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FOUNDED IRRI 一拜雄 號八廿月二十英港香 MONDAY, DECEMBER
28, 1936.
日五十月一十
No. 160PZ
WARSHIPS
RUSH ΤΟ 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-Reuter.
PATROL OPENED FIRE
Messages from Madrid reveal that a Leftist patrol boat arrested the German steamer Palos after firing several shots across her bows. German authorities declare the ship was outside Spanish territorial waters.
The Palos belongs to Oldenburgh Portuguese Company, and was bound for Spanish ports from Hamburg. She carried no war materials,
German sources disclose, and only three passengers.
A Berlin message asserts that if those aboard the Palos are harmed the situation may«become very grave. "Anglo-French--Notes:
Berlin, Dec. 27.
The British and French Ambassa dora called at the Foreign Office at noon to-day and each handed to Dr. Gauss, chief Juridical adviser of the Foreign Office, a memorandum con- cerning the
condition of non- present intervention in Spain.
It is stated that both notes are of
a similar naure.-Reuter.
Severe Fighting
Madrid, 'Dec. 28.
SCHMELING LEADS ALL HIS CLASS
BRADDOCK RANKED
BELOW LOUIS
STANDING OF FIGHTERS
SOONG TO TAKE HIGH POSITION?
CHIANG URGED TO STAY IN OFFICE
LONDON PRESS
COMMENTS
Nanking, Dec, 28.
It is persistently rumoured
that Mr. T. V. Soong, former in-law of Marshal Chiang Kai-
Finance Minister and brother-i
shek, may become President of the Executive Yuan in succes-. aion to the Generalissimo, who would then retain only the chairmanship of the Military Affairs Commission.
It is stated in reliable quarters that General Chang Hṣuch-liang will return to Slantu shortly and resume this there, to continue his work
post of anti-Communist suppression and to prove his loyalty and sincerity.
ul General Yang Hu-chen, one Chang's close allies, will also be leniently treated, it Is believed.-
Now York, Dec. 27. The Ring Magazine's annual boxing ratings are published to There has been severe fighting on day. They put the German, [Reuter, the Madrid Government launched an offensiva on
of
was
London, Dec. 28,
an
SINGLE COPY 10 CENTR
138.00 PER ANNUM
DISASTROUS TIMBERYARD BLAZE
Two striking pictures taken whilst the disastrous fire at Mongkok timber-yards was in progress this morning. Top shows a typical structure in the grip of the flames; bottom, firemen and police watching......
the blaze. (Photos: Yuen Chun Studio).
HEAVY LOSS
IN
MONGKOK FIRE
Big Timber Yard Blazes
In Early
Morning
SHIFTING WIND CREATES DANGER OF SPREAD
front, Yesterday the Max Schmeling, at the top of the ESCAPE WELCOMED the Barrio Densera sector, south of list, Joe Louis, Detroit negro Marshal Chiang Kai-shek's escape Madrid, At 7.30 am. the Loyalistisecond, and Jim Braddock, ac- will be welcomed by all Europeans
A disastrous fire broke out in the Mongkok Timber lines opened a heavy and precise cepted world's champion, third, who realise how much his sane, Yard this morning, covering an area of several acres and artillery illis.
which. preceded the Gunnar Barlund of Finland is prudent leadership has contributed to advance of
the unification and development of threatening houses in the vicinity. The outbreak was The operation undertaken given fourth place.
the new Chino, says the Times with the idea
Braddock is rated third because he editorial to-day. of hampering General Francisco Franco's plan to encircle has not defended his title and his Chiang will not think it necessary to to a height of over a hundred feet, and the damage The paper hopes visible for miles around, the flames shooting in the air Madrid and open up the possibility achievements have not been sufficient resign from oiler for any reason of taking the rebel position in the to warrant his ranking above either "face." It adds that while Mr. T. V. Casa de Campo on the flanit. Louis or Schmeling.
already done is most extensive, Soong is doubtless an excellent man Meanwhile, the insurgents made Louis has created the most interest for Finance Minister his excursion In addition to the yards actually involved, were n. vigorous attack from Casa de in boxing, the magazine says, and into military and foreign affairs have Campo and actually succeeded In furthermore he "Impressively came been more adventurova then success-several others nearby which were threatened, whilst crossing the Manzanares River, back against Sharicey. Ettore, Brescin ful driving the Government troops be- and Simms."
