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No. 11567
POWERS JEALOUS OF SPANISH INTERESTS
Britain Asks Wider Accord Of Neutrality
DISTURBED BY GERMAN WARSHIPS' MOVEMENTS
London, Aug. 4,
Official circles are disturbed over the movements of the German pocket-battleship, Deutschland, which steamed in front of Couta yesterday when Spanish Government warships were engaged against the rebels' stronghold, thus making a continued hombardment by the loyal fleet impossible.
The anxiety is not diminished by the report that the Deutschland's officers were received by General
LOYALISTS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST
BRITISH PLANES SOLD TO SPAIN?
FACTIONS |London Paper's
FIGHTING
BASQUES CLASH WITH REDS
INSURGENTS' CLAIM
Pampeluna, Aug. 5.' Insurgent 'officers here claim that the Basque Nationalists, who deserted the rebel cause and went over to the Government, have fallen out with the
| Communists,
Basques and Communists, who were defending Barcelona, are at ench other's throats and there have been many casualties, it is
stated.Bender.
||
Allegation
London, Aug. 4,
The Star, London' evening paper, to-day publishes under a banner hending, "BRITISH AIR- PLANES SOLD TO, SPAIN," a sensational story.
numerous
It is alleged thint British civil aircraft have rived in Spain in recent days.
ac-
"Certain British manufacturers, the paper goes on to say, “are offer ing pilots $700 for the safe delivery of each plain, plus till expenses for
their retira Joumes."
The paper declares that the Alt Ministry is not interested in thear! alleged operations, due to the faci that they entall the movement of civilian juveraft only,--United Press,
REFUSE PERMITS
The Hagu, Asus, 4. The Government of the Netherlands has refused permission to the Royal Heroplanes to Spain.-Reuter Special. FOREIGN PLANES
Franco, the rebel commander-in-chief, in Ceuta NEW PONIES Dutch Airlines to sell two Fokker
Reuter.
BRITISH ATTITUDE
Paris, Aug. 4.
The British reply to the French note with regard to assurances of non-intervention in Spain States His Majesty's Government is prepared to agree to the suggested issue of a neutrality declaration if France obtains the adherence of Italy.
The note adds that it is considered in London that such British, French and Italian declarations should be only preliminary to an agreement to be, negotiated diplomatically among all the powers interested in Spain, particularly Britain, France, Italy, Germany and Portugal-Reuter.
Britain Agreės
London, Aug. 1,
Great Britain agrees, in principle, į with the proposal for a non-interven-!
tion pact.-Heater,
Reply Approved
London, Aug. 5. Morning papers to-day welcome France, The Government's reply to supporting the non-intervention pact n with respect to the 3pamuh i9s- itaties.
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The Times says the Government is 11 is impera- unquestionably right. tive that a general polley of intervention be adopted. The prin ciples for which, the two sides are fighting are cherished dearly by the of every majorities or minorities
of other country. The first enre countries must be to ward off the
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AMERICAN ATHLETES
FAR AHEAD
SWEEP THROUGH
OPPOSITION
CANADA FIFTH IN STANDING
HERE FROM AUSTRALIA
LOCAL OWNERS ARE
WELL PLEASED
TICKLISH JOBS FOR HANDLERS
Although it cannot be said that the 46 Austration ponies which arrived
Tanda looked the pink of condi-
Gibraltar, Aug. 5. ivitist travellers from Tangier report that there were nine Italian and, three German planes at Ceuta when inst they passed that point.- Renter.
GERMANS FIRED ON
Tangler, Aux. 5. The German freighter, Sevilla, re- ports that the foyalist destroyer, AL
mirante Valdes, fired upon her with
Thereafter the
out doing any damage at Larache to- Sovla . ናንጊጋ Jeunested to leave Moroccan waters.
Paited Press,
ALGECIRAS VISITED
Gibraltar, Aug. 4.
It is learned that the German de- ;
to
in Hongkong this morning by the sa in, they satisfied the several Cole- ing ice-hore owners, who gatheredger, Luchs, which with the batt
ship Deutschland pul into Ceuta int the Hongkong Electric Company's
yesterday, passed DHI later whait-North_Point, that the Almeiras, where the captain-landed thoroughbreds are likely to turn out
and called of the insurgent camnand- į the best yet received in Hongkong.
