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TREND OF EVENTS IN SPAIN
GRAVE ANXIETY IN
··BRITAIN
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Danger Of Volunteer Activities
+ London, January 7.
The Prime Minister who has spent the Christmas recess at his Worcestershire home is returning to London to-night and it Is expected he will be in consultation with the Foreign Secre- the Spanish tary, Mr. Anthony Eden and other ministers situation and other matters during the next few days.
on
The leader of the Parliamentary opposition. Mr. Attlee, and the deputy leader, Mr. Arthur Greenwood, called on Mr. Eden at the Foreign Office yesterday and expressed the Labour Party anxiety regarding the trend of events in Spain. This perturba- tion is shared by sil sections of the British community.
The "Times" saya;
"In
this
country the dangers of extension
o the Spanish civil war are fully recognized and nothing can be more certain than that the British Government will exert all possible Influence at their command to ob tain laternational agreement for cessation of 'volunteer' activities. The latest news from Paris in- alcates that the French Govern- nent will do their utmost to help them even at the expense of the Formal right of a French citizen to join in whatever civil war he pleases. Certainly every effort of
cur own Government to ilmit the Spanish struggle will have wides- prend support. The savagery which has marked the conflict has put an end to partisanship of out side very restricted circles."— British Wireless.
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SPANISH NOTE
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Geneva, Jan. 6. The Spanish note, published this evening.. does not ask for League Intervention. It is merely informa- tive, describing the recent actions of the German Navy in Spanish waters for circulation among all members of the League- Reuter
ITALY'S REPLY
Rome, Jan. 6,
Count Ciano, the Italian For- eign Minister, received Sir Eric Drummond, the British Ambassa- dor, to-day.
The British diplomat is believed to have inquired regarding the Italian reply to the Anglo-French non-intervention proposals.
It is understood that an Italian note with respect to this problem will be handed to the British Am- bassador tomorrow.—
Reuter
GERMANY'S STAND
INSURGENTS DETAIN SOVIET SHIPS
Valencia Government Allegations
Gibraltar, Jan. 7.
It is reported that insurgent Soviet warshipe detained а steamer proceeding to Bubao with a cargo of potatoes. Another Soviet vessel is alleged to have
been taken to Ceuta by the in- surgents.
nt Valencia
The Government stated that German warships are
assisting, insurgent bombardments from the sea on Spanish ports.- Reuter's Bulletin Service.
SPANISH STEAMER
SEEKS SAFETY
Refuge In French Port
Paris, Jan. 5. The red Spanish steamer "Tar- tiere" ran into the St. Nazaire har- bour to escape a nationalist de- stroyer, according to reports in the evening papers,
The steamer had departed, from Valencia on December 28, en route to Blibao with a cargo of food- stuffs on board, but due to the nationalist blockade off the Basque coast she was unable to reach her destination.
Following several unsuccessful attempts to break through the blockade, the steamer, was pursued by the destroyer and was forced to seek haven in the French har- bour. The captain of the "Tar- tiere" communicated with the Embassy of the Valencia govern ment in Paris and is now awaiting fresh instructions from Valencia- Six Eric Phipps, the British Am-Transocean Newr Berance, bassador, called at the Foreign Office to-day. It is understood he Inquired when the German reply to the Anglo-French proposals for preventing intervention in the Spanish civil war would be forth- coming.
Berlin, Jan. 6.
It is believed Germany will de- liver her answer to-morrow." Keuter.
NATIONALISTS AIM AT. BRIDGE
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1937.
MESSAGE TO CONGRESS
U.S. President Deals With Problems
FIRST TERM "REVIEWED
Washington, Jan. 6.
An addition to the present Unit- ed States. Neutrality Act, as a re- sult of the Spanish civil war, was announced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in his annual message to Congress to-day. He also asked Congress to consider immediately measures for the extension of the life of "certain authorisations and powers which; under existing sta- tutes, expire within a few weeks.
The President asked Congress to consider a Deficiency Appropria- tion Bull, presumably for new work relief funds, estimates for which the chief executive said he would submit this week.
DUKE OF WINDSOR
WILL RETURN
Announcement By London Astrologist
"LEADER OF SOCIAL LIFE"
The statement that the Duke of Windsor would, according to the indications of astrology, return to Britain in the next ten years as the leader of the social life of Britain, was made last month by Dr. Lionel Atherton, a doctor of osteopathy,
I. Atherton told members of the Federation of British
London Astrologers at their conference in
that "something would happen” to the Duke during the next ten years.
