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The
FINAL EDITION
Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDED 1881
No, 180
●拜禮 號二十月四英港香
MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1937.
日二月三
BRITAIN MAY SMASH BLOCKADE OF BILBAO
H.M.S. Hood Will Open
"If Necessary
MUSSOLINI READY TO TALK
OF TROOPS' WITHDRAWAL
Fire
London, Apr. 12.
The British Cabinet went into emergency session last night and is reported to have been considering whether or not the battle-cruiser Hood should be ordered to smash the rebel blockade of Bilbao.
The week-end meeting recalls similar gatherings at times of crisis, such as the World War days and the period when ex-King Edward VIII was wavering towards abdication.
The Cabinet, apparently, wrestled with the delicate decision whether to send an armed escort with the four British merchant ships which are carrying foodstuffs to Bilbao's starving populace or
to recognise the rebels'
blockade, thereby giving General Francisco Franco's
forces the technical status of belligerents.
The decision hinged upon whether the Cabinet was
prepared to recognise General Franco's claim that
foodstuffs, in this instance, constitute war materials.
Meanwhile, it is expected H.M.S. Hood will arrive at Bilbao, or near that port, this morning, where the mighty warship will await instructions. The four cargo ships are waiting for instructions at St. Jean de Luiz, in French territorial waters.
BULLETS FLY IN UNION WAR
C. I. O. Allegedly Open
Fire On Crowd
Canadian Strike Crisis Looms
KEEN COMPETITION IN HONGKONG BISLEY
There was keen rivalry on the Kowloon City range yesterday in the Bisley Competition. In connection with the Hongkonů Rifle Associo- tion's annual mécting, The above picture shown the scene on the butts, (Photo: Staff Photographer),
Keen Fight For Governor's Cup
E.R.A. HAYNES, ROYAL NAVY MARKSMAN, HOLDS LEAD
Owing to the large number of competitors in the various events at the final day of the Annual Bisley
Meeting at Kowloon City, shooting was more than half- an-hour behind schedule this morning.
A keen struggle is developing for the coveted
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BRITAIN
WON'T
ASSIST SPAIN
Offer of Concessions In Morocco Refused
FRENCH NOTE SHOWS SIMILAR ATTITUDE
London, April 11.
His Majesty's Government has published the note sent to the Spanish Government on March 20 in reply to the Spanish note of February 9, published by the Insurgent Junta at Salamanca on March 17. This Spanish Govern- ment note allegedly offered Britain and France certain concessions in Morocco in return for help against the rebels.
The British reply does not mention Morocco con- cessions. It states the British Government has the desire to do everything possible to shorten the conflict and that the cessation of foreign intervention has been its guiding principle.
The note proceeds to point out that the termination of the
serious problems, both external and internal, and Britain is.com- vinced it is in the best interests of Spain that His Majesty's
present troubles will find the Spanish Government faced with
Government should confine its efforts to securing, as completely Spanish conflict.
as possible, the non-intervention of foreign countries
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The British Government cannot but feel, the note adds, that other problems to which, the Spanish Foreign Minister, Senor Julio del Vayo, refers, should await the return of peaceful condl-; tions to Spain-Reuter.
Similar French Reply
Paris, Apr. 11, The French Government has replied to the Spanish note of February 0, which sought French old against the rebels in return for certain conces- sions, has been published. It is writ- ten along similar lines to the British Government's note on the same sub-
Governor's Cup, the final stages of which have yet to be Ceremony On
decided.
Galena, Kunsas, Apr. 11. Gunfire, allegedly from the|
E.R.A. Haynes, of the Royal Navy, was still leading The Admiralty has not confirmed that H.M.S. Hood C.L.O. beadquarters. seriously by one point at the tiffin adjournment. is on her way to Bilbao, but has merely stated that she Independent Three State Metal wounded nine members of the has been "ordered to the Bay of Biscay to protect British and Smelter Union, massed to shipping"
prevent a scheduled C.1.0. meet- Bilbao similar to that at Barcelona.ing to-day.-Reuter.
Later, it was disclosed that the Cabinet had ordered H.MLS. Hood
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to fire on rebel Spanish warships"
necessary" to protect British shipping.
H.MS. Hood arrived cff Bilbao at midnight. Thus far it is not indicat-
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United Press.
