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二拜雞 號五十月二十英沿香

TUESDAY,

DECEMBER 15, 1936, BA+INGLE COPY 19 CENTS

R.A.F. CHIEF IN FAR EAST

KING'S

CHIANG

KAI-SHEK

STILL A CAPTIVE

OF REBEL LEADER

Chang Hsueh-Liang's

Terms

Of Surrender Outlined

RUMOURS OF DISAFFECTION

AMONG MUTINOUS TROOPS

ACCORDING TO LATEST ADVICES, CHIANG KAI-SHEK IS STILL A PRISONER IN THE HANDS OF THE REBEL LEADER, CHANG HSUEH-LIANG, BUT IS SAFE AND WELL. DISAFFEC- TIÓN AMONG THE REBELS, IT IS REPORTED, MAY INDUCE THE YOUNG..MARSHAL TO COMPROMISE.

MARTIAL LAW DECLARED IN

SHANGHAI CHINESE AREAS

Nanking, Dec. 15

"Well and safe. Don't worry." +1

This is the gist of a telegram sent from Sianfu by Marshal Chiang Kai-shek to Madame Chiang, his wife, who rushed north to Loyang in a desperate effort to effect her husband's release from the hands of rebel leaders Sunday, even at grave personal risk.

This is the Marshal's first communication with the outside world from the trouble-torn city of Sianfu since General Chang Hauch-liang seized his person in what now appears to have been an abortive coup.

Marshal Chiang's telegram does not mention the situation with respect to the Insurrection.

It is officially learned that Mr. W. H. Donald, former Hongkong newspaper- man, one-time adviser to General Chang Hauch-liang, and now the adviser of Mar- shal Chiang, has arrived at Sianfu. He is believed to be attempting_to_treat_for... the Marshal's release, though recent reports lead to the belief that Chiang Kai-shek has already managed to escape his captors.

General Li Chung-jen and General Liu Hsiang, Pacification Commissioners of Kwangsi and Szechuan respectively, of whose loyalty there was doubt in some quarters, have telegraphed their allegiance

a shadow of REBEL CHIEF

to the Central Government, which has caused much MAKES PACT

gratification here.-Reuter.

Donald At Sianfu

Nanking, Dec. 15.

It is rellably stated that Mr. W. H. Donald, British adviser to Marshal Chlang

Kai-shek, has arrived in

Stanfu by plane from Loying.

It is believed that Mr. Donald Is returning to Nanking soon to sub- mit a report the situation Shensi.

On

iti

General Yu Hsueh-chung has been detained after refusing to participato in Chung Hsueh-liang's rebellion,

and the portion of his troops remain- ing in Kansu stands loyally behind the Government.

Rebels and loyalists on the Tung- kwan front are digging in rupidly in preparation for warfare.

The Japanese

news agency. Domel's report of a mutiny of troops, Loyang is officially denied.

at

United Press,

Sceptical Of Rumour

Shanghal, Dec. 15.

GERMANY.

ACCUSES RUSSIA

RESPONSIBLE FOR SIANFU REVOLT

JAPAN UNDER

SUSPICION

Berlin, Dec. 19. News from China is given front page in the German press to-day.

The Sianfu coup d'état is regarded as further evidence of International

Circles close to Chiang Kai-shek's trouble-making activities in Moscow.

The Nachtausgabe has a big Kead-

"SOVIET

relatives here view. sceptically re- ports in the Japanese press that line: *-* ****

REVOLT

loyalist troops In Sian rescued the Liarshal and are now engaging the rebels-United Press.

Government Advance

Nanking, Dec. 15. Government troops are advancing

TROOPS. IN CHINA

Angrif says Spanish history is repeating itself in the Far East.

The Wilhelmstrasse organ, Diplo-, matic Correspondence, describes the events in China as revolution, in- stigated by the Comintern and long-

WITH

REDS

Nanking, Dec. 15.

The Young Moralul Chang Hsuch-lang st3 controls Stanfu and has broadcast from there, a fierce denunciallon of the Cen- tral Government.

