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NOVEMBER
23, 1936.
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FOREIGN SUBMARINES ATTACK SPANISH WAR VESSELS IN HARBOUR Startling Accusation Made By Communique in Madrid
RUSSIAN FLEET FOR MEDITERRANEAN; BRITAIN'S SAFETY MEASURES
MADRID, NOV, 23. ·
AN OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE STATES THAT SEVERAL SUB- MARINES, APPARENTLY FOREIGN, ATTACKED SPANISH GOVERNMENT WARSHIPS AT 9 A.M. TO-DAY AT THE EN- TRANCE OF CARTHAGENA HARBOUR. ONE TORPEDO STRUCK THE CRUISER CERVANTES, DOING CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE. OTHER TORPEDOES WERE FIRED AT THE CRUISER MEN- DEZMUNES WITHOUT DÓING ANY DAMAGE.-REUTER.
RUSSIAN NAVY MOVING
Hendaye, Nov. 23.
CIANO GOES TO ROME
The smiling Italian Foreign Minister, Count Ciano, received a warm inetcome on an important diplomatic misalon to Berlin. Here, he salutes |
the steel-helmeted guard of honour.
DYSENTERY Australians
Lose Cheap ATTACKING
Wickets
A radio broadcast, picked up here, sent out by the loyalist station at Bilbao, H.K.ANIMALS states that 36 Russian warships are en route to the Mediterranean to protect Russian merchantmen against General Francisco Franco's threat to destroy foreign shipping bringing arms to the Spanish Government.-United Press.
BRITAIN'S FIRM STAND
London, Nov. 23.
The British Cabinet has decided upon a firm policy with respect to the pro- tection of British shipping threatened by the proposed blockade of Spanish ports
by the rebel forces under General Francó.
The Cabinet has decided, firstly, to undertake important naval measures to protect its shipping in the event of Spanish rebels-undertaking the blockade. It is believed these measures include the organisation of armed convoys.
Secondly, the Cabinet has decided not to grant blockading rights either to loyalists or rebels.
day.
These deelsions will be communicated to General Franco to-
In the British view, the blockade is illegal, because inter- national law does not recognise the belligerent's rights of a party engaged in civil war, and because the blockade would be a "paper blockade" in any event, due to the fact that the rebels Jack the ships to make it effective.-United Press.
Cabinet Reviews Tangle
London, Nov. 22.
The admittedly 'grave situation in Spain, with its threats on international complications, was discussed at a mecting at No. 10 Downing Street this afternoon, when the Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, con- versed with his chief Ministers.
Those present at this discussion
CHARGES AGAINST ITALIANS
were Mr. Neville Chamberlain, MAJORCA TREATED
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secretary, Sir Jolin Simon, the Home Secretary, Sir Samuel Hoare, First Lord of the Admiralty, and Sir Thomas Inskip, Minister for Co-ordination pf De- tence.
It is hoped that the Foreign Secretary will be in position to
make a statement In the House of Commons to-morrow.--Reuter,
CRUISER DEPARTS
Barcelona, Nov. 22. The British cruiser Arethusa left here for Palma to-day-Reuter
NO SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE
London, Nav, 22.
AS POSSESSION
BASE FOR NEW FASCIST ARMY
Valencia, Nov. 22.
BERLIN DEMANDS PARDON
FOR CONDEMNED ENGINEER
ATTACKS ON RUSSIA
Berlin, Nov. 23.
It is announced here that the German Embassy in Moscow has informed the Russian Govern- ment that the sabotage and espionage charges against the engineer, Stickling,
in- credible, and has demanded an immediate pardon.
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Der Montag, an cîicial publication, In an editorial to-day speaks of the "unprecedented international scandal" of Stickling's arrest and charges Moscow with attempting "to cause unrest over the entire European situation."
"The Ambassador has behind him
whole German nation." Allegations that Majorca is the
this being treated as a virtual Italian tolerate its citizens being made vie- editorial asserts, "which cannot possession and a war base for tims of the worst kind of partisan the equipment of the Spanish | justice." insurgent army and attacks on the Spanish mainland, are being made here.
It adds that Russia is attempting to shift the blame for "the fiasco of its economic altuation."United Press.
WILL GERMANY RETALIATE?
Moscow, Nov, 23. Tho court in Novosibirsk has the German engineer.
A semi-official statement declares: the Insurgents havo at present some The movement of the cruiser 10,000 men of the regular army on Arethusa from Barcelona, which the island, and under threats of Im-
have prisonment or execution have en-sentenced Spanish port the threatened to bombard from the rolled 25,000 more in.a Fascist force, Stickling, and eight Russians, to
death sea, has no special significance, it is led by Italian officers and equipped
with modern arms from Italy. learned here.
rebels
The Arethusa is covering a number of places in Spanish waters and went to Barcelona from Palma only fast Wednesday,
The destroyer, H.M.S. Gerland. is believed to be still at Barcelona and arrangements are bing made to evacuate British nationals from that city, if they wish to leave, following The threat of atlúck.—Reuter.
