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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1936.
MORE WORLD MARKS BROKEN
AT OLYMPIAD
Lovelock Wins Final Of 1,500 Metres
GREAT FEATS WITH
THE WEIGHT
Hungary Celebrates Women's Victory®
(SPECIAL OLYMPIC SERVICE COPYRIGHT}
Berlin, August 6. More than 60,000 spectators assembled in the Olympic Stadium on Thursday the fourth day of the contests, to watch the morn- "ing events which comprised of the heals for the 400 metres, the
hop-step-and-jump and the Javelin throw.
The weather continues cool and cloudy but fortunately rain has held off up to the present in the eight preliminary heats for the 400 mètres, the first three of each beat qualify for the semi-finals.
Arst heat was won
by
The Roberts (Britain) in 481 secs., second Danielsson (Sweden) ir. 48.6 sccs., and Loaring (Canada) third in 49.1 secs.
The second heat was won by Henry France) in 49.3 Svcs.. Kenenicky (Czechoslovakia) second ir 49.6 secs.. and Shore (South Africa) third in 49.9 secs.
The third heat was won by Brown
LOVELOCKSETS WORLD) RECORD
Fifteen Hundred Metres
"Berlin. Aug. 6. The 1.500 metres final was won by Lovelock (New Zealand) in 3
Croen Prince Olav of Norway, a renowned sailing sportsman in the
International races
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HANDS-OFF IN
CIVIL WAR
Italy Asks Three Questions
REPLY TO FRANCE
Rome, Aug. 6.
TROOPS REACH GRAVE COMMUNIST AGITATION
ALGECIRAS
Destroyer Beaten
Off By Planes
MARCH ON MADRID
Hour Kong Daily Press” öpecia¦
Tangiers. Aug. 8.. According to despatches here. the transport of troops for Gener- at Franco, which are destined to take part in the Nationalist troops' march en Madrid from the south, began on Wednesday, when two steamers with froops and war. material left Ceuta for Algeciras.
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Fog enabled the departure to be carried out according schedule, but half way to Alge- ciras a destroyer of the Govern ment attacked the ships. Bomb- ing planes of the nationalist for- ces, however, soon forced the des-
refuge Sa troyer to seek
the harbour of Malaga, both steamers reaching Algeciras safely.
From Gibraltar it is reported that during the shelling a bomb exploded on the polo Beld there whilst British officers were play- ing, but nobody was hurt- Transocean News Servsce. 4
GUNBOAT SUNK
Paris, Aug. 6.
It is reported from Tangier that
a Spanish gunboat was sunk and a submarine damaged by rebel bombers in the Straits yesterday.
A communique announces agree-
Rebel headquarters in Tetuan ment in principle with non-inter-
claim a further successful attempt vention in Spain. It says that
to send troops across the Straits Italy has asked France three ques-last night. Altogether 4.000 troops tions;
is is claimed were transported Firstly, if the moral solidarity
(Great Britain) in 48 secs. Lanzi mins, 47.8 secs., which is a world with the conticting parties as ex- during the day-
(Italy) in 49.3 secs. and Motzner (Germany) third in 50.2 secs.
record.
Cunningham (America) W13 The fourth heat was won by second in 3 min. 48.4 secs, and Smallwood (USA) in 49 secs..Beccali (Italy) third in 3 min. 49.2 second Limon (Canada) m 49.2 secs. Lovelock won by ten yards. secs.. and Vadas (Hungary) was third in 49,2 secs.
ANOTHER MARK Winning the semi-final heat of the 110 metres hurdles in 14.1 secs.. Forrest Towns (America) set a new
The fifth heat was won by Lu Valle (USA) in 49.1 secs.. nder- son (Argentina) second in 49.5 secs., and Zsitvai (Hungary). third world record. in 49,8 seca
Was
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won
CHINA ATHLETES
In the 400 metres heats Tay was awarded the fifth (China)
The sixth heat
by Blazejezak (Germany) in 47,9 sécs, Rampling (Great Britain) second in 48.8 secs.. and Strandvall (Fin-lane. He dropped back before the land) third in 49.3 secs.