The Times commends the fortitude Within the area affected there were numerous structures fore them. However Vie militia Light-heavyweights are ranked as of Nanking and of Chiang in holding occupied by people of the poorer class, as well as big 1. John Henry Lewis, 2. Al Gainer, Marshal's captors, and observes that stocks of furniture, large quantities of which have 3. Leo Kelly, 3. Jock McAvoy, 5. Len whatever were Chang Hauch-lang's Harvey, 6. Gus Lesnevitch.
original motives by his repentance already been destroyed. Fortunately, no loss of life is Middleweights come in this order: and surrender he has saved the 1 Freddie Steele, Marcel Thil, country from a formidable civil war believed to have occurred. Fred Apostoll, Teddy Yarosz. In which the Communists might have
The welterweights
The outbreak occurred at 7.45 a.m., and within a Laken a Barney Ross, Jack Carroll, Jimmy
Prestige. McLarnin, Ceferino Garcia, in that
brief period of time the whole of the Kowloon and The New Chronicle in a leader order, though there will be some dis- says the competence and success with Mongkok fire appliances were on the scene, in charge of pute about McLarnin's position. which the Nanking Government has
Lightweights are led by Lou acted in this matter may bring good Superintendent Brooks. The area involved is bounded Ambers, with Pedro Montanez, Tony from evil by strengthening its Canzoneri and Enrico Venturi with authority. That is probably the best by Mongkok Road, Bute Street, Shanghai Street and an
hope for Chinn.-Reuter.
rallied, and supported by a heavy follows: artillery fire, counter-attacked, After
violent fighting the very insurgents were repulsed,
Both sides lost very heavily.— Reuter,
Japanese-
Australian
Trade Pact
MANY RESTRICTIONS REMOVED
Melbourne, Dec. 27. A new trade agreement between Australia and Japan was 'announced here to-day.
him.
are:
Frankie
POPE STILL
out against the threats from the
astrous loss of
hand, with a resulting dis-
по
EARTHQUAKE
IN JAPAN
'SMALL LOSS OF LIFE REPORTED
MOTORISTS
WHOSE MOTTO IS
FOUNLOP FORT
Tokyo, Dec. 28. An earthquake shook Tokyo and other parts of Japan this morning, but without serious loss of life.
was in
The most serious lous Niijima Island, where one person is dead, two missing and ten injured. Some 500 dwellings were damaged.— Reuter,
Safety
First
ALWAYS FIT
DUNLOP TYRES
ROOSEVELT URGED TO INTERVENE IN STRIKE
UNIONS DISREGARD ALL AUTHORITY
SHIP OWNER'S ALLEGATION
San Francisco, Dec, 27. Mr. T. G. Plant, President of the Ship Owners' Association, In an appeal addressed to. Pre- aident F. D. Roosevelt, Misa Frances Perkins, Secretary for Labour, and Mr. Daniel C. Roper, Secretary of Coromerce, chargea that strike leaders show. ""a complete disregard for fairness and constituted authority."
He quoted Mr. C. J. Jorden, Secretary of the San Pedro Strike Committee, as saying there would be no settlement if the men were forced to return to work under the Safety at Sea Bill.
"Here we have a minority group which actually has the effrontery to bully and mentee the United States' Government by declaring its inten- tion fight constituted "authority," Be sal
He mentioned, too, the strikers' efforts to
to link the Pacific and Eastern insurgent machinists strikes. "AB these acts are explained by the chip- en-the-shoulder-attitude of certain labour union leaders and 'their r peated refusal to accept arbitration, and the inabilliy of the ship owners to obtain a settlement.
He suggested the time had arrived for the Government to deal realistically with the union men;
Meanwhile, Mr. E. F. McGrady, of the Department of Labour, sald-ho hopes to arrange a Masters and Matea meeting with the full Ship Owners' Committee Monday, and Mr. Harry Bridges and owners repre- sentatives in Los AngestaTM continue their publie debate,United Press.
CHARITY WORKER DIES HERE
MRS. R. H. KOTEWALL PASSES SUDDENLY
LEAVES HOST OF FRIENDS
Many residents will learn with SHOCKS WIDELY FELT
deep regret of the death, which oc curred this morning of Mrs. Edith Tokyo, Dec. 28.
Kotewall, It is learned now that the severe Kolewall, member of the Exe
of the Hon. Mr. R. H. wife
Executive earthquake shocks felt In Tokyo at Council, at the age of 45 years. 9.14 am yesterday were centred The deceased lady had been in poor Oshima. They wrecked a number of post, but her death, at her residence, near the islands of Niijima and health for some considerable Ülme houses in Nijima. The postmaster No. 57 Kotewall Road, was somewhat there reports that the post office unexpected. She passed away from
heart failure at 8.15 am. According to Doniel News Agency
Mrs. Kolewall was well-known for Island. One is dead, two missing She was associated with numerous ork in the Colony. und ten injured, up to now...
organisations, and was a member of All fires have been extinguished, the Executive Committee of the and the populace remains out of doors Society for the Protection of Child- for fear of further shocks.
ref, in which she took a keen interest. An unestimated number of live She will be greatly missed by many stock has been killed,
bodies of which she was a worker. ERUPTION PREDICTED
Amongst other institutions which Mrs. Kotowall gave
valued There are many unofficial predic-service was the Po Leung Kuk, tions that Mihara Volcano, near where, working in co-operation with Cahima Island, will erupt violently Lady
she southern,
effected seon. However, scientists are silent numerous
She also in this matter; and Mihara Volcano did much quiet but effective likewise-United Press.
amongst unfortunate girls and the aged. In all her charitable acti- vities, she laboured in an unosten- tatious manner, doing much good by
· stealih.
the tremors still continue in Niffima her charitable work collapsed.