Later
-Four-C.1.0.-members-have-been
arrested following the shooting at
Galena,
STORY OF CLASH
This morning's firing was featured by the scoring of a "possible" of 35 points by C.S.M. Grinham, of the Royal Welch Fusiliers. C.S.M. Grinham made his splendid score in the Association Cup event, an unsquadded competition which has been running for four days.
Smuggling
Governor's Departure
Troops Will Line Way feet to the Spanish Government.
To Queen's Pier
The French Government notes, tho
udds, communication
that "the Spanish Government considered the The departure for Home of possibility of-a-settlement on a poll- concerning His Excellency the Governor North Africa. The French Govern
leal plane, particularly (Sir Andrew. Caldecott, K.C.M.Gment could only point out," it said, C.B.E) prior to taking up his that if problems of this nature should new post 48 Governor
of be brought forward on the initiative of the Spanish Government, Ceylon, on Friday, April 16, examination of them could not use-
An
Blamed For will be marked by considerable fully be undertaken until order was
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Big Losses
Much Conjecture
A large number of guests and, London, Apr. 1. It is reported that anti-C.LO. fae- riflemen sat down for the timin, The Cabinet to-day held one of its tions are bringing machine-guns and served in the Club House and in ed whether the Admiralty will order rare, surprise Sunday meetings, be- tear gas and threatening to smash
marquees on the grounds, the battle-cruiser
the ing attended by all members with the C.1.0, completely. smash
His Excellency the Governor and the exception of Lord Swinton. blockade. But whatever happens.
Lady Caldecott were expected to Britain will continue her policy of Secretary of State for Air.
arrive shortly after 3 p.m., just as It is understood the Cabinet dis-
The story of the clash, and events this edition was going to press. non-recognition of the rebels us a
passed the difficult situation which leading up to it, starts with belligerent power.
the Lady Caldecot will present' the The Daily Telegraph says the has arisen over the profection of assembly of 4,600 "blue card" prizes to the successful competitors Cabinet has refused a naval escort to British merchant shipping for the workers of lead and zine mines for at pan. the four British food ships at St. neighbourhood of Bilbao has given a drive against the C.IO. union The "Brookworl" Jean de Luz, bound for Bilbao, or rise to much conjecture in London headquarters in the mining regions fred just before the tina adjourn
Competition, H.K., Canton And Macao over, the week-end.
of three states. The drive terminatment, resulted as follows: Any other ships travelling In Spanish
Steamboat Co. Report is also
confirmed that the ed here in the shooting of seven of waters.
British Government has advised the the "blue card" army. Mussolini Less Defiant four British cargo carriers, with
the anti-C.IO. faction food for Bilbao, to temporarily enter had
orvented the International Mine, Meanwhile, it is reliably reported French territorial waters pending Mil and Smelter Union meeting at that following week-long urging by consideration of the special situation Pleher, Okla., and then destroyed the Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign in the Bilbao littoral, where the headquarters of the C.1.0. at Picher, Secretary, and long communications Insurgents' warships have instituted Kan, and at with Signor Dino Grandi, Italien a blockade. Ambassador to London, and Sir Erle It is understood the Cabinet to- British Ambassador tonight formulated instructions for the ummond.
Signor Benito Mussolini has masters of these ships-Reuter.. finally consented to discuss the with-
drawal of
of volunteers from Spain.
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is reported that Herr Adolf becking British friendship, Hitler. assisted in inducing Mussolint to re .consider his altitude. It is consider- ed by well-informed persons that any further show of belligerence on Italy's part will be merely a matter (of face-saving.
It is said that Signor Grandi has already his instructions about an about-face in polley, though. Non- Intervention Committee
It
Embezzler Shot
Hopei Bank Manager
Found Guilty
1
(Possible 50 points.) (Cup). Sgt. Warwick, R.M. 48 2-Cpl. Higham, R.U.R. 3-8. Blandford, R.. 4-Lt. Bateliffe, HU.R.
set out for Galena Kan. Then they -Mr. Watson, Dockyard Itine
is the climax of long The
rioting standing antagonism resulting from the C.I.D.'s two months" organisation cumpalga in which, it is "bolleved, serious inroads have been made on the "blue card” organisation.
