HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1937.
VALENCIA BLAMES ITALY
ITALY AND GERMANY FOR LOSS
OF MALAGA
Troops
SPANISH
FOREIGN
MINISTER'S
BITTER
INVECTIVE
Landed Under Protection
Portugal Also Accused Of Delaying Tactics
Valencia, February 14.
1 have not lost hope in the democracies of France and Britain," declared Senor Alvarez del Vayo, in a broadcast mes- sage bitterly blaming Italian and German. intervention for the loss of Malaga.
The Spanish Foreign Minister asserted that the
port of Malaga was cordoned by the Nationalists to enable a thousand troops to be landed from an Italian warship. Only, the arrival of several German and Ifallan divisions saved the rebels from certain defeat in Madrid in July, and the same delaying tactics are being used by their" vassal Portugal at sabotage efforts on the Non-Intervention Committee..
Senor del Vayo asked whether these facts can continue to be Ignored by the powers who are loyally concerned at the fulfilment of the non-intervention agree- ment. Renter.
ENORMOUS DAMAGE
Gibraltar. Feb. 14. The damage to Malaga is es- timated at over £20,000,000 and over a tenth part of the city has been destroyed. says Reuter's special correspondent after a visit there.
Dozens of cases of smallpox are reported and deaths are occurring dally from the disease.
The British. American and Ger man Consulates were badly hit during the bombardments from the sea and air.
WITHIN STRIKING
DISTANCE
Nationalist Advance On Almeria
Paris, Feb. 13. Nationalist troops advancing towards Almeria are now almost within striking distance of that city. according to + message broadcast by the Teneriffe radio.
General Queipo del Lano's pre- diction that the Nationalist would enter Almeria before the end of the week thus appears to have an excellent chance of being fulfilled since the mechanised detachments of the Nationalist vanguard, arc said to be encountering only fee- ble resistance by the Reds, whose forces have been reduced to a few Isolated groups in this sector.
An American couple who had been in Malaga since the war be- gan Eald that there had been SOVIET RUSSIAN TÄNKS forty four air raids since the town According to messages from the was in the hands of the Reds. Madrid front, 26 Soviet Russlan Respectable citizens and foreigners tanks were thrown into action by have been terror-stricken, al- the Reds in a final desperate though British and foreign pro- effort to prevent the fall of perties have not been tampered | Arganda which, as previously re-
with.
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After the insurgent capture of the city, mass was celebrated for the first time after seven months in, the public park which was at- tended by thousands.". Reuter.
MADRID DEFENCE
ported, Was captured by the Nationalists on Friday.
HAPSBURG MONARCHY RESTORATION
ARCHDUKE OTTO
INFANT PRINCE IN ITALY
Succession Anxiety Relieved
Naples, Feb. 12. The Crown Princess Marie Joge gave birth to a son 'this afternoon. This is the second child, the first being a daughter.- Reuter's Bulletin Service.
PUBLIC ENTHUSIASM
Rome, Feb 12. The news of the birth of the heir to the throne, which was an- nounced to the public here by ape- cial editionS of the Metropolitan papers, has bcen recoved with throughout
tremendous elation
Italy.
Otto's Hopes Revived
Opinion Flows In Three Directions
Vienna, Feb. 13.
What is described officially as u highly important speech will be delivered to-morrow by the Chan- cellor, Dr. Kurt Schuschnigs; in the presence of 1.500 officials of the "Fatherland Front," the Gov. ernment organisation, who have been specially summoned tend.
to at-
It is understood that the speech will deal with the Austrian Gov- ernment's plans for 1937 and their attitude towards the restoration of Archduke Otto to the Throne.
Opinion current in the country regarding the restoration of the monarchy flows In three
direc- tions:
Firstly, the Legitimists. whose numbers are dally growing and among whose supporters are many former Sociallats, demand immediate restoration;
Secondly, the Nazis who bitter- ly "oppose the Idea as it will frustrate Germany's aspirations as regards Austria;
Thirdly, the Conservative Aus- trians, who in principle agree to the Hapsburg monarchy restora- tion but think the time is not ripe to embark on it without in- ternal or foreign risk.
