:
ROUTINE MOVEMENTS
AT MALTA
Sensational Interpretations
In Messages
RELIEF PROGRAMME
SOME WEEKS AGO
FIXED
London, November 25. Sensational interpretations were last night placed in press messages upon certain routine ship movements at Malta. The facts of the case are that HM.S. Cyclops, 'depot ship of the first sub- marine flotilla left Malta for Alicante to reliere HLM.S. Woolwich, destroyer depot ship. This type of vessel owing to accommodation available has proved of particular use for evacuation of refugees. Within the next two days H.M.S. Galatea, flag ship of Rear-Admiral Somerville. commanding the destroyer flotillas leaves Malta at the conclusion of the Turkish fleet's risit with three destroyer flotilla to relleve Arethusa, and first destroyer flotilla, now off the coast of Spain.
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1936.
SENTENCE
ON GERMAN
ENGINEER
Remained In Russia" Under Compulsion
Berlin, Nov. 23. The whole German press on Wednesday published
great prominence the German attitude taken up towards the sentence passed in Novosibirsk against the German mining engineer Stickling, The semi-ocial German News Agency points out that Stickling only remained in Soviet Russla under compulsion because his wife as a Soviet Russian citizen is not allowed
ta leave the country. Notwithstanding Stickling's former political sympathisers-he was a Marxist--tha Reichs zovernment used all its influence and power at its command to avert the fate threatening him, singe every mem- ber of the German Reich, even while in foreign countries. is under protection of the German Com→
It is monwealth,
matter of honour for Germany that no one belonging to the Reich should be It is a the left to his fate. 49-
German News Agency closes Its statement for that reason that ethe Reich opposes with all 1:a might the hollow sham staged at Novosibirsk, aimed not the the en- gineer Stickling, but at the Ger- man people. Transocean News Service.
No official confirmation
communique issued after Count available at the Admiralty regard- Ciano's recent visit to Berlin in ing cancellation of naval leave in which reference was made to the of Spanish territory, Malta but such cancellation is not Integrity regarded as unlikely #5 local Signor Grandi in London
201
and *measure frequently necessary
Count Ciano in Rome have volun-
the this time of the "year owing to teered
binding surances that the Italian Govern- heavy northeasterly gales which sometimes make boat communica- ment have neither the desire nor the intention to interfere in any tion with shore extremely difficult. There was bad weather in the way with the status quo of
that Mediterranean yesterday so
Balearic islands. recall to ships of men ashore may have been necessary for meteoro- logical and not political reasons.
In view of persistent rumours, newspapers here recall that the Italian Government has repeated-sively difficult Naval movements ly repudiated any intention or are merely la accordance desire to obtain footing in Spanish territory.
addition to the terms of the Italo-German joint
HUNGARIAN REGENT
HONOURED
"Hong Kong Daily Prese" Specia
Home, Nov. 25.
It is now confirmed that, naval ratings were recalled to theli ships from shore owing to ар- proach of gale which would have mide boat communication exces-
routine rellef programme some weeks ago— British Wireless.
with Axed
LORD NUFFIELD'S GENEROSITY
to
his
London, Nov. 25. The Congregation st Oxford A gaia reception, resplendent in yesterday alternoon Was taken royal and military pomp was accorded completely by surprise when Lord the Hungarian Regent, Admiral Nuffield announced that he would Nicholas
Horthy-Nagybanya,
further £750,000 when he arrived in this city on Tues add a day. Their Majesties, the King and recent gift to the University, mak- Queen, Mussolini, the entire Cabinet, ing a total of £2.000.000. He high military and party officials were
had, only heard at the railway station, assembled which was decorated with the Hun that morning that the money was garian and Itslina flags in honour of the official guest. Following the greetings, the
stated that he
Insufcient for the full develop ment of the University's medical
King of Itarian Regen: and school on the lines he had in-
Italy inspected the Guard
of Honour, while played
the
They
A military band Hungarian National then entered the royal carriage, which was drawn by 4 black horses and proceeded through the decorated streets between solid gaily walls of cheering spectators to the Royal Palace. The Hungarian Premier Daranyi and Foreign Minister von Kanya were also accorded a cordial welcome-
Frans can News Servicm
LEAGUE MANDATES IN AFRICA
("Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)
London, Nov. 28.
