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JAPY RISKS LIFE TO Recognition of Franco
TAKE OVER-LOADED
PLANE OFF FROM H.K.
SETS AMAZING PACE ON LONE FLIGHT FROM PARIS TO TOKYO
By “TELEGRAPH” STAFF REPORTER
This morning, in the pitch darkness that precedes the dawn I witnessed one of the most startling take-offs in the history of Kai Tack Airport,
Almost beside himself with anxiety at the delay that threatened to rob him of the most astonishing distance record ever attempted by one man, M. Andre Japy, the French aviator who has already made history by his flight from Paris to Hongkong, decided shortly after 5 am. to take the biggest chance of his career.
A stiff northerly wind that whistled down the mountains in the background of Kai Tack had for ten hours, made suicidal any attempt to take off.
SPAIN'S CAPITAL ABLAZE
MADRID TORMENTED BY BOMBERS
FEARFUL TOLL IN RAIDS
Deemed Blow at Russia
"This Town GERMANY AND SALENGRO ITALY ACTING
Is Poor
But Loyal"
KING WELCOMED TO
SOUTH WALES AMID SCENE of DESOLATION (Special To "Telegraph")
London, Nov. 18. "This town is poor but loyal." This touching message, stretched across the greystone' front of a brokendown cottage, lepitomised the welcome which the poor folk of Dowlais gave His Majesty the King when he visited to-day what has been called "the blackest spot in South Wales."
There is scarcely. a family
public relief.
Madrid, Nov. 13.. More fires are raging in Shortly after 4.30 a.m., the wind became gusty instead of continuous. M. Japy decided to risk all by Madrid as a result of insurgent taking off during one of the all-too-brief spells of calm.air attacks during the night.here which is not on the dole or
com-
Two Airport officials, a patriot and one lone newspaperman were the only spectators.
Their hearts stood sill as, engine wide open, the heavily laden red the entire plane bumped across length of the fickla distance of 800 yards-wlibput rising,
In
Ly.
the darkness-relieved dothing but half-a-dozen guiding Bares and the Nights of the plane
It seemed to the spectators that the two wheels of the machine, were still on the ground as the plane went over the sea-wall.
For two hundred yards, the plane was less thun six feet above sea-level
B it skimuned across the harbour.
Then, its one propeller gripping: it commenced to rise, and wilun five minutes had disappeared from sight..
Greatly Overweight
AUSTRIANS
TO RE-ARM TO TEETH
FARM PRODUCTS FOR GERMAN WEAPONS ENVOY. LEAVES FOR BERLIN.
Vienna, Nov. 18. -
The Government reports no change in the position in the University City orea where ngaung continues.
The streets of Madrid are in ruins,
The
factory
Dvens
ויה
derelict
at the These led to the destruction of When the King arrived the printing works of the news-great, gaunt shell of the
steel factory, which formerly was the paper Libertad and the Duke of mainstay of the town's existence, Aiba's palace, wherein were with a wage bill of £30,000, he was
greeted by wild cheers art treasures 01 mcalculame
Ilis car passed under the famous at the entrance to worth hitherto carefully pro- Coal Arch erected of His Late tected.
Majesty's visit, when the town was in the heyday of its capacity, two years before the Great War,
To-day the new King walked amid seener of desolation, where rusting
bore gures snow that 250 were kind and naces and 300 wounded in yesterday s bombard- witness to the tragedy of the aspres- Ineal asema. These bring the ud-lon. He was accompanied by the οι the mited casualties for the week turmer managing-director to 500 dead and 1,200 wounded, the firm which owned the premises. majority of them women and child- Another and larger place struck by the hand of misfortune, and which the King has visited, in Merthyrtydvil yet here, as at Dowlals, the loyalty of the suffering population wes Reuler Special- demonstrated beyond any
TUMULTUOUS RECEPTION
London, Nov. 18. His Majesty the King was accorded aturnultous reception in every town Planes have dropped pamphlets and village which he visited during threatening to intensity the raids to-his sixty mile tour to-day of the dis aight unless the clly capuntes tressed areas of South Wales and dis-
Its palaces are guted. Semi-onical ficlory chimneng masonry
ren.
