According to well-informed quarters, it was Madame Chiang Kalshek's courage, tact and personality which nally brought the negotia-tons to a successful conclusion when the other delegates were baited.
General Chiang Kai-shek was released by Chang a few hours before the expiration of the three-day truce arranged while negotiations! for the Gencralissimo's release and the transfer of Chang Hsueh-liang command were in progress.
The Central Government troops were already preparing for a Yesumption of the offensive when the negotiations were consummated, (Continued on page 529.)
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