The memorandum drawn up by the British Fast African Administrative Authorities, setting forth the alleged dangers incurred, were the former African Colonies returned to Germany, will be distributed to all members of both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, it is learned from a reliable source
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The document sets forth that the abandonment of the League Mandates in Africa, instead of easing the situation, would but incur greater armaments and increase the tension in Europe. The erection of German
tended.
British Wireless,
BRITISH
GOVERNMENT'S
APPRECIATION
CATEGORICAL DENIAL
London, Nov. 25.
“IMPORTANT · ANNOUNCEMENT”
Political Circles Guessing
JAPAN-GERMAN AGREEMENT
Berlin. Nov. 35. Political circles here are guess- ing the object of an important which foreign pronouncement"
except the Soviet, Ambassadors, have been summoned to hear this afternoon. It is surmised that it is either a rupture in the German- Soviet relations
or a disclosure of the Japan-German agreement. ---Reuter.
AGREEMENT CONCLUDED
Berlin, Nov. 25. It is officially announced that Japan and Germany concluded their Agreement which is directed
·against, the Communist interna- tional. Reuter.
--
DRIVE AGAINST COMMUNISM
Berlin, Nov. 25. The Agreement was signed to- day by Herr Von Ribbentrop and Viscount Mashatoji. The Japan- ese and German Governments re...
cognise that the aim of. Com- munism is to deteriorate and violate existing states with all means at their disposal. They are convinced that the toleration or interference by Communists in internal relations between nations not only endangers internal peace and the social welfare thereof but threatens world peace.
A categorical denial is given in British official quarters to a pub- lished statement that the German Ambassador Herr Ribbentrop in- formed the Prime Minister, Mr. Baldwin that Germany intended to break off diplomatic relations with Rusata if the German en "; gineer Stickling sentenced death by the Soviet Supreme Court was executed. It denied that the British Govern- ment's views on the matter have been conveyed to the British Am-immediately and will last for five
years.
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bassador Viscount Chilston and that the Foreign Secretary. Mr. Eden yesterday discussed the mat- ter with the Soviet Ambassador. Maisky.
British Wireless.
MERCHANT SHIPS GUARDED
France Follows Britain
Parts, Nov. 24.. The Government has instruct- ed the Ministry of Marine to take
The Government agreed to in- form each other about the activity of the Communist and to discuss and carry out measures of de- fence in close co-operation. They will invite other powers, whose in- ternal peace is threatened by the work of Communism to parti- cipate in this Agreement.
The Agreement is to be enforced
The Protocol lays down the au- thorities of both States to take severe measures against "those at home and abroad who are working direcly or directly in the service of Communist International and foreshadows the appointment of a Standing Commission to faci- tate the co-operation between both States. Reuter
CHURCH DAMAGED
Madrid, Nov. 25. A number of shells fell in the centre of the elty од Monday
GENERAL MAIJA QUIETEST
DISMISSED
`Norwegian Ship
Captured
DAY FOR
MANY WEEKS
Insurgents Preparing
Big Offensive
the PRISONERS EVACUATE
FROM MADRID
Lisbon, Nov. 25. The Anarchists in Madrid have summary dismissed the Com- mander and Chairman of of the capital's defence Commit- tce: General Maija, according to a broadcast message from Teneriffe. The same source states that the Spanish Nationalist warships have Norwegian steamer captured with arms on board for the Red Government in Spain, and that a Greek steamer. likewise carrying arms, has been compelled to un- load its cargo for Ceuta- Transocean Newpa Service,
A
WAR CHECKED BY SNOW AND RAIN
Madrid, Nov. 24. Snow and rain are preventing military operations on any con- siderable scale to-day.
