HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1936.
MOORISH TROOPS IN ATTACK ON MADRID BOMBAY RIOTS PLAYED DRAUGHTS WITH
ALVAREZ DEL VAYO
CIANO TO VISIT
BERLIN
CAPITAL BECOMING
HARD-PRESSED
Insurgents Massing Troops For The Assault
Madrid. October 20.
Madrid is becoming hard-pressed for in the south General Franco's right wing threatens the vital railway line to Albacete and Valencia and further north the greater manoeuvring power of the insurgents s stiffened by the Moorish troops. Strong re- gular contingents have brought them to Valmojado, twenły five miles west of the capital.
Everything goes to show that the Government will soon be vobliged to withdraw is troops from the mach breached outer tine of defence to the inner ring of entrenched positions. Here' the insurgents are more Ekely to meet more serious opposition.
SUPREME WARLORD'S EFFORTS
Largo Caballero
03 supreme
European Politics To warlord. with Alvarez del Vayd War
Be Discussed
Beriti. Oct. 19.. Considerable importance is at- tached to the visit of the Italian Foreign Minister, Count Clano, who arrives here to-morrow, in foreign political Circles. Count Clano travels with four Foreign Office experts.
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It is learned in well-informed quarters that Count Clano and Konstantin Freiherr von Neurath,
German Foreign Minister, will pro- bably discuss the whole sphere of European polities, especially with regard to the Franco-Soviet pact. Belgium's Isolationist policy. and the dangers of Bolshevism, Medi- terranean and colonial problems will also be on the agenda of the conferences.-
Reute
ments
ROME INDICATIONS »
Rome; Oct. 19. "Political circles state that the object of Count Clano's visit to Berlin is to co-ordinate the policies of the German and Itallan Govern- No actual treaty or pact will be negotiated, but a clarifica-. tion of the attitudes of each coun- try is, expected to be sought on such problems as the few Locane treaty. the future of the League of Nations, and the Spanish problem and Franco-Soviet pact- Reuter
MUNICH -WELCOME
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Munich, Oct. 20. Count Clano arrived here to-day for a three-day visit to Germany and was given a hearty welcome by the local papers. It is under- stood that when he meets Chan- cellor Eller for a conterence a long list of European questions will be discussed Including the Danu- blan situation Western Pact and the political and economic re- lations of the two countries.
It is reported that Herr von Rib- bentrop. Baron von Neurath and Dr. Schacht will be present at the conference.-
"Renter's Bulletin Service.
FIGHT FOR US. PRESIDENCY
Costliest Election In History
ROOSEVELT SHOWS AMAZING VIGOUR
Minister, as his chiet feutenant,
making a supreme effort to bring the hitherto independent militia units under central control and “establish a spiritual current troops." but the insurgents are between the command of the
ting off of Madrid's supplies may rushing up defences, and thê cut-
yet be the ch'ef, factor of the fall of Madrid.
meanwhile
oratorical
In the efforts recalling the French 're- volution are being made to rouse
Madrid's fighting spirit.
An official news sheet publishes the late Marshal Jofire's famous order on the eve of the Battle of the Marne, exhorting the citizens to come to the key battle and de- fend Madrid as the citizens it Paris defended that city in 1914.
WOMEN HOSTAGES
The campaign against women suspected. of Right Wing sym- pathies which began last week, has resulted so far in nearly a thousand being imprisoned in two expropriated houses around which husbands and sons can be heard calling them without hope of reaching or, helping them. Is surmised that the women, being held as hostages, afford a grin warning of the possibilities in the next few days.
It
Cost
The Insurgents' broadcast that General Franco besides the well- known Four Coloumns also had. the "Fifth Column" rearguard in Madrid will undoubtedly, many lives at the capital where "Extermination of the Fifth Column" has become the slogan of the secret Revolutionary Commit- tee whose terrorism the Govern- ment is impotent to prevent!
