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Debate On
Defence
Concludes
SPEECH BY LORD HALIFAX
Scales Of Peace
London, Nov. 20.
The three days debate on de- fence ended in the House of Lords last night with a speech by Lord Halifax. Dealing with the demand made in some quarters for setting up a ministry of sup- ply for munitions of all Ends, he emphasised the need for COO altering the maintenance of the Bnancial and economic strength of "the country together with armaments it part of national delence. They need not yet judge the situation so seriously that everything must be subordinated to securing a tremendous supply of arms. For example they were trying hard to ease the flow of International trade. Those efforts would have to stop if everything were turned over to munitions. Akain they had laboured hard through difficult years to avold the risks of confiagration.
Lord Halifax
RESERVOIR
DAM BURSTS
IN TOKYO
Heavy Death Roll
เ
Reported
Tokyo. Nov, 20.
Three, hundred persons were killed when the Osarasawa reservoir dam burst near the copper mines in the Akita Prefecture. An ear- ller report stated. that many miners' houses were washed away and it was reported that over two hundred persons lost their lives.-- Reuter.
Was
IL
VILLAGES WIPED OUT
Later. The disaster
caused by heavy rains which breached the dam 40 ft. wide and the rushing water turned six yillages, totalling 400 houses, into matchwood. One thousand three hundred inhabi- tants were swept down the rocky mountain into the Nishirogawa river.
The water was heavily solution.ed with copper precipitates from the nearby mine producing symptoms of poisoning among many of the victims
Troops, doctors and nurses have been rushed
to the scene of the disaster.- Renter.
PATHETIC SCENES
Tokyo, Nov," 20. The majority of the 12000-in- habitants of Osarasawa is feared to have perished. Hitherto only eighteen survivors have been plek- ed up while already 300 bodies have been recovered, including a num- ber of women, clasping infants to their breasts in death grip.
The swirling, muddy torrents swept away more than 300 houses in which the miners and thel: families were sleeping. Pathetic scenes were witnessed ás men. women and children tried to cling to floating wreckage in desperate efforts to save their lives-only tu
Those labours were based upon the League and British rearma-disappear beneath the water-
ments was intended to add to the weight of others in the scales of peace. They could therefore rea- sonably hope not to be alone in war and to make any aggressor all more cautious. These were reasons to
the Govern- justify ment's decision to pursue swift but undisturbing progress, Deal- ing with Britain's abilities he sald he thought the country was against automatic military obliga- tions and for all his fervent sup- port of the League he would not charge the membership of a non-
universal League with such obliga tiens. No ration, could be expect ed to carry them out fully in 键 fulfilmen: Was
every
case
thought contrary
terests.--
British Wreicon.
to
their
TURKISH FLEET AT MALTA
11-
London. Nov. 20. The Turkish fleet, under the command of Admiral Shukur Okan entered Malta harbour this
morning on the first official visit
Reuter
CHAMBERLAINTM
AND LEAGUE
Britain's Policy
Mr. Neville
London, Nov. 20.
Chamberian
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1936.
ALLEVIATING DEPRESSED AREAS
IN SOUTH WALES
“Government's Duty To
Duty To Make Conditions Better"
COMMITMENTS UNDERTAKEN
TOTAL OVER £8,000,000
NEW
BILL TO AMEND SPECIAL AREAS ACT
London, November 20.
The King's visit to South Wales has again focussed, attention, on the situation in depressed areas and his outspoken concern for their restoration to active life has evoked immediate public » response. The visit coincided with a debate on the subject in the House of Commons and with speeches, by the Ministers and others which have served to prevent more prosperous parts of the country from overlooking the hardship that have fallen upon Seuih Wales,
effectively and rapidly achieve the Government's purpose.
The Government had already announced by examination of the industrial problems of these special There was no single solution and areas with particular reference to the Government were trying all the proposals of the Commissioner. possible methods by 'improving and The Chancellor of the Exxche-expanding old industries and quer, Mr. Neville Chamberlalu in | bringing new industries into the a speech last night at Leeds made areas and by transferring labour. special reference to the subject. When all that was done there He pointed out that already by would remain some for whom therë various schemes started in these was no work and who could not areas the Government had under-move. It was the Government's taken commitments which would duty to try to make conditions total over £8,000,000 but the better for these people. The Gor- difficulty, he said, was not the money difficulty but that of so spending the money
would
ernment were continuously study ing the situation and could not confine themselves to the proposals
now advanced by the Commis sioner.
The "Times" which calls for prompt and adequate Government measures notes that in several parts of special areas unemploy- ment has decreased owing to the
BIGGEST AIR BATTLE THRILLS BOTH SIDES.