The Government claims the in- surgents have noi advanced beyond the University City,
The militia men are now resting from their counter-attacks, and are helping in the evacuation of Mad-' rid's civilian population. They have arranged for the safe storage scientiac trea- of artistic and
sures
Reuter's Bulletin Service,
FOOD TRAIN BOMBED
Seville, Nov. 24. The insurgents claim to have re- pulsed several attacks by Govern- ment troops yesterday and also to have destroyed by alr atlack a food train on the way to Madrid from Valencia-
Reuter's Bulletin · Service.
VASKED TO LEAVE
Valencia, Nov. 24. The Spanish Foreign Minister Senor Deivayo, has requested the Chilean Ambassador, as 'doyen of the Diplomatic Corps in Madrid. to inform the members, and per- sonnel of the German and Italian Embassies, who are still in Madrid, to move out within 24 hours.- Reuter.
GERMANS LEAVE
Madrid. Nov. 24. The German Embassy evacuated from Madrid this afternoon.— Router.
London, Nov. 25. Madrid experienced the quietest
HERR HITLER ON "THE COMING STRUGGLE"
"Red Drums Åre Beating"
SPEECH TO HIS OLD COMRADES
Munich. Nov. 9. Herr Hitler, in a speech here
was
day for many weeks only minor to-night, warned his hearers to attacks by Government troops be- "prepare for the coming struggle against Bolshevism." It would lag reported. It is stated the in- surgents are preparing a big offen-perhaps come sooner than alve very shortly. More than expected, he declared, thousand prisoners in the model prison have evacuated towards Valencia. Most of them who are ex- officers and insurgent sympathisers who intended to form a column Inside Madrid are taking arms to join the insurgents.-- Relater.
QUESTIONS IN COMMONS
London, Nov. 25.
The red drums are beating in Europe," he continued, "and the time may soon come when Ger- many will be compelled to defend a threatened European civilisa- tion."
Herr Hitler was addressing 2.000 old party comrades who took part with him in the abortive rising in > Munich in 1923.
To-day was the thirteenth an- niversary of the revolt.
He held a reception for these In the House of Commons to- veteran rebels at Burgerbrau 'beer- day, Mr. A. E. L. Charlton, M.P.(U) | hall, where the original coup was asked how the Japanese Govern-planned. ment could reconcile the military occupation of Charhar and part of Buiyuan with obligations under the Nine-Power Tresty.
Foreign Replying, Mr. Eden, Secretary, said that according to information available the Japan- ese troops apparently have not occupied Charhar and part of Sui- yuan.
on
Mr. Chorlton requested informa- Non од particular effects textile imports to those countries.
"That's another matter,”... re- piled Mr. Eden. Reuter,
ASSURANCE BY ITALY
His speech, there to- night was broadcast over all the German stations.
WALL OF ARMOUR Herr Hitler said that when the Nazi movement was founded, he and his followers were branded as fanatical lunatics. Now the whole German people had been won to the Nazi cause, · "Let no one be so foolish as to think," he shout- ed, "that we will not hold this power for ever."
The tories.
German armament fac- had been he continued, working day and night for 349 years and had forged an impreg- nable wall of armour around Ger- many, a wall within which stood the German people prepared now for sacrince.. as in the past.
London, Nov. 25. v The world now, knew that they It is understood that the Italian had another Germany to deal with, Herr Hitler continued, a Government has again assured the British Government that Italy has | Germany" prepared to defend her last no intention of establishing a per-rights and honours, the manent naval base on the Balearic ditch. If some people thought Islands. The diplomatic corres-that Germany, was loved less now pondent of the "Daily Telegraph" than eight years ago, he was in- states that the Italian Ambassador clined to agree. He preferred the Signor Grandi, who has fust re-respect of foreign countries to turned from Rome, has been charged their love. to convey these assurances to the Foreign Office. It is added that Grandi will inform Mr. Eden that, as long as the possibility exists that a Soviet Republic will be
оп erected
the Mediteranean,
TRANSPORTATION DIFFICULTY
Washington, Nov. 24. Mr. Eric Wendella, the United States Charge d'Affaires in Madrid, reports to the State Department that he is experiencing difhculty is procuring transport for the eva- London, Nov. 25.
all precautions necessary to pro- evening, causing three casualties cuation of the Embassy, staff and Italy will continue to keep watch The British legation guard at Addis teet the French dag in Spanish The French Church of St. Louis american nationals still in Madrid, from a point of observation from
was among the buildings damaged o number approximately 200...