of La
The Puerta del Sol, the very heart An economic agreement with of Madrid, is burning. The frum- Germany, under which largolines in the area are torn up and scale re-urmument would be ef-the underground station is flod with debris. the maritet district is des- When the plane was wheeled out fected, is being sought by the troyed and tongues of flume are still of the hangar at Kui Tack it was Foreign Secretary, Dr. Guido shooting from the offices 1,200 lbs. overweight, a danger made necessary by the large amount of Schmidt, who left for Berlin to- Libertad. petrol needed to carry it from long-day. It is considered significant at that the Austrian Minister is ac- kong to Tokyo-a distance approximately 2,800 miles-without companied by Freiherr von Papon, the German Minister at Vienna, At 4 a.m., despairing of the decrease on the first official state visit of in the strength of wind necessary to an Austrian Cabinet Minister to permit a take-ulf in any direction except by ilying Into the mountains," M. Japy decided to dump 70 gallons of his precious fuel; and ity to Shang- hal to refuel.
refuelling.
the
He had actually given the order for the fuck to be dumped' when wind became more favourable,
Half an hour later he abandoned the contemplated change and decides to risk a take-off with full load.
Germany in four years.
Reuter. Bulletin Service.
doubt.-
IN CONCERT
Move seen as Attempt to Form Anti-Leftist Bloc
Berlin, Nov. 18.
ACCUSES ACCUSERS
"RESPONSIBLE FOR MY DEATH" PATHETIC LETTER
Lille, Nov. 18. The suicide of M. Roger Salengro, French Minister of Interior, is attributed to depres- sion caused by the recent death of his wife, coupled with the venomous political attacks his war record. Mass de
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Italy and Germany have recognised General Francisco Franco's revolutionary regime as the official Government of Spain; Signor Benito Mussolini andmonstrations by the Leftists Herr Adolf Hitler have recognised General Franco as a brother dictator.
An official German.communique states: "Inasmuch as General Franco's Government has taken possession of the largest part of Spanish territory, and as developments of the last few weeks have shown always more clearly that there is no longer any question but that he will exercise governmental power over the other parts of Spain, the Reich Govern- ment has decided to recognise General Franco's Government and take up diplomatic relations with the Charge d'Affaires accredited thereto.
"The new German Charge d'Affaires will present his credentials to General Franco in the near future. The German Charge d'Affaires hitherto at Alicante will be recalled.".
Meanwhile, Rome has issued an almost identical communique.
A-Propaganda-Ministry.spokesman.
has confirmed that Germany is acting in concert with 1taly and has decided to anticipate the fall of Madrid, but he refused to say whether this action was intended to hamper Russian aid to beleaguered Leftists.
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Anti-Russian
Thrust
played the keenest interest in the various, social service activities and
Well informed foreign cirles here. self-help movements which have believe the Italo-German combination been set on foot throughout the area. is a direct anti-Russian thrust, imply-
It WAS 110 perfunctory vis:2.
will openly supply arms to General Formalities were almost entirely dis- a warning that Italy and Germany Pensed with and the King moved Franco if Russia attempts to interfere, about the people, went into their homes and discussed with them their hardships. During the afternoon it Malcolm
Leftist Counter
Washington, Nov. 18. The Spanish Ministry of Communl- It is the proposal of the Austrian cations has telephonically informed Government thint Germany should the Spanish Embassy here that and lightest troops have been expelled buy Austria's surplus dotry timber products, of which Germany from University City and the Cuso is much in need, and sell in return de Compo sections of Madrid became known that Mr. war planes, tanks and heavy artillery. United Press,
itherto, the low prices Germany has offered for Aumrinn goods, for
of plans example,
Troubles Ahead
Two
pence a pound for
butter, have caused a deadlock in negotiations, but it is believed that Dr. Schmidt's mission will eliminate all obstacles.
Austria's determination to re-arm Even now, however, his troubles are not over. Doubt exists regarding to the teeth is evidenced by her in- the weather conditions over the Eastroduction of conscription in April, China Sea ung M. Japy told me, nithe increase by d0 per cent. in her few minutes before he took off, that army expenditure and the declarn-
right to re-arm he had decided to follow the Chines, ion coastline to Fouchow before deciding whether to land at Shanghai or to attempt the hazardous 2,000 mile sea crossing from Foochow to Takyo.
If he decides on the latter course, he expects to arrive at Tokyo at d p.m. this evening.
If, however, weather conditions
of her
November 12-Renter.
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an, and remained there until his de- parture.
Astonishing Speed
The astonishing rapidly with which
make 11 advisable to land at Shanghe has crossed the world since his hal, M. Japy expects to reach the departure from Paris on Monday is
northern elty at about 9.30 am, and like a Magie, Carpet story.
about 8.30
to arrive at Tokyo at
p.m.
direct from He New
Paria to
BIG GAIN: IN POWER OF.R.A.E.