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AZANA IN BARCELONA Evidently in preparation for a protracted war regardless of the outcome of the struggle over the rest of Spain, mobilisation of all males between eighteen and forty has begun In Barcelona where rationing has been introduced. Women are, forming long queues seeking food. No publicity has been given to the visit of President Azana, but it is. officially stated that his journey to Catalonia in- augurates official visits to different Iberian races Tighting for Spain. Some quarters think that the visit presages moving of the official capital in Spain from Madrid to some other city- Reuter.
ITALIAN SHIP BLAZE
Three Helpers Killed
Rome, Oct. 29. New York, Oct 20.
It is officially announced that The castliest presidential election three men were killed whlist ex- in America's history is reaching a tinguishing the climax: It is estimated that the Italian steamer combined cost of both parties tons which caught fire in the between £4,000.000 and £5,000,000
Mediterranean,
blaze on the Vulcania, 23,070
MADRID REFUSES TO SURRENDER
War Minister Replies To Insurgent General
("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Seville. Oct. 20.
LARGO CABALLERO
GOERING'S NEW APPOINTMENT
Administrator Of Four-Year Plan
"Hong Kong Daily Press" Special;
Berlin, Oct. 20.
The appointment. of the Prus sian Premier, General Goering a Administrator of the new Ger- mau Four-Year Plan is halled by the entire German press with the satisfaction,
and the General's sterling qualities as organiser are pointed out
Following the occupation of the village of Yuncos by the Na- tionalists after 1 bloody hand grenade and bayonet battle, Nationalist General Varela im- mediately telephoned to the War Ministry in Madrid, and demand- ed to speak to the War Minister personally. “To him he announced the victory and described the hopeless situation of Madrid, He redetved" the answer that resistance would be offered to the very last. According to front line reports by ABC, the olive groves in which the battle took place are flled with dead. Great amounts of war material, including a radio station féll into the hands of the Nationaliste. The final retreat of the Government fores WBS so hasty that it could not be cover- ed by artillery re- Transareng News Ferstar.
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The "Berilner Tageblatt" men- tions in this connection General Goering's rapid creation 01 the German Air Force.
"In Nuremberg," the "Lokal Anzeiger" writes, "the Fuehrer has declared that the Four-Year Plan was an act of emergency, and with this in mind, the deci- sion to appoint Goering to the task of administrator
constitutes the assignment of powers. far exceeding any ever granted Germany or Europe by the head of a state to a man designed for a special task."
"The canadence nation will
SUBSIDE
Military Patrols To
Be WithdrawnTM -
Bombay, Oct. 20.
The military are withdrawing from the arèas affected by the Hindu-Moslem riots at midday: The 1st Punjabis" at present are making their last patrol in the af- fected areas which indicates A definite improvement in the situs- tion.
Construction of the assembly hali was recommenced this morning under strong police guard.--- Leuter.
HEAVY CASUALTIES
Bombay, Oct. 19. The total casualties in the com- munal rioting here now total 58 killed and 500 injured.
After nightfall rioting broke out again and police, opened fire to disperse the crowds. One was injured and 100 arrests were made. Sixty of the rioters were sentenced to floggings.
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SUN YAT SEN
Mrs. Kirkpatrick's
Recollections
LONDON REPRESENTATIVE'STM MISSION TO CHINA
London, October 20.
Mrs. Kirkpatrick. wife of Mr. W. M. Kirkpatrick, who has been appointed as the China representative of the British Exports Credits Board, as a little girl played draughts with Dr. Sun Yat- sen who was a frequent visitor at the house of her father; the well- known electrician. Mr. Conrad Cook. of London, in pre-revolution days.