However, it is his opinion that few of the Americans left Madrid would wish to leave. Reuter,
Ababa, which, sa announced, is re- turning to India is due to embark at Dibouti today. Before their departure from Addis Ababa, a message from the foreigti seoretary, MrEden was read to the parade of all ranks expressing the British Government's
appreciation of their gallant and effective services
the very trying period in The message recalls the the guard by their instant respons at that moment of grave e berbent were able to protect many
of British as well as foreigners, whose lives would otherwise have been imperiled; and to relieve three foreign legations.
British Wirelzka.
DELIVERY OF ARMS IN SPAIN
and naval bases in the former | ("Hong Kong Dally Preas" Special)
East Africa would threaten
Beusacla: Nov. 23. the connection with South Africa and
The Bexists made an oblique attack the other parts of the British Empire, on the Government on Tuesday night and must inevitably necessitata in the Chamber by asking a number strengthening of the defences in the of embarrassing questions about the other British possessions. A stronger measures taken to prevent the recru- fleet in the Indian Ocean would be iting of men and the delivery of arms the further consequence. Moreover
from Belgium for the Red Army in
drew
it is to be feared that a return of the Spein. The Rexist Deputy, Howard, former African Colonies to Germany- so the documents parport-would Mexican
attention to the fact that the
· Paris has acted restrict the freedom of trade of other nationals, so that these states would
feel themselves affected. Transocean Yews Service.
HUNGARIAN-ITALO CONFERENCE
Legation | IN
as intermediator for the purchase in Belgium of arms destined for the Reds in Spain, and showed the Chamber a number of documents substantiating his assertions.
waters.
The French authorities take the view that they cannot admit the right of the insurgents to blockade Barcelona, as General Francisco Franco's government has not been accorded belligeren; rights
In
last
evening's bombardment,
which was particularly terrifying for the inhabitants, as the lighting the city is now reduced to a minimum. Dogged fighting oc- curred in the University City, the sector and the French Bridge
in
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN
Malta. Nov, 24. The submarine notilla of the
depot
Marine Ministry circles point out that according to maritime i Casa del Campo. It is claimed law neutrals are not obliged to
that the fighting went in favour Mediterranean Fleet, consisting of observe a blockabe unless it i effective and warships in the pas- session of the Burgos junta are too few to accomplish this.
..
Instructions to protect the French, nag apply to waters off the coast of Spain, in other words, outside the Spanish territorial Hmita.
"It is stated that the French Govment does not intend to take steps different from those adopt- ed by Great Britain.— Reuter,
of the Government forces.- Keuter,
rine submariries and the ship Cyclops, has left Malta.
Though there is no official in formation as to their destination, it is understood they are bound for Spanish water Router.
REQUEST UNANSWERED
London, Nov. 25. The British Government's re- quest for information regarding a
anchorage "at safe
Barcelona,
NOT BOUND FOR SPAIN which was addressed to the Bur-
London, Nov. 24: gos authorities after the receipt
The 'Admiralty announced to-day of their recent warning of the intention to bombard that port, that there was no question of any British submarine having gone to has not yet been answered.
General Franco's reply repeats Spanish water, but the report that have what had already been
stated they had done so might with regard to safety zones at asisen from the foot the some sub- Talragona, Valencia, Alcante and marines accompanied the depot Cartagena. The British Ambas-ship Cyclops from port with the sador at Hendaye. Bir Henry object of conducting exercises. Chilton, has now asked for precise Thereafter the vessels returned to Washington, Nov. 25.
Information on the position at Malta, the Admiralty asserts. Speaking at the National Wo- Barcelona as early as possible.
It is admitted, however, that all men's Press Club, "the Spanish
The Foreign Secretary's state- caval leave has been stopped in Ambassador, Senor Del Osr108,ment in the Commons on Monday Malta and the boxing tournament, expressed the "positive convic foreshadowing legislation to make which was to have been held this it illegal for British merchant evening for the entertainment of ships to carry arms to Spanish the Turkish feet, has been can- ports has been communicated to celled at the eleventh hour- the Spanish Government
and Heuter General Franco. British Wireless.
