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THURSDAY, AUGUST
27, 1936.
日一十月七
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REBEL ATTACK ON
IRUN CHECKED
$30.00 PER ANNUM
LOYAL LINE UNBROKEN
PACIFIC
PEACE PROJECT
Ultimatum Presented NATIONS SEEKING
To City's Defenders
LOYALISTS LOSE MANY
NEW FIGHTING PLANES
Hendaye, Aug. 26.
The battle for Irun
continued
chatter of
insurgent
BEST FORMULA
JAPANESE POSITION
Yosemite, Aug. 26.
The plenary session of the Institute of Pacific Relations to- day began, efforts to establish Pacific peace machinery.
Mr. James G. MacDonald, one of the American delegates, declared: "War in the Far Enst would be u force of unparalleled throughout the world.
"The Washington Conference falled the because it did not consider
changing status of the Orient," he went on. The three fundamentals necessary for peace are, first, recogni- account of her geographical propin-
tion of Japan's special position on
engedly was in a night made hideous by scream of shell, blast of bomb and crazy machine-gun and rifle, but the attack on the Government troops, entrenched on the hills surrounding the city, has apparent- ly been checked. The Government troops continue to hold the dominating positions.
Heavy firing continued at Irun throughout the afternoon, following the rebel attack of the morning Both sides maintained a lively fusilade, but the rebels were at least temporarily checkerl.
Insurgent aircraft dropped forty to fifty bombs on Irun during the day, but the number of victims and extent of the damage are not yet known.
A score of refugees, mostly-women-and-children, have arrived at Hendaye.
Rebel planes dropped pamphlets in Irun, presenting the defenders with an ultimatum that unless they sur- rendered by 8 o'clock to-night the town would suffer the same fate as Badajoz.--Reuter.
Attackers Routed?
London, Aug. 27.
The Popular Front Irun claims
that after a six hour struggle the rebels fed in disorder, leaving, over 200 dead on the field-Reuter,
Story Of Battle
Hendaye, Aug. 26.
Irish Offer To Assist
Insurgents
Shells fell on the French frontier village of Benhodie, endangering the
Dublin, Aug.. 20. lives of residents, as a result of the
Five thousand men have volunteer. pitched battle for the possession of
ed la connection, with
General Spanish A
aeroplane few
to send an Irish over the frontier in the heat of the O'Duffy's plan fight in order to
pursuing Brigade to assist the Spanish in- rilanes.
Arun.
.....A, United
escape
Press
surgents.
Officials are reticent as to how the correspondent Free State's non-intervention decision watched the battle for Irun from the affects the plan-Renter's Bulleth roof of a hotel. It tasted through Service. out the day and part of the night. and begun with a protracted rebeli aerial bombardment, followed by on advance of infantry behind machine- and tanks, The alincker Hained two
and half miles and there- after consolidated their positions. They have formed virtually a com- picte circle outside Irun.
An artillery duel then commenced, the Irun forts bombarding the rebel positions and the rebels replying with field artillery.
Picked. Troops Picked and well-trained Moorish and Spanish Foreign Legion troops Ted the attack this morning. And it
shells is estimated that 200
and bornby fell in Irun, where there was great property damage, and where verai are believed to have been several killed,OVER 10
NEUTRALS URGED TO ORGANISE
quity; second,. China must determine to maintain her own independence; and thirdly, Japan must
recognize that other countries will not give up
their Far East interests."
⚫ WEAKENING, POWER Mr. J. W. Dafoe, managing editor of the Winnipeg Free Press, speaking for Caneda, said that the weakening
of the power of the United States and Great Britain in the Fur East was the principal cause of the present sitou- ilon. "Both are powerless." sald Mr. Dafoe. "England
hand is loath to recognise it, but the D
more but the United States is realistic."
He favoured collective security un- der the Kellogg Pact, he said.
M. H. J. Van Mock, of Batavia, between urged direct negotiations the powers concerned, especially conferences Japan and Chine, and under the League Nations.
Prior to the round-table discussion, Japan proposed a conference for revision of the Nine Power Treaty
of
thni under the Kellogg Pact, rather than the League, due to the fact since the treaty was negotiated Russin's growing Pacific power 11 new situation-United
created Press.
SUIYUAN INVASION EXPECTED
MOVEMENT LIKELY FROM CHARHAR MANCHUKUOAN
IRREGULARS ·
Peiping, Aug. 27. The Suiyuan situation has grown more tense.
CANTON WARS ON
GAMBLING
FOREIGNERS WARNED BY
NEW SPOKESMAN
Canton, Aug. 27.
against Announcing the most drastic drive gambling in Kwangtung Provincé, Mr. T. L. Soong, the Finance Commissioner, declared to-day: "Foreign residents who plan to invite their Chinese friends to their homes for mah jongg in the belief that the gambling law may be evaded will be seriously mistaken and will be doing their Chinese friends no favour.