The determination of the re- hels to make common cause with the Reds In the North is in- dleated by the establishment at Slaniu of "the joint headquarters of the Kuomintang and Com- munist parties."-Reuter,

RUSSIAN WARSHIPS SEEN OFF MAJORCA

SUBMARINE FORCE SIGHTED

Gibraltar, Dec. 14.. A Soviet submarine flotilla was

along the Lunghai Rallway, and have prepared. It adds that in the Shens! reached Weinan, 40 miles from trouble they have only another proof seen manoeuvring off Palma and Siantu.

that their warnings of They report the city quiet, which threatening the world from Moscow according to reliable information dangers the coast of Majorca on Sunday, iends officials to doubt the report are

on idealogical that there has been, a counter-revolt animosities, but upon realities. reaching here.-Router Bulletin resulting in the release of Chiang Reuter.

Service. Kai-shek-Reuter, *:

Chiang Still Detained

Nanking, Dec. 15,

based not

•

NON-INTERVENTION

*V

Air Commodore A. W. Tedder and his A.D.C., Squadron Leader Woolley, who arrived on the Dorado this week on an inspection tour, Commodore Tedder 100 recently appointed Oficer in Charge, Far East, in accension to Air Commodore Sydney Switch.

ADMITTED GUILT, BUT GOES FREE

Charles confession

on

OHS

avoid

THE RUSH

FIRST

RUSSIANS HIT BACK

MESSAGE TO AT JAPAN

PARLIAMENT

Will Never Swerve From His Responsibility

REFUSE TO SIGN CONVENTION

LONG BORDER

DISPUTE

Moscow, Dec. 15.

The Soviet reserves the right to express the final opinion re- garding the Russo-Japaneso Fisheries Convention, M. Maxim Litvino, the Foreign Commia-

PRIME MINISTER PRAISES sar, informed the Japanese

SON, SO LIKE HIS FATHER

London, Dec. 14:

"I succeeded to the Throne in unprecedented circumstances and at a moment of great personal

distress.

"

In these words His Majesty King George VI opened his first message to Parliament, delivered in the House of

Ambassador, Mr. Mamoru Shi- gemitsu,

Drawing attention to Soviet's in- dignation at the German-Japanese anti-Communist agreement, M. Lit- vinoff said he would inform the Japanesc Government when the

Soviet Government decided to sign the Fisherles Convention.

Well-informed quarters express the bellef that the Soviet is unlikely to

stantial concessions.

sign unless the Japanese make sub-

Lords by Earl' Cromer, Lord Chamberlain of the King's mixed commissions for the demarka- Household, to-day. It was a very brief message.

a

As regards the establishment of

tion of the Soviet-Manchukuo- frontier, M. Litvinoff declared- ne- gotiations had been protracted be- cause Japanese oppose the

the

Russian suggestion that prior to the formation of the commissions both itades should agree to respect existing differences regarding the composition

Lord Halifax, for the Government, moved the Address in Reply, saying: "The Crown is more than link between' all parts and Dominions of the Empire; is the actual sum and expression of all the manifold diversity of persons and interests in the whole Common- wealth.

trontler lines, and also owing to

of the commissions.

M. Litvine added that he was. convinced as svoir as these differences were eliminated they could continue

"There have been opportunities recently for the the insk-Reuter. Crown and people to realise the underlying strength of this unity between them."

The Marquess of Crewe, Lord Snell and the Arch- bishop of Canterbury, supported the motion, which was carried unanimously.

The Address In Reply expressed | the House's devotion to the King and-Queen and assures Uls Majesty the conviction' that his reign would

INSURGENT ATTACK REPULSED

ACCUSED ESCAPES ON TECHNICALITY

Although Joseph Gardner made which led to his committal from safeguard the liberties of his coun- the Central Magistracy

try and promote the prosperity and December 8 for trial on charges.

contentment of his people.