He added:-Those of you who are interested in recent events have only to take a map of his pre-natal epoch, and you will $20 st once definitely acrom the horoscope thepherd kings of the hills and the shepherd kings of the plains.
"I think that is all I have per- over the world, forcing rulers, fo mission, to say at the moment,, bow to their wishes.
The figures in the year 1937 were except that I would strongly re-
He would defer other legislative commend you to watch the pro-counted up to a total of 20, which recommendations, said Mr. Roo-gress of the shepherd kings of the is the magic figure corresponding sevelt, until his inauguration plains during the next ten years." to the influence of the moon."
Afterwards, however, Dr. Ather- They Interpreted that as a sign speech on January 20
Reviewing the record of his first ton told a reporter that the Duke of considerable activity among the was born under people because the moon governs administration as President, he of Windsor declared it was their task to prove Aquarius rising, the sign that be- the masses. that democracy could be made tolonged to the crder of Melchise- function to-day. The recovery they deck. sought was not to be merely tem- porary, but a recovery protected causes of the previous from the disasters, and which would carry them in the satisfaction in life for the aver- age man.
direction of greater
President Roosevelt outlined the following problema for the new Congress:
1. Blum clearance and rural housing
2. Comprehensive overhauling of the administrative machinery:
3. Financial assistance to teziant farmers;
4. Intelligent development of the social security system and a long range policy to prevent unempluy- ment and provide adequate relief to the needy and unemployed..
BROAD OBJECTIVES
The broad objects of the Nd- tional Recovery Act were sound. paid the President. The difficulties had arisen from the fact that it had tried to do too much.
"The atatute of the N.H.A. tx outlawed, but the problems are still with us," he exclaimed.
•
President Roosevelt has appar- ently rejected the idea of a con- stitutional amendment, which was urged by many of his followers. For he said to-day that the vital need
in
RISING OF THE PEOPLE Aquarius belonged to the people, and therefore the ex-King, from birth to the present time, was of the line of the people as distinct
from the Crown.
SERIOUS. EXPRESSION
King Edward's other· wireless speeches sold in record numbers, So did the broadensts by King George V.
The ex-King, now the Duke of Windsor, dressed in sports clothes Astrological science indicated but without a hat, was photo- that within the next ten years the graphed from every angle by 17: Duke would return to Britain as British, American. and Continental leader of the social life of Britain, press and fim, cameramen and that there would be a division | Castle Enzesfeld, near Vienna. between Church and State.
"I predicted ten years ago that the then Prince of Wales would take the name of Windsor," Dr. Atherton added.
at
Ele-bore a serious expression ou his face, and all attempts to make him smile falled.
At the end of 10 minutes the Duke said "I think that is Astrologers at the conference enough now," and re-entered the predicted a rising of the people all I castle
VOLUNTEERS FOR SPAIN
Position Of Britain Discussed
London, Jan. 6. Britain's position in the question of volunteers for the Spanish war is the subject of considerable dis- cussions in political circles here, especially in view of the fact that an increasing number of English volunteers are departing openly for was not the alteration of Spain and a contingent of 200 la their fundamental law, but an in-scheduled to depart on Friday. creasingly enlightened view
It is expected that the question this respect. Means must be found to adapt their legal forms and in-will be the subject of ministerial dicial interpretation to the actual, discussions so that as soon as the Parliament convenes'on January 20, present national needs of the lar- gest progressive democracy in the an emergency bill can be intro- world, he declared.
duced prohibiting British volun teers from engaging actively in the Spanish conflict under the threat of heavy penalty.--- Transocean News Service.
[POPE_SPENDS
PAINFUL NIGHT
Vatican City, Jan. 7. The Pope spent a painul night. His condition is unchanged.—.
Renter's Bulletin Service.
CONDITION UNCHANGED
Vatican City, Jan. 6. The "Pope's condition is prac- tically unchanged this evening.
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INFLUENZA RAGES IN BRITAIN
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The Vatican is dominated by the uncertainty which his pre-
London, Janı 7. carious condition, creates.
The are no signs of abatement Cardinals in charge of Convoca of Defence, in a speech at Glas- tion have been requested to remain 80w, prophesied that Britain would in Britain's Infiuenza epidemic, crisis never introduce conscription in which is the worst for many years, in or near Rome in case a
prace-time and ridiculed the fan- | London general hospitals are filled," tastic notions entertained lo some the more serious cases numbering should arise.- Reuter
qizarters abroad regarding the over a thousand. alleged failure to solve the re-. crafting problem.