Mr. G. McDonald, who with Mr. R.
Thereafter, the destroyer departed | Orum had the task of bringing the
for Meßlia, another rebel port.-- ponies up from Australia, was
Reuter. thusiastic about them and said it was the best batch of ponies he had yet brought to the Colony.
en
Incidentally Mr. Oram is not only In good
Australe of horseflesh, but one of
leading rough-riders.
Forty-five of the animals are five year-old geldings, while the 40th is a six year-old. The ponies have not raced before so that at least they will be free from ruce-course prejudices!
TICKLISH JOB
Unloading the ponies this morning proved to be a ticklish job. The animals were restless after their lengthy confitement and one went so far as to show its feelings by kleking
some of his teeth dislodged.
According to Mr. McDonald, the ponies, which are from Melbourne, suffered rough trip. Weather was
Berlin, Aug. d. Led by the incredible Jesse. Owens, danger of the conflagration spread-negro athlete of Ohio, the Uniteda matoo in the face. The boy rad States is shattering all opposition at "Europe, The Times warns, is full the Olympic Games and her track of under which a single spark of and field teams and representatives in The every line of sport are winning the partisanship might set ablaze. civil war in Spain night very easily admiration, and envy, of the world. bad for the first four days out and a
has become a civil
In Europ-The British Empire's showing few days later, notably off the
been less than mediocre, and the to-Queensland coast. Reuter.
tal of Empire paints does not make were on the starboard side of the ship an impressive showing.
they were denied any breeze when At present the standing of the nn the weather settled, so that they felt
the heat considerably. tions is as follows:
war
No Immediate Reply
Rome, Aug. 4. There will be no immediate Italian reply to the French note urging an agreement respecting the neutrality of powera with interests in Spain,, it is expected.
While ofleial circles are reticent with regard to the nature of the Italian reply, there is a widespread Impression in diplomatic and political quarters that the French note was not welcomed, as it tended to introduce possible complications in an already' difficult situation.-Reuter.
Watching Russia.
Berlin, Aug. 4,
The German attitude with regard to
the French note, proposing a neutra
lity pact with respect to the Spanish
1. United States 2. Germany 3. Finland
4. Japan
5. Canada 6. Italy 7. Sweden
8. Holland
83 pts. 39.75
30.25
915
D
7.5
5
1
(tied with Philippines).
D. Poland
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10. Britain
(lled with Brazil)
11. Argentine.
1
(tied with Greece).
The Intest result is the Pentathlon crisis, is believed to be that Germany pistol event, won by the US. Army, is willing to participate in a non-in-Lieut. Charles F. Leonard, Jr., St. terference agreement exactly to the Petersburg, Fla, who scored a perfect same extent as Russin-Rester.
Hurrying Overtures
200 target, compared with the_pré- vious. Olympic record of 197. United Press.
BRITISH
Paris, Aug. 4 Franco lus now received favourable! replies to the Spanish Neutrality Pact Britain, Belgium and appeal from Germany, although Germany's ac- ceptance is conditionni on Sovjet np. ordinary
FINANCES
As the animals
The animals were looking first- rate when they were shipped, -{ after the rough passage they had lost A good deal of condition and needetă î rest.
ant.
STORY CONFIRMED
London, Aug. 5.
5, 1936. 日九十月六
SINGLE COPY 15 CENTS 136,00 PER ANNUM
REBELS PUSH FORWARD
Major Developments Still Awaited
GOVERNMENT FORCES
ALSO CLAIM GAINS
Gibraltar, Aug. 4.
Insurgent Spanish forces claim to have captured the town of Ronda, fifty miles north-west of Algeciras, after overcoming a fierce resistance by workers' militia. There were many casualties on both sides.
From Valencia it is reported that insurgents have captured the town of Teruel, seventy miles north-east of Valencia.-Reuter,
POSITION IN SPAIN
London, Aug. 4.
You need.
The SECURITY and
DURABILITY
The present position in Spain shows that the Government holds Barcelona, the Mediterrancan Coast, inland provinces, as far as Malaga, also Madrid, and its' neighbouring provinces, and Atlantic coast districts! from San Sebastian to Oviedo. The Government also retains part of the western borderlands from Huevda, northwards.
