is stated that General Chien isuel Liang, which is subject to Mr. T. v. Soong, former Finance Ta-trun has been wounded by the anxious comments of the whole Minister, returned here from Can rebel soldiery. Yesterday. Marshal | press in view of the far reaching
ton last evening and presided at a Chang Hsuch-lang telegraphed to consequences it may have for the meeting of Chinese bankers, which Dr. Kung Chang-hat and Madame | farther development of the situa- decided that in view of the alanfu Chiang Kai-shek guaranteeing the tin in the Far East, a
coup d'etat the Government life and safety of Marshal Chiang The Deutsche Allgemeine banks would sell gold currencies Kai-shek. This was in reply to Zeitung" speaks of the "highly de- freely to-morrow in defence of the
dollar.
the report that Marshal Chiang plorable event,” and points out that Kai-shek had been executed...... recently Marshal Chiang had been It is believed there is no need to
Yesterday afternoon Marshal urged from various quarters to
lake a panicky view of the attua Chang Hauch-lang also telegraph adopt a more energetic attitude lion, as the banks possess ample ed to Marshal Feng Yu-halang, twarda. Japan. The manner in reserves to resist speculative at- the "Christian General” in Nan which Chang Hsueh Ldang now act- Таска. king, and also General Lited in order to compel Chiang Kai Bome decline in Government kuen, guaranteeing the life and Shek to change his Dolley, hardly bonds and commodities can be es mfety of Marshal Chiang Kai- appears the most suitable way of pected howÉVET. shek.
helping China through a period of i l'enter.
ORIGIN OF CRISIS
QUEEN ELIZABETH INDISPOSED.
London, Dec. 13.
It is omdially announced that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is suffering from a mild attack of influenza.
She will have to remain at her home, in Piccadilly, for a few days. Reuter..
GALE IN ENGLAND.
Lonion. Dec. 14 Following a day of bright sun-
shine, a gale developed last even- ing and later increased in force.. This morning on the western and southern coasts of England the winds reached a velocity of be- tween 60 and 80 miles per hour. Shipping was heavily bureted and some minor casualties occurred.
The Hythe Hfeboat, saved the lives of the crew of the small motor fishing vessel Josephine which, however, was abandoned.
Cross-Channel services were maintained with difcuity.- British Wireles
£250,000 HYDRO PLAN FOR BRIGHTON
Site Next To Rooden Plans have been published in: Brighton of a proposed £250,000 Nanking, Dec. 13. hydro to be built on the cut top: Reports from Nanking state that at Ovingdean, on the main coast Government troops are moving road east of the towIL.. Into Bhens to suppress Chang The hydro, will be a sister build- Esuch-lang's revolt.
ing to the famous Norbreck hydro Peiping states that the crisis in at Blackpool. It will have its own Shensi is believed to have been semi-underground garage, ball, precipitated by the action of room, glass covered bathing pool, Chiang Kai-shek in appointing with a café annexe, sun bathing ing-wen commander-in-chief of lawns, 18 tennis courts, three bow- the anti-Communist forces in the ling greens putting green north-west. following differences nine-hole golf course, and with Chang Hsueh-liang.
There will also be a special re- The Generalissimo
been creation gund for children. pressing "Chang to take Armer Only few hundred yards away action against the Reds, whereas from this site/it is proposed to the Young Marshal and his 100,000 build a new St. Dunstan's seaside troops are reported to have found home. Should these two schemes a common bond of anti-Japanese materialise they will together, with feeling with their supposed enem- Roedean girls school, make the most Imposing set of buldings in the locality.
fes, the Communista.--. Beuter
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