Grim testimony of the ferocious temper of loyalists in Spain. thin illustration alors the bodies of men of the Montana Barracks, arka surrendered to overwhelming numbers at the outset of the revolt, and who writ shot down in cold blood in the barracks equare.
STRUGGLE TO GAIN FREEDOM
:
MAN WANTED FOR MURDER PLOT APPEALING TO PRIVY COUNCIL
TILDEN. VINES TO PLAY HERE
EXPECTED IN 'H.K. OCTOBER 12
TOURING IN FAR EAST.
"Big
(By "Veritas”) Bill Tilden and Ells-
Wanted by the Nanking authorities for alleged complicity in the uttempt- ed murder of Mr. T. V. Soong, former worth Vines, world's leading Finance Minister of China, and the professional tennis players are assassination of his secretary, Mr.likely to visit Hongkong, on Tang Yu-iu, at North Station, Shang-October 12, and have enquired hul, in 1931, Yu Lep-ful, alias Li
as to the possibility of appearing Chin-on, alius Li Shek-yuu, an ex- colonel of
hero in exhibitions. regiment in Shanghai, unsuccessfully brought ar application before the Full Court this morning to have the order ist for a writ of
The
A
habeas corpur, made absolute.
part in the attempted murder taken fugitive is alan alleged to have of Mr. Wang Ching-wel, for which offence he is being detained in Victorin Gaol pending the order of Excellcury the Governor for his extradition.
Notice of appeal to the Judicial
givch.
The law will be enforced strictly and the penalties will be severe. Even the death sentence will be imposed in some cases where gamblers are protected by ring-Committee of the Privy Council was leaders."
Testifying to the seriousness with which the new Government is up- proaching the gambling quesilon, Commission of seven members has beer named to draft regulations and
their
The Supervise
execution. Commission Includes some of the highest ofletals of the province. The provincial chairman will be head of the commission, ex officio. Generni Yu Han-mow, commander of the 4th vice-chaironn. Itoute Army, will be Other members will be the Finance Commissioner. President of the High Court and Chief of the Kuomintang Party organisation in Kwangiung.
PLAN TO
VACATE HONGKONG
IF GAS ATTACK DELIVERED
HIGH COST
The Court comprised the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, and the Acting Puisne Judige, Mr. Justice J. J. Hayden.
Mr. H. G. Sheldon, K.c., instructed by Mr. Peter H. Sin, appeared for the fugitive, and Mr. Leo D'Almoda, Jar., Instructed by Mr. D. L. Strellett, opposed the application on behalf of the Crown.
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Mr. Sheldon said the application was for the order nisi, already grant- ed, for a writ of habeas corpus to be made absolute, The fugitive was committed to Victoria Gaol on July last to await the order of His Excellency the Governor on four charges in connection with the at- tempted murder of Mr. T. V. Soeng and the assassination of his secretory, Mr. Tang Yu-lu, nt North Station, | Shanghai, on July 23, 1931,
ALIBI PLEA
Einborate garabling establishments, such as the one near the frontier of the British territory administered by the Hongkong Government, which was closed on
OF DEFENCE. ad- the change of ministration and severely damaged by the recent typhoon yleided an
While the local Air Raids' was whether or not a prima facie The sole point for the application normous revenue to the Government Precautions Committee is main-case had been made out against the formerly.
The Hongkong Lawn Tennis Asso- the ciution received advices from Dollar Steamship Company concern- ing
this proposition, the two players
tour which up to the present in- apparently destring to extend their cludes Japan and probably Shanghai. The local Association has taken up the matter and at meeting this morning it was decided to make every effort to induce the, fumous players to visit Hongkong and to play here.
Accompanying them is Miss Jane Sharpe, a former prominent United States player.
In the course of their enquiries, Tilden and Vines asked if there are any capable professional players, or markers in Hongkong who could join them in exhibitions here. The an- swer, of course, is in the negative, but I understand that Francisco Aragon of Manila may be approached with a view to his coming up to Hongkong to join the Americans in demonstration matches.
If Vines and Tilden' do come here on October 12, it will more or less clash with the tennis Interportal for present tentatively arranged October 10. "In view of this Shang- hot may be asked come here either before or after the professionals' visit.
King Dines In
WELCOME
An Invasion by Manchukuonn
Mr. Soong points out that the loss taining silence regarding its fugitive and whether the Magistrate Greek Tavern irregulars from Charhar is ex-of these revenues, and also those work in connection with the de-had sufficiently considered the
momentarily.
