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五拜禮 號六月一十英港香·
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1936.
日三廿月九
No. 16547
BATTLE
MADRID
RAGES IN
SUBURBS
Rebel Air Raiders Bomb
Panic-Stricken Capital
SCOTTISH AMBULANCE DOES HEROIC WORK UNDER FIRE
London, Nov. 5.
The war din over and around Madrid grows greater hourly. The latest despatches from insurgent headquarters in the field declare that General Varela's troops a re engaged in a furious battle in the suburbs.
Reuter's correspondent, Mr. J. R. Allwork, in the capital itself, telephones that all night long he heard the booming of the insurgents' heavy guns on the outskirts of the city as the Government militia fought a grim rearguard action from Getafe and Leganes.
To-day the capital has been subjected to three air raids. The first came at 8.30 a.m. and there were two more before 10.30 a.m,
Government anti-aircraft guns, mounted on the roots of tall build- ings near the Reuter enrrespondent's house, successfully drove two of the huge insurgent bombers to higher altitudes in search of safety, while the citizens, scurried for shelter.
Later this correspondent matored in the direction of Gettife, where the insurgents have made a major ad- We found the roads blocked
vance.
at intervals with barricades of sand- bags and paving stones and throner with refugees streaming towards
from Madrid
all directions from which the insurgents are advancing. a pathelle sight, zome They were
by travelling in for carts drawn mules and donkeys, others dragging their few personal belongings, includ.. ing bedding and even live poultry, lo little band barrows. The poorest trudged, their backs laden with un- wieldy bundles. Trams passed ecen sionally, their tops piled high with
mattresses and furniture..
Scottish__Ambulance Under
Fire
Near the front line, under insurgent gunfire, Reuter's correspondent found a Scottish ambulance, whose person- nel seemed to hear charmed lives. doing heroic work.
Last night this little force conveyed 120 wounded from Getafe under ron- stant fire-Reuter,
Madrid, Nov. 5.
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FIERCELY OPPOSED TO SOVIET ALLIANCE
RUMANIA'S "IRON GUARD" SPEAKS
Bucharest, Nov. 5, Threats of death "for all those responsible" if Rumania goes to war on the same side as-
contained Soviet Russin, were
in a manifesto sent to King
to-day by Coloneli Carol Codriano, leader of the outlawed!. Rumanian Fascist organisation or terrorist propensities, the much feared "Iron Guard."
The manifesto, which has enised a considerable, sensation, declares:
"If we are forced to go to war on the same side as the U.S.S.R. against those who driend the Christian civilisation, we declare openly that we shall kill those responsible and then commit suicide."
The manifesto adds "There is no The Leftists, at dawn to-day, such thing as a Little Entente or a commenced a terrific artillery | Balkan Entente. There is only one on Rightists fight between two worlds: the Chris- counter-attack positions in the newly captured an civilisation and Communism."
Death Drug To
End Fain Of
AIR MAIL SERVICE INAUGURATED
The rear air mall and passenger service between Shanghal, Hong- kop at Canon waa veuigurated pesterday, when a C, N. A. C. plane, carrying sir passengers, arrived here' from the North, being welcomed by . E, the Governor., Pletture shows the plane tori-ing to the Kat
Tak Airport. (Photo: Meé Cheungh
ROOSEVELT TO SHUFFLE HIS CABINET
Incurables? Roper, Perkins, Farley
London, Nov. 5. Lord Ponsonby has Introduced
a Bi Into the House of Lords providing for the administrn-
tion of a palniess but fatal drug in certain circumstances limited to persons desiring death because they are suffering from illnesses of a fatal or incurable character, lavolving severe pain,
Bliter opposition is anticipated both in the House of Lords and the Consons-United Press.
SEEK TO SPREAD STRIKE
PICkets arresTED IN GULF PORTS
ROOSEVELT TO INTERVENE
New York, Nov. 5. The striking maritime workers The Brun Guards were offcially areas of Getafe and Leganes, dissolved in 1933, after the assassina-to-day endeavoured to extend The explosions of the shells tion of Prime Minister Duca, but the already widespread shipping the em since then haves continued their blockade, and apprehension is were plainly heard in
existence under the title of "All tor felt in Washington lest the strike battled capital.
