HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1937.
BRITISH DESTROYERS ESCAPE
AERIAL BOMBS
Insurgent Aircraft Activity
Protest To Be Lodged "
London, February 15.
Insurgent aircraft, which appeared to be a four-engined Junker with bombing gear, circled twice round His Majesty's destroyers Havock and Gypsy outside Spanlah territorial waters yesterday and dropped two 400-pound bombs and two 40-pound bombs without
effect.
The destroyers replied with warning shots and the aircraft proceeded towards the Balearic Islands. One of the destroyers was en route for Malta and other for Eastern Mediterranean. A protest was immediately lodged by the Consul at Palma and a formal protest will also be sent to the Salamanca authorities by the British Ambas- sador, Sir Henry Chilton-British Wireless.
VALENCIA RAID
Valencia, Feb. 15.
Fourteen were killed and thirty injured in the bombardment of Valencia by rebel warships inst night. Six children were among the dead.
✔ Thirty shells were fired into the the town, where sirens warned population who rushed to refuges already prepared for the purpose. The Government gunbost Maya. lying off the harbour, replied with heavy fire lsating ten minutes to the rebel bombardment, which is believed to have been carried out by a cruiser.-- Heuter,"
HIGHWAY SEVERED
Santa Cruz de Teneriffe, Feb. 14.
A communique from the Spanish insurgent headquarters, broad- cast through the Radio Club here, claims the rebels now occupy ter- ritory effectually severing the Madrid-Valencia main highway
a distance of
miles.
for
seven
They are strongly defending the occupied section.
LITTLE OPPOSITION ENCOUNTERED
Nationalist Advance 'On Almeria
Balamanca, Feb, 14. Early this morning, the Nation- anat army on the Mediterranean const had, according to a com- munique of the Nationalist Com- mand, occupied positions 50 kilo metres west of Metril
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It is stated that Nationalist de-
BARON VON NEURATH
NO MENACE TO PEACE
Baron Von Neurath's Statement
Hamburg. Feb. 15. "There is no menace to peace within the orbit of European
This civilisation,"
categorical statement appears in an interview given by Baron von Neurath, the German Minister for Foreign Af- airs, in the Monday edition of the "Hamburger Fremdenblatt.".
The danger, he writes, lies not
CZECH MINORITY GROUPS
Sudeten German Claims
London, Feb. 16.
The visit of the chief lieutenant. of Conrad Hen en of the Budeten- German Party in Czechoslovakia, He.nr.ch Rotna, continues to be the sensation here.
The British Government has ap- proached the Czechoslovakian Government, urging it to seek closer co-operation with the minority groups. which did not represent more than 18 per cent. of the German minority, whilst Henlein, claims that his party re- presents 61 per cent, of the Ger- mans in Czechoslovakia.
The British Government bits now been approached to act 23 mediator, since Henlein says that the Prague Government does not take into account the biggest German minority party. and bis followers are becoming discontent- ed.
The situation, according to the diplomatical correspondent of the "Daily Mall" will become serious unless Prague changes Its attitude - Transocean News Servicë.
JAPAN'S DIET SESSION
tachments approached to within a in the foreign political constaila Premier Deals With
few kilometres of Almeria. The tian, but solely in the war psychose, vanguard, which is composed of which is being aystematically fos- mechanised troops and cavalry.tered by certain quarters that did not meet much opposition, the have an interest in doing so. The Reds retreating disorderly and re-very essence of this propaganda Is sembling a rout rather than an to hold up the German armamenta orderly military movement. It is as being the
origin of all evil belleved, however, that the Reds Thereby the deliberate attempt is will try again to hold as last post-made to hide the fact that Ger- tion Almeria, which is of consider-many was subjected, for 15 years, able strategical importance.
to state of complete disarma- Valencia, the Nationalists shelled pledges, the
Following the bombardment of ment, and that contrary to their
other powers SEW Cullera, Candia and Sagunto,themselves Incapable, during this small coast towns near that city, period, to conclude an interna-
The Are of the insurgent bat- terles has prevented the Govern-to-day. ment from constructing new lines of communication, though two Government food Convoya have reached Madrid by secondary roads during the past 48 hours.--- Reuter
VALENCIA PROCLAMATION
tional agreement for the restriction
complete disarmament. of armaments, not to speak of
Foreign Affairs
Tokyo, Feb. 15. The Diet met this morning after being suspended twice owing to its hostility to the Government. The atmosphere this morning was calm, though coldness was evident in politica, circles not represented In the Cabinet.