STILL FAR SHORT OF OBJECTIVE
BIG BALLOON
BARRAGE
London, Nov. 18. A big increase in the strength His flight from Paris to Hongkong Damascus on Monday. Staying al of the flome units of the Royal
Damascus only long enough to refuel, he hopped off for Karachi, where he Air Force since May last year is the latest figures arrived at dawn on Tuesday. At 7 shown in
is one of the most remarkable solo efforts in the history of aviation. He left the French capital at 6 am. on Monday and 58 hours later was in Hongkong.
.m. he was again in the air, arriving available, at Allahabad Inte in the afternoon. In May, 1935, Hume squadrons
Snatching only 15 minutes sleep
Stewart, whose report, made before he resigned his post us Chief Com- misaloner for Distressed Areas, was the all-night alt- the main subject of ting of the House of Commons last night, and his successor in office, Sir commanded George Gillett, had been
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Moreover, the move is seen as a bid for the formation of an anti- Leftist bloc and a warning Russia that a continuance of action in supplying arms to Lefiists will mean a cun-running compet tion in which the Soviet would be al a tremendous disadvantage. Observers believe the Italo-German in advance of Madrid's to dine with the King in the railway action coach in which is Majesty travelled capitulation was dictated by the down to Wales last night and which necessity of halting further outside to his
staven during
two
days' assistance before the already stern
Ex-Dictator's Son To Die
PRIMO DE RIVERA CONDEMNED
Alicante, Nov. 18, Senor Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera, son of the former dictator of Span, was sentenced to death to-day by the People's Tribunal.
against Salengro's assailants are anticipated to-morrow,
In a most pathetic letter addressed to M. Leon Blum. Prime Minister, M. Salengro said:-"My wife died as the result of calumny against me, which has also gaten my niother's heurt.
I am "I have fought hard, but beaten. They, wid
succeed in dishonouring me, but they bear the responsibility for my death. Neither a deserter nor a traitor, my party, nas been my life and joy."
with
with
M. bum's eyes were lilled letter lears or he read the bowed head before the bouy of his friend.-Reuler.
ELUDES STRIKE TIE-UP
́U. S. LINER SAILS -FOR-EUROPE
STRANGE SCENE AT PIER-SIDE
New York, Nov. 18. The American-owned luxury liner, three- Washington, left her pier quarters of an hour late to-day and remained anchored in the barbour while clicials of the Steamboat Inspection Service investigated char- ges that incompatent hands were employed to replace the strikers.
Extraordinary. scenes were wit-
pier before been necsed on the His brother, Miguel, has condemned to 30 years' imprison-Washington's departure. Since mid- ment on charges of complicity in the night 300 strikers had been on picket duty, and passengers were hurried Intary reucigion-itemter Special,
through the picket lines under pullce escort.
PRIESTS SLAUGHTERED
Rome, Nov. 10, The Catholic News Agency La Corrispondenza to-day asserts that been 1,000 priests have hitherto
War--United which when the land is ready for several other nations, pecially the slain in Spain's civil intensive cultivation inte Spring South American republies, to follow Press.
At
Leftist resistance is more greatly Germany expects Co-operative Farm strengthened.
of next year, will be conducted on a her example. profit-sharing basis, the King was A Foreign Ofice spokesman, how- parting from its polley of non-inter- keenly, interested in a model village ever, said that Germany's attitude to-vention in Spain, in spite of the Halo. of 60 houses which forms part of wards the non-intervention agree- German action.-Reuter,. the settlement.
ment was unchanged "for the time- being."
Recognition Anticipated
PACKED CROWD Crowds surged, close around the Royal Car when the King arrived at Pontypridd and police had to link arms to make a way to the hall in bound by the non-intervention pact Government by Italy and Germany wilch a physical training display
was given.
At Scaby Village the centre for n short course training for unemployed men was visited and the men were at a lunch when the King arrived. He caused much amusement by rap ping on the side of the hut and asking first-line in the manner of un ordercly officer:
"Any complaints".
At Merthyr Tydfi immense crowds Blled the streets and received the King with tremendous enthusiasm.
while his plane was being refuelled, numbered 63, with 500 15 minutes sleep. Ile originally M. Japy departed from Allahabad at machines, whereas to-day they total
and arrived et Hanoi, after a 30, with 992 first-line machines. 8 p.m., remarkable direct flight across coun- try, at 10.50 a.m. yesterday. He was in the air again at 12.30 p.m., com- pleting the flight to Hongkong in 154 minutes actual flying time, easily a record.
