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FIRST EDITION
Supreme Court,
Hongkong- Telegraph.
No. 14003
FOUNDED 1881 一拜禮 號八廿月二十英港香 MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1936.
NOTED GERMAN
WARSHIPS
RUSH TO SPAIN Following Arrest of Steamer Outside Territorial Waters
EXACT INSTRUCTIONS UNKNOWN
BUT GRAVE
CRISIS
FEARED
Berlin, December 27.
Germany's steps in reply to the seizure of the steamer Palos by the Spanish Government authorities in the Bay of Biscay, will be announced Monday or Tues- day.
In the meantime, it is generally agreed that German warships have been sent to Bilbao, though it is not known precisely what orders have been given them.
Semi-official comment respecting the Anglo-French representations on the sub. ject of the despatch of volunteers to Spain, was made to-day. It was pointed out that Germany months ago had emphasised that volunteering in the Spanish civil war was one of the most important aspects of the work of the Non-Intervention Committee.
An authoritative spokesman told Reuter to-day that many persons of all countries wanted to join the fight in Spain. The other side started its work in support of the Leftist group much earlier, by collecting money on behalf of the Spanish Government, he pointed out.-Router.
PATROL OPENED FIRE
Messages from Madrid reveal that a Leftist patrol. boat arrested the German steamer Palos after firing
EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN
SMALL LOSS OF LIFE REPORTED
Tokyo, Dec. 28. An earthquake shook Tokyo and
GENERAL DEAD
General Hans von Seeckt, re- constructor of "Germany's post war Army, whose death is report- ed from Derlin.
FAMOUS GENERAL PASSES
REBUILT GERMAN ARMY AFTER WAR
ONCE ADVISER TO NANKING
Berlin, Dec. 27. The most serious loss WDS In
The death has occurred of Niljima Island, where one person is General Hans von Soeckt, the
but without serious loss of life.
several shots across her bows. German authorities other parts of Japan this morning, declare the ship was outside Spanish territorial waters.
Tho Palos belongs to Oldenburgh Portuguese Company, and was bound for Spanish ports frum
Hamburg.
Sho carrief no war inaterials, German sourees disclose, and only three passengers.
A Berlin message asserts that if those aboard the Palog are harmed the situation may become very grave.
Anglo-French Notes
Berlin, Dec. 27.
The British and French Ambassa- dors called at the Foreign Office at noon to-day and each handed to Dr. Gauss, chler Juridical adviser of the Foreign Office, a memorandum con- cerning the present condition of non- Intervention In Spain.
It is stated that both notes are of
a similar. naure.-Router,
Severe Fighting
Madrid, Dec. 28.
There has been severe fighting on the Madrid front. Yesterday the Government launched an offensive on the Barrio Densera sector, south of Madrid. At 7.30 am, the Loyalist lines opened a heavy and precise artillery fire, which preceded the advance of militia.
The operation was undertaken with the idea of hampering General Francisco Franco's plan to encircle Madrid and to open up the possibility of taking the rebel position in
the Casa de Campo on the flank.
Meanwhile, the insurgents made a vigorous attack from Casa de Campo and actually succeeded in crossing the Manzanares
River,
driving the Government troops be- form therm. However, the nilitla
raliled, and supported by a heavy artillery fire, counter-attacked, After very violent fighting, the Insurgents were repulsed.
Bath sides lost very heavily- Reuter.
Japanese-
Australian
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HEAVY LOSS IN MONGKOK FIRE Big Timber Yard Blazes In Early Morning
SHIFTING WIND CREATES
DANGER OF SPREAD
A disastrous fire broke out in the Mongkok Timber Yard this morning, covering an area of several acres and threatening houses in the vicinity. The outbreak was visible for miles around, the flames shooting in the air to a height of over a hundred feet, and the damage already done is most extensive.
In addition to the yards actually involved, there are several others nearby which are threatened, whilst within the area affected there were numerous structures occupied, by people of the poorer class, as well as big stocks of furniture, large quantities of which have already been destroyed. Fortunately, no loss of life is believed to have occurred.
The outbreak occurred at 7.45 a.m., and within a brief period of time the whole of the Kowloon and Mongkok fire appliances were on the scene, in charge of Superintendent Brooks. The area involved is bounded by Mongkok Road, Bute Street, Shanghai Street and an un-named lane about a quarter of a mile in length. The same district was involved in a serious fire about two and a half years ago, when the whole block was destroyed.
