New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-07-06
LEADERS STAND
BY SUNS GRAVE
Tell Of Work in Behalf Of
National Movement

Pehine. China, July up - With
the full mysticism OF the Orient in
It's most dramatic form, the four
most powerful military leaders of
the nationalist movement in China
today stood before the tomb of the
late Dr.. sun Vat Sen and presented
an account of their stewardship in
the nationalist cause to the founder
of the Chinese nationalist move
ment.
Nationalism's military big four.
Chang kai- Shek. Fcng Yu- Hsiang,
Hen Hsi-Shan and Ii Tsung -Jen.
remains OF the late leader. report
ing to the spirit OF the father Of
the nationalist cause the successful
completion of the military stage OF
the Chinese revolution as he vision
ed it, and rledging to him loyal CO.
operation to achieve the reconstruct
ton of their country along the lines
which he had pointed out.
One Is Late
At the last minute, lust as day
was breaking, the ranks OF the four
We're completed by the arrival o.
Eeng lu-Hsiang. long one of the
most picturesque figures among
thlna's military chieftains. He had
travelled from his headquarters all
nlght long despite illness and ap-
peared at the scene bearded, travel.
stained and tired.
y simple. moving memorial serv-
Ice was held at the Azure Cloud
temple on a wooded slope in the
western hills. 3 miles northwest of
Pehlns where sun Vat Sens body
has rested since he died in March.
1925, in the midst of his work for
his country.
Read Report
Then the report to Sun Vat Sens
spirit was read before the coffin and
few moments later came a climax
When he heavy wooden outer lid
was raised permitting the four COM
ihanders to gaze upon the body of
their late chieftain.
Chang kai-Shek. for many wears
sun Vat Sens chief disciple. broke
down and wept and his sobs, con-
unu!nS for three or four nlinut es
and audible to all parts of thu
courtyard outside, caused many
others to weep sympatheticaliy.
Finally. bur!y Feng Yu-Hsiang's
arm enclrcled Chiang's shoulders.
FenE adjuring him 10 control his
emotions and supporting him as the
four left the shrine.
Play Dirgcs
Meanwhile, military bands p,ayed
urges at intervals throughout the
ceremony. The gathering had filed
the cedar shaded multiple court.
yards with varied uniforms and
troops from nearly all parts of
emma mingled among the sober.
fobed civilians and smartly tailored
younger nationalists.
The public assembling OF the hie
four for the first time in the co,re',
OF the revolutionary campaign in
manifest sincerity IN their devo, ION
10 Sun Vat Sen is taken In Pel<ino
as a hopeful augury calculated n
allay the current rumors of jmmi-
nent disaon sion.
Different Types
lhe marked diversity of tynes
was noticeable. Chang kai-Shek
slender. youthful. self-conscjous ami
huehed with emotion. was spick and
span in the uniform of the nation
allst army with the Occidental Sam
browne belt around his waist.
teng 1u-Hsiang, towering. hulLv
ana stolid, was in a wellworn mi
form. unbelted, and a stained str,y,
nat ana with his recently grown
heaVy black beard, showed the ef-
ieclS or three day fast which H.,
recently underwent ut his ances, raj
,oinbs near Paotingfu; Yen Hsi-
oilan, self-effacing and with an in
srallatlns smile. wore loose lifting
military tunic without any iusipni,I
Oh rank while Ii Tsung-Jen. small
boylsh and alert, was dressed in tn.
latest military fashion with gIisten-
ing boots and spurs.
tomb for DIR. Sun Vat Sens
pody is being built by the Nankinp
nationalist government at Nan,.,nn
at cost OF more than $1,000 ooo
ana IL Is expected that the body
VIII some day be taken south 70
rest IN the new capitol.
After today's ceremony the four
nliiitary commanders opened
conference with the questions Of .
drasllc military reduction and .
possible invasion Of Manchuria as
the dominating matters nm tho
Agenda.