The seventh heat, drst Williams (U.S.A.) in 47.8 secs.. second Fritz (Canada)'in 49 secs,, and Christen- sen (Denmark) third in 49.3 secs. The eighth heat: first Skawinsky (France) in 48.9 secs., von Wachen- felt (Sweden) second in 49 secs.. and third Klupsch (Germany) in
49.1 secs. Tranencean News Service.
Anal bend and finished last in 52,4 secs. The heat winner was Brown (Great Britain). 43.8 secs.
In the hop, step and jump Chang (China) pulled a muscle in the first jump and retired. Kwang and Wang both talled to clear 48 feet and did not qualify.— Reuter.
DECISIVE DRIVE
Premier Metaxas of Greece ap- peals to the nation for support against axitators
ATROCITIES IN MADRID
Mutilated Bodies On Show
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BRUTALITY OF
GUARDS
IN GREECE
Subversive Activities Im The Army
PREMIER APPEALS FOR NATIONAL SUPPORT
Difficult Task Facing
The Government
("Hong Kong Dally Press" Spécial)
Albenă, August 6.
The grave menace constituted by the Communist agitation En Greece is emphatically stressed by Premier Metaxas in a messagze to the Greek nation, in which he seeks to "explain and justify thue latest measures of the Greek Government,
The Premier stresses that the Chamber elected last Janusiy was incapable of giving the nation a stable Government and that the Communist Party profited by the situation. The meiskɛE FORMS on to say that the increasing Communist agitation which almend at preparing a new revolution constituted a grave menace to the existing social order.
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("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special) STRIKE BREAKS DOWN
Amsterdam, Aug. 5.
The "Dagblaat of Nordbrabant" publishes an appating report of the massacre alleged to have taken place in Madrid.
The account which the paper de- Reuter,
clares was received by special pressed through public demonstra-
courier via Lisbon, asserts that the tions in press campaigns, subscrip-
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tribunals whose members were tion funds, enlistment of volun-
Gibraltar, Aug. 8.
nominated by the Marxist Trade Reuter's correspondent to-day teers, etc.. does not already con-
drove into Algeciras where rebel Unions, remain in session day and stitute dangerous intervention:
Secondly, whether non-interven-officers informed him that 3.000 night. The correspondent, who tion guarantees to bind private la-troops had been brought from lives in the immediate neighbour❤ hood of the barracks, relates that dividuals as well as governments: Morocco on two steamers and a
every morning he hears the rattle Thirdly, whether
con-gunboat, and included regulars, of the executionary salves, The templates measures of control to legionnaires and Riffans. ensure observance of the agree- Also 200 Deld' guns and machine-names of the condemned are not ment-
guns and thousands of grenadeslated bodies of the executed are made known, but revoltingly muti-
Reuter,
have arrived from Morocco.
The rebels intend to bring over another 3,000 men before the week- end and then a force, numbering
France
OTHER POWERS
London, Aug. 6.
10.000, will make a decisive attack on Malaga. Reuter.
DESTROYER DISABLED li
Gibraltar, Aug. 5. The Spanian overnment
The Communists, according to the Premier; had carried on un- ceasing propaganda in the "Army, inciting the soldiers to disobedience and civil war, and had also carried their subversive propaganda into" the Civil Service.
In all cases the Communists had taken advantage of the dimcult economic situation of Greece, for which Metaxas, however, makes the maladministration of the form- er Republican Government ponsible.