This fact came, out during a conversation which Reuter had With Mr. Kirkpatrick who said that he and his wife have always watched events in China with the greatest interest and were now keenly looking forward
closer acquaintance.
to
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Though he does not know Central and Northern China, Mr. Kirkpatrick has made many plea-
It is now ascertained that four sant Chinese contacts on his visit persons were killed and '30 injur... | to Hong Kong in 1927 and particu-
that to-night's street fighting.larly emphasised
his aim Four of those injured yesterday wil be to assist Chinese business have died, in hospital.
equally as the British, hoped to form many Chinese connections. He will be open to consider all projects from what- ever source, they may come..
The construction of the assembly hall of the Hindu temple, to which the Moslems objected, and which was the cause of the Arst clash between the two sects, has been postponed again. It was to have been re-started at midnight. The Moslems object to the construction of the assembly hall because it adjoins a Moslem mosque.- Reuter.
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BRITISH TRADE
IN CHINA
and he London Sending Out
Representative
Mr. Kirkpatrick drew attention to the favourable reports" Chinese economic and social de- velopment and" anticipated her requirements to be chiefly in the mechanical and heavy industries. but he saw no reason why the British piece-goods trade should not be revived.
London, Oct. 19.
The Exports Credits Guarantee Department announced to-day that they have appointed representa- tives to go out tổ China to examine and consider on the spot, proposals submitted for guarantees in con- nection with the export of United Kingdom goods.
TRANQUILITY IN Chinese requirements in respect of kind received by the department.
PALESTINE
Police Return To Normal Duties
Jerusalem, Oct. 20. Tranquility prevails to-day in
of the whole Palestine and the police are re- accompany Goering turning to the ordinary' duties of on his task," the paper concludes. | patrolling the streets.
-Trancean News Service.
GOVERNMENT CLAIMS
Paris, Oct. 20. The latest military bulletin issued by the Madrid Government Indicates that the Government forces are also achieving some success in their operations. The Nationalist attack on Anover near Madrid was repulsed and a heavy battle near Siguenza lasting several hours. Analy ended in victory for the Government forces. Near Las Navasa bat- talion bearing the name "Largo | nation."---- Caballero" performed brillantly Transocean News Server. against the enemy, and gained a decisive victory- Pennacean News Service
ITALIAN PRESS VIEWS
Milan, Oct. 20.
Sera." in commenting on General Goering's appointment as, administrator of the new German Four-Year Plan, says:.
The "Corriere dela
AZANA GOES TO BARCELONA
"It is clear that he has received genuine plenary powers for carry- ing out the plan and for mobilising the entire forces of the whole
LITTLE ENTENTE MEETING
"Economic Council
Communique
("Hone Kong Daily Press" Special) ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Paris, Oct. 20.
The President of the Spanish Republic, Azana, arrived in Barce lona where he was cordially re- ceived by the Fresident of the Catalin Generalidad, Companys, sation with whom he had a long conver-
In an official communique issued by the Catalan Generalidad, it is stated that the meeting between the two beads of the states indi- cates their common determination to unitedly struggle for freedom of their peoples.-- Transo-ean News Service
DE LLANO'S STATEMENT
Lisbon, Oct. 20, The Nationalist General Quiepo de Liano in a broadcast speech asserts that the announcement of President Azana's trip to Barce- fona is a further proof that the Red Marxist Government intends to flee from the capital
The General went on to say that on the Bilbao front the Nationalist troops have made fair progress, There were 600 while the town of Biltao Itself has
caused by a short circuit.—- Reuters Bulletin Service
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Transocean News Servian.
AFGHAN MINISTER VISITS TURKEY
of which the Republicans are lay-passengers on board at the time. again been bombed from the air. ing out the most.
The fire was confined to the The position of the town, accord- Both parties are strongly bidding third-class quarters, and no pasing to the General, is hopeless, for the negro vote, Mr. Landon seagers were injured. The out- and its fall may be expected with- promising to try and ́end the break is believed to have been la" the next few days.-- lynching of New, Dealers and pointing out the benefits of their unemployment relief and ferm uld. Mr. Roosevelt Is exhibiting amazing vigour. He has just com-. pleted a motor tour of New Eng- land territory accompanied by several members of his family in cluding "the eighty-six-year-old mother of Governor Landon. He is proceeding to California In 11 somewhat hopeless attempt to make a breach in the democratic stronghold in California. He will address a crowd of hundred thou sand at Los Angeles to-day.---` Reuter
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AIRSHIP VOYAGES
Flerdrichshafen, Oct. 20.
