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三拜祖眺一卅月三英港香
WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 31,
-1937.
日九十月二
JAPAN
GERMANY LOSES FAITH IN HER
ITALIAN ALLIES
Won't Go To War Over Spanish Imbroglio
REPORTS
OF REVOLT
IN FRANCO'S CAMP
(Special to "Telegraph")
The News Chronicle's Paris correspondent quotes an unidentified German as saying: "Germans are delighted because they feel that while Germans in the International Brigade may be Communists and Jews they can still fight
· like Germans, and wipe up the Italians.”
FACES
CRISIS
Diet Dissolved By Emperor
ELECTION APRIL 30
Tokyo, March 31.
The Japanese Prime Minister went to the Palace this morning and requested the dissolution of the Dist.
Later, it was announced that Parliament had been dissolved. -Reuter.
Divided Diet
Tokyo, Mar. 31. The Government decided to-day it
would be impossible to continue working with the present member-
ship of the Diet. The Emperor was
asked to Intervene.
Almost immediately, it
solved the Dlet.,
Wos
AD-
The date of the election was then
He that reports from German officers in Spain nounced that the Emperor had dis-
says have convinced the Berlin authorities that Italy, as a military ally in any European war, would be a liability 'rather than an asset.
An observer is quoted as saying that the general German opinion is that General Francisco, Franco cannot win his war against the Spanish Government unless Italy is prepared to face the European consequences.
.-
Gormany, it is stated, will certainly not. go to war tu get Italy out of a mess in Spain.-United Press.
Widespread Disorders
London. Mor. 31.
A Spanish Embassy spokesman to- day announced the discovery of a widespread revolt plot throughout rebel territory in both Spain and
that Morocco, saying
D telephone conversation with the Government re- presentative at Tangler had revealed the Tetuan rising was part-of-4- plot" which had reared Hs head in Salamanca, Burgos and Malaga.
Apparently the rebels within the irebel ranks were mainly protesting
against the length of the civil war,, and the foreign intervention, which
REBELS PLANNING
ATTACK
ACTIVITY SEEN ON BASQUE FRONT
wus a blow to the pride of Spanish SUFFER LOSSES
officers.
It was also stated that a shortage of flour in Morocco had led to certain Moorish elements joining the rebel- lion. He said 50 persons had been executed at Teluun, Including many ofcers.United Press.
Leaders Executed
Gibraltar, Mor, 30.
It is reported that Nationalist troups have revolted in Algeciras, sworn loyalty to Madrid and raised the Be publican flag. However, It appears the uprising was quickly quelled and a number of the ring-leaders were. -executed. It is
reported Carabineers were shot.
that 27
Fascists hunted the streets, arrest- ing suspected agitators.
Two bomba exploded, one in the
barracks. Two others, it is believed, were set off Monday.
and La Linea is attributed to jealousy Rumour says the revolt nat Algeciras of Italian and German officers, who are assuming command.
It is believed the révoit spread to
ELSEWHERE
Paris, Mar. 31.
An Argentine observer stationed of St. Jean de Luz has informed corres- pondents that the insurgents are plan ning an immediate major offensive along the entire Basque front.
Government
ien
set for April 30-United Press.
Fresh Crisis
Tokyo, Mar. 30. Japan is confronted with a fresh political crisis to-day, with the Emperor selling on the advice of the Prime Minister, General Hayashi, and Issuing an ordinance dissolving the Diet.
decision of the two major parties, the Minsclio and Selyukl, to demand im- mediate submission to the Diet-of a revised élection law. Otherwise, they threatened to obstruct the passage of important Government bills.
in
Among the measures endangered were the Iron Industry Bill, designed to alleviate the iron shortage Japan, which is holding up the nation's armament programme.
This Bill is vigorously sponsored by the fighting services,—Reuter.
Governor To Open New
ANTI-GAS DISPLAY
H.K. Hospital ARMS ONLY
THREE DAYS BEFORE
DEPARTURE
RUSHING WORK'S
CONCLUSION
Hospital will be officially opened by Hongkong's $4,000,000 Queen "Mary
Andrew Caldecott, on Tuesday, April His Excellency the Governor, Sir
13, at 4 p.m.
This
will
be one of the last official functions of His Excellency before his departure on April 10,
was
FOR SELF DEFENCE
JAPANESE DIPLOMAT SPEAKS IN U.S.
TOKYO POLICY
EXPLAINED
New York, Mar. 80. Mr. Hirosi Saito, the Japanese Ambassador, in an address at
Society, declared to-night that the annual dinner of the Japan
Japan's policy, like that of the United States, is "one of defence only." It is merely designed to bring the army to modernised
neighbours, China and Russia.