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BRITAIN AND JAPAN
Desire For Better Relations
LONDON VIEWS ON
REPORTS
Landon, Aug. 6. “ from Reports by the “Asahi”
of Bir Samuel Hoare with the plan to London linking the name
promote an Anglo-Japanese rap- prochement are treated with the | greatest; reserve in responsible quarters in London where it is pointed out that Sir Samuel is not in a position to initiate such a
move:
The present Government, so the put on show avowedly with the ob-
Premier went on to stress, has con- ject of intimidating the population centrated itself to combat the evils In long rows hundreds, ale past which have made themselves evi- In regard to the proposals made
places where the corpses are to be dent in the structure of Greeces seen. The reporter says that he social life, b by the French Government for
himself saw 42 corpses mostly in The message" concludes by say non-intervention by other powers
officers' uniform or priesté garing that the Goverment has re- In the Javeln throw prelimin- | in Spain, Britain" and Belgium
mente piled up against the wall. solved to rapidly and conscienti- arles Hoh (China) failed to throw have expressed cordial approval.
The bodies of women were enttre- qusir fulfil the difficult task which 198 feet and did not qualify.
Germany has agreed in principle
derly naked, Great pools of blood it has been assigned, and urges the provided Russia would also adhere, and Russia is now reported to have rover Lepanto, with one of her covered the ground. Among the Greek Nation in the interests of
spectators were the wives, mothers, the Fatherland to resist demagogic Nevertheless the desira ii cer- accepted the French proposal, add-crew dead and several wounded,
| tain Japanese quarters for mÓ. Ím- ing a suggestion-made carlier by and her anti-aircraft gun disabled, aisteza and even chlidren of the ar- Influence.
relatives
It is stated that the general provement in Angiò-Japanem rela- Britain--that Portugal should also took refuge here from rebel air-rested, seeking their
craft and her wounded master among the dead,
strike has completely broken down,tions is shared in London Hespite join the agreement.
The guards, who are of the coara-
and that order prevails throughout the realisation of many... dmcul- gunner was landed for treatment.
est obre, had orders to show the
the country. corpses to the relatives "if asked, they kicked and mutflated the dend in doing so. When, in despair, the bereaved person attacks the Tangier, Aug. 3.
guard with bare hands, he is im- It is understood that the German mediately shot down by the Mar- battleship Deutschland has sent axist Soldatenka.→→→ radio report to Berlin officially re- porting that the Spanish destroyer. Almirante Valdes, deliberately fired on the German freighter Sevilla while she was unloading cargo in the rebel port of Larache, Morocco;
JESSE OWENS" FEATS
Berlin, Aug. 8. Jesse Owens has established an Olymple record performance which grams, the Bronze Medal to Wagner will certainly
for many (Germany) who lifted the same Olympiads by winning the three weight as Ismayr but had the dis-
stand
gold medals and setting up two advantage of weighting more. The new records. The famous Finnish fourth place was gained by Hangel and the Afth by athlete, Nurmi, Won four gold (Austria), medals at the Paris Games in 1924 Kratowski (DSA).— but Owens still has a chance to Tranancean News Service, equal this if the United States" re- lay team, of which he is a member, wins the 400 metres relay.
MODERN PENTATHALON
Berlin, Aug. 6. The modern pentathalon finished on Thursday morning with a cross- country race, Lt. Handrick (Ger-
Owens upon being questioned on ..the secret of his phenomenal
achievements answered. "I live as many) winning, first place and the an athlete should live and that is Gold Medal with place number 33.5, Lt. Leonard (US.A.) was second
the secret of my success.”
The German Utz Long, who gain
ed second place in the broad Jump.
third with 45.5.
Replies from Italy and Portugal, which it is hoped and believed will be favourable, are expected short- 1y. The French representations in Rome and Lisbon are being sup- ported by Great Britain.- British Wireles
RUSSIA'S REPLY
Moscow, Aug. 5, Russla nas informed the French "Charge d'Affaire" here that she agrees in principle to non-inter- vention in the Spanish civil war.
Later.
Moscow has now. Informed the French "Charge d'Affaires” that
..
Later the Lepanto sailed for Ma- laga.- Reuter.