During the whole time he had only tended departing at 8 p.m. last night for Tokyo, but even the small reserve time such an early departure would have necessitated did not drive him to rest. For fully two hours after his arrival yesterday, M. Japy went carefully over every part of his machine and supervised the re- fuelling, carried out by the Shell organisation.
These figures show that the Air Force has made a good start towards reaching the limit aimed at, namely, 120 Home squadrons, with 1,750 first-
line machines.
It is learned that Great Britain still regards Germany and Italy as firmly obligations-United Press.
Identical Terms
the
Nobody was allowed aboard the liner except those persons actually sailing.
Slones were thrown at taxis suc- pected of bringing strike-breakers to ine ship, but oerwise there were nu disorders.-Itcuter.
FIRM FRIEND IN BRAZIL
CARNEIRO'S APPEAL
TO BRITAIN
nt a
- Paris, Nov. 18. The recognition of General Franco's was expected in authoritative French sources, but announcement came sooner than anticipated.
London, Nov. 10. Senor Carneiro, Brazilan Com- Political quarters hold the opiatoa mcrcinl Attache and guest that the consequence may be that Chamber of Commerce luncheon prior. Germany will openly supply General
to his return to Brazil to assume the Franco with war materials-Reuter. leadership of the Foreign Commercial Department, appeals in an address to- Right Of Search
day for the continuance of a close community of interests balween Bri tain and Brazil.
Paris, Nov. '10. Political circles here belleve Italy's and Germany's recognition of the Referring to the post-war develop- ments, Senor Carneiro described rebel Government in Spain was prompted by their desirt to enable Brazil's rise among the cotton grow. the Insurgents to search ships bound ing countries as one of the most re
Barcelona and suspected of markable events in the history of raw
London, Nov. 18. The Italian and German Govern- ments have decided to recognise General Franco's rebel Government. An Rullas communique states that now the insurgent leader has taken possession of the greater part of Spain, It is continually more evident that in the remaining part of Spain it is impossible to speak of a respos- sible Government exercising power. It was at the King's own request that he included a visit to the email The Fascist Government has there and hard-hit town of Dowlais where France and send him a Charge for
fore decided to recognise General main strec d'Affaires, who is leaving Immediate- 1 carrying arms, withou! Violating In cotton-Reuter Special. The Air Ministry's plan provides a streamer across the half-an-hour between for the erection of 50 new aero- | carried the words, "This town is poor jy, the former diplomatic representa- tornauional law.
aromes, of which 39 are already in but loyal". emise of construction, The majority Later stages of to-day's tour took tives having been recalled.
The German, communique follows other villages and everywhere he was almost exactly similar lines and adds that a new German Charge d' Affaires is understood that the new bal-received with a tumult of cheering. is proceeding in due course, to the
Owing to the interest shown by the will considerably barrago
that the German Charge d'Affaires at strengthen London's serial defences, King in various social movements his scat of the Franco Government and machine is great advantage in cloudy weather, to them usual with Royal visits and
The British Government, It was not until 10 p.m. that he over 200 m.ph. The would consent to return to rest. He similar in many respects to the De, when it is difficult for fighting planes the day's tour concluded
schedule. British Wireless.
understood, has no intention of de (Continued on Page 12,) to locate bombers.---Reuter. "was back again at the airport at 2.15
Then, and not until then, would be consent to snaich a little sleep. He was out at the aerodrome again at
He lost
Allahabad and Hanol, by overshoot ing his mark.
Packed With Petrol
The maching M. Japy is flying is 7.45 p.m., and his disappointment at his own. It is a Caudron Simoun the sudden northerly wind that made low-winged monoplane, fitted with a
of these are situated in the south and the Royal visitor to Aberdare and souui-cast of England.
It
loon
France does not regard the mere recognition of General Franco as establishing the right of search and France will adopt the necessary measures in the Mediterranean..to protect her own shipping. Simul- taneously France confirms that there
intervention.----Reuter,
COMMANDS QUEEN MARY
London, Nov. 18. Captain R. V. Peel, senior Com- munder of the Cunard-White Star sect, hng- boon appointed Come
·Edgar Britten.—British Wireless.
his departure impossible was intense. | Renault engine, and is capable of and they are expected to prove of timetable was less strictly adhered Alleanto has been recalled. tol to no change 'in her polley of non-modore in succession to the late sir.
behind