Will Destroy Barcelona To Stop War Supplies
London, November 20-
The biggest air battle of the war, following wat mighty alr raid on Madrid, is described by Ranter's special correspondent with the insurgents, who says that twenty-one bombers, escorted by twenty-four fighters, was returning from the raid when they were surprised by eighteen Government chasers. Troops on the ground from "both sides ceased fire as they breathlessly watched the fighters twisting, turning. looping and rolling in their attempt to elude the Government attackers.
As the bombers slipped to safety, their escort one by one escaped by shamming dead in "falling leaf turns." Then the." smoke of the battle cleared from the sky and fighting' on the ground resumed.--Reuter,
Implications of the warning ; shipping at- Barcelona. of which given by General Franco's, Gov- ernment. to foreign powers of the Impending bombardment and pos- sible blockade of Barcelona with
| particular reference to an indica- tion of the safety zone "for foreign
FRIGHTFUL
AIR RAID OVER
MADRID
general revival of industry and Bodies Lying
distribution of Government orders. The transference, it adds, has taren "nearly 16,000 men, 7,000 women, 6.400 boys and 4,600 girls out of the depressed areas in the first nine months of the current year. A new Bill to amend the
Special Areas Act is to be passed if possible before March- British Wireles
;
Among Ruins
Madrid, Nov. 19.
All previous air raids were eclip- sed this evening by a most right- engined Junkers planes, escorted ful visitation of Afteen three-
by fighting planes.
Greatly Touched By Government and voluntary, being King said "My Ministers are giving fleeing from their rained homes.
Warm Welcome
VISIT TO WALES
made to help them. He urged serious consideration to such ob- them not to lose heart and to rest jects as the introduction of new assured that their troubles were industries in these once busy areas* not forgotten.-
and to the Chairman of the Un- Beuter.
employed Committee in Blaenavon, he said: "Something, will be done about the unemployment."
SOMETHING WILL
BE DONE"
areas
The King showed keen interest in the numerous activities at work
there as no mention in the warning, are the subject of an- quiries now being pursued by the British Ambassador to Spain with the. Burgos representative, at Hendaye.- vritish Wiretens
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“SCANDALOUS
TRAFFIC IN
MUNITIONS"
Burgos Government And Barcelona
WILL DESTROY PORT
Statement In Commons
Incendiary bombs and aerial tor- pedoes were rained most freely on the town. thousands of people
-Numerous bodies are lying among the ruins, whilst people who | intimated that took refuge in cellars In Anton Mardin Street are stated to have been buried alive-
Reuter.
DEATH SENTENCE
Tenerife. Nov. 19, The Radio Club announces that the son of the Red leader. Senor Largo Caballero, who is held pri- soner by the Insurgents, has been sentenced to death- Reuter.
Production Society, Prince
London, Nov, 20. The King's deep interest in Wales and his concern for the hardships of the depressed areas
In the area for finding employment was further emphasised this even-
and London, Nov 19.
providing recreation and London physical training for those out of Ing on his return to London from The King returned to his tour, when re approved the to-night from. his two days tour work. and especially those promot- custom of singing "God Bless the in the depressed
ted by unemployed themselves. of South Prince of Wales" after the singing Wales. The scenes of enthusiasm He spent some time examining of the National Anthem at any which marked yesterday's round the work of the Eastern Valley Walsh gathering where it was cus- of visits to small mining villages Subsistence tomary to do so in the past when and large towns were repeated to- whose members, unemployed men, the title "Prince of Wales" had a day. Everywhere Vast crowds are enabled to produce on the holder.
awaited the arrival of the Royal Society's estate, essential commodi- motorcar and surged round the ties for their own consumption. New housing estates also engaged special attention, and the King called on several occupants, The cordiality of the welcome every- where extended to, the King, coa-. tinued until the whole programme of visits was completed, and when the Royal Train finally moved off. It was to the accompaniment of rousing cheers- British Wireless,
Daring a brief stay at Cwmbran, where the unemployment has been particularly severe, the King was presented with an addrese by a group of unemployed men whom he talked. It solicited sup- port for work projects in the dis- trict.