Our Country."-Renter Special,
should interfere with the scheduled sailing on November
The Rightists were surprised by the Intensity of the Leftist are, and
a with returned it
from field onslaught howitzers, and machine-guns from
the front lines,
un
withering Kuns and
The Rightists despatched a fleet of bombers to renew the aerial attack the Leftist positions around Madrid. One of these was shot. down in flames in the Dona Carlota district and the second crashed province
Lefust after Argando coinbat planes had engaged it above
the clouds-United Press.
Appeal To Populace
Madrid, Nov. 5.
in
CANTON VISITORS DEPART
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SINGLE COPY 10 CENTB
384.00 PER ANNUM
BRITAIN
The World's
Master Tyre
READY
TO DEFEND ALL HER INTERESTS
BUT WON'T INTERFERE WITH OTHER · POWERS
London, Nov. 5. Opening the Foreign Affairs debate to-day, Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secretary, told the House of Commons that Great Britain will be second to none in defence of her legitimate interests, but emphasised that the power of her defence weapons will not be directed against the interests of any other nation.
He alluded to the "anxieties" in the international situation, and expressed the hope that the League of Nations would still function effectively in the interests of international harmony.
"Our hope and intention is to prove that the sneers directed against the League are unjustified," he declared. "Albeit, the League to-day is not the instrument we should like to see it," he added.
ITALIANS FEEL
REBUFFED
And Swanson to Quit EDEN'S SPEECH NOT
ན་
Washington, Nov. 5.
It is understood that one of President F. D. Roosevelt's first tasks after returning to the White House to-morrow will be to re-shuffle his Cabinet. It is no secret that some of the tenants of high New Deal offices have not proved entirely satisfactory, while others desire to retire to private life of their own accord.
Mr.
SATISFACTORY
Dome, Nov. 5. Anthony Eden's speech on foreign pulley has been received with disappointment in Italy.
Mr. Eden admitted that diplomatic exchanges had been carried out pre- paratory to the calling of a live- puwer Locarno Conference, and dis- closed "formidable and important divergences among the nations.
Belgium, however, had assured Great Britain that "she will stand by her existing obligations," said the Foreign Secretary-United Pren.
Tension Eased
London, Nov, D. Speaking on the Far East situation, Mr. Anthony Eden, Foreign Secre- tury, told the House of Commons to- day that Sipn-Japanese relations not long ago were such as to give rise to anxiety. But he was happy to say there had been definite indications Political circles argue that mere Intely of a distinct ensing of tension. Discussions had been proceeding at assurances are not suicient. Italians feel that a definite entente, defining Nanking, he said, on outstanding grounds for hoping that a revival of and safeguarding the respective in-sun, snd there appeared to be
and Italy, is re- terests of Beliala
the farmer tense situation might be confidence and calm are quired
avoided. be restored.
The fact that Mr. Eden "ignored is inter- Signor Mussolini's offer" It is believed that the Secretary of Commerce, Mr.preted here as a rebull-Reuter Daniel C. Roper, and the Secretary for Labour, Miss Frances Perkins, intend to resign. The latter will be replaced by the present Under-Secretary, Mr. Edward F. McGrady, who has shown great ability in settling strikes.
Y.M.C.A. OFFICIAL PASSES
to
OF
SUDDEN DEATH
SIR ARTHUR YAPP
that
.
The Government earnestly trusted that would be the case and that a solution would be reached
stable and friendly footing-Reuter. Government's Views
placing Sino-Japanese relations on a
London, Nov. 5. Reviewing the foreign situation in the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Anthony Eden sald he would not emulate the practice of making state- ments on internationul policy from a public rostrum unsubdued tones, state the but that it was desirable Government's view plainly.
Britain's relations with were close and cordial, he said. It was perhaps natural, in a disturbed. world, that the two great western de- mocracles should be drawn together.
France,
Mr. James Farley, the. Postmaster-General, is understood to be desirous of returning to a high- salaried position in private business, but he will certainly retain the Democratic National Party Chairmanship after his triumphant organisation of the COLLAPSED IN But there was nothing exclusive in
President's campaign.
The Secretary of the Navy, Mr.
Swanson. Claude
has been in ill health for some time, and his condi- 7 of the American delegation to tion indicates his withdrawal from
the Navy Office,
con-
Harry Hines Woodring, may be re- The acting Secretary for War, Mr. placed by Mr. Paul McNutt, whose Governorship of Indiana expires with this year's end.