**I am of fraudulent conversion, ac The King's message adds: cused was discharged at the resolved to do my duty, and I am Criminal Sessions this morning sustained by the knowledge that I on a legal point.

am supported by widespread goodwill SHARP ENGAGEMENT and sympathy of all my subjects, Accused was charged on two here and throughout the world, counts of fraudulent conversion of $164.60 and $700, monies entrusted

"It will be my constant endeavour, to him by the Union Insurance So- with God's help, and supported as 1 ciety of Canton, Ltd., in his capacity shall be by my dear wife, to uphold as employee.

the honour of the realm and pro- mote the happiness of my peoples.". Message To Commons

Mr. Leo D'Almada, Jnr... In- structed by Mr. D'Almada, anr., appeared for necused this morn- Ing and successfully pleaded that, by noting down accused's pleas of gulit in the lower court. Mr. K. Koen, the Magistrate, had convleted him, and accused could not therefore be convicted again for the same offences,

Mr. E. H. Williams, Assistant Attorney General, appeared for the Crown and the case was heard be- fare the Chief Justlee, Sir Atholl MacGregor.

The formal plea entered on behalf of accused was one of autre fols convict in each of the two charges: Juzephy Charles Gardner says that the King ought not to prosecute the Indictment Buainst him because te (Continued on Page 5.)

STORMS BATTER BRITAIN

SHIPPING WIDELY

AFFECTED

A message in the same terms as that presented in the House of Lords, was given to the House of Commons by Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister, and was loudly cheered.

Moving the Address in reply, which was adopted unanimously, he what would endear the said that King to the people was the fact that more than any of his brothers he re- sembled in character and disposition his father, King George V.

OUTSIDE MADRID

·ADVANCE BY BASQUES

Madrid, Dec. 15.

A fierce battle was fought yester- day outside Madrid when insurgent troops attacked Valde Morillo, be tween Madrid and El Escoria. The Government claims the insurgents were repulsed.

the

Meanwhile, at Barcelona, Catalan President, Senor Companys, admits

is reconstructing his Cabinet,

he

$470,650 MORE FOR SALARIES

RESULT OF FALL

OF DOLLAR

Seventeen fems totalling no less then $507,303 are to come before the Finance Committee of the Logislative Council at its meeting to-morrow.

The biggest item is one of $470,030 This is for personal emoluments. necessitated by the fall in exchange, us sterling salarles had been based for this year on a 1s. 8d. dollar,

In view of the increasing import- ance of Kal Tak as an air station, it is considered desirable that the equipment of the aerodrome should include an ambulance. The Govern- ment has the opportunity of purchas Ing a second-hand one, locally, for $250, and a vote for this amount is asked.

An additional linotype machine for the Printing Shop in the new Prison

is required, and a vote for $10,000. for this purpose is asked. This is a second-hand machine, nearly new, and the cost of a new one would be

sterling

approximately £1,200

families upon social dis-

"I am approaching all anti-Fasclat His Majesty' had the same devotion parties with a view to finding the to duty, Mr. Baldwin assorted, as the best solution to the present crials. beloved King, who had but recently We must insist passed away. Whatever might cipline. We nced a Government happen to him, no personal predilec- that will govern."-Reuter. tions of any kind would stand be tween him and his duty, namely, the fullment of his great task as King-Emperor.

Honours List Delayed

It was officially announced here to- day that His Majesty the King will not broadcast a Christmas message to the Empire.

His Majesty has also decided that publication of the New Year's Hon- ours List will be delayed unill Febrit ary 1, 1937-Reuter

Gorleston, shipping to-day. From Swanage, Bournemouth, Folkestone, Dover, Sythe and other points, Coast Guards have put to sea in their life- boats to rescue crews of fishing craft In the North Sea and Channel.

The 5,000-ton steamer Zinol has been in collision with a "lightship: ~~

London, Dee: 14. Heavy golea are raging on Britain's coasts.

Battered by heavy seas, several ships are reported In distress and others have been driven to shelter.

The wind at Folkestone reached a velocity of 75 miles per hour.

