Peking, Aug. 16.
With reference to. the rumour which thas been persistently cirjeulated since this morning to the effect that General Chang Hsuebliang, of Mukden, has been assasated in Peitaiho where the A mastage from an authoritative source in Peitaiho, dated to-da; Just come to hand. It states that Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang is in the best of health and is playing tennis daily.—Reuter.
Tokyo, Aug. 17.
Messages received here from Mukden and Peking assert that the rumours of Marshal Chang Hsuch-Viang's assassination have proved unfounded. It is stated from both "Young Marshal" is now staying. Mr. Wei Ting-feng, Mukden's ornis. sary here, has made inquiries and has found out that the rumour is: simply a canard.
The Mukien emissary states that he made telephone call to Peitaiho and Wtually talked with the Young places that the Marshal is safe in
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