Reuter
GERMAN BEPORT
Fransocean Néex Serotte
BURNED AT STAKE
Copenhagen, Aug. 5. Yet another eye-witness who reiterates the allegations of atrò-
In Athens life continues to sue ita normal course.-
razocṛan News. Harvies
EQUAL RIGHTS
ties, notably the influence of pur-Japanese extremists as evidenced by the treatment accorded to the Indian trader Husseli in Manchu- kuo and smuggling in "North China.
Athens, Aug. 6.
The question of recognition of Manchukuo is not under consi- The Deputy Premier and Finance | deration in London where the Minister and the other new Minis-view is held that recognition is a ters took the oath of allegiance matter for the League. before the King on Wednesday.
The possibility of Russo-Japan- The new Greek Government in its | ese naval tälks with a view to ex- cities committed by the Spanish programme demands equality of tending the principles of the Lon- left wing radicals is the repre- rights for all citizens without ex-
don naval freaty in the Far East GOVERNMENT SUCCESS Russia desires that Portugal should
sentative of the well-known ship-ception and also an improvement has not been discussed in Londen,
folu in the neutrality agreement
Madrid, Aug 6.
yard from here, who has just re- of the standerd of living for the but Soviet circles point out that The only noteworthy news to-day
turned from Barcelona, and asserts 'poorer classES~~~
amelioration in political relatioris and that the assistance rendered is the confirmation that the Gov-that the mob when rioting in that Fransoccan News Service,
of the two countries is an india- by certain states to the rebels ernment has captured San Rafael city burned priests at the stake:
pensable prelude to naval negotia- tions.-- revolting to be narrated, at the very
Router The insurgents used cavalry, for
moment when the Catalan Govern- the first time in the mountain ment on the radio announced that fighting, but the ground was uncomplete order was prevalent in favourable, and they were repulsed. Barcelona
Reports from Barcelona state Transocean News Service. that Government aeroplanes' turn- ed the tide against the rebels in the battle at Azalla, dilencing the rebel "guna.
with 39.6. Lt. Abba (Italy) was Capt. Thoeft
fourth
ued-
Reuter
believes Owens capable of jumping | (Sweden) who won the event fn/should be immediately discontin- la the Guadarrama, together with murdered nuns 1 a manner too
8.25 metres, "Owens Jumps only
Amsterdam in 1928, Wax
as far as is necessary and if he with 47.- meets an opponent able to pass the 8-metre mark, he will certainly in- crease his own world record. He possesses an amazing speed and an uncomplicated technique, both of which contribute to his success at jumping."-
Transocean News Service.
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WEIGHT-LIFTING COMPETITIONS
Two World And Olympic Records
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AMERICAN PLANE
· CRASH
Eight Occupants Killed
News Sarmen WOMEN'S FENCING
Berlin, Aug. 6. For the first time since the be- ginning of these Olympic Games the Hungarian mag was hoisted for a victory when the fencing team for women won the falls matches on Thursday afternoon. After ex-
St. Louis, Aug. 8. citing close duels in the finals on
Eight occupants of an American Wednesday evening, in which it
passenger plane" including, two was an open question which of the pilats, were killed when the mar first four would be victor, the Gold chine crashed into a field from a Medal was finally gained by last height of a thousand feet three year's champion, Dona Elek, Hung- miles from here. ary, who scored 6 victories and 17
The cause of the crash is a mys- touches.
tery- Reuter
Transocean News Servtor
Italian yacht was forced out of the race because of damage.