TIN CONTROL SCHEME
"I think," he said, "our foreign friends do not always understand
The are 1,400 Metropolitan police
on the sick lat, representing eight per cent. of the Force,
all
An Army-Order instructs our national characteristics. We ranks to report sick on the #p- London, Jan. 7. hold very tenaciously to our trad-pearance of suspicious symptoms Under the terms of the new In- tions. We have our own ideas and lays down, as preventive in- ternational Tin Control scheme about the way we shall goven our structions, daily gargling and the published to-day the following selves and defend ourselves. I avoiding of wearing damp boots standard tonnages are allotted: think we shall be able to show and clothing.
13,200; Bolivia other nations we perhaps alone Reuter. 46,400; French Indo-China 3,000; among the nations of Europe-can Malaya 71,240; Netherlands, East make the voluntary system work Indies 36,330; Nigeria 10,800; Siam and that it will sumice for our
PEACE MACHINERY "The progress of our democracy must not be imperiled by the de- nial of our essential powers of free
BATCH TO LEAVE Government," he exclaimed.
Referring to his visit to South
London, Jan. 6. America and the peace conference
About 200 to 300 British volun- at Buenos Aires. President Roo-teers will leave for Spain on Fri-Belgian Congo sevelt said the result of it had day to join the forces of the Paris, Jan. 8.
been the improvement of peace Valencia government, they having The nationalist troops have now advanced one and a half kilo-machinery; new systems to main-been recruited from the ranks of
tain peace and eliminate the the independent labour party? metres beyond the village Las Ro-
causes of war had been cònfirmed. The communista are also endea- zas and are progressing steadily in
And wider protection of the in youring to obtain as many volun- the direction of Tarreledones, their
terests of American republics in teers as possible and have sent immediate object being the bridge
the event of war outside the Wes-about 500; within, the past two over which the main highway be- tween Escorial and Madrid crosses
tern Hemisphere, had been pro weeks. The secretary of the in- vided. the river.
dependent labour party announced
Friday is comprised entirely of men that the contingent embarking on
with war experience. Transgesan News Service.
international treaties and laws Respect for and observance of
U. 8. ARMS FOR SPAIN
New York, Jan, 0. The Spanish steamer Marcanta- brico, loaded with arms for the Leftist Government of Spain, sail- They are now about sixteen kilo- ed at 1.45 p.m. (local time) to-day, ¦ metres northwest of Madrid. · Un-
had been tightened, he added. thus winning the race to get away der the protection of the heavy
His visit had showed that the from American waters before the fog the red militia forces in Escor-
masses of people in the Americas arms export ban is passed through | fal despatched two trains to Torre-
ledones. It is assumed that they tic form of Government could be,
were convinced that the democra- Congress.
are transporting troops which
made to succeed and that they did would lead to the supposition that
It is not wish to substitute therefor any Escorial is being evacuated. also stated by observers that other form of Government. numerous motor lorries are depart loud applause.—
The declaration was greeted by ing from Torreledones in the dir-
Reuter. ection of Colmenas Viejo. Transocean Newt Service
The ship left dock so nasty that. none of the eight crated aero- planes on deck were even lashed down. One case of spare aeroplane parts was left on the dockside, but the remainder of the armament cargo is on board.
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A Coast Guard aeroplane" and cutter halted the Marcantabrico, with its cargo of arms for Spain. off Sandy Hook, They ordered her to return to Brooklyn,
Auttle later. however, the Spanish ship was allowed to pro- ceed. The halting by the Coast Guardsmen was due to a legal matter and was not connected with developments at Washington. Reuter!!
MALAGA AIR BAID
London, Jan: 6
· NEW POST FOR DR. LIPPER
Berlin, Jan 6 The State Commissar, Dr. Julius
Lipper, has been appointed Chiet Burgomaster and City President of Berlin through a decree of the German Chancellor dated January 5. Dr. Lipper was assigned to the office of State Commissar for the capital in 1933 and since that time
ARMS EMBARGO
Washington, Jan. 6. The Senate passed the arma
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IRISH CONTINGENT
18,000.
The scheme well be operative from January 1, 1937, to Decem- ber 31, 1941.-- Beuter.
MEXICO'S FOREIGN
DEBT.
New York, Jan: 6.
Dublin, Jan. 7.
Reliable sources state an agree ment for the settlement of Mexi Activity in the Cork district early co's foreign debt will be signed this morning denoted that a con- Lingent of several hundred men shortly, though the terms of the agreement are understood to pro were departing for Spain vide for a reduction at current ex- mediately to join the O'Duffy change rates to about one-quarter Erigade, which is assisting General
of the original--- Franco's forces.