Ankara, Oct. 19, The airship "Graf Zeppelin" ar- The Afghan War Minister arrived arrived here on Monday night, here with his staff on a visit for from its 15th South America fight several days. He was welcomed by The next voyage to South Amert the Turkish Foreign Minister. War ca will be made by the airship Minister and members of the Co- "Hindenburg" which, will depart neral Star in a ceremony con from Frankfort on Main on Octo-spicuous for its tone of military ber 21
splendour. Tranincent News Bernice
Transoceas News Service.
Bucharest, Oct. 20. At the close of the 8th session of the Economic Council of the Little Batente here an official statement was issued as follows:
"In the domain of economic co- operation,
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Не was fully prepared for A number of proposals of this
long credit,
suggests that British manufac Although Mr. Kirkpatrick will turers are alive to the opportun- strictly have
dealings in ities in China, but the depart- armaments, there will be no em- ment has been handicapped in: bargo on aeroplanes for civil use. assessing credit risks by the rapid- Mr. Kirkpatrick expects to sallity with which conditions there. for China early in December. He are changing. and the time and has not decided where he will expense involved in communica- make his headquarters, in Shang- hai or Nanking, till he arrives.
CHINESE PLEASURE
Quo
The peaceful situation is indi- cated by resumption of through rallway services from Jerusalem on those lines which have been sub-ing Jected to deraliment and sabotage. A further batch of Arab prisoners has been released.- Renter's. Bulletin Service.
EXPLOSION IN CEYLON
Fatal Dynamite Accident
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Colombo, Oct. 20.
WRS
to
How The new representative, who will work in close contact with the Commercial Counsellor to British Embassy, will make any detailed. The Chinese Ambassador, Mr.investigations required and assist
Tai-chi. Interviewed
by necessary, with the negotiations. Reuter, said that he
very He will not initiate propositions or pointment and was sure it will do cerned pleased at Mr. Kirkpatrick's ap seek orders, but will be solely con- with the Anancial and good in all ways especially follow-economic merits of proposals för British Government gave
the material support the export of United Kingdom goods Chinese currency scheme of 1935 deration under the British Export
the which appear suitable for cons in instructing the British banks to Credit Scheme. surrender allver stocks to
the
Exports to China have always Chinese Government. “
been within
the scope
of the "Although Mr. Kirkpatrick's ap scheme and the prezent appoint- pointment is totally unconnected ment simply provides the machin- with politics, the moral effect of ery for facilitating its application. it can hardly be less inan the
The scheme as la well known, is.. economic. It will further con-
operated on a strictly commercial vince the Chinese of Britain's basis and does not represent a active interest in their welfare subsidy to British trade., and stimulate them to further efforts in the path of national re- covery," said the Ambassador.
Mr. Quo. Tal-chi, returned last night, accompanied by his wife and infant son, who met him at A dynandte explosion with very Marseilles, all in excellent health disastrous consequences occurred The during the work of construction of
Ambassador in the early a defence boom in Trincomalee and took treatment while holiday- was slightly indisposed harbour on the east coast of the
ing in Germany with most satis- island.
factory results.
"Mr. Rodrigo, the head overseer, progress has been and a number of workmen were achieved tetween the nations of killed.
Little Entente. Definite plans will" Among those seriously injured be drawn up on the basis of the was Mr. F. R. Bennett, attached suggestions of the Czechoslovak to the Naval Staff- Premier, Hodza, and two agree Beuter. ments have been reached between Czechoslovakia on the
one side and Roumanla on the other for the mutual adoption of passport regulations.
