The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
BY RAY @. MARSHALL.

TQk10b EeD. z9S-(UPD-MArtiA law headquarters flashed word to the nation today that all the ex- tremtst army rebels who rev0lte6 against liberalism In gUvernment had surrendered. Martial law head quarters informed the nation: "The disturbeES have failed to return to their barracks. Direct action is necessary. Force must be used if necessary to compel their surreM- der" Within D few minutes re- sponse came to the high commands order. One hundred and fifty en- listed men about the Sanno hotel crowded out into the street and gave themselves up. Twenty in the AkASAkA quarter southwest of the imperial palace left their fellows and went out to yield to the reRu- lars. Soon afterWard l2O more in the AkasOka-M -MitsNke quarter near by surrendered peaceahly.
 Flashed Surrender
 At I:S0 a. m. (9sS0 D. m. Friday EST) martial law headQuarters was able to flash: Most of the non- commissioned officers and men, ex- cept Q few at the prime minister's residence and the Sanno hotel. have surrendered without any serious re- sistance. We expect that the dis orders wtll soon be ended" And five minutes later: we think restoration of peace and order is not far off" Soon after 2 D. m. (naidnight EST) the martial law command announced: "All the re- volting troops sNrrendered by about 2 p. m. The situation is entirely calm" At A:20 .. m. word was sent to press associations that the ban on direct cable messages from Tokio was removed.
 Cult PeAeeaAly
 Then came the disclosure that the officers had been expected when it was announced that all rebels surrendered peaceahly. High ot- ficials went into conference to issue a statement to the nation in behalf of the government
 The fate of the handful of young army oficers who led the revolt was uncertain. Martial law headquarters, announcing the equalization. said that All but the ofiloefS surrendered peacefully. Not long afterwarCi ono Of the most severe censorShipS imposed in recent times, was re- laxed somewhat and Tokio began slowly to return to normal life.
 Firm Aetlen Planned
 Army authorities prepared for firm action in the early hours of the morning. 1t was apparent that after . long delay, they were ready to shell the rebels from their posi- tons In buildings In central Tokio> Traffic over wide areas was sus- pended. No entrance was permitted to the southern part of the Koii- machi ward. near the imperial pAl- ace, where rebels were Still holding out despite previous announcements of compromises, A last resort was decided upon to avert the necessity of firing on men who revolted only In pursuance of . patriotic ideal, bent on promoting their countrys welfare and without hope of per- sosaAl profit or glory,
 Planes Over Rebel ZoMe
 Regular army Airplanee droned over the rebel zone in the heart of the capital. First they dropped leaf lets addressed to the non-commis- stoned ofzloers and privAtes under the four young extremist oft1eerS who plotted and executed their bold attempt: Tt Is not too latel There is still time to save your llvesl Sur renderl Your wives and children are weepingl" The planes droned of again. Soon they were back. circling over the rebel none. This time small balloons fioated down from the planes. Attached to each was tele- phone. (Tt was not clear In dls- patches whether the telephones in-