Chiang Kai-shek was a Chinese politician, revolutionary, and general who led the Republic of China (ROC) from 1928 until his death in 1975. His government was based in mainland China until it was defeated in the Chinese Civil War by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in 1949, after which he continued to lead the Republic of China on the island of Taiwan. Chiang served as leader of the Nationalist Kuomintang (KMT) party and the commander-in-chief of the National Revolutionary Army (NRA) from 1926 until his death.

Headlines from May 22, 1926

Wife and Baby Save Youth From Prison; Her Story of Hardships Makes Judge Relent

PILSUDSKI TO RUN FOR THE PRESIDENCY; Straw Vote Is Now Being Taken by His Friends in the National Assembly. CALLED TO MEET MAY 29 Premier Bartel Declares That Witos's Former Majority Will Be Overcome.

PRESIDENT OPPOSES NAVAL PARLEY NOW; Thinks Arms Commission Should Be Able to Draft Program to Make It Unnecessary. GENEVA ISSUES CLARIFIED Hope Is Strong for Start on Cut in Land Armaments -- Gibson Plan Favored.

Report Meeting Postponed.; PILSUDSKI TO RUN FOR THE PRESIDENCY

Steiwer Is Leading in Oregon Primary, Senator Stanfield Second, Clark Third

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