Officials say Slickling, confessed that he conferred with a German Italian ships come to the island secret service agent several months twice weekly with provisions and ago in Moscow and planned the sabol- war materials, while 14 tri-motored age of coal mines. Italian seaplanes and three Italian
Observers see a parallel in this triol destroyers are stationed in the har to that involving the British enginecra hour.Reater,
of the Metro-Vickers company, In 1933, and speculate whether, like Britain, Germany will make” some retaliatory move.—United Press..
GROUNDLESS INJUSTICE
Berlin, Nov. 22..
ROYAL FAMILY'S CRABII
Oslo, Nov. 23.
An automobile in which the Crown
Prince Martha and her daughters, The German engineer, The Old Fauline dinner will be Princess Ragnhild and Princess Stickling, and all those accused, held at the club on Thursday, Decem- Astrid, were riding to-day, skidded with him of systematic sabotage ber 3, at 745 for 8 p.m. Any Old into collision with another car on in Russian mines, have been sen- Pauline who would like to attend, is the way to the family's Skaugum tenced to death by the court at asked to communicate with cut- estate and overturned without in- Colonel R. F. Johnson, E.A.D.C. Juring any of the occupants serious- Novosibirsk, where they stood Ordnance Depot, Queen's Road East.| İy.—Ünited Prens.
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The dysentery epidemle, which started with an belags, has spread to domėkės 'aninials.)
At least twenty cals are 'under- stood to have been infected. Several have died, some of them being taken to tie Dog's Ilome to be put "to sleep",
Morat: If you want to save your pet, do not feed it with uncooked food, and if it does contract dysentery, have it des- troyed. It is better for the pel and for yourself.
THRONGS HONOUR SALENGRO
BLUM DEFENDS LATE. MINISTER
Paris, Nov, 22.
A crowd estimated at half a million thronged the streets of Lilic to witness the funeral of M. Salengre, the Minister of Interior, who recently committed suicide.
A representative of the President, all the members of the Cabinet, the
Speakers of the Senate and Chamber, and a battalion of Infantry particl pated in the funeral procession.
M.C.C. MAKING GOOD FIGHT
Sydney, Nov. 23. The Australian eleven which start- ed this morning's play, with such a pronounced advantage over the M.C.C.. did not consolidate their position to the extent anticipated.
They proceeded to lose three wickets for an additional 63 runs, and at lunch had scored 280 for five, being one run ahead of the M.C.C.'s first innings score.
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The overnight scores were: MC.C. (first innings) 288, An Australian Xi (first innings) 221 for 2.-Reuter.
Later
The Australians have now scored 301 runs for five wickets.---Reuter,
TEA TIME SCORE
The Australians had scored 412 runs for seven wickets at tea time.- Reuter.
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POUND MADRID Franco Warns Populace Το Flee in Time
BOTH SIDES CLAIM FRESH SUCCESSES AT FRONT
Madrid, Nov. 23.
Rebel artillery unleashed a terrific bombardment of this city early to-day, blasting to bits passenger trains at the North Station yards and driving 20,000 Rosales district residents through the streets in screaming panic. Belasco Ibanez and Alberto Mellado Streets, behind the station, were heavily shelled and damaged extensively.
While the shells were falling, officials mobilised buses and taxicabs in the hope of evacuating thou- sands of women, children, aged and crippled people before many more hours. They are also removing art treasures of enormous worth.
It is estimated that 1,000 to 1,500 civilians have been killed and more than 3,000 wounded in the siege thus far and the Government must evacuate 300,000 by some means, the majority of them the women and children and aged of the city.
CHINESE MASS IN SUIYUAN
"COUNTER-ATTACK CONTEMPLATED
TO CARRY WAR TO CHARHAR
Nanking, Nov, 23. Central Government troops rapidly concentrating in East Suiyunn where an invasion
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Reports from outside the city say General Francisco Franco, the rebel chiaf, has broadcast a warning that Madrid buildings which loyalists have converted into fortresses must be destroyed and has urged the populace to flee, explaining that the road to the Mediterranean is open.-United Press.
Pressing Attack
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London, Nov. 22. Operating without aeroplanes, but maintaining a heavy artillery bon:- bardment, the insurgents arë” re- ported to be pressing the attack upon Madrid,
They claim the offensive this evening is developing satisfactorily and that the model prison, a strong-- hold of the loyalists, has been re-
duced to ashes.
STOP PRESS Mongols and Manchukuoans allies
Customs Men Beaten By Japanese
Foochow, Nov. 23. Ten Customs officers were
M. Leon Blum, the Premier, in the severely beaten to-day with ham course of a speech, said M. Salengro mers and iron bars when they was the
victim of atrocious calumny.attempted to carry out a search of The attacks on his character and a Japanese steamer, the Selkyo honour were all lies. The French Maru, from Keelung.