They
MEETING BROKEN UP The CIO, advertised a mass meet- ing at Picher, Okla., at 2 p.m. to-day, but the "blue card" workers rallied 4,000 men and armed them with pick-bandles, and paraded to the scene, of the C.LO. gathering. beat all C.1.0. button-wearers they met on the way and prevented the members
C.I.O. assembly. Later, they broke Fan Shao-chang. Manager of the all the windows in the C.I.Ö. head- point out that the Italian change of
Kaoyi branch of the Hopei Bonk, heart is still distant from actual re-
quarters. call of volunteers, especially in view
was executed by shooting this morn- Most of the crowd then dispersed, of the battle raging outside Madrid.ing, on conviction by the Pacification but, 300 left by automobile for
Commission on # Italians
and Germans are
charge of em- Treece, where they wrecked determined, it is felt, to prevent a
bezzling $30,000. "Red triumph" In Spain.
Peiping, Apr. 12.
the
on tion's headquarters.
This accomplished, they drove to mentioned and is stated to have ar- Galena, intending to break into the
ceremoniul.
established in Spain. His Excellency, who Is sailing “A solution," it was asserted, "could aboard the Empress of Japan, will only be reached in conformity with arrive at Queen's Pler at 11 am, and agreements already. in force, which : will depart by launch about half anför many years have bound France
our fator. Guards of honour are to and Spanish Morocco."-Reuter,
$139,190 Dropped Both
Text of Communique
London, April 11.
be furnished by the Royal Navy, the 1st. Battalion The Seaforth High- landers, the Royal Air Force, and the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps,
sides of the route from A Foreign Office communique Government House via Garden Road, states: Ascertain organs of the foreign Queen's Road, Jackson Road and press have on occasion shown a mis- Connaught Road will be fined by conception of the attitude of His troops drawn from the 1st Battailon Majesty's Government in the Valled A loss of $139,100 on the year, of the Kumaon Rides, the Seaforth Kingdom towards the proposals con-, accounted for matnly by adverto Highlanders, trading conditions during the first Fusiliers, and the Royal
the Royal Welch tained in the memorandum
Purister.
last from the Spanish six months of 1930 and the continued The Hongkong Volunteer Defence Government, more particularly so far prevalence of smuggling which ex- Corps will furnish ono platoon motor as those proposals concerned the deted heavy toll from the Company's
and machine-guns revenue, was reported at the annual Police six motor cyclist orderlies as
the Hongkong Spanish zone of Morocco, the text of reply of His Majesty's Government meeting of the Hongkong, Canton escort to His Excellency.
is given below in order to avold any and Macao Steamboat Co., Ltd., at the Company's offices 'this morning.
further misunderstanding in the mat- (Continued on Page. 9.)
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1-(Cup), Rieman
žiugises, R.U.R, 2-L/Buf. Cheshire, R.A.0.0. 3-Sgt. Canmore, N.U.it. 4-Sapper Daniels, ILE. 5-Cupt. Kenyon, R.WF.
Consolation Sweepstakes
LL. Brico, R.A.0.C.
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RAPID VIRINU Umer R..)
Fan genics totalling the. sumi
allegedly made out a draft on / Committee of Industrial Organise-3-Cpl.. M. Stewart, RÚR ......
Announcement. Awaited rived from Kanyl and collected the C.I.: headquarters there. But they It is believed that either Mr. draft, and then to have fled to encountered resistance end dispersed. Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister, Shanghal by aeroplane. He was. The "blus card" workers fear the or Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign however, caught and brought back CIO. is going to force a csily strike
upon the miners-United Press. Secretary, will make an important for trial-Reuter. announcement in the House of Com- mons tegarding the Spanish blockade situation. A spokesman says that
the offeinl attitude must be deliver- ed to Parliament.
"Any
other
versions must be regarded: us, con-
jectural," he added.
The legal situation is intricate.
STOP PRESS
-GOVERNOR'S CUP
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After His Excellency has inspect
ed the guards of honour, he will cm-ter. The communication, which is
(Continued on Page 5.)