The King has also sent a mes- sage to the countries of Glamor-King who chatted freely with them. inganshire and Monmouthshire de- claring that he had been greatly touched by the warmth of the wel- come accorded to him wherever he tent. His Arst feeling was one of admiration for the spirit in which the people of South Wales
were facing the ordeal of prolonged un- employment, and he was encourag- ed by seeing the fine efforts, both
a brief speech made reference to foreign affairs and said the strongest interest of Britain was in the preservation of Peace and the League of Nations was still the foundation of her policy. But
sultered the League had
some rude shocks. They had got to realise that the League with the great nations, United States, Ger. many and Japan, standing out- side and Italy aloof-was longer capable of preserving the peace of the world whatever it might become in the future.
no
Britain's policy was in the first place to try to strengthen the
It has paid to a foreign Naval League in the only way, in which station since the Armistice. Ad-it could be made stronger by miral Okan's flag was dying on the bringing back these great nations. make it battle cruiser Sultan Selim The They ought to try to
easier for them to come back by Turkish vessels were escorted into
showing them that the League harbour by HMS. Codnington and
was not a clamp to hold · down four destroyers. Full programme
everything as it was to the end of entertainments have been ar- ranged for the visiting officera 100
of time, but that it did contain
of whom have been invited to visit
within itself the means by which
the
legitimate grievances, arising ous aircraft carrier Glorious on Wednesday
of the existing situation, could be to witness
flying
ventilated and discussed and, if exercises.-
possible, removed J peaceful
Kritish Wirelun.
They did not think that any country however exclusively inspir- ed by self-interest was anxious. now to start Europe in war.
Concluding he said no risks must be taken but no chance must be lost to remove International gus- picion and Britain sincerely meant to be friendly with all nations.-
British Wireless.
PARIS AERO SHOW
London, Nov. 20. Much interest has been arcused in an exhibit at the Fans Aero Show of a new double bank engine with fousteen cylinders shown by
means.
British Wireless.
"GREAT SEDITION
TRIAL BEGINS IN RUSSIA
Moscow, Nov. 20. The first instalment of the great sedition trial has opened ot Novosibirsk, a German engineer
named Strickling and eight Soviet citizens being charged with sabot- age in Siberian mines.
CHINA MEANS
TO OUST SUIYUAN
INVADERS
Attackers Repulsed
"JAPAN WATCHING EVENTS
with
Later in conversation with the Clerk to be Blaenavon Council the
Big Loan From DEPARTURES
Great Britain
Shanghai, Nov, 19.
It is reported that the negotia- tions for a loan of £25,000,000 and upwards by China from Great Bri- tain are continuing
So far, particulars of this loan have not been disclosed by either party, but it is understood that the amount is unlimited.-- Chinese Brening Pres.
Nanking. Nov. 20. The determination of the Chinese
Government to use all resources to deal with the. Manchukno and Mongal invaders in Inner Mongo-pared to undertake regular military lla was afirmed by a high omcial operations in the area concerned.— who added that the continuance
of the Sino-Japanese negotiations
Reuter.
SEVERE CASUALTIES
Pelping, Nov. 20,
POSTPONED
CHINESE FOREIGN OFFICE SECRETARIES
Nanking. Nov. 20.
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Mr. Tuan Mao-lan, one of the secretaries of the Chinese Foreign Office, postponed his departure until to-morrow when he will leave for Pelping by air. *Mr. Kao Trung-wu la leaving by train to-morrow morning and will meet Mr. Tuan Mac-lan In Pel- ping from where they will proceed together to Sulyuan-
·Beuter.
Alonso
Killed
On Madrid Front
London, Nov. 20 The "Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Anthony Eden, inform)- ed the House of Commons to-day that the Burgos Government had owing to the "scandalous trafic to arms; munk tions, Lanks. Aeroplanes and poison gasses to Barcelona, largely carried by Russian and Spanish ships, the National Government had resolved to prevent the trattle by every means in its power and will even
go so far if necessary as to destroy that port".
abandon
1
fore, warns all foreign ships to The Burgos, Government, there-
the harbour shortly in order to avoid anintentional dam- age
The Burgos Government likewise adyised all foreigners to evacuate from Barcelona.
Mr. Eden continued that the Bur- gos "Government had been request" ed to guarantee security for ship: ping in certain recommended an2· chorages at Barcelona ag they had already done in other ports The Government had also been re- quested that proper time be allow- ea for the evacuation of British residents.-
Burgos, Nov. 20. Prince Alonso Bourbon O'Orleans, cousin of the ex-King, was killed son of the Infante Alonso, first Renter's Bulletin Service.
while fighting for the Insurgents on the Madrid Front.
Until recently Prince Alonso had
been working as an engineering draughtsman in England. Reuter.
SIR STAFFORD CRIPPS REBUKED
London, Nov. 20.
it
TONS OF BOMBS
London, Nev., 19. It is officially announced that over a hundred tone of bombs-and explosives have been dropped on Madrid during the last twenty-four: hours...