The loyalists' most formiduble are ut present the cold and their tanks, The Moorish troops are particularly
the demoralised by
has been attempted, but which up to now has been satisfactorily snow, nr withstanding the mul- tiplicity of overcoats they wear, checked.
either purchased or stolen/
It is stated that the Nanking troops | are massing preparatory to a large- scale offensive against the belligerent who have attacked Suf- irregulars yuan's frontier towns.
General Tan Gen-peh, commander the of 13th Army Corps, and General Meng Ping-yo who lends the 7th Cavalry Division. have established their temporary headquarters at
close Tutung, North Shansi, to the Sulyuan line-Reuter.
Latest despatches from Sulyuen state that the first counter-attack by, the Sulyuan regular troops was do- livered
November 18, following an abortiva incursion by Mongol and
On
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Strong searchlights, after night- fall, concentrating along the Man- River picked out loyalist tanks attempting to make a crossing- In one of these machines the Govern ment experts have fitted a gigantic said to be audible for loud-speaker, six miles, and from the front line It regales the insurgents with Gov- ernment propaganda during artillery lulls-Reuter.
people would no longer permit such The Customs men boarded the Manchukuo Irregulars, and that the calumnies to exist merely to satisfy | craft to look for smuggled goods, Chinese attack was most effective. I the worships Jaime Primero, Libertad
but before they could begin then
Bombardment Premised Gibraltar, Nov. 22. Refugees from Malaga assert that the malice, envy and vengeance of opponents.
tack they were set upon by 60 Ferme- resulting in the loss of many casual- und Miguel Cervantes are shortly and almost sailing from that port with the object tics by the invaders A huge demonstration in the Place san hooligans, de In Bastille heard M. Blum's
effecting the capture of their leader, of bombarding Algeciras, the rebel stronghold, their ultimate aim being Having battered the officers Wang Xing. speech, which was broadcast, sang helpless, the Formosane landed the "Internationale," and the "Marthe cargo without paying duty on
General Fu. Tso-yoe, Chairman of to regain control of the Straits of Gibraltar and hamper the crossing of the Sulyuan Provincial Government, selllaise," and saluted bareheaded a
General Franco's Foreign Legion- huge portrait of M. Salengro,
says he intends to press forward into
naires and Moorish troops.-Reuter. Charhar and deal with the rebels on that ground.
Militiamen Claim Successes
it. There were similar demonstrations Several of the injured officers
Lyons.--Reuter are
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"SAFETY FIRST".
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CRISIS
APPROACHES Shanghal, Nov, 23. Events in Subguan" are moving towards a crisis following two de velopments reported over the week
London, Nov. 22. The sixteenth day of the battle for Madrid finds the insurgents with one important foothold in the city but with Httle prospect of a speedy First, Nanking is sending troops capture of the capital, states Reuter's assist the operations" of the special correspondent with the in- Bulyuan provincial forces against surgent army...
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By various methods, the authorities are Impressing on pedestrians and motorists alike the need of care and caution in thoroughfares, in the third annual "Safety First" campaign which opened to-day. The campaign is under the direction of Mr. KM. Bidmead, Assistant Superintendent of Police.
A special feature of the campaign off of certain pavements in Queen's is n loud-speaker van, kindly Road and Nathan Road, this being provided by the Hongkong Telephone a reminder to pedestrians to keep Co., Ltd.,
which tours the streets to the footpaths instead of wandering giving directions and warnings to into the streets.
Films pedestrians and motorists.
lustrating traille dangers are being ***Lessons
eleruentary traffic shown in the local cinemas and also rules are being held in the various from a special van, whilst street schools.n
lectures are also being given.
Numerous pamphlets bearing slogans, illustrations and advice are also being circulated.
Another now feature is the fencing
To-night, from 7.45 to 8 o'clock, the Hon. Mr. T. 11. King, Inspector General of Polica, will give a broad- cast talk from ZBW studio on "Safety First."
the Manchu and Mongol Invaders
menacing the province from Charhar. Secondly, the Mongola are massed
Some front line observers estimate
it will take another fortnight to
In northern Sulyuan, preparing for capture the city, a general southward offensive from statement from Valencia, where the Meanwhile, according to an offelut Fallingmino-Reuter,
SHARP
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FIGHTING
Pelping, Nov. 23.
majority of the Government leaders have taken refuge, loyalist troops have begun another ferce assault on Sharp fighting is reported by the Casa del Campo section. They Chinese authorities from the north drove forward this morning and and east of Kaingho Sulyuan, as the claim to have leolated the insurgents. Sulyuan provinciel troops repulsed a in this area. determined attack by Mongols and The Governmen! militia also Manchus, in which, tanks and air asserts that it has surrounded the
rebels in craft were used.
City and the University Su Mel-ling the Mongol bandit Carabarichel district,
Artillery is supporting the infantry commanding a division of Wang Ying's forces,
is reported to have attack which, if it is finally success- mutinled and the Japanese areful, will be the prelude to an offen- watching Wang closely to prevent sive on a wide scale. Vanda
The activity of this Government him entering Shangtu in any force,
Mongol troops are reported moving troops, combined with continued bad
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