The insurgents hold Saragossa and a great block of inland provinces, including the cities of Burgos,. Valladolid, Segovia, the southern tip of Spain, around Gibraltar, including Algeciras, and the north-west of Spain, around Corunna, as well as part of the territory along the Portuguese border.
MORE JOBS IN BRITAIN
IMPROVED FIGURE IN EMPLOYMENT
London, Aug, 1. A reduction of 50,001 is shown in Private sources confirm the story that civilian aircraft have been des-the unemployment figures for July, being the sixth consecutive patched from Britain to Spain, but if this is pointed out that since they were monthly degrense.
The July total not equipped for military
of unemployed,
purposes
CRUISER'S BELL RETURNED
The Spanish colonies are also held by the insurgents, except that the Government has a footing in the Balearic Islands.
The Government, therefore, holds -the-industrialslistrict and nearly all the coast, and the rebels hold the agricultural provinces, but are cut ulf from the sea except in the south and north-west.
The insurgents aim to link up their Jovees with the help of troops from Morocco.-Router.
No Major Developments
London, Aug. 4. Majur developments in the Spanish they were legally exportable. It is 1,082,972, is the most favourable rosituition are still awaited, also confirmed that £150 has been turn for six years, and is 320,869
"n Madrid anticipates
decisive offered to avlators flying the
year ago Reuter mi-fewer than ง
buttle" to-morrow or the next day in Special chines to Spain-United Preas,
BEST IN YEARS
the Leon Pass, following à success claimed by the Government forces in London, Aug. 4.
The Minister ofn twenty-four hour battle. As forecast by the Labour in the House of Commons Government is reported to be rein- last week, the numbers of unemploy- forcing the loyal troops and militia ed last month were down by 50,000. In this area and attempting to envelop The Ministry of Labour estimates that the insurgents. on July 20 the number of insured
PIT-
Meanwhile, General Mola, insurgent Fons in employment in Great Britain, Exclusive of agricultural workers, commander in the Nurth, granted an was approximately 10,395,000. Tlds interview at Burgos, and claimed
were operations was 6,000 more than the month be-that fore and 181,000 more than a year according to plan, despite the refusal of the navy to join the revolt and The British cruiser, Neptune, has At the same date, the numbers of the treachery of the Basque rational- returning the bell of the German comprising 1,285,805 arrived here on a special missien, unemployal persons were 1,052,072, ists. The insurgents had succeeded in bringing the greater part of their battleslai, Elindenburg, to the Germployed, 290,007 temporarily laid troops across from Morocco to the
wholly un-
man Navy.
off, and 70,260 normally, in casual peninsula and the advance from the
south The Hindenburg was one of the employment.
was proceeding slowly, but vessels of the German Ficel scuttled The total was 50,00 less than on surely, towards its objective, Madrid.
The junction of his own forces in tho North with those of General Franco, in the south, was assured, said General Mola,
H.M.S. NEPTUNE TAKES RELIC TO KIEL
Mr. J. Walker of the Hongkong ||~ Jockey Club was among those who were at the wharf und he helped to superintend the unloading of the ponics, declaring them to be a Bloc- looking lot.
They have been subscribed fur by riembers of the Jockey Club and they will be drawn for in about ten days' time.
FRANCE MAKING OVERTURES
BANK CHIEF GOES. TO BERLIN
Kiel, Aug. $.
ago,
at Scapa Flow-Reuter's Bulletin | June 22, 1938 and 320,800 less than Service.
on July 22, 1936.—British “Wireless,
OWENS CONTINUES TO
SMASH RECORDS
Berlin, August 4.
Jesse Owens, the American Negro athlete, continues to electrify the World Qlympic Games with his record-breaking feats.
To-day he established a new Olympic, record by leaping 8.06 metres in the long jump, being only point seven metres short of his own world record of 8.13 established last year and since ratified by the International Federation.
8.06 metres in long Jump (new Olymplo record)
proceeding
A report fruen Biarritz states that the two Spanish planes which made forced landing there yesterday, will be allowed to proceed to San Sebastian.-Reuter Special.
Aerial Battle
Tangier, Aug. 4.
An aerial battle over the Straits, of Gibraltar this morning is reported to have ended in favour of the Govern ment machines, which shot down two rebel, planes and drove off two more In the direction of Ceula.--Reuter Special.