The model prison aid the Mon tana Barracks has not yet fallen, despite uninterrupted insurgent attacks during the past forty-eight. hours, but both buildings, are on fire.-
Dr. Hugh Dalton, Chairman of | Heuter. the Labour Party Executive, has
MANY CASUALTIES sharply rebuked. Sir Stafford At least 100 casualties resulted Cripps, KC.
from two Insurgent air raids on Cripps, in 'the course of a speech Madrid this morning. supporting the Labour candidate
The Arat raid took place at 230- at the Preston by-election, caused
a.m. and the second at 9 am. by the appointment of Mr. W. M. Five three-engined bombers part!- Kirkpatrick to undertake a trade cipated in the second rald, but mission China, is alleged "to dropped only four or five bombs have said that it would not be a before retreading at the appearance bad thing for the British workers of Government pursuit planes, it Germny defeated us, adding Madrid citizens are learning the that it would be a disaster for the wisdom of hurrying to bomb-proof capitalists..but not necessarily for shelters instead of standing in the the working class.
streets gaping at the skies, and to day's casualties would have been heavier but for this fact.
to
Dr. Dalton stated in an interview THEFT FROM CABIN that Sir Stafford Cripps had been
treated with great patience since The Madrid Defence Committee, In a report to the police. Capt he joined the Labour Party, "but in a communique issued this even- Farrarl, master of the ss. Hat Tan, there are limits to our capacity to ing, states that Government troops between 5 and 8.15 remain silent in the face of such successfully counter-attacked" in: pm. on Thursday some person irresponsible "utterantes.”
the Carabanchel section early this forced open the locir of a
Dr. Dalton added:-"I tully share morning, recapturing several build- drawer in his cabin and stole $40 the astonishment and indignationings in the University city. in banknotes, a pair of binoculars | expressed to me by many leading and a wrist watch all to the total value of $123.
In Nanking must await the clari- One thousand Manchukuoan and fcation of Japan's intentions re- Mongol troops attacked the re- garding the situation created by glons of Hsin-ho yseterday but the invasion of the Suyuan Pre-were repulsed by the Chinese mili-stated that vince.
tia with severe casualites.
Foreign correspondents plied Ma- for Imal, Japanese Military At tache, with questions to-day in an effort to obtain clarification of Japan's attitude towards the events in Inner Mongolia
It is learned from reliable Chinese sources that efforts will be made to drive out the Manchukuoans
It is alleged that the sabotage and Mongols in both Bulyuan and was specifically responsible for Chahar to check once and for al
the Bristol Aeroplane Company mine explosions on September 23 the "nibbling" process which in the
resulting in ten miners being killed
The British Air Ministry has not -permitted the name, power or
weight to be divulged but it is "Router. stated that orders for this type are being executed for the Min- istry. The Times says though, the power cannot be given it un- doubtedly the highest powered en- gine at the show -- British Wirelem.
GUILTY PLEA
past eighteen months has been eating away China's northern terri-
torles.
The fighting in Bulyuan is purely China's affair," he declared. But when asked what Japan would do if the Sulyuan troops carried out counter offensive against the Manchukuoan and Mongol irreg Jars into Chahar, Major Imat re-. in Chahar and we are watching plied, "We have "no vital interest
to decide whether they are pre-Beuter
Moscow, Later." Such an action will constitute a According to the "Tas Agency" definite challenge to Japan whose
all of the defendants have pleaded maitary authorities will be forced events carefully." guilty. The penalty is death-
Reuter
Labourite personalities in the past
few days
Reuter,
It is unomcially stated that two Insurgent tanks were destroyed yesterday by hand grenades, the six occupants being captured- Reuter...
- SAFETY_ZUNE TOR SHIPPING
London, Nov. 19
FIRE AT STANLEY
U.S. AMBASSADOR Fire broke out in a range of one-
TO MOSCOW
It is understhod that steps, are storeyed matebeds in Ka Shui
to be taken to get into contact with Wan, Stanley district, shortly be
New York, No. 20, the representative of the Burgos fores p.m. last night. The Mr. Joseph Davies, who is ap- authorities, regarding fieir anno- matsheds. were used as cooliespointed Ambassador to Micscow, is uncement of war, mésztens against 200, It, by 150 ft. quarters and covered an area of a prominent Washington lawyer Barcelona with parketda refer
The outbreak and a specialist in international ence to the provision of the safely was extinguished by the Hong mattéra-
zone for shipp Hong Fire Brigade, /
Bouler.
British