Offer to Go Bail for the Generalissimo Nanking, Dec. 13.
Couched in most frank and sincere language, Gen. Feng Vu-hsiang, in urgent telegram to Chang Hsueh-ug, appealed to him Immediately to release Gen, Chiang Kel-shek and to retract from a step which would plunge the nation into an irrevocable disaster. Gen. Feng intimated that all hopes for a reconciliation between Chang and the Government are not sheltered. "Whatever diMiculties you may be confronting, and whatever opinions you may hold," the telegram ran, "can be solved by your releasing Gen, Chiang, who, as an open and franic revolutionary leader, would assuredly Jend mossi favourable views to your suggestions."
To allay Chang's apprehension for possible unpleasant results if he set Gen. Chiang free, Gen. Feng said he was ready to guarantee Chang's safely in any circumstances. He went so far of to offer himself as a hostage for Gen. Chiang, slating that, if Chang but wishes, he would, bbe ready to go to Sian with several of his friends and stay there as his guarantee.
The message stated:—"Gen. Chiang has been greatly exerting himself 10 strengthen the country, Under his leadership, there has been steady. improvement, both politically and military affairs. Not only the nation fe now truly united, but also a de-Mnitely non-submissive foreign policy has been adopted. In the recent Sui-yuin invasion, the patriotic fervour the Central Government troops has won the admiration and respect of the entire people of the nation."—Central News.
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