MARCUS CHORUS GIRLS
ON SIT-DOWN STRIKE:
states
addressed to the Spanish Ambassador in London, dated March 20, "The present unhappy position in Spain has been a source of great anxiety and concern to His Majesty's Government, and it has been and will continue to be their earnest desire to do everything in their power which might contribute towards
shorten
the
ing of the conflict and sparing turther suffering to the Spanish people. His
SOON -COMING TO H. K. Majesty's Goverment nots that the
By "FIRST NIGHT'
The famous Marcus Show, which played at the Queen's This event ented in a tie on Theatre in Hongkong eighteen months ago, and which is due. Saturday and Had to be fired off here on u return tour before the end of the year, has just had a again this moining. The result was sit-down strike in Salt Lake City. as follows: 1Rftenan McGahey, R.UN. ...... 18 Ry==L/Cph -- McNaughton, “- Bea----
Oshawa, Apr. 11. 8, 6, M. Melonita, f.W.F The Toronto Trades and. Labour | +3.--Fus. Carter, B,W,V?... Council has pledged the support of 8-flemon. Beazley, N.U.R. lis membership of 40,000 to the 0.-pt. McCourt, R.W.F. United Automobile Workers' strike tie. here and at Windsor in the General Motors Corporation (Canada) plants.
40,000 PLEDGE SUPPORT
is understood, that it "În the, BriUsh. In 'to start of the Anal aggregate policy to treat like pirates any vessel for the Governor's Cup, Sgt. Bland, This is not a fight against the halting or scizing or attacking Bri Royal Marines, has displaced E.R.A. General Motors. It is a fight bguinst tish ships on the high seas, thus far. Haynes, R.N., for leading position, Premier Hepburn of Ontario, and the Admiralty has: not ordered Its with aggregate of 240. Haynes, les his refusal to hecept the representa ships to extend protection to ship with Mr. C. Watson, Dockyard Rifle Uves of the General Motors - cm-
Arride Spanish territorial waters Club, Toe second position. Five and ployees" a spokosmari for the Coun
suggested, for 10th and 20th and will cl may attempt to solve the crisis shoot again. There is difference of The operators announce that a Through a request to General Franco only 17 bolats between 1st and 20th statement of their policy awaits - lo recognite gaz protectivo” zono fat: positionis
(Continued on Papa:5;)=
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Canelation Sweep. L/Sgt: McLelland, Seaforths.; 'C. S; M. Fleming, Sontorths. Pto. Richardson, Beaforths, L/Sgt. Baker "Seafortha
"STICKLEGOWNT SHOOT
With a final flip of semi-baro anatomy, the fifty chorus-giris of Marcus" new show, "La Vie Parce," went on strike before the astonished eyes of an audience of 1,500 Utah theatre-goers,"
The orchestra had swung into a watched by the 30 excited, still very 18 nappy tune when a voice backriege bare chorines. 18 yelled, "Cut the musfe!” Out stepped 17 the theatre manager, Earl McClurg,
who said:
As the closing stages of the Governor's Cup draw near competi (Continued on Pane '5;)
"The show seems to have gone on alt-down strike. You may getṣuqur money back at the box office if you Wish
of Monsieur proposai Is to obtain the of any kind of foreign interference in the affairs of
of Spain. As the Spanish Government are aware, this has been the gulding principle of His
Majesty's
Govern ment's policy since the commence- ment of the civil war, and although UTAN policy, owing to the necessity of obtaining international". , agreement. has, unfortunately, been me! confident that the agreement which many difficulties, the Government is
with
Marcus subsequently announced has been reached by the London Non- abandonment of his Salt Lake City Intervention Committee will. provide season, and has since sailed for an effective guarantee against munt- tions and volunteers reaching Spain Australia with his troupe,
The show was to have come east from foreign countries. before proceeding to the Antipodes, "Monsieur Del Vayo stresses, the but an earthquake cracked the wall importanes of further steps: being; of the theatre in which it was to taken for the withdrawal of foreign have played in Tokyo,
nationals in armed forces
The customers proved they were not wearled by the 1,096,740 swike gags that have been inflicted on American audiences since the, vogue started, and applauded loudly
Several hundred, however, swarm ed the box-office, where: they were: Japan, ve
After six months in New Zealand and His Majesty's Government are in and Australia, the show will como full sympathy with the Spanish to Manila, Hongkong, and Shanghal, Government on this point, 1 one returning to San Francisco via to which the Non-Intervention Com
(Continued on Page 9.)?