"I visited San Sebastian and was told that a large-scale offensive was scheduled in the next 40 hours after substantial reinforcements and tons of munitions had arrived. The in- surgents are confident they will cop ture Bilbao shortly."-United Press. BALEARICS SHELLED
Madrid, Mar. 30. shelling insurgent bases
While Government warships are
the Work on the new. hospital Balearic Islands, from which the commenced in 1934, and has been rebels have recently been launching pushed rapidly to a completion in and Government-held ports in East perform the opening ceremony before air and naval attacks on Catalonia order that Sir Andrew Caldecott may Spain, the land offensive north of he leaves Hongkong. Much work Madrid continues unchecked.
will remain to be done even after the The latest Government success is official opening, but patients will Tetuan and that General Francisco Franco himself has hurried there,
the capture of the village of Miralrio, be admitted almost immediately. on a secondary Guadalajara-Soria Completion of the Queen Mary presumably to direct personally the
road, thus protecting the Government Hospital will necessitate the closing standards compared with the suppression reported among the flank on its main road drive towards of the present Government Civil armies of the country's nearest forces in Spanish Morocco-United Siguenza.
Hospital and the Victoria Hospital. Prest.
southern Spainment Civil Hospital will be used as Portion of the grounds of the Govern- The battle in around Pozoblanco and the mercury King George V mines at Almoden, has brought the children.
Memorial Park for advance guards
mands a splendid view of the western The new hospital building com- entrance to Hongkong Harbour, It is built on a hillside off Pokfulam oad, overlooking the sea, and is self-contained. completely
The hospital building itself is situated in the centre of the site and
been planned in the form of an Mr. Salto pointed out that Japan "H" seven storeys high. Particular was situated unfortunately geo- care has been taken to obtain the graphically and not endowed with most efficient, economical and ples-natural resources. "We are in such sunt. working. The principal en- a posliion that if any other people, trance is on the south front of the such as British or Americans, were building with the ambulance entrance similarly situated their arms policy, on the northern side.
would not be very different from burg
What we are striving for is strength sufficient to Insure the These entrances have appropriate- | safely, of Manchukuo" and Japan ly covered porches, and are served from possible, attack. Though we by passenger, bed and service, fis do not contemplate such, modern leading to their respective parts of nations must be prepared." the building.
T Ho drew attention to the fact that: dation tacludes, in addition to the The lower ground floor accommo-
at the inauguration of the Hirota entrances already described, an Government it became evident to enquiry office, casualty reception the remainder of the world that cold stores, stewards offices patiek
Japan was not dominated by a
miles nearer the village of Overjo Reuter.
Enemy Infiltration -
Hendaye, Mar. 30. Nationalist cources to-day admitted that between 200 and 300, Govern- ment agents had altered into Carlist and other rebel units at :Valladolid.
STILL ADVANCING All were arrested and about half
Madrid, Mar. 30, executed..
uprising in rebel territory was Despatches from the front to-day denied.
state that Government troops have It is reported a crowd at Burgos, old formally occupied Alcaracejos, Villa rebel headquarters, jeered a contin-Neuve and Delduque, all al 6 p.m.; gent of marching Italians. It is capturing equipment and numerous stated the police charged the crowd prisoners.--Unlied Press. and arrested many.
The existence of any serious revolt is doubtful-United Press.
15,000 Strike
In Shanghai
Shanghat, March 31
TEST TEAM'S
LAST MATCH
Auckland, Mar 31, The touring English cricketers, de- feated by Australia in the Test Match seric, are playing the last match of their programme to-day, wakat
Wellington team, instead of the Auckland, cloven; alone,----Reuters
has
MODERN EQUIPMENT
Comparing Japanese arms appro- priations with those of other nations, including the British and American, policy contemplated war with one or he said: "If it were true that our
colossal neighbours, or a naval race domination of tho other of our
with either of the other great sea powers, our appropriations would bo Infinitely larger."
Picture taken at the Ambulance Brigade inspection yesterday. Top. nurses of Victoria Division giving an anti-gas demonstration. (Photo: Staff Photographer). Left, H.E. the Governor, Colonel Siceman and Mr.
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SPANISH GOVERNMENT NAVY RAIDS ISLANDS
London, Mar. 30.
It is understood that the British Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean Sea has been instructed to lodge a protest with the Spanish insurgent naval authorities at Cadiz regarding the recent stopping of three British vessels.
The British note points out that such action is contrary to international law, since the rights of A. Morris snapped at the parade. insurgent warships in such cases are confined by inter-
national practice to interrogation by signal only.
(Photo: Mee Cheung).
It is stated the British Government is doing its utmost
Kowloon Golf to see that legislation prohibiting the carriage of war
Club. Seeking
Course
"New
Kowloon Golf Club is seeking a new site for its course, according to a Government spokesman, an area at the castern fool of Razar Hill, Tai- potsal being suggested.
Government is favourably disposed towards the suggestion, though it is stated that the Golf Club's applica- tlon for monetary compensation for loss of its present course may create dificulties.
The full story, together with Col..
material in British ships is scrupulously observed. Thus,
the action taken by the insurgents is unjustified.
INDIA'S-
LOYALTY
Assurances are requested that there shall be no recurrences of such. Foren-Reuter,
Steamers Identinea
Leadon, Mar. 30.