Isle of Wight steamers were un- able to call at Southsea and the Cross-Channel service is being main- "Tho "wind, which is of burricane tained only with the greatest proportions, interfered with Channel trafle during the evening, and Lifeboats have been launched and several airlines cancelled their sail- have fought their way, on

misalons Ings.

AMERICAN INTEREST

Washington, Dec. 14.

Rome, Dec. 14, The State Department said to-day Italy's acceptance, with reserva- It is offeintly confirmed that Mr. that the United States Far Eastern tions, of the Franco-British proposals W. H. Donald, Marshal Chiang Kal-polley was definitely against inter for non-intervention and mediation in shek's British adviser, has arrived at vention, but there was no cominent Spain, was announced by the Count Slanfu. Blame Chiang is remaining at in North China, pending receipt of and hench Ambassadors,

forthcoming on the current situation Ciano, the Foreign Minister, to-day. dimculty.

His reply was delivered the British

Nanking and is not flying to Slantu, further information.wNGAPORE The Italian note stated that the of rescue at several points-Reuter

that comprehen-

na sho at first intended, to use her in- -It was fluence to secure her husband's re-sive information is being sought. Government doubted If enforcement Special lense

Mr. Henry Morgenthau, Secretary of an orderly plebiscite in Spain were It is believed that General Chang of the Treasury, declared the Chin-possible acted, considered the. Hruch-liang, In view of the reported exo situation had not upset; currency. [Italy, ---It'l Biratfection among men at his own suficiently to disturb the United Nationallets had already obtained the

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GALLANT RESCUES Lashed by a 70-mile-an-hour wind,

London, Dec. 14.. the court of Britain is a menace to

The 14,000-ton 'Royal Mail liner Highland Brigade has grounded on a mudbank.

At Oban, Scotland, a dam burst and did much damage,

So far 11 are known to have lost their lives. Twelve of those were aboard the foundered trawler, Kodama-United Press.

TRAPPED

A sum of $15,000 is asked for new village type houses and site forme- tion in the Walled city at Kowloon. This is a re-vole, A sum of $30,000 was provided in Estimates for 1035 for housing in a new uren twenty- Avc

whom it was consider- ed, on sanitary grounds, necessary to remove from Kowloon Walled City to a rural area in the vicinity of Kah IN SEWER

Hang, where the keeping of a pige and other livestock will be more Madrid, Dec. 15, appropriate than in an urban dia- Leftists continued to advanco ncar

trict. As negotiations with the Villa Real, Basque militamen claim- villagers had not been completed in ing to have gained four kilometres that year very little expenditure was and carrying out an encircling move- incurred, and the funds provided ment around the Rightist positions, Inpsed.

Another interesting item is a sum Meanwhile the majority of fighting of $450 for expenses of anti-piracy men are snowbound. The rebels guards. It is explained that the outside Madrid are playing a macabre guards who were on board the s.s.

company of

fortnight Sunning during the typhoon of

game of death with a

Letust militia, trapped a

August 17 lost all their personal the sewers underneath Uni- ago in

effects when the ship was wrecked. versity City.

The lost property is valued at $460, The Leftists Lace u slow death by and, as the loss was not covered by starvation and thirst underground or insurance, it is considered equitable the quicker, cleaner end by bullet and that the guards should be reimbursed bayonet above ground.--United Press. this sum

SOVIET SHIP

AFIRE

Assassin Not

To

WARSHIP TO Die

SPANISH WARSHIP PICKS UP CREW

Gibraltar, Dec. 14.

DESPITE GERMAN PRESS DEMANDS

A Russian steamer, whose name David Frankfurter, 27-year-old ! Coire, Deo, 14.922).

aftro in latitude ad degrees 20 tenced to 18 years Imprisonment for cannot be ascertained, is reported Yugo-Slavian Jew, has boon 887- on North, longitude 0 degrees the murder of Wilhelm Gurtion,

Nazi lendor in Switzerland, valvont picked up by a Spanish warship, death sentence, but thei6we Clare Apparently the crew has been The German praderanded the which is standing byReuter Specials 1 paid no heed United Frest,

15 minutes east.net