Beuter's Bulletin, Servies,
General O'Duffy's forces are due to move into the fighting line short-
embargo resolution this afternoon ly They have been provided with
by an overwhelming majority after a brier debate. It now goes to the House of Representatives.—“ Reuter
MUNITION FACTORY AT CHORLEY
special green uniforms and will fight as a unit under their own officers- Reuter.
PORTUGUALS ANSWER
SINO-JAPANESE NEGOTIATIONS
Tokyo, Jan. 7. Mr. Hachiro Arita, Foreign
needs." British Wireless.
ARMY RECRUITING
London, Jan. 7.
Reports that Britain is moving
MAXIMUM REACHED
London, Jan. 6 The epidemic of inituenas, which has assumed such proportions all over the country in recent weeks as to cause considerable inter-
ference with business and other towards conscription were given activity, is believed to have reach- the quietus in a speech at Glas- ed its maximum
The influenza is mild in form. gow by Sir Thomas Inskip, Min- fater for Co-Ordination of Defence, but doctors are overworked and when he alluded to assertions in | hospitals/full-in many cases the European press that Britain. largely with their own stalls. had failed to solve her recruiting There are over a thousand in- Į Buenza cazes now in the London problem. De
Sir Thomas zalḍ:-"We shall be County compared with 200 á week able to show other nations that we ago. Serious depletion of stars of are able to make our own plan London stores has coincided with (deliberately adopted alone among the opening of the January sales. European nations) one that will -British Wireles suffice for our needs." Sir Thomas prophesied that conscription would I never be introduced in Britain in
| peace-time.
The Minister stated that recruit- ing for the Navy and Air Force
was satisfactory, though in the
FORTUNE LEFT BY MILLIONAIRE
case of the Army there was a great behu
Vierina, Jam.ABOU
proaching its solution.
hiatus between the necessary com- The question as to who will in- plement and the numbers com- | herit the huge fortune left by the ing forward. Flans were being recently deceased millionaire, Na- Paris, January 6. Minister, has instructed Mr considered to make service more cotin Jahroff appears to be ap
attractive. Portugal's answer to the Anglo- Shigern Kawagoe, Ambassador to
In another speech dealing with The "Nogue Free Presse" is re- French questionaire regarding China, to urge that Bino-Japanese the economic aspects of reporting from Istanbul that none volunteers in the Spanish war is negotiations be resumed before the armament, Bir Thomas said the other than the Turkish State pre characterized here as "lacking in opening of the Diet session on question of sicilled Inbour was sident Kemal Atatueck will be clarity but not completely nega- January 21. according to the causing some concern, and he ap- the heir. A greater part of the tiva.”
pealed to employers and labour to fortune fell to two cousins of About 150 persons were killed
The Portuguese president Balaxar The journal adds that the em co-operate to enable the pro Jahuro Netkomen and 300 wounded in an insurgent
who obviously is setting great ployment of Japanese advisers, the gramme to be completed.
and Alexander Jahuron air raid on Malugs on January 2. ministration. Hla ́appointment Parkinson, and Co., Ltd, for the hopes on a successful outcome of control of Korean malcontents Fester,
are over 60 years old and according to information received will not bring about any changes | building of a munition factory at Franco's new offensive on the and the reduction of the Chinese) plankt
of their advanced ages. dec in London.
in the city government as Dr. Lip-| Chorley, Lancashire, The work on Madrid front, måde his answer | tariff are among the questions to
the inheritance. naming It is also learned that 160 helpper has been in complete charge the 90-acre site is to begin at once complicated through various diplo- be again taken up, while the anti-memorandum presented less insurgent prisoners were shot ance the resignation of Chief Bur- and will continue for about two matic arguments with the probable · Communism and air transport | Chang - Chun,
·to death, aɛ'a "reprisal---
gomaster Dr. Babm in 1934- Beuter's Bulletin Service.
London, Jan. 7. The Office of Works,, an' behalf. has played an increasingly impor- of the War Office yesterday ac tant part in the municipal ad- cepica the tender of Bir Lindsay
Transocean News Harrire.
years
British Wirdles.
end in view of gaining tim er j
Reuter.
"Yomiuri Shimbun.”
questions in North China will be sinister. regotiated on the basis of the Beuter.
to Mr. Lish présidant, as recipiem., The Chinese Foreign confirmation of this report buk
however, not yet been received Tranaisenn. Wews Barvice.