The Mediterranean Commander-in-
ALIENATED Chief, Admiral A.D.P.R. Found has
DECLARES CONGRESS
PARTY LEADER
H. C. Harrison's original suggestions ONLY-WAR WILL
In connection with this subject, will be found on Page 8.
BRITISH BRIGADE IN ACTION
AGAINST BORDER
TRIBESMEN
CASUALTIES SEVERE
New Delhi, Mar. 30.
A brigade protecting a convoy on the Razmak road, on the North-West frontier, was attacked by about Ave
Indian soldiers were killed, and two hundred Waziris yesterday.
Two British officers and nineteen British and thirty-eight Indians were wounded. The tribesmen's casualties are believed to be considerable.
The brigade, supported by artillery and aircraft, engaged the tribesmen during the day and returned to conn in the evening-Reuter Bulletin Ser- vice,
First Sign Of Economic Agreement
SINO-JAPANESE UNDERSTANDING
Shanghai, Mar. 31. The announcement that Japanese banks in China, had agreed to sur- render their silver stocks, amounting to $9,000,000, to the Nanking Govern ment, is regarded as the first frult of the visit of the Japanese Econo mic Mission.
The manager of the local branch of the Yokohama Specie Bank said to-day that credit for the drrange
eat must go to the leader of the Japanese Mission and Mr. Hs! To Ing department of the Céntral Bank of China-Router.
BRING PROOF.
protested to the insurgent authorities. at Cadiz in connection with the halting of the British sleamers Meingridge
and Stanholm on March 23 and the Springwell, which was diverted and stopped off Gibraltar on March 7. He has asked for an assurance there will be no repetition of such aels,-
United Press.
Counter Warning
London, Mar. 31, New Delhi, Mar. 30. ·
As a result of reports of a Nation- Oficial circles take the view alist radio warning that some mer- chantmen carrying war materials that the statement of Mahatma were flying the British flag in the
Gandhi, issued yesterday, in hope of averting suspicion, the Insur- gents' interference with British ship- which he attacked the British ping in the blockade area is anti- policy in India, saying it amount- cipated.
ed to "rule by the sword" sinco But the Nationalists warning has
Q brought counter-warning from it flouted the wishes of the Britain that she will not "tolerate in-
majority, does not advancé mat-terference with British ships on the
high seas," ters. Nor does his statement
The authorities stress that British dispose of the situation as merchantmen are not carrying con- disclosed in conversations which traband, though they admit the possi- blilty of combatonis using the Bri- have taken place between the tish dag. Britain has therefore ad- various provincial
steamers in Governors vised British
Sponish and Congress leaders who were waters to promptly answer rebel
algnals. Invited to assist in the formation of ministries, it is felt.
no
It is pointed out there is connection whatever between the question of how far it may or may not be necessary in practice for the Governors to use their special powers, to which the Congress Party objects, and the giving of formal guarantees that these powers will not be used, especially asked for in certain pro- vinces.
The events of the Inst few days, however, have made It abundantly plain that there can be: no question
In the event they are "molested" or detained by warships of either sido. in the civil war, they are requested to wireless immediately for assistanco from British warships.--United Press.
Return From Long Leave
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Fulker return-
of any assurance or understanding ed to-day to Hongkong from “long
leave."
with regard to the exercising · by Governors of the obligations imposed upon them by the India Act and Instructions.
They had intended, when they left here almost a year ago, to tour
Mr. Srinivasa Sagiri, commenting extensively. on the breakdown of negotiations, Mr. Fulker, a popular and pro-
termed alluded to what he
"the minent official of the Chinese perverseness of the British Govern- Maritime Customs, will continue in
ment's, India policy,"
which, he his post here.
declared, could only be mea ured
when the outbreak of the next World Temporarily, Mr. and Mrs. Fulker War showed the extent to which the are registered at the Gloucester loyalty of the people had been Hotel. allonated. Reuter.
NEW REFORM PARTY
members of the non-Congress group. -Reuter Special.
MADRAS, MINISTRY,
Nagpur, Mar. 30. A new party, known as the “United Party," has been formed to work tho reforms in. the Central Provinces,
- Madras, Mar. 30. Rachavendra Rao, ut. present Home Sir K.V. Reddy, former ex Member, has been elected leader of Governor, han formed a Ministry with the party, and has been authorised to himself as chief Minister. select a Ministry, the names of which
will be submitted to the Governor. ··· The other members of the Ministry The new party, whose strength is Governor's Executive Council, a mem members of the Congress Party, con- caste leader and an Independent siis of a coalition between certain Muslim. Reuter Special
|Bro the Edication Minister of (, the
"Silk weavers, -numbering 15,000: 1. They meet the combined' Auckland- rooms, linen rooms, generál rooms, aletstor or military faction,-United mou, General Manager of the bank no twenty, compared wilt seventy bor of the Justice Party, a scheduled:
truck to-day-and-closed 180 factories:
United Press.
(Continued on Page 5.)
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