General Hayashi stated that
re- although the budget will be duced by nearly 270 million yen in order to check the rising prices of commodities, Increased
taxation
was necessary to meet the deficits and the armament programme of the country.
the radio, stated that the road General Queipo de Llano, over from Malaga to Almeria was virtu- ally strewn with sick and exhaust- ed fugitives, who had fled from Malaga prior to the fall of that question of armaments restrictions. Premier followed the line of his
elty.
Dealing with foreign affairs, the
predecessor and reiterated friend-
Great Britain
relations with Valencia, Feb. 14.
The latest proclamation of the Valencia Government is evidence that the differences between the various left wing partics" increase as the situation grows critical. The proclamation reads:
"Spaniards, Malaga has fallen into the hands of the Insurgents, This fact, which might at the mo-
Neurath recalls in this connec on the various generous offers made by Chancellor Hitler in the which were condemned to fallure The importance which will be by the intransigeance of others. attached to the Fascist organisa- He points out that the extent of
and the United States and to co- tion "Falange Espanol." In new Germany's
operate with China where, he spain, was evidenced by & remark
armaments hardly bears any comparison with the po-added. Japan has no territorial by General de Llano to the chief of the Asturia's Falanges. The
tential strength of its neighbours, General said that the task of the
who are able, às the result of net- Falange would be to "provide men ment their own military strength
work pacts and 'alliances, to aug why would take the fate of the with that of their silles. whereas country into their hands as guar-
Germany would have to runters of security and order, when the army returns to its barracks solely on its own strength.
accomplished its
ment have apeared to be a catas- trophe, was in reality beneficial to after having our cause, since the defeat reveal | task.”—
ed clearly that we must become Transocean News Nernce. more closely united in order to gain the final victory.
"Away with parties. Committees and differences of opinion! All must obey one dovernment, which is that of the Spanish Republic! All must obey the Defence Com- mittee, which is alone entitled to issue orders!”— Transocean News Service.
MADRID PETITION
BERLIN EXECUTIONS
Berlin, Feb. 15. Johannes Eggert, aged 39 was executed on Monday morning. He was sentenced to death for pre- paration of an action of high treason by the People's Court." Eggert held a leading position in the legal Communist party and was active on behalf of the Comin- tern in Germany up to 1935, after the capital punishment for high treason had been introduced by the law of April 24, 1934. Eggert has
including a 6-year term for rob-
rely
The finest practical example of Germany's paciest policy is the
course it has taken in the Spanish
designs.
THIS IS
BURGUNDY WEATHER.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND
OUR FINE SELECTION OF
VINTAGE
TO THE
BURGUNDIES
PUBLIC,
THE QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE OF THESE WINES
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BEING UNSURPASSED IN HONG KONG
CALDBECK'S
MONARCHY IN AUSTRIA
Dr. Schuschnigg's Declaration
Vienna, Feb. 14.
An important declaration regard- Ing the possibility of a return f the monarchy to Austria formed the climax of a two-hour speech by Dr. Kurt delivered to-day. Schuschnigg. Austrian Chancellor. before 1,500 representatives of the Fatherland Front
Declaring he was Austria's "Der Fuchrer" as Adolf Hitler was Ger- many's, Dr. Schuschnigg asserted that he would decide the country's future. With regard to the re- storation of Prince Otto to the throne of the Hapsburgs, he sald it was necessary to make Austria's attitude absolutely clear.
The country. declared the new keep her respect dictator. must for its historic traditions, but the For the sake of peace, Soylet
be decided eX- and Japan must establish friend-question must Japan to uphold the German according to ship, though it is necessary for clusively by the people of Austria,
the constitution. '
Japanese anti-communist. Dact owing to Comintern activities in Western Asia.
Regarding home affairs, General Hayashi declared that a not too
radical nor a too conservative pol'cy must be adopted by the Government
conflict, and he was able to con- frm the statement, that Germany's representative on the Non-Inter-Renter. vention Committee has full powers to support any plan that contains really effective measures.-- Transoccan News Service.
