AZANA SEEKING SPANISH ARMISTICE?
Perpignan, To-day. The Republican President, Azana, has become the central figure of multitude of unconfirmed
rumours.
In the absence of official in- formation on the whereabouts of Senor Azana, some sources de- clare that he is in Toulouse for important political conferences.
According to`other reports, Azana is staying near the Cata- lan frontier in Boulou awaiting an emissary from General Franco to discuss terms of armistice.
The only concrete news avail- able about the Republican Presi- dent, is the session of the Re- publican Cabinet in Figueras on Saturday when Azana was com- missioned to negotiate with France regarding the future of the Spanish fugitives in France. Trans-Ocean.
HOUSE RANSACKED
A 26-year-old
FIGHTING RAGING ON CZECH FRONTIER
Czech
Budapest, To-day. troops and Hungarian frontler guards have been fighting| for the past twenty-four hours round the frontier village of] Gerény.
The battle is still continuing.- Reuter.
Budapest, To-day.
The Hungarians engaged in the fontier clash are ensconc- ed in Gereny, while the Czech fire allegedly comes from a con- cealed position in the mountains.
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The Hungarian military commander in the district has protested at "the provocative Czech action" and Czech communique states
25 that heavily-armed Hungarian "ter- rorists" approached the fron- tier and started firing five heavy machine-guns.
The "terrorists" were cover- ed by Hungarian troops. Fight- ing was continuing yesterday evening.
Reuter learns from military and sources that Hungarian Czech liaison officers agreed to meet to-day for an investiga- tion of the incident-Reuter.
morning, her house was entered by unknown Chinese, armed married woman, three
and escaped
residing at No. 4, East Street, with a chopper and a hammer, who ground floor, has informed the Po- ransacked the house lice that at about 9.50 a.m. this with a sum of H. K. $224.
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Underwear, Hats, Caps, Ties.
SHIRTS & PYJAMAS
Fancy Tunic Shirts at
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Dress Shirts'. Sports Shirts
Pyjama's
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BOOTS & SHOES
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331⁄2 %
We
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Grey Flannel Trousers ..$10.50
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