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„FOUNDED' 1681
No, 16191
DURANGO FALLS
AS REBEL
ARMY
NEARS BILBAO
二拜禮 號七廿月四英港香
TUESDAY,
APRIL
27, `1937.
日七十月三
Eibar Also Reported In General Mola's Hands
Diplomats
In Secret
Conference
Edon Confers With, Belgian Leaders Goering Talks To Italian Friends
London, Apr. 26.
Long and important diplomatic conversations were recorded in two European capitals to-day, though, the nature of them has not been dis closed.
Mr. Anthony Eden, British Foreign. Secretary, was closeted
BASQUES APPARENTLY LOSE hours and 40 minutes with M. Paul
MANY GUNS AND PRISONERS
(Special to "Telegraph")
Victoria, Apr. 26.
It is claimed here that Insurgent troops under General Mola have entered Durango; "key to Bilbao," and are spreading further into Basque territory as the tide of invasion rises.
van Zeeland, Prime Minister of Belglum, and M. Paul Spank, Foreign Minister. They met at the Prime Minister's omce during the morning.
After launch, Mr. Eden hund an- other talk with van Zeeland at the British Embassy.
The British Minister will see M. Spaak alone to-inorrow morning and then all three will meet together ngain to-morrow afternoon.
Meanwhile,
Rome, General Herman Goering, German Air Minis- ter and chief ndministrator of the four-year economic plan, was ex- the Italian changing views with Minister, Count Clano; for nearly
Gerring had a 10-minutes talk with Signor Benilo Mussolini, the Prime Minister.
During these operations, the Insurgent army reports three hours. Afterwards, Generul that it captured 2,000 prisoners, including Senor Lasarte, Basque Deputy of the Cortes, and two other Basque Nationalist leaders, 24 guns and 110. machine-guns.-. Reuter Special..
Continued Advance
Hendaye, Apr. 27.
Insurgent wireless communiques claim the advance into Basque ter- ritory continues. They claim to have occupied the town of Verriz, three miles east of Durango and the heights of Corredelta, which com- mand Ermus.
Coronation Service Of Two Hours
Reports from San Sebastian reach-
that
the state ing the frontier
London, April 20. hospitals there and throughout the
It is learned on excellent authority district are unable to accommodate!
the Coronation Service at of Insurgent that the great numbers wounded being brought back. Public Westminster Abbey wil begin at 11 buildings and private houses are beam. and last for two hours.-Reuter. ing turned into auxiliary hospitals. Reuter.
Madrid Bombarded Again
Madrid, Apr. 28.
The city-suffered-a-further heavy hombardment to-day, the shells fall- and ing in many central streets squares. A number have been killed and wounded, and the total s believed to be considerable,
A big, explosion occurred near the Cortes building.
Later.
It is estimated that 10 to 14 persons
were killed and about 50 wounded
In the shelling of the city to-day.
BRITISH
CRUISER SAYS "NO"
Prevents Stopping Of
British Merchantman
The bombardment stopped this Will Not Recognise
afternoon after Government aircraft had bombed the Insurgent batteries. --Reuter.
Bus Dispute May Yet Be Dissipated
Ministry of Labour Calls Conference
London, April 26.
The bus dispute, was to-day the
Six-Mile Limit
London, Apr. 20. learned that the British It is cruiser Shropshire to-day refused to allow the Insurgent cruiser Almirante Cervera the right to stop a British ship. laden with coal, six miles off the Spanish coast.
It is understood there was an ex- change of messages between the war- ships and that the Shropshire de- clined to recognise the six-mile limit for Spanish territorial waters claimed by the Almirante Cervera.-Reuter Bulletin Service.
VIOLENT ATTACKS
Gibraltar, Apr. 20. A violent attack on Great Britain,
by British Basque Coast blockade