PAINT TINS EXPLODE About half an hour after the fire
German Air dead, two missing and ten injured. reconstructor of the post-war broke out, there was a series of ex-
Crew Saved
Some 500, dwellings were damaged German Army, who in 1934
(Continued on Page 4.)
Reuter.
By Frenchmen CHURCH CALLS
Dakar, Dec. 27.
The crew of a German South Atlantic air iner were drama- tically saved by
A fast motor cutler belonging Lo 4. rival French line, it was learned here to-day when the men had come safely to shore.
The cutter was near at hand when the blɛ German machine landed in the sea after having lost her propellor. The crow transferred to the cutter, but the plane had to be abandoned owing to the heavy seas-Reuter.
FIERCE BERLIN
BLAZE
UNDERGROUND RAIL- WAY BURNS
Berlin, Dec. 27,
Arc-
TO NATION
Archbishop Warns Of Slackening Morality
London, Dec. 27.
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plosions from bursting tins of print stored In the yards.
Fortunately, the Bremen were able to draw water from the sea for the purpose of fighting the flames, and numerous lines of hoses were soon being utilised,
The work of the firemen, however,] was made more than usually diMeultj owing to the fact that there was a strong, variable wind blowing. The result was that no sooner had the fre been got under control on one setiion than flames begoṇ shooting, up in another:
Early on, the firemen realised that their main task, would be to prevent the flames from crossing the lane to other timber yards which adjoin the Texico, Company's, oil installation. The wind frequently carried the flames in this direction, with a con stant danger of the adjacent ores becoming involved.
When the seriousness of the out- break became evident, the occupants of adjacent houses began to evacuate homes, piling their goods in the
"Just as there was no room for Christ in the inn on the first Christmas Day, so to-day there is no room for Him in the noise and bustle of the hostelry of modern life," declared the Archbishop of Canterbury broadcastingstreets at a safe distance from the to the nation this evening.
His oratory was a solemn "recall to religion."
He commented on the slackening and scorning of the old standards of morality, visible in the loosening of the ties of marriage and of the restraint upon the impulse of
sex..
However, he was convinced that there was an instinct of religion and sound morality in the common heart. God Bghters, tearing up the roadway of Was not so much denied as "crowded out."
Excavators to-day aided
the Potsdamerplatz to enable firemen
to reach a big Bre raging in n tunnel}. "God knows how needful pleasures
of an underground railway, at pre- are as a means of escaping from the
sent under construction.
Trade Pact Dulks, sleepora
MANY RESTRICTIONS REMOVED
Melbourne, Dec. 27. A new trade agreement between Australia' and Japan was announced here to-day.
It covers a period of 16 months and provides for imports of 102,500,- 000 square yards of Japanese cotton, artificial silk and pleco, goods yearly, In equal proportions.
In return, Japan will laue permits
strain of life or the monotony of and far barrels work. See that they are wholesome," fed the flames, and a dense smoke prevented firemen approaching the he urged. blaze through the entrance of the tunnel.
.
.
"In our national history the past year can never be forgotten. But its General Herman Goering and Dr. Joset Goebbels, Minister for Air and most recent and vivid memories had Propagando respectively, joined the better how be kept in silence. huge crowd which watched the fight against the flames.-Reuter.
UNDER CONTROL
Borlin, Later.
"Let us return from the past and to the future, and, look upon all that has happened as a call to re-establish It is understood the fre la practic-and re-settle the foundelions of our ally extinguished, at 1a.m.
national life.
The firemen only gained control after 17 brigades had been in opera-
"Within Ave months, the King will ton for some hours, directed by the be consecrated to his high office," the
COMPULSORY ARBITRATION
FRENCH SENATE PASSES BILL
Paris, Déc. 28. The Senate, by a vote of 170 to 88, adopted the Bill providing for com- pulsory arbitration of labour dis- putes, with only a few modifications of the text as passed by, the Chamber of Deputies R
the beginning of a new rolge, but a
now return of the nation to God, a
games.
BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL.
At 10 am, though the fire was stili burning furiously, firemen ap-
Liner Freed After 60
MOTORISTS
WHOSE MOTTO IS
Safety
First
ALWAYS FIT
DUNLOP TYRES
SHOCK FOR HOLLYWOOD
Hollywood, and particularly the film colony, got the surprise of a life-time when Miss Mary Pickford, former wife of Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., announced her engagement to "Buddy" Rogers, crooning band leader and one- time juvenile flim lead. Here they are.