Big Majority In Congress
FINAL RESULTS NOW AVAILABLE
Congress Programme 'Omelais tre already working on the programme to be recommended to
New York, Nov. 5. The final Congress results have Congress by the President in January. The abm at present appears to be to been tabiilntą] un follows: fortify the New Deal, by legislation,
the
the Buenos Aires peace. ference aboard the Munson liner, American Legion.
The immediate threat to San Fran cisco's food supply has been removed the of following the agreement striking warehouse workers to move perishable fruits and vegetables, but Ja Fairbanks, Alaske, the Chamber of Co
Commerce asserts that merchants for thirty have only enough food days.
The New Orleans police have de- The highly successful visit of His tained 50 seamen, arrested during as it stands, rather than to make sur- Excellency General Huang Ma-sun, raids on strike pickets, and a drive prising departures. Still in Chairman of the Kwangtung Provin-against "Communism has been President's own words, "There are a cial. Government. His Honour Mr.ordered.
thousand and one things to do."- Mayor Canton,
In Galveston, Texas, 38 pickets Reuter. An appeal has been issued by the Tseng Yang-fu,
Going Fishing new Leftist Government after an all-and Madame Tseng, was brought to have been gaoled.
a close this morning when they re- In Bostoną night session:
striking seamen's
New York, Nov. 5. turned to Canton by the Flying Arrow leader has been arrested on a wore
President Roosevelt to-day was Express.
rant charging drunkenness-Reuter.
preparing for a Ashing holidny while FEDERAL PRESSURE
the nation speculated on the extent Washington, Nov. 5. to which he might accept Tuesday's Increased federal pressure to settle politicul explosion as a mandate and
policies. President F. D. Roosevelt, who is parts of Spain to co-operate to save Queen's Pler where a guard of hon-
Lagging returns, from, snow-bound the capital-Reuter Bulletin Service. our, provided by the Hongkong returning to Washington to-morrow,
Police, was drown up, and where is expected to study the situation. or outlying districts continue to swell Losses Admitted
Madame Tseng was received by Mrs. is reported that his early return the victory total, leaving Governor North. The Colonial Secretary, Hon. to the capital is due to his anxiety Alfred Landon the most badly heaten Paris, Nov. 3.
during theeandidate since 1820. Mr. R. A. C. North, the Inspector- to be on the ground
The latest tabulallen gives, Roose- Messages received from
Spain General of Police, Hon. Mr. T. II. critical industrial situation.
Meanwhile, four ships have salied, velt 20,208,108 votes, Landon 15,480,- report intense Aghting to the south King, the Flag Lieutenant to
Btrike-breaking crews, 500 and Lemke 068,060. of Madrid.
Excellency-Sir Charles Little, c.n., manned by
most A mixed army of voters is runge the A. D. C. to His Excellency Major comprising Orientals for the General A. W. Bartholomew, Co., part, and a nith is scheduled to sail behind the President and friction be tween his followers, of various poli e..., c.a.t., D.s.o., and the Secretary shortly.-United Press.
tical philosophies, Is Inevitable. Rear-Admiral C. G. Sedgwick,
Nevertheless, he is the commander of the mightiest political army in the country's history.
Authoritative quarters any officials
"Spaniards, defend the revalution: defend the Republic, Everyone must moblitse for victory. The enemy is at the gutes of Madrid."
After bidding good-bye to His Ex- cellency the Governor, Sir Andrew Caldecott, Kt., c.M.G., c.a., and Lady Culdecott, at Government House, the
SENATE
Democrats Republicans
Progressives Independents
Farmer-Labour
MOTOR CAR
What he said about that friendship, France applied equally to Belgium. There had been repeated declára- tions in Germany of a desire for a London, Nov. 5.
closer
Anglo-German friendship. The death hos occurred of Sir which Britain genuinely desired, he
Arthur Yapp, National Secretary of added. the Y.M.C.A who collapsed in motor-car after leaving work at the Reuter's Y.M.C.A. headquarters, Bulletin Service.