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NORWAY ELECTION
RESULTS
summer
PRESS TRIBUTES Li
within the space of a year Chinese The "Financial News"' says that
economy has taken a decided turn for the better. The currency re- form in November 1935 marked the turning point and managed currency proved remarkably suc- cessful. Exports have been en- couraged and the unfavourable trade balance greatly reduced, while the cheapening of credit has led to rapid expansion of internal trade. Oslo, Oct. 20.
A succession of schemes for According to further news about the election result here, it is railway and other bonds has been resuming interest paymerita on that the Labour Party one of the most telling indications gained two more seats to the of the direction in which China: Storting, and will now be repreis travelling in every sphere of sented by 75 Deputies. The Stort- ing comprises 150 Deputies on the whole, so that the Labour Party will not have the absolute
"Amongst other measures cussed at this session was a plan Hong Kong Dally Press" Specialy for closer co-operation of the Danube shipping companies of the Little Entente Powers."
The CounE next session is scheduled to take place February 15th next- Transocean News Service
AGRARIANS UP IN. ARMS
Paris, Oct. 20.
on
M. Dorgeres. leader of the
Agrarian Party, popularly known as the Green Shirts, has been ar- rested for refusing to leave the polize precincts, whither he had Rone in an endeavour to secure the release of fifty arrested sup- porters.
made: last
The arrests were night, when the police broke up.
stated
ticipation is the highest on record
indus-
after
REPORTS DENIED To-night's announcement points out that the Export Credits Guar- antee Department deals with ex- porters in the United Kingdom only, and adds that there is no truth in the reports which have been in circulation, that a loan or credit has been negotiated with: the Chinese Government.
and
The Department has appointed: as its representative, Mr. W. M. Kirkpatrick who has for many, mercial years represented British com- abroad. He has had experience of financial interests
Exchange Banking and Import Trade in India, and has been on- the financial missions to Japan, Hong Kong and Chile.
Mr. Kirkpatrick's appointment will necessitate his resigning his seat. in Parliament, which he has held since 1931, as one of two Conserva- tive members for Preston.
This makes a fifth by-election pend-
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British Wireless
KING MAY VISIT SOUTH AFRICA
basic
requirements for trialisation developing.
The "Financial Times,"
Bloemfontein, Oct. 19. recounting the shocks suffered by majority. It is believed in polit China in recent years by depriva-nor-General of the Union of The Earl of Clarendon, Gover cal circles that this election partion of valuable territory, internal South Africa, speaking here, re- dissensions, natural calamities and ferred to the possibility of King disorganisation due to American Edward visiting South Africa. silver purchases, stresses the vallant efforts made by the Chinese Government to further the progress of the country not withstanding all obstacles- Beuter.
in Norway.- Trunoceum News Servsce.
ANOTHER GIFT BY LORD. NUFFIELD
London, Oct. 20. A still further gift by Lord in the neighbourhood of the cen- Nuffield of £30,000 to a nursing tral markets, a demonstration by home in Oxford at which he has DUKE OF CONNAUGHT hundreds of market gardeners, on several occasions been a patient who were enraged to find that an is announced. Agrarian Party meeting had been banned by the Government in or- der to avoid the occurrence of in- cidents- Reuter.
The total of his promised dona- tions to charitable and medical purposes within the past week amounts to £1,495,000, British Wirelem.
London, Oct, 19:
pected shortly to go to Bath, where The Duke of Connaught la ex
it has been announced, he will spend the Winter again British Wielen.
He said it was anticipated that in the year after his coronation- at any rate, with a reasonable space of time-the King would travel to India in order to be crowned Emperor.
Lord: Clarendon said he was particularly, anxious that the King but also other portions of the should visit not only South Afries,
Empire. He expressed the hope that in the course of the next two and it possible to visit Boath or three years, the King would Africa as the head of the Brifkh Commonweath of Nations Router