- Berlin, Aug. 6. Two world and Olympic records were set up in the weight-lifting
The Silver Medal went to Helene competitions on Wednesday when Mayer, the German hope, winner Adolf Manger (Germany) lifted a in the Olympic Games in Amster- total weight of 402.5 kilograms in dam in 1923, while the victor of Los the heavyweight class Tount Angeles in 1932 Allen Preiss, Aus- (Egypt) Ufted 150 kilograms in a tria, had to be content with the two-handed Continental clean and Bronze Medal.- jerk in the middleweight class. Psenika (Czechoslovakia)
TACHTING COMPETITION second in the heavyweight class with 402.5 kilograms, Luhaper The third race of the Olympic (Esthonia) was third with 400 kilo Yachting competition took place in grams, and Walker (Britain) was Kiel on Thursday under favourable fourth with 397.5 kilograms, weather conditions. In the Olym-
Touni won the Gold Medal in the pic Yawi class Holland immediately. The Star boat class race was won middleweight class with a total took the lead, followed by England, by Germany in 1 hour 45-24, follow weight of 387.5 kilograms, second Germany and Chile, winning the ed by Britain, Sweden. Holland, place and Bulver Medal going to race in 1 hour 38.20, Fifth was Italy and Turkey- Iamayr (Germany) with 852.5 kilo- France, sixth- UB.A., while the Tennentran News Servica.
The 8-metre class race, was won by Sweden in 1 hour 10.38, followed by Norway. Finland, Germany and Britain, Italy won the race of the e-metre class in 1 hour 58.56 with Argentine. Finland, Switzerland, Norway and Britain following in the order named.
many guns.
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An oficial death roll from Barce- lona says that 511 have been killed in action there, 193 of whom are unidentined- Reuter's Bulletin Service
NAVAL ATTACHE
IN ROME
REFUSING WATER TO CRUISER
Italian Threat To Use Force
Bong Kong Daily Pream" Special)
Paris, Aug. 6..
FRONTIER PRECAUTIONS
Boda, Aug. 6. Telephonic and telegraphic com- munications between Bulgaria ana Greece la still completely... Inter- rupted and the frontier is closed at Kula where the Greek frontier guard has been reinforced. Travel- lers wishing to enter · Greece by car were turned back at the frontier although provided with proper vizas.
The scheduled Lufthansa passen. ger plane from Saloniks arrived punctually in the Sofla aerodromne on Thursday morning. The five passengers and the crew stated unanimously that it was all quiet in Salonika contrary, to newspaper reports which spoke of violent An incident which might have clashes between the troops and had serious repercussions courred the strikers.— ·· The King has approved the ap-in Barcelona between the Com-Transoren News Service. pointment of Captain R. H. Bevan mander of an Italian cruiser and as Naval Attache to the British Embassy in Rome in succession to Captain Pott British Wirglesu,
London, Aug. 6.
AIR ATTACHE IN PEIPING
London, Aug 6. Wing Commander H. 6. Kerby has been appointed Air, Attache to
the Catalan authorities.
KING BORIS IN BERLIN
It is stated that the incident originated through; the refual of the local dock workers to trans- port water to the cruiser. Upon this refusal, it is reported, the Commander sent a detachment of "Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
25 marines fully armed to the Generalidad, to protest and de-
Sofia, August 6.
LONDON PASSENGER
PROBLEMS Development Work To Be Started
London, Aug. 6, The London Passenger Transport Board has issued orders for work to begin on its £40,000,000 develop- ment scheme as soon as the Act authorising the scheme received Royal Assent yesterday, he un- derground extensions to be carried out during the next five yeasts will benent passenger particularly transport in North and Northeast London
It is estimated that the work will give employment directly and in- directly to 35.000 workers for five
Hritish Wireless.
NEW AMBASSAD OR
"TO CHINA
London
mand that water be delivered vo- The announcement was made Sir Hughe Montgomery Kasatch luntarily, otherwise the Italian here on Thursday that King Boris bull-Hugessen, now Ambassa a
ruler would procure it by force. is at present staying in Berlin in- Chins and
In view of this threat the au- cognito where the Queen Is UD- China by the Espress the Embassy at Pelping in succes-thorities decided to supply the wa- dergoing a minor operation in it on August & He wil spend sion to Captain R. P. Willock- Bester ·
ter
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