Born in Herefordshire in 1960, Sir Arthur Yapp was
Help For Germany Commenting оп the tendency, noticeable in Germany, to blame Bri- tain for Germany's economic dim- the son of a farmer who died when he was four. culties, Mr. Eden sald the Govern- firm of ment could not accept this doctrine As a lad he worked for
Leominster which was not in accordance with ogricultural engineers and at 15 he began to give religious the facts.
While it would be impossible to of addresses, became secretary temperance society and started a re-detail Britain's attempts at economic freshment booth for the showmen ut and financial co-operation with Ger- many since the war, he could say nt that Britain had lent Germany almost the equivalent of what she had re- ceived in reparations.
the annual fair.
75
HOUSE OF RepresentaTIVES
Democrats
All Other Parlies ...................
334
.101
The Democrats have a majorly of
last Congress.---Reuter,
The appeal, urges Loyalists in all } distinguished Visilors proceeded to the maritime strike la now indicated. adopt more liberal and more radical 233, compared with one of 193 in the
the
The Government admits that rebels have captured two villages eight miles south-west of the capital. -Reuter, Bulletin Service.
TWO TYPHOONS-
were present at the pler to bid the
party farewell, after which the dis-R, R. Todd, and Hon. Dr. R. H. Kote- iinguished visitors crossed the har-wall, c.M.., LL.D. bour, escorted by Capt. W. J. R A guard of honour and band from The Manila Observatory reports Andrew Caldecott, the Secretary for up at the Railway Pier, and after its Cragg, A.D.C. to His Excellency Sir the Royal Welch Fusiliers was drawn that there is a typhoon in about Long. Chinese Affairs,
Mr. W. J. Inspection, the party 'was conducted 127, Lat. 13, moving N.W., and an Carrie, the Harbour Moster, Hon. by Major R. D. Walker, MC, to the other in about Long 144, Lnt. 17 Comdr. G. F. Hole, RN. (Retd.) the Flying Arrow Express, which left at moving west.
Chairman of the Urban Counell, Mr.8.25 a.m,
Hon.
work begani Hls Y.M.C.A. Leominster when he was 21 and a he gave up his few years later business career to become secretary Six years of the Derb asscelation. Inter he was organising secretary for Lancashire and in 1912' he moved to London as Secretary of the National Council.
WAR WORK
[1
of
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The Government would welcome Germany's participation in the tri- party currency declaration, he said.
Deteriorating Relations
The deterioration of Anglo-Italian relations was due to Great Britain's endeavours to fulfil her obligations under the League of Nutions Coven
There was never an Anglo- t Italian quarrel until Italy realised that their relations would suffer.
Replying to Signor Benito Musso-
ini's challenging speech of Novem-
The war, which brought about renaissance of the Y.M.C.A., found Sir Arthur with a weak heart, but in spite of doctors warnings he plunged himself into the mass work waiting him among the soldiers Given three months to raise funds he
ber 1, Mr. Eden sald that Medlier raising by confounded pessimists $2,750,000 in that time for the rancan provided not-a short cut but a with Y.M.C.A. Under Sir Arthur's gui-main arterial route in commerce
the East, England did not challenge the organisation became dance, EDGAR ANDRE DIES huge
Ble Insignia become a popular / Mediterranean was Italy's very life, UNDER AXE
COMMUNIST EXECUTED
in Hamburg,
was
Berlin, Nov. .
a
but
affirmed that the freedom of communications in the Mediterranean was a vital Interest of the British Commonwealth
for soldiers on all fronts. In, 1927 Sir Arthur was asked by Lord Rhondda to take charge of the food economy campaign, a task that Edgar Andre, Communist leader subjected him to much abuse but his
Welcome Assurance behended this telling speeches did much to promote
the cause and diminish friction.
The Government welcomed Signor dent to attend the Buenos Aires peaceHe was sentenced on July 10 in
Sir Arthur, Yopp received a K.B.E. Mussolini's assurance that Italy did are secretly planning for the Presi-morning.
asin 1917. Ile was the first layman to not intend to threaten Mediterranean conference, and it is said that he has
alleged fatal
speak from the pulpits of the cathe-security, Britain did not desire to not reached a final decision, but that connection with
drals of Canterbury and York.
(Continued..on_Page_12.). the cruiser Indianapolis is ready to saults on Nazis several years ago.---
Renter's Bulletin Service.. carry him southUnited Press.