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AUSTRALIA'S CHOICEST
BUTTER
AWKWARD SPAIN COMPLICATIONS
TERRORISTS ALARM SHANGHAI PUPPETS
Shanghai, To-day.
A secret anti-Japanese Chinese terror organisation is raising alarm among officials of the city administration in Shanghai, three officials having been killed on Mon- ,day and Tuesday.
Another was kidnapped because he refused to listen to warnings to resign from the city administration immediately.
London, To-day.
Refusal of the loyalists to surrender unconditional-TWO BRITISH
ly to General Franco, in spite of the Catalonia
collapse and the influence brought to bear by STEAMERS HELD
Britain and France to secure peace, creates a
dangerous situation, which both countries are AT CHEFOO
straining effort to counteract.
Chief anxiety centres round Minorca, the most
Shanghai, To-day.
northerly of the Balearics, which is still held by It is learned authoritatively that forces loyal to the Republicans, and likely to two British coasters, the Ming be the next scene of hostilities unless surrender Sang and Tai Sang, both owned by Jardine's, were detained by the is arranged.
REVIVAL OF SPANISH GOVT.
The revival of the Spanish Gov. Japanese authorities at Chefoo ernment in Valencia is the latest yesterday. development, according to a tele-
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Planes from Majorca have dropped leaflets on the island
Detention was allegedly for calling on the population to sur- A total of 24 city officials have render, and Britain is endeavour-gram received by the Spanish Em- the purpose of examining the
bassy last evening.
ship's papers. received letters from the terror or-ing to persuade Franco to occupy The telegram informs the Em- ganisation threatening them with the island with purely Spanish bassy that the Government would the British
Following representations by authorities, the death if they do not give up their troops.
most likely, establish a new seat at steamers were released after posts at once.
The French attitude is that Valencia in order to withstand several hours' detention. Since none of the officials have France could not stand idly aside General Franco to the last moment. The Tai Sang was released last so far yielded to the warnings, fear while Italy, already ensconced in Dr. Negrin, as well as his other night and the Ming Sang this prevails that the terror organisa-air bases and naval bases on Ma- colleagues in France, will return morning. tion will try to carry out its threats. jorca, took over control also of to Spain as soon as negotiations The kidnapped official was releas-Minorca.
concerning refugees have been get ed after paying ransom and prom- It will be recalled that recently tied. ising to resign from the adminis- France threatened to seize Minor- The question of regarding Gen- ter.
ca if Italian troops failed to with-eral Franco's Government "de draw from Spain.
tration. Trans-Ocean.
I.R.A. THREATEN
ARMY CENTRES
London, To-day.
The Irish Republican army threatened yesterday night for the first time that in the near future
The ship's papers are at pre- sent being investigated by the British Consul at Chefoo. ——— Reu-
jure", is being discussed in Gov-|from the Labour and Liberal par- GAYDA DISTINCTION
ernment circles, and is subject of ties, which the Government pre- Further awkward possibilities discussions between London and fers to handle carefully in view of the possibility of a general elec- in the situation are presented by Paris, the distinction drawn by Signor The impression is, however, that tion which, it is believed, is again Gayda between a political and a General Franco must lead the way being seriously considered for military victory, and the British One reason is fear of opposition March.-Trans-Ocean. Ambassador has asked Count Ciano whether the Gayda state- ment represents the attitude of the Italian Government.
It is pointed out in London many military establishments such that the Gayda "terms" far ex- as barracks, store houses, officers, ceed anything contemplated in quarters and exercising halls would the Anglo-Italian agreement. be blown up.
REALISTIC VIEW
Scotland Yard was informed by Britain may attempt to take telephone last night by unknown the wind out of Mussolini's sails persons that the next outrage to by formally recognising the be carried out, would be on the Franco Government as the de military training ball, Victoria jure government of Spain. Bri- Square, Bethnal Green.
All buildings near the training establishment, are- now being kept under close observation, Trans Ocean.
tain is taking a realistic view of the situation and regards Franco's victory as almost.com- plete and that the time has come for active diplomacy.“
MATTER OF HOURS OR DAYS
Paris, To-day.
The appointment of а French plenipotentiary to the Franco Government is expected to be only
a matter of hours or days.
|publican Government had ceased to exist. It is pointed out that there is a disposition to consider the Republican Government as non- existent, since the majority of Re- publican Ministers are on French soil.
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· The impression is given that in The real question, of course, is many respects the appointment whether it will be possible for the
• would, according to the French Republican Spanish Government diplomatic, yeage, amount to a to reconstitute itself at some other Juristic recognition that the Re-place in Spain.-Trans-Ocean.
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