It is believed that Dr. Schusch-
DR. SCHUSCHINIGG
·MOTOR STRIKE RIOTING
Workers Clash With Non-Unionists
Anderson, Ind., Feb. 13. Ten persons were wounded in rioting between members of the United Automobile Workers' Union and non-Unionists. The Mayor has conferred with the Governor asking for the mobilisation of the National Guard if the situation be- comes worse.
Meanwhile. consternation has been caused by reports that about forty car loads of men are en route to this place from Flint.
The reports from Naples state that a huge throng of people flock-nigg will present this viewpoint in Motors local ed to the royal palace there in or- his speech to-morrow.-
der to demonstrate their loyalty | Reuter,
by prolonged cheering when the
salute of the 101 guns had an- nounced the birth of, the prince.
When the glad tidings reached RICHEST MAN IN
Rome, a similar salute was fired by the batteries of the capital's garri- son and simultaneously the bell of the capital which is rung only on the rarest occasions, was sounded.
THE WORLD
Over 11,000 of the city's inhabit- ants are employed in the General plant, the Union members being only a small minor- ity.-- Keuter.
MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED New York, Feb. 13. Martial law has been proclaimed throughout Madison County, in- cluding the cities of Anderson and Alexandria, following serious riol- ing incidents.
Nizam Of Hyderabad Guardsmen stopped a procession
Celebrates Jubilee
All schools and Government of- fices will remain closed on Monday and for three days flags will be down in honour of the Prince's birth while after dark streets will be illuminated. The title "Prince of Naples" had been conferred on young Prince Victor Emmanuel-to-day on Troutacean News Service.
Hyderabad, Feb. 13. Colourful scenes were witnessed the occasion of the celebrations in connection with PURIFICATION WATER
the Jubilee of the Nizam of Hyder- Rome, Feb. 13. abad, deputed to be the richest The whole of Italy in manifesting man in the world. joy at the birth of a new mate heir to the Throne and the Bishop
To-night the city is dancing to of Naples imparted to-day to the soft music in a fairyland of shim- new Prince the Justtal "purifica-mering electric lights... tion" water in a golden cup pre- sented by the city.--
enter's Bulletin Service.
AMNESTY TO PRISONERS
Rome, Feb. 13. All persons in Italy serving a "The charge of the tank brigade, sentence not exceeding two years however, failed to reach its ob- have been granted an amnesty fective owing to the well almed and will be freed immediately. In fire of the Nationalist anti-tank honour of the birth of a son to gung by which five of the attack-Princess Marie Jose. ing tanks were disabled.
Sentences
not exceeding ten Trantarcan News Service.
years will also be reduced in pre- portion.
VALENCIA SUBURB
SHELLED
Paris, Feb. 12
Madrid, Feb. 13. While" Insurgent sources are speaking of the "final battle for Madrid," the Government are call- ing for a big push to drive of the Insurgents pressing on the capital. The press of the city demands a general mobilisation, declaring that National warships shelled the the loss of Malaga must not be suburb of Valencia, Albarayto, this allowed to demoralise the defenders morning according to reports here. Several buildings were destroyed by the bombardment The Red coast batteries replied to the Dre but falled to do any damage to the attacking warships- Transocean News Service.
of Madrid.
The Government claims to have control of the position at Arganda on the Madrid-Valencia road, the scene of yesterday's determined insurgent attack.
Life in the villages along the road remains normal. Women are alt- ting, sewing on doorsteps and en- Joying the spell of fine weather and girls go laughing to draw water from wells, though their laughter 18 often punctuated by the boom of artillery.-
Hester's Bulletin Service.