Terrible
Threat
When Owens jump was announced. was stated to be a world's record, but the announcer had forgotten Owens also returned 10.3 to equal the world's record in a lent' Owens-recognised Jump of 8.13
Bayonne, Aug. 4. and the final of the 100 metres. intres, and his Jump to-day therefore | remains an Olympic high-mark. Long of Germany was placed second Cervera, has claimed so many vic- The insurgent cruiser, Almirante the long jump returning 7.87 tims during the bombardment of Ower ins so far the following re-in
metres, while Tajima of Japan with Gijon that the municipal authorities present Olympie 7.74 metres was third.
have warned the commander that, credit during the Games.
Woodruff of United States won the if it is continued, the 2,500 impri 10.2 seconds fu 100 metres heat 400 metres, the American star flash-toned insurgents will be executed.
ing over the track in 162 0/10, while (not recognised) -
Lanzi of Italy was second in 1:53 3/10 On receiving this warning, the $1.1 seconds in 200 metres beat and Edwardsof Canada, third. in cruiser ceased fire-Reuter Special (new Olymple record)
11:53 0/10-Router.
(Continued on Page 5.)
proval. The Italian reply is still balancing Items, amounts to £184, Governor of the Reichsbaak.
Dr. Halmar Schacht, cord-breaking achievements to his
awaited.
Paris, Aug. 41 London, Aug. 1. The new Governor of the Bank Exchequer returns show that total of Franco to-day visited Berlin and
excluding self- called on revenue,
473,589, compared with £192,038,184| France is enger for a settlement at the corresponding date last year. of trade and finance between the tivo It is understood that the question of the question as soon as possible Total ordinary expenditure is £200,- countries was discussed, but it in and has Instructed its representatives 310,740, compared with £257,947,152 officially stated that the visit was one at Moscow and Lisbon to make similar at the corresponding date of 1036-- of courtesy. Reuters Bulletin Ser...
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DUNLOP FORT '90
AMERICA'S CUP · CHALLENGE
Mr. T. 0. M. Sopwith, nated British yachtsman, who has challenged for Tho, America's Cup with his yacht, Endeavour II.
SOPWITH REPEATS CHALLENGE
ENDEAVOUR II WILL INVADE U.S. WATERS
RACE PROPOSED FOR JULY 1937
London, Aug. 4. The Royal Yacht Squadron has issued a challenge for the Ameri- ca's Cup, naming Mr. T. 0. M. Sopwith's Endeavour II as the challenge vessel.
EL. is proposed that the race should be held in July, 1937,
COWES MISHAPS
Meanwhile, at Cowes, high winds have had an upsetting effect on the London Yacht Club Regalia, and no less than five yachts, including Mr. Sopwith's Endeavour II, broke their minats.
The King's Cup race was won by Yelkheda, finishing in the time of three hours 23 minutes 32 seconds. Endeavour I was second in the time of three hours 20 minutes 48 seconds. London, Aug.. 4. The Royal Yacht Squadron at Cowes this afternoon sent a challenge for the Amerlen's, Cup to New York Yacht Club. The challenger will be Mr. T. O. M. Sopwith's Endeavour II, of 70 feet rating.
The proposal is the fist race of the series should be sailed on Saturday, July 24, 1937.
#
While racing at Cowes yesterday, Endeavour II was dismasted as result of the fallure of the preventer backstay winch. She was towed to Gosport, where a new steel spar will be fitted. Two other yachts were dis- masted during yesterday's racing- British Wireless.
JOHN BARRYMORE GRAVELY ILL
CANNOT APPEAR IN COURT CASES
Los Angeles, Aug. 4.. The court-appointed medical exa- miner, Dr. D. J. Frick, reports that Mr. John Burrymore's heart has be- come enlarged to the point where it would be dangerous for him to ap- pear in court for six weeks to prose- cute civil suits against two former secretaries.
Dr. Frick sold that an appearance by Mr. Barrymore at present might prove fatal-United Press.
STOP PRESS
Martial Law
In Greece
Athens, Aug. 5. Martial law has been proclaimed throughout Greece following the general strike.
The Government fluding Itself confronted with a grave・ move, inent by Communists, threatening bloodshed, obtained the consent of King George to the emergency
measure.
The Chamber has been dis- solved without a date_boing set for the elections.--Router.