REBELS CHECKED

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 16836, 27 December 1928, Page 7

REBELS CHECKED

THE AFGHAN DISTURBANCE STRONG FORCE AT KABUL. (Elec. Tei. Copyright—United Press Assn.; (United Service, i LONDON, Dec. 24. The Daily News’ Moscow correspondent says the Amir of Afghanistan’s mother has escaped from Kabul by aeroplane, flying to Kandahar to rally the southern tribes, with whom she is popular. King Amauullah’s wireless is working again and reports that, the position in Kabul has improved, the rebels being forced to evacuate Bagabnla, a fortified hill dominating the city, which they- held for a week despite an aeroplane bombing them, and an artillery bombardment. The rebels ’ main forces were also driven from the suburbs. Government troops are still bolding out in Jalalabad, the Mohmands moving to their relief.

British aeroplanes are again flying over Kabul dropping warnings that the British residents must be respected. It is stated in Moscow that King Ammillah has at Kabul 11.000 regulars with It) batteries,; and over 4000 troops with 6 batteries at Jalalabad. WOMEN EVACUATED SUCCESSFUL FLIGHTS (Australian unci N.Z. Press Association. DELHI, Dec. 25. A large troop of carrier planes and 20 Air Force planes flow from Peshawar and Risalpur to Kabul during the week-end and rescued the British women and children ia the British legation yesterday. A further 25 from the French and German legations have arrived at Peshawar. The Air Force planes escorted 20 others. Radio communication between Peshawar and Kabul was restored yesterday. It is learned that King Amunuliaii is still iit, Kabul, but the Queen and his mother have gone to Kandahar with the Court officials. The Afghan Government is now reasserting its authority-. The rebels received a distinct check. The British legation is clear of rebels. Contact Ims Loon established with the capital. Jalalabad is still besieged. Relief immediately- will be impossible, but Mohmands are co-operating with the Afghan troops. The situation in tne south has improved, but the frontier tribesmen are watching events in Kabul. It is unknown how they will turn. It is admitted that, there have been desertions from the army-, but the majority are now rallying to the throne. The British legation for three days was in no-man’s-land between the rebels and the State forces. The military attache’s house was destroyed by- shell-fire, but the rebels have now been pushed back. The revolution is believed to bo due to King Amanullah’s defiance of the Mullahs and his impetuous introduction of reforms in connection with the education of women, the poorly paid army-, the expensive building of the new eapitnl, and high officials receiving small salaries. REFUGEES’ REFORTS ALL QUIET AT CAPITAL (Australian and N.Z Press Association.) CALCUTTA, Dec. 25. Passengers aboard a British aeroplane, which arrived at Peshawar today- from Kabul reported that all was quiet in tho Afghan capital. The passengers ten Gorman women amt four children, belonging to the respective legations at Kabul. Some were anxious about the safety- of the foreigners who remained at the capital. \ GERMAN WOMEN TO LEAVE (Australian and N.Z. Press Association.) BERLIN, Dec. 24. Foreign diplomats at Kabul have decided to evacuate all women and children of nationals. The German Minister has been ordered to do so. The Royal Air Force will take some to Peshawar, Soviet aeroplanes taking the others to Taskent. COMPLETE CALM MORE REBELS SUBMIT (Australian and N.Z. Press Association.' (Received December 27, 11 a.m.) LONDON, Dec. 26. Additional airplanes arrived at Peshawar bringing women and children from the Italian Legation at Kabul. The aviators reported that the area around the British Legation, which is outside the capital, had been cleared of rebel troops, and contact with Kabul established. The Afghan Legation in Paris has announced that it has received a telegram from the Government of Afghanistan saying that complete calm prevailed at Kabul. According to the legation, the Chouryant tribe, one of the most important groups on which the rebels relied, has submitted to the authority of the Government.