VALENCIÀ ROAD CUT.. Rabat, Feb. 14. A radio message from Cordoba: claims that the insurgents have taken Arganda on the Valencia
ITALIAN FLEET MANOEUVRES
ti
Many political prisoners will be affected by the amnesty but those imprisoned on the island penal settlements will not be released.
The birth of a son 10 the Crown Prince relieves the anxiety con- cerning an heir to the Throne.
Crown Prince's daughter cannot According to the Slavic Law, the
ascend the Throne, which goes to a cousin of the Crown Prince should, the latter die.
The King has conferred the title of Prince of Naples on the new born baby, who was named Victor Emmanuel in his honour.- lienter.
AIR RAID TEST DISCOVERY
Rome, Feb. 12. Practically the whole Italian Fleet, comprising nearly two hun- dred vessels will participate in manoeuvres off the 'Libyan coast
London, Feb. 12. from March 10 to March 23:
An important discovery Was Bignor Mussolini will personally made during an air hold test al attend the exercises, during which Bedford to-day. This was to the effect that aircraft flying at a
he will take occasion to open a
Thousands of people have, ar- rived in the capital from all parts. of the State for the celebrations, which will finish on February-28.
The Jubilee will include prayers, a march past of, British and In- dian troops, a State Bali and gar- den parties, though the celebra- tions are simpler than usual owing to the wish of the Nizam, who is a man of simple and unostenta- tious tastes, that an extravagant display be avoided.
to the capital are Prince Aga Khan Among the distinguished visitors
and his wife, while messages of congratulation have been received from the ex-King Emperor and the Secretary of State for India.
The celebrations were to have been held early last year but were thrice postponed.
FABULOUS WEALTH
of cars entering Alexandria from Michigan, saying that it constitut- ed an invasion by three hundred Union sympathisers.
Three shot guns and several during the Guardsmen's rate boxes of ammunition were found the Union headquarters.-- Hester.
Coronation
Programme
Advance Editions Leave Croydon For Overseas
on
London, Feb. 12. Advance edit.ons of the Corona- tion programme, for sale overseas, printed under the auspices of the King George Jubilee Fund, have been sent to Tristan da Cunha, in order that the inhabitants may have the programme in time for the Coronation.'
The programmes left Croydon by air this morning for Capetown, from which point HM.Sa Carisle will sail for the island on February
23.
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FORM OF MUSIC..
The Committee of the Privy Council has approved the form of service, including music, for the
The extent of the Nizam's richės | Coronatión. has never been disclosed but his possessions are stated to include £100,000,000 worth of gold and more diamonds than are possessed by anyone in the world.
In addition he has an annual income of over £1,250,000 from Crown lands.~
Pope's Enthronement Celebrated
The 15th
The Committee, including the Archbishop of Canterbury. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald (Lord Presi dent of the Council), Lord Cromer, Sir John S'mon (Home Secretary) and Major Attlee (Leader of the Opposition), called on the King this morning to obtain His Majesty's approval of the form or service Heuter's Bulletin Service.
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French Answer To
Germany
Neither Britain Nor France Will Cede Territory
Paris, Feb. 13. "Neither Britain nor France will cede territory in Africa or else where," declares M Berenger in an article published in the finan cial paper, "Agence Economique at Financiere," referring to Herr vou Ribbentrop's interview with. Lord Halifax.
M. Berenger says that Germany la apparently desirous of succeed- ing in 1938 where she failed in. 1914. but the world has been warned, by Herr Hitler's conscrip- tion decree and reoccupation of the Rhineland zone.
Germany shou'd beg'n understand that if it is a question
to
of force, the armed coalition of democracles for peace will also be
"No War Will : Come*:
Address At Nazi Mass Meeting
』
Berlin, Feb. 13. "No war will come," declared Dr. Joseph Goebbels, Reich Minister for Propaganda; speaking to an audience of thousands of Nazis at an open air mass meeting last. night,"
"Nobody wants war, he de- clared.