FOREIGN MINISTERS AT ATHENS
Athens, Feb. 15. A cordial public reception was accorded to the Turkish Foreign Minister Dr. Rushdi Aras the
éign Minister, Stayadinovics and
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AIR TRAVEL SAFETY
Registration Board To Function
hamid homines Foll
London, Feb. 15. In accordance with the Air no experiment Navigation There would be
Act of last year, and monarchical propaganda which provided for such devolu- must be kept strictly within the tion of responsibility by the Air Umits and frontiers of present- Ministry, the new Air Registration day Austria, he warned.
Board which has now been formed will in the spring undertake the MARKED COOLNESS
responsibility for airworthiness in Austria's Der Fuehrer and the regard to design, construction and state, ne want on,, must fix the maintenance of small civil air- moment when the Austrian people craft, including supervision of all I would be asked to decide the ques- | civil, aircraft carrying fewer than
tion of the monarchy's fate.
Dr. Schuschnigg attacks the Legitimists for demanding too far-
ten, passengers.
1.
Machines of bigger capacity will remain in the control of the Air Ministry.
Dutch Territorial
Sovereignty reaching social reforms for the
workers, and appeared unwilling The Board contains representa-
German Offer Of Treaty Guarantee
Berlin, Feb. 14.
WAR VETERAN CONGRESS
Delegates Arrive
Berlin
In
Berlini, Feb. 14. 'Delegates are arriving here from all parts of Germany and Europe for the first meeting of the per- manent Committee of War Veter- ans, which will begin to-morrow. The French and English delega- tions arrived to-day, and were met. at the station by the chief ADC. of the Duke of Coburg, and were
escorted to the Hotel Kaiserhof by a military guard of honour.
During the day the Bulgarian. Rumanian,
Greek, Yugoslav, Austriani, Czechoslovakian and American delegations arrived, and those from Belgium. Poland and Italy are expected early to-mor
row.
The Congress, which will last' till Thursday, will open at 12 o'clock when General Goering will hold a reception for the delegates
The Tutch attitude towards the} that there was any Communist will be nominated by the Secretary in the Air Ministry. Following this
clude
Madrid, Feb. 14. Members of the Madrid Defence Committee departed for Valencia to-day to hand the Government a petition demanding the immediate introduction of conscription, in served several sentences previously. Yugoslav Premier and For- German Chancellor's offer to con- order to enable them to utilise the
a treaty guaranteeing the able-bodied population of Madrid bery. Friedrich Richter, aged 29 the Rumanian Foreign Min-inviolability of Dutch territory, as for the defence of the capital and Guenther Galgan, aged 25 ister Antonescu upon their ar-
expressed by the Foreign Minister The petition also suggests the were both sentenced to death for
rival here, to participate in the before the Upper Chamber yester- cay, contorms exactly with the launching of simultaneous attacks treason by the Peoples Court, and
Balkan Conference. The first on other fronts, in order to relieve were likewise executed on Monday session of the conference is eche- the pressure on the Madrid front, 1 morning..
duled for 4 p.m. on Monday.— Transocean News Serotee.
and prevent the Nationalists from Transocean News Service. concentrating on Madrid.--
Praniotean News Service.
SOCIALIST PARTY IN FRANCE
Premier Given Assurance Of Support
Paris, Feb. 15. The Socialist Party Convention closed on Sunday night with the adoption of two resolutions, assuring M. Bum of the restricted support of Government parties and the other dealing with the Spanish question.
one
Un-
"MYSTERY PLANE
EGYPT'S ADMISSION TO LEAGUE
11
Vienna, Feb. 15. Austrian planes gave successful chase to aa unknown,sieplane,"
Geneva, Feb. 15. which was equipped with Bky- The League Assembly will pro- writing apparátus. writing the bably be called in May to discuss symbol of the hammer and sickle the admission of Egypt to the at a height of about 800 feet above League. Iraq is stated to be making the capital on Monday morning. application for Egypt's admission, The same mystery plane appeared while the Egyptian Government here last week-
declared that steps are at present Transocean News Service
being taken to apply for member ship.- PRINCESS ROYAL RETURNS
Beuter's Bulletin Service.
New High Commissioner For Danzig
Warsaw, Feb. 14.
German view that each country is entitled to form her own de risons ou such matters
British Wireless:
to grant the privileges the Legi-tives of insurance Interests, air- timists are promising. However, I craft industry, aircraft operators hę made a strong. plea to Socialiste and Royal Aero Club. to co-operate with the Govern- A representative of pilots and ment, at the same time denying another of the travelling public
danger in the country. He also for Air- appealed tor collaboration from the. Nazis. though he emphasised that this was his last overture to- wards them.
arded as having evinced a marked Dr. Schuschnigg's speech is re-
coolness towards monarchist pro-
The Legitimista paganda.
ap
an
eventual restoration of the Hapsburg Throne.