formerly derived from illegal or ex-
evidence for the defence in commit- pected mom said that irregulars orbitant taxes, now being abolished, fence of Hongkong against gas ting him. The defence from the very DELIGHTED AT WARM
northern, Chuchar necessitates drastic readjustment of attacks, the Telegraph learns beginning had been one of alibi, that are massing
highly authoritative in fact the fugitive was in Conton and with the intention of attacking Sul- the provincial budget. The readjust- from a yuan by three routes. The first ment is made the more imperative source that important develop not in Shanghat at the time of the column of 2,000 men, commanded by owing to the plan of the newestionments are taking place,
to increase expenditure on education bandit chieftains, la marching from Shangtu. The second ployees, especially men of the low is coming from Huatch and Chang-salaried ranks. pel, and consists of 10,000 men under Li Shou-hsin. The third column is
FRENCH PLAN OF. Wang Ying and Liu Kwel- and ralse`salaries of deserving em-
SUPERVISION
TO PROTECT EMBARGO
Paris, Aug. 20. 'A Permanent Committee, composed Rebels deny Laindon reports that:
countries there were 400 killed in the action, of representatives of the
and maintain that in the whole day adhering to the Spanish non-inter- only twenty lost their lives on both vention agreement, with headquarters sides. despite the heavy fire,possibly in London, has been suggest- United Press.
ed by the French Government, it is learned.
Malaga Surrounded
Burgos, Aug. 26. Rebel headquarters announced today that Malaga, held by loyalists, has been completely surrounded and surrender in expected momentarily. -United Press.
The object of the Committed would be to maintain close contact between the Governments concerned and to receive details from each Govern ment on the measures taken to ensure their neutrality.
notorious
ELIMINATING PROCESS
expected to consist of: an unknown Mr. Soong promises the elimina- number of Japanese and Manchu- kuoans, starting from Kuyuan and Dolonor-United Press.
cd
DEATH FOR REBELS
"PEOPLE'S JUDGES" TRY SUSPECTS
This
Enquiries in responsible quarters indicate that the authorities have almost completed a plan which, taking advantage of the natural: tendency of the masses when sub- fected to aerial bombardment to tion of many useless.or ineficienta temporary exodus of population on vacate crowded city areas, calls for employees of Government. coupled with an emclent and honest a scale unprecedented in the history system of tax collection and the of warfore. suppression of smuggling, will coun- teract the loss of revenue to which the province had no proper claim, and will also facilitate larger expen- diture where these are advisable in the public welfare
Only the police and essential workers will be encouraged to re- main in the city of Hongkong in the event of an air raid.
Temporary accommodation
and
crime.
(Continued on Pago, 0)
Roosevelt
Call No
Peace
Athens, Aug. 20.
King Edward Vili dined last night- in a Greek. tavern with the British Minister and other gucala. His Majesty sampled native dishes and wine, which he found dellelous. He
To then visited an open-air cabaret.
Parley
Washington, Aug, 20,
noon.
The Royal party did not leave by the yacht, Nahiin, until this after- They expressed delight at the Greek welcome accorded by the pubile and also appreciation of the way His Majesty's Incognito had been respected..
While visiting the Acropolls. King
Edward was approached by a well- known Athens character who, in national costume, sells postcards.
STOP PRESS
food and water will be provided for Commenting on reports that Pre- The Grock police tried to prevent-Fl Using his own department as an example of extravagance and mis-750,000 of Hongkong's million popu-sident Franklin D. Roosevelt was approach, but the King intervened
a penco con-and bought some of the postcards- management under the old regime. lation in the bills surrounding Kow- considering calling. Mr. Soong declared that many of his loon. The people who vacate the ference of the heads of major powers, Reuter Special. Madrid, Aug. 27.staff of 425 were superfluous and crowded areas will be scattered far the Department of Glate to-day announced: "This is utterly fan- tastic." The Ministry of Justice has order-examinations would soon be started and wide in small communities.
The State Department said the The same practice will be
President was most concerned with the creation in all provinces of to weed out the unfit and unrequired The Committee would also con- State Tribunals composed of fourteen adopted in other departments, until
the troubled international situation persons... sider extra measures which it might "People's Judges" and three civil the people have an emcient body of
but had no thought of initialing R be advisable to take.
servants to try persons charged with
pubile servants.. Meanwhile, France has specded up rebellion and codition.
peace conference..
Nanking, Aug. 27. work on the non-Intervention treaty
Attention The tribunals have already begun
President's refusal-Inst week to Bring Klobe-trotter, took off from....
Captain Chichester, New Zealand's Gibraltar," Aug. 20. plan, making demarches to the coun- to function in certain towns of Ai radio broadcast from: Sovilletries which have not yet proclaimed Catalonia. Two rebels: have been
Uruguay's suggestion for joint action this point for Foochow and Hong- by American república to promote konz to-day and expects to arrive, in saya the rebels, have captured the an arms embargo against Spain tried and shot at Lerida and three
(Continued on Pagë. 6,)",
I'more' at Novales-Router,
the peace of Spun-United Press. Hongkong at 7p.m.-United Pren.
Rio Tinto Taken
Router.
It is unoffelally estimated that the civil defence (excluding army, navy and air force) of Hongkong will cost Ure Government $1,500,000. In view of the depressed financial position, it seems likely that the only way fr SMUGGLING PROBLEM
which the Government will be able to finance "this" "work will be The smuggling problem In the South-west never resembled that innatute a ave or ten year plan,
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