"they did they would have fought when we began to rearm:"
Referring to France, he C~ phasised that Germany was 'not worried over the existence of a Socialist Government in that country..
"We have no territorial claims
a force in 1938 as it was in 1914. † on France, and do not mind what
Since the "reoccupation of the Rhineland the limit of provocation has been reached,
Turning to the talks now being held in London, M. Berenger re- veals that the British Government has kept the French Government loyally informed in regard to Herr von Ribbentrop's demarche..
No decision, he adds, will be taker on the colonial question except by common consent, and German diplomacy will never suc-. ceed in dissociating Franco-British action. Reuter.
INDIAN ELECTION
PROGRESS
Bombay, Feb. 13. with the elections beginning in the major provinces, it is hoped that the political situation will speedily lose some of its present obscurity.
road which the message declares number of publie works in Libya,— height of two thousand feet can- enthronement of Pope Pius XI was to-day at St. Hedneigs Cathedral North-West
has been completely cut- Reuter.
BARCELONA SHELLED
Barcelona, Feb. 14. An insurgent warship last even- ing Ared several shots into the city and many people were injured. The port batteries returned the Are and forced the aggressor to
withdraw- Renteri
Reuter's Bulletin Service.
DIPLOMATS ATTEND
Berlin, "Feb. 12 Rome, Feb. 12, * The anniversary of the Pope's anniversary of the enthronement was celebrated here Congress Party is leading in the The latest returns show that the not, as a rule, sce streets illumin- celebrated here to-day by a Mass The service was attended by the where they have hitherto captured Frontier Province. ated by dim blue lights, which, at the Sistine Chapel in the pre Secretary of State, Dr. Meisner as sixteen out of nity seats. nevertheless, give sufficient light sence of 29 Cardinals and the en-the representative of Chancellor to enable traffic to move in safety tire diplomatic corps at the Vat! Hitler, numerous representatives of
In the United Provinces the The same efect was obtained can, as well as the Pope's relatives. other Government where blue discs covered the lights
'Departments Congress Party have.secured forty Alexandria, Feb, 13. of emergency traffe, like fire en-
Owing to his Winess the Pope and practically the entire dipin- out of eighty seats, the Muslim Col. Charles Lindbergh and his gines, ambulances and police cars.
was unable to attend the Mass matte corps, including the Ambas Group being the next strongest, wire landed in Marsah Matruh this
himself but he received several sadors of Great Britain. France. The Home Office is following up ecclesiastic dignitaries who had Italy, Poland, Brazil and the afternoon and will proceed to Hell-the investigations for general ap come to Rome especially for the Argentine. The Bishop of Berlin bolla near Cairo tomorrow,
plication.-- Transocean News Service.
Beuter's Bulletin Service:
Count von Freysing ofclated.— Prananeran Xzwe Servin
LINDBERGH'S FLIGHT
occasion.
Trávanesás. Nevin Nervica
pects to capture the Central Pro- The Congress Party also ex- vinces, atthough many results of the polling have yet to be announ- ced.
form of government exists there.
"We do not spread propaganda for our system of, government buz we must protest when Moscow be- gine spreading their doctrine in other parts of the world."
The part of the speech dealing with war, it stated, has been caused by the alarming impression made in Europe by the British plan for rearmament on which Britain is preparing to spend £400,000,000- Reuter's Bulletin Service.
AUSTRALIAN NAVY SABOTAGE
Melbourne, Feb. 12.
An ometal inquiry into minor, acts of sabotage in the Australian Navy has been made at the in- stance of the Minister of Defence.
The Minister is now. satished the accidents were caused by a few rale of the naval personnel is ex- disgruntled men, and that the mo
celleat Reuter's Bulletin Service.
There is increasing evidence that Congress Party members may be willing to accept once where. they are in an absolute majority, ready privately apportioning port- and it is known that they are al- tollos Renter