SOONG TO TAKE HIGH POSITION
NANKING. RUMOUR
ASSERTS CONFIRMATION LACKING
Nanking, Dec. 28.
It is persistently rumoured. that Mr. T. V. Soong, former Finance Minister and brother. in-law of Marshal Chiang Kai- shek, may become President of
Hours Ashore the Executive Yuan in succes
London, Dec. 27.
The German liner Pretoria has left Southampton for Capetown after being aground on a mud- bank in Southampton Waters for sixty hours.
The captain states that he ex« Decis to arrive at Capetown, for which port the vessel was bound, according to schedule, as he will omit the calls at Liabon and Casablanca-Reuter,
CHARITY WORKER DIES HERE
MRS. R. H. KOTEWALL:
parently had it under control. The PASSES SUDDENLY
danger of its spreading had passed.
LEAVES HOST OF FRIENDS
An area over two acres in extent has been burned to the ground. All mainland fire fighting units are still at work, assisted by two fire floats.
In order to control the 'traffic in the locality, some scores of extra Many residents will learn with police were stationed at various deep regret of the death, which' oc- points, whilst assistance was also given by members of the St. Johncurred this morning of Mrs. Kotewall, Ambulance Corps.
wife of the Hon. Mr: R. H. Kote wall, member of the Executive Council.
Governor Looks At Big Blaze
The deceased lady had been in poor health' for some considerable time
While he was returning from his past, but her depth, at her residence, lodge at Fanling this morning, His No. 57 Kotewall Road, was somewhat Excellency the Governor, Sir An unexpected. She passed away peace. drew Caldecott, saw the leaping | fully at 8.15 am. flames of the Mongkok fire and Mrs. Kotowall was well-known for instructed his chauffeur to approach her charitable work in the Colony. She was associated with numerous For some time His Excellency organisations and was a member of trampling from one to another point watched the efforts of the Aremen, the Executive Committee of the
the sceno.,
of vantage, and paying close attention Soclely for the Protection of Child- to the detail of their work. He re- ren, in which she took a keen interest. mained until the fire was under con- She will be greatly missed by many trol.
bodies of which she was a worker. Besides the husband, there are eight children, seven daughters,(two
morrow, the cartege posting: Wing married); and a son with whom the deepest sympathy will be felt.
The funeral takes
place 10 Pit Ting, Pokfulum Hood, at pun
to import 800,000 bales of Australian head of the fire fighting force speak- Archbishop west, on "The august wool up to June 30, 1938. .....
ing through a loud-speaker connec-ceremony will not benet or have full Both countries have undertaken to ion in a specially equipped motor meaning unless the nation, with, and remove special prohibitions against care other imports. Japan has also with Many underground drawn excess duties imposed on most of the tunnel's electric wiring to the services of God. all, to the King of Kings-Reuter branch of Micaara Millington, Lady workshops, through its King, consecrates itself new loyalty as to the King, and, above Colony of Miss Elma Kally, who is During the absence from the certain Australian products. Reuter and wooden panelling wore destroy
taking: short leave, the Hongong Special
dBritish Wireless.
"I pray God It may mark not only Special
will be in charge of Mr. H. Coleman/
sion to the Generalissimo, who would then retain only the chairmanship of the Military Affairs Commission.
It is stated in reliable quarters that General Chang Hsuch-liang will return to Siantu shortly and resume his post there, to continue his work of anil-Communist suppression and to prove his loyalty and sincerity. General. Yang Hu-chen, one Chang's close allies, will also be lenlently treated, It is believed. Reuter,
GANDHI : GIVES
of
ADVICE PREPARED TO MAKE ANY SACRIFICE IMPRESSES HEARERS
Faizpur, Dec. 27. The Mahatma Gandhi broke a two- year silence when be spoke today at the Village Industries Exhibition, held in connection with the National Congress here, for which 30,000 political Agures have assembled.
"Show me the way, and I am pro- pared to go back to Enol," he declared. "I am prepared to hang.
"If you do what I want, the Viceroy will admit he has been wrong and will offer to return with the rest of the Britons on the next steamer,
And I would reply: Indig is big enough to hold you, and more like you."
His words greatly impressed the Congress camp, as it was considered possible that they prefaced his return to active politics
Interviewed later, however, Gandhi scouted this interpretation Reuter.
INTELLILIA
It is against the new Indian Con- stitution that Gandhi and other lenders have taken umbrage, and Indications are that the campaign against it will be extend determinediyi