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declared Mr. Eden hotly, in response to Mr. Gallagher's glbes.
In response to questions whether Great Britain would continue ♪ neutral-policy, Mr. Eden said: "It is quite possible to pursue in policy
on-Intervention while recognising as the real Government one side or the
other,"
Mr. Eden promised to seck speelfe Assurances from Italy and Germany that their recognition of General Franco's Government does not mean
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1936,
ST. PATRICK'S BALL
SOCIETY DECIDES TO
HOLD EVENT
St. Patrick's ball, with the collvens, #OSEDONS, shebeen and blarney stone of former years, is to be revived next year when it is Expected that the presence in the Colony of the Royalf Ulster Rifles will give the affair a unique touch of the Emerald Isle. Many suggestions were made by me members 'n the annual meeting of the St. Patrick's Society of Hongkong last night, when it discussed the holding of the ball.
The ball will not take pince on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, to prevent that it enables them to furnish the clashing with the celebrations of
the Royal Ulster Rides.
Nationalists with arms in contraven- tion to the neutrality agreement;
"Our whole object is to make non- Intervention a working polley." the Foreign Minister said. "We look for ward to co-operation with
the Governments concerned, regardless of their ideologies.-United Press.
ITALY TO REMAIN
Rome, Nov. 10.
BRITISH TRADE
nine
FBI FORMING NEW CHINA COMMITTEE
London, Nov, 10., The Federation of British Indus- tries announces the formation of a special China Committee of members recognised, na experts on the Chinese raarket representing the chief engineering firms, the Federa tion of Calico Printers, the Asiatic Petroleum Company. the British American Tobacco Company, the Im perial Chemicals Industry, under the chairmanship of Sir George Mac- Donough.
The Secretary of the Federation of Reater explained that the Committee British Industries Interviewed by
At the meeting Inst night the chair patrick's appointment. The Federa
was only partly due to Mr. Kirk- was taken, in the absence of Mr, F.
Lon of British Industries had al- R. H. James (President) by Mr. C. G. Perdue (Vice-President), who re-
ready noticed with satisfaction the ferred to the reduction in member-provement in Chinese trate and ship, Ihrgely the result, he said, of Chinese currency.
finances due to reorganisation of many departures mid retirements. Among those who had left were two life
members, he sald, Dr. W. B. A, Moore and Mr. M. J. Breen.
Mr. Perdue explained that although It is authoritatively understood that expenditure over income, this was the accounts showed an excess of Italy will remain on the non-Inter-really not the case as $100 had been vention committee, regardless of her paid out as a charitable grant during recomition of the Nightists as the Government of Spain.-United Press.
ELUCIDATIONS ASKED
Lendon," Nov, 19, It is understood that the British Government
communication, through the British Ambassador at Hendaye, with the insurgents' agento, In order by obtain elucidation of various points arising out of General Franco's warning of a blockade,
The communication will also en- qubre kato the possibilities of e- tablishing a neutral zone for shipping in the neighbourhood of Harcelona, similar to the safe anchorages pra- mised by Geneval Franco near the parts
Tarragona, al
Valencia, Alleante and Cartagona.---fleuter,
ITALY'S INTENTIONS
Rome, Nov. 19. It is learnish that Italy does not intend to leave the Non-intervention
result of
Committee as
The re- engruition of General Franco's Government
|
the year instead of in 1935.
He believes that in the absence of unforeseen digulica optimism re- garding the future is now fully justi- ed. The Federation of British In- unpetus by the Government is indis- dustries feels, however, that a direct pensable, hence it warmly welcomes the appointment of Mr. Kirkmtrick. who will be able to supply invaluable Information regarding credit require- ments for Ching about which foreign competitors offer great facilities.
ment
Sound Finances "Our Mancial position is very sound," declared Mr. Perdue, "but we bership, and by this means enlarge lieved that Chin would provide a hope to see an increase in the men-
The Secretary said that it was be our charitable grants, which form one of our most important activities, rowing market for capital invest- The annual report and statement tre's business will be to study Chi- and goods; The new Commit- of accoume were received, and #
ness requirements and ensure vote of thanks pusset to the auditors, Messrs. F. G. Maunder and W. B.plying various machinery for, single operation among British firms sup- Finnigan,
auteriakings, for example, water- works, and also among the different drms in the same Industry.
