London, Dec, 16.
Gen, Chang Hsueh-liang's treachery
jemment, declares "The Times! has, perhaps, saved the Japanes Gov-day, in commenting on the revolt at Sianfu, Japan's policy in China, and her agreement with Germany against the Comintern, have incurred the criticism of many politicians, but opposition momentarily is confound 'The Comminist spectre, continues "The Times," alarms Japan, and Chinese opinion must be very' much Berturbed by the serious revolt in Kansu, It is far from certain, however, that Gen. Chang Hsueh-liang cherishes any but purely personal and predatory ambitions, He has expended the great part of the fortune with which he retired from Manchuria" ona large and disorderly army, and believes that he can extract better terms for himself and "Guardian" emphasizes that Gen. Chiang recently stiffened his policy towards Japan, in the hope that he might satisfy' malcontents. In the main, the journal continues, his policy is logical, and not easy to criticize. He has concentrated _on creating an eMelent army, amassing armaments, restoring unity. to the country, and improving its economic The Generalissimo, adds the guardian," probably intends 10 resist Japan's aggression as soon as hue believes. such a course to be practicable, "He is the strongest man in China to-day. avery. brilliant general, and the only man with any Prospect of giving unity to the nation—Reuter,
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