RAIN SPOILS CRICKET
Featherweights bow
un-named lane about a quarter of a mile in length." The to Petey Sarron, then Henry Armstrong, Mike
LONDON IRONY
NEW SOUTH WALES Belloise, Freddle Miller,
London, Dec, 28.
same district was involved in a serious fire about two and Bantamweights are ruled by Little the shining example of
Whilst ironically paying tribute to
184 FOR FOUR Escobar, Harry Jelfra,
courtesy a half years ago, when the whole block was destroyed. Martin, Louis Salica, and the y- and remarking that officially, any-
just given by two Chinese generals," PAINT TINS EXPLODE other timber yards which adjoin the
Newcastle, Dec. 28. weights by Benny Lynch and Small
Taxico Company's oil installation. A New South Wales country XI Montana.-United Press.
how, the release of Marshal Chiang broke out, there was a series of ex-fiames in this direction, with a cen- three wickets to-day when stumps About half an hour after the fire The wind frequently carried the had scored 110 runs for a loss of Kal-shek was accompanied by rude chinking of coins,
the plosions from bursting tins of paint stant danger of the adjacent area were drawn at lunch-time, the rain Morning Post draws attention to the stored in the yarda.
becoming involved.
having recommenced with the pros- of the example being followed. Fortunately, the firemen were able No man could have risen to Mor- to draw water from the sea for the
When the seriousness of the out-pect for a continuation of the match shot Chlang's preeminence at such purpose of fighting the flames, and break became evident, the occupants against the M.C.C. this afternoon not an early nge without
making power numerous lines of hoses were soon of adjacent houses began to evacuate very bright. ful
It
their homes, piling their goods in, the Rain interfered with the opening stronger and it says, and there are being uulised.
streets at a fe distance from the of the match yesterday and the The work of the firemen, however flames. Vatican City, Dec. 27. at large in China than General Chang was made more than usually difficult
Australians did not commence until His Holiness the Pope is sill Hsuch-llang. Should any of them owing to the fact that there was a
to-day---Reuter, suffering with neuritis in the left leg, seek to emulate him, the rest
· · BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL: result might strong, variable wind blowing. The chanc though there is a slight improvement Both countries have undertaken to in the heart action.
be disastrousing
result was that no sooner had, the froAt 10 am, though the fire was Marshal Chiang has remove-special prohibitions against
Members of the Household may His work for China, the Post observe been got under control on one section still burning furlously, firemen sp- other imports. Japan has also with Holiness says his Rosary repeatedly Should he go who knows to what another.
than dames began shooting up in parently had it under control. The drawn expess duties imposed on in order to forget his pain. Many lengths vociferous young China might Early on, the Bremen realised that An area over two acres in extent e danger of its spreading had passed certain Australian products-Reuter car he will suffer a relapse through not push his less skliful associate in their main task would be to prevent has bear burned to the ground. All Special
loss of sleep.--United Press
the Nanking Government Reiler, the games, from crossing the lane toil
(Continued on Page 4)
It covers a 'period of 18 months and provides for imports of 102,500,- 000 square yards of Japanese cotton, artificial silk and plece goods yearly, in equal proportions.
In return, Japan will issue permita to Import 800,000 bales of Australian wool up to June 30, 1938. ***
SUFFERING-
more resolute marshals
work
Besides the husband, there are eight seven daughters, (two and a son, Cyril, nged 13. years, with whom the deepest sym- pathy will be felt,
One of the-son-in-laws, Mr, Li Shlu-kal, is the Manager of Messrs. Kotowall and Co., and the other, Mr. Walter Hung, is connected, with the Sang. Wo Steamship Co.
The funeral takes place to morrow, the cortege passing. Wing Pit Ting, Pokfulum Road, at 4 pm.
KHO SIN-KIE DEFEATED
Paris, Dec. 27 Playing in the Christmas tennis tournament here to-day, Kho Sin-Ke the Chinese Davis Cup player, was Surprise Decision unexpectedly beaten by a compara. 8tively unknown French player,
theft cor Kar184 for loss of four A-6, lost the second al
Surprisingly, the Australiens con- tinued to but after inch, and took
Frenchman Wong her hu wicketsner then declared on the
won the deciding star Boattlobnd124 not out. Reuter,
PART Newcastle, Del Bon, after: a match of 36 220