An amendment to the rules was sanctioned, making I constitutional for 15 members to form, a quorum instead of 20.
Concurrently with the formation of The following officers were ciccted; the Committee the Federation of Bri- President: Mr. F. H. Williams, lish Industries, is presenting various Hon. Treasurer: Mr. N. J. Bebbing-household equipment to the Sino-
ten.
lowes.
British Cultural Association's new. tion. Secretary: Mr. B. II. C. Hal-building in Nanking. Several firms.
ore making gifts, for example an electrle cinek and a rdio gramophone are being shipped at the end of the months. Reuter,
Committer: Mr. K. Bogdon, Capt. R. P. A. Crookshanit, Lt. Col. W. A. Frost, Dr. J. M. Gray, Mr. J. C. M. Grenham, M, F. P. R.
James. Li. Comir. M. V. Keogh R.N., Mr. C. G. Perdue, Dr. G. W. Pope, Mr.
MeChateule, Mr. T. Murphy.
J. D.
lo
It is denied that Italy, intends blockade the Spanish ports still in the bands of the Spanish Govern-
necessary, ment, but will, if
take drastic meastires to defend the rights and Interests of her nationala in Spain.
Italian warships are
standing-by
at Barcelona and other Government ports to protect Hallan interests.--- Reuser.
SPAIN'S CIVIL WAR ENTERS
AERIAL PHASE
!Continued from Pape 1.)
Jong battle north-west from: the city.
—Renter.
BARCELONA BOMBARDED
Paris, Nov. 10.
A Spanish insurgent cruiser twice bombarded. Barcelona last night, ac- cording to a special.correspondent_of L'Intransigeant.
Only slight damage was, however, done.-Reuter.
GERMAN TROOPS FOR SPAIN
Paris, Nov, 10.
Open anxiety, regarding the possibility of trouble during the next few weeks has followed the disclosure that France has taken to safc- measures einernesey gused her Mediterranean in- terests.
It is being persistently rumour- ed that Germany will despatch a contingent of troops to Spain..
The Berne.correspondent of the newspaper Information has reported that a battalion of 800 Geriau anti-aircraft gunners and engineers has been ordered to Spain. The correspondent asserts that they will be accom- panied by three batteries of A.A. guns-United Press.
NO CHANCE
Paris, Nov. 19.
It is understood that no change in the French Government's arrange- ments arising out of General Franco's declaration regarding the blockade of Barcelona has yet been decided
on.
The French cruiser and destroyer now off Barcelona will remain there temporarily. As for as the naval authorities are aware, no French merchantmon is near Barcelona.-- Reuter's Bulletin Service.
SEA DUEL NEXT
Paris, Nov. 19. Bources have
re- .of
Authoritative ported a large concentration Spanish Government warships in the Mediterranean.
It is believed that Madrid is pre- paring to defy Fronco's blockade and, possibly, challenge the Insur- gents to a decisive test. of naval strength.---United - Prem.
Chority Sub-Committee: Dr. G. W. Murphy. A. L. Sullivan, C. E. Terry, Pope, Mr. J. C. M. Grenho, Mr. 1.F. G. Mounder, R. P. Edwards, J, C. Murphy.
M. Grenham, J. D. McClatchie, E. II. Auditors: Messrs. W. D. Finnigan Williams, N. J. Debbington, B. H. C. and F. G. Maunder,
Hallowes, T. Murphy, Lieut. Cmdr.. Among those present at the meet- Graves, Lieut. Cmdr. II. W. d'Arcy ing were Mesers, J. O'Donovan, G, P. Evans, Dr. J. M. Gray.
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