AMERICA AFFECTED?
tion" that the Spanish war will "prove the turning point of Euro- pean policy," affecting also the Americans.
The Marxists and Communiste, in fary at the revelations, jumped ap and
Senator Pittman, speaking at shouted for "the name of the thief who had stolen the documents", but the Press Conference, said that as did not deny their authenticity. tar as he knew, no American Rome: Nov. 23
Howard replied by demanding that The first conference between the those who wore working for the Red
munitions had been sent to either Hungarian and Italian finiaters has Government should be criminally pro
faction in Spain, and he was con- already takes place on Tuesday even secuted, The Communists then subfident that the present neutrality ing, though the topic of the conversa mitted & mation that the tion has not been revealed. The non-interference by abandon policy of legislation would keep America
out of any possible war.— Reuter.
and
semi-official "Giornale d'Italia" points the Red Government in Spain
official.. out that the visit of the Hungarian | ly:
The Minister of Justice ly supplear issue by stating that the Regent and his Ministers has no evaded immediate political purpose, but is in examiation of inf
of infringements of the form of an fmpressive gesture of Italo-law
prohibiting interference in Hungarian friendship.→
Spanish affairs was now going on in Belgian courts.--- Transocean News Service.
Transocean News Service.
SOVIET AMBASSADOR |—————
AT FOREIGN OFFICE respondent, to have had the naval
London. Nov. 25.
convention for its objert.
The correspondent asserts that
The Soviet Ambassador's visit to no definite agreement has been the Foreign Office is said, by the reached in the matter.
Morning Post's" diplomatic cor- Transocean News Service
MODERN ROLLING
MILLS
Duesseldorf, Nov. 26. The largest and most modern rolling milla wera inangarated near Duisburg on Tuesday, where the famous Mannesmann Pipe Works had erected the plant. The new plant has
■ daily output of over 1,000 tona.-- Transocean Fows Baretoa.
BRITISH AIRCRAFT
INDUSTRY
جيه
London, Nov. 25.
A 'MYSTERY
London, Nov, 24. La the submarine which is alleg- ed to have attacked the Spanish Governmente cruiser Cervantes a deserter from the loyalist navy?
This surmise is advanced in The Under-Secretary for Air, London diplomatic circles on the the report that the Etrength of Bir Philip Sassoon, in a speech in Madrid Government sent out a London yesterday, said that the development of the Air Force ex-submarine about a month ago to pansion scheme coincided with a patrol the Straits of Gibraltar period of unusual progress in the which has not since returned to performance and design of aero- it base. It is thought it may have planes and engines. How good joined the bisurgents, but it may these aircrafts were was demon have been destroyed by rebel strated by, the fact that so many ships-
anxious to Reuter's Bulletin Service, foreign nations were secure examples of them, though they knew they would have to wait a very long time for them
British Wireless.
NAVAL MOVEMENTS
London, Nov. 24. Alterations in the disposition of British warships in the Mediterran-,
the Balearic Isles, but that as soon as General Francisco Franco's for- ces have established effective con- trol over the region, Italy will withdraw—
Transocean News Service.
ean are understood to have been taken with a view to implementing Mr. Anthony Eden's statement in the House of Commons yesterday that British shipping would be pro- tected against interference from either side in the Spanish civili
WEL
Reuter,
The anniversary of the Munich rising Was observed to-day throughout Germany as a national
A day of mourning.
special memorial service was held this evening at the Feldherrenhalle," where 18 "Nazi heroes" were shot by the Reichswehr in 1923.
Forty thousand Storm Troopers. members of the Hitler Youth, Nazi Protective Guards. and Reichswehr soldiers, who had ar- rived by special train from all over Germany, took part in to- night's ceremony. It began with a shortly before Nazi procession midnight, the route followed being that taken 13 years ago."
Street lights were extinguished.- Red-draped pylons, bearing the names of the dead Nazi heroes. supported aming bowls of re membrance fires, and these were the sole lumination.
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