Kuo Executed

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVI, Issue 12, 28 December 1925, Page 5

Kuo Executed

Dramatic Events at Mukden THE VENGEFUL CHANG. GENERAL MASSACRE FEARED. (By Cable—Press Association—Copyright.] (Received 28, 9.45 a.m.) Tokio, Dec. 27. A special report from Mukden states that the heads, arms and legs of Kuo and his wife were paraded in the city, and later exposed on the mam gate. Mukdenites report that Kuo refused to surrender, necessitating the shooting. The Japanese Foreign Office states: “We feel we have been deceived, inasmuch as Chang agreed to spare Kuo's life while the execution had already been accomplished. The consul was instructed to try to save the lives of minor generals, Kuo’s lour surviving widows and ten children. Chang Tso-lin refuses to promise not to execute Kuo’s relatives, and a general massacre is feared. Chang is celebrating his victory, and also the arrival of a jchild to his fifth wife. Kuo’s forces at Shanhaikwan have surrendered, clearing Manchuria of rebels.—(Sydney “Suu” cable). JAPANESE MEASURES RELAXED. BELATED INTERVENTION FOR KUO. (Received 28, 9.25 a.m.) Tokio, Dec. 26. Official advices from Mukden state that the commander of the Japanese forces has withdrawn the order prohibiting Chinese troops’ presence within a six mile zone, as it is considered that the situation admits of such action. The Korean garrison contingent has also been withdrawn from Prezearend, and the remaining reinforcements sent from Kurume will bo shortly withdrawn. The destroyer Susuki has been ordered to Ching Wang-tao for the protection of foreign nationals. as Li Ohing-lin’s defeated troops are retreating thither. Chang Tso-lin’s forces have not yet entered Mukden but it is expected that they will demand to re-enter and resume control. Japan will only accept if there is no danger of further fighting. The Foreign Office has no official advices in connection with the execution of Kuo Sung-lin and his wife. Tho Japanese consul was instructed to ask lor mercy on their behalf, and Chang agreed to intervene, but apparently his messenger arrived too late. Many of Kuo’s troops deserted to Chang.—(Reuter). KUO'S DEBACLE COMPLETE. TIEN-TSIN QUIET. (Received 28, 9.25 a.m.) Pekin, Dee. 27. It is reported that Kuo Sung-lin’s debacle was most complete but tho casualties were not heavy. Linchaumin. the students leader and a former Minister lor Justice, who was Kuo Sung-lin’s chief adviser, was killed by a stray bullet. Tien-tsin reports that tho entire Chi-li army, fully equipped, including heavy guns, passed through the city during the morning of the 24th. No attempts were made to force admission, though Italians guarding the electric works returned fire hum the soldiers killing two. The victorious troops arc continuing the pursuit westward. The city is now quiet, and the guards have been withdrawn. Trains have resumed running.—(Reuter). REPORTED SURRENDER OF GENERALS. Tokio, Dec. 25. A section of the Chang Sueh-liang troops are reported to have entered Hsuuninfu. Kuo’s forces are concentrating on Ymaintung. Reports from Mukden state that Kuo Sung-lin, disguised, disappeared, and that all his generals surrendered to Chang Tso-lin. Kuo was later captured by Chang Tso-lin’s cavalry while nceihg in tTie disguise of a coolie. Kuo Sung-lin was brought to Mukden and executed at 10 o'clock last night. 'The newspaper “Asahi’s” special message from Mukden states that F.as wife was also shot. The Mar Department confirms the arrest, but is unable yet to confirm tho execution.—(Reuter). REFUGEES SWARMING INTO TIEN-TSIN. London. Dec. 25. Tien-tsin despatches state that thousands of Chinese refugees have swarmed into the city’s foreign quarter following fighting lie tween the armies oi Feng and Lin Ching-lin. The cit\ quiet and the foreign settlement, is safe, although tremendously crowded. Radway traffic is being resumed.--] a and*N.Z.)