The Monarchistic propaganda. so the Chancellor declared, must be confined to the framework of It is pointed out that the Chan-parently believe that the Chan- the Internal and foreign policy of Goverment to-day. He did cellor fears their growing po- the pularity, and hence is opposing not say whether the present Gov- their proposals for social reform.
cellor, when advancing the idea of
to enable them to make this de- cision, when the time was ripe,
Following a sharp denunciation of Communist propaganda, the Chancellor turned to the question of reconciliation with the National Opposition
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a Juncheon will be held at the Aviation Home, at which Ambas- sidor von Ribbentrop will be post. The first business session will be held at 4 pm., and Rudolf Hoss, the Fuehrer's deputy will hold reception the memorial ceremony will take place
same evening.
on, Tuesday morning at the Ger- War Memorial Unter derr Linden, after which the War Min- ister and Commander-in-Chief of the German Army, Marshal von Blomberg, will be host at a lun- cheon for the congress in the Aviation Home-
man
Kweilin City Censue
a treaty guaranteeing the sover
ernment favoured or opposed such eignty of the territories. of Hol-
They regard his speech's In- a restoration, but said that the land and Belgium, did so
'; under
dicating that the condition of acceptance by
Dr. Schuschnigg |. form of Government was a matter favours z Hapsburg restoration to be decided by the people, and these powers and will not press only if it is brought about by him the mission of the leaders of the Transoccan News Service: the matter further, if Holland, in" view of her position in the inter-self." And they do not wish to be State and the Patriotic front was national neid, does not desire in- Pushed aside after preparing a way
for a restoration. ternational treaties of inviolability.
It is understood that Dr. It is stressed that the Chancellor Schuschnigg's declaration that the eet, up the thesis that every coun- form of the state will be decided try has the right to seck a way in by the Austrian people does not which to gain security, and the mean a plebiscite, but vote by the reasons for the offers made was to assembled burgomasters of prove to the world that he was Austria willing to guarantee the sovereign= ||Beuter. ty of Holland, and thus disperse all accusations that Germany har- boured other designs-- Teomantrag Noon Sertane
The resolution. welcomes the
London, Feb. 15. Government's adherence to the. The Princess Royal and Earl of policy of collective security. 1 Harewood arrived in London last emphasises that the policy of non-night from Vienna after having. interference did not have the de-spent a brief: holiday with the The League of Nations Commit- sired results and the present situa- Duke of Windsor, at Enzesfeld tee of Three has chosen as new having also been approved by the tion could not continue since it Castle, Thoy - drove from the League High Commissioner for President of the League Council was endangering peace. The re- station to Marlborough House Danzig the famous Swiss histor- and the Polish Government, the solution demands energetic'action' where they are guests of Queen lan and University Professor, Dr. formal appointment is expected by the Government.-
Karl J. Burkhardt, according to during the coming week.- Transocean News Bervice.
Polish press reports. The selection | Transoreas News Beroton
Mary
British Wireles
NO EXPERIMENTS
all
Kwelin, Feb. 15. As the result of u census made by the police authorities, it has been found that the total number of inhabitants of Eweilin City is 48,862 males and 37,566 females. cellor said, deemed it inadvisable | Chincue Evening Press.
AGAINST OPPOSITION The Government, so the Chan
to allow the National Opposition
to form a single opposition organ): | ——
ונ
Vienna, Feb. 14.
satión, and the, reconciliation chancellor stated that these were "Experiments in the Govern- should take place within the especially favourable with Italy ment will not be måde declared framework of the patriotic front. and Hungary, and that the agree Chancellor Schuschnigg In the A special department, he stated, ment, with Germany was a source anxiously awaited address to the will be established in this front of gratification. In conclusion he Patriotic Front to-day. He uttered to bring about a harmony between stated that while being conscious: this as a warning to the extreme the Patriotic Front and the of their sovereignty as a nation. legitimist circles, from where in-National Socialist Group.
the Austrians felt themselves, Ger creasing propaganda has been Commenting upon the country's man in nature.- issued during the weeks past for relations, with foreign powers, the Franzurean Rawa Beraser