ON THE MOVE

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 16 December 1936, Page 7

ON THE MOVE

TROOPS IN CHINA INTENTION OF NANKING GOVERNMENT WEDGE BETWEEN MUTINEERS AND COMMUNISTS (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) LONDON, 15th December. The “Daily Telegraph’s” Nanking correspondent reports that thousands of troops, equipped with German trench helmets obtained by barter, and full war kits are streaming northward to drive a wedge between the mutineers and the Communists. The Government intends consolidating the military situation before negotiating with the rebels. The Governors of Shansi, Hopei, and Shantung assured the Government of their loyalty and readiness to assist in the suppression of the rebels. Thirty Government warplanes flew over Sianfu and dropped leaflets demanding that General Chiang Kaishek be removed to safety. General Chiang Kai-shek, who has not be released telegraphed his wife, “I am safe. Don’t worry.” Mr Donald, the Australian journalist, who is endeavouring to arrange for the release of General Chiang-Kai-shek, arrived at Sianfu by air. “BLOODY HEAD” OF BOLSHEVISM “The Times” Berlin correspondent says newspapers give prominence to the mutiny as a proof that Bolshevism is raising its “bloody head” throughout the world, justifying the Nazis attitude. -y CHIANG KAI-SHEK ALIVE AND WELL SHANGHAI, 15th December. No news has been received from the white-haired ex-journalist Mr Donald, but unconfirmed reports state that he found General Chiang Kai-shek alive and well. Two divisions of Government troops are encircling Sianfu, but are not attacking pending the outcome of negotiations. Mr Donald is 60 years of age and does not speak Chinese, but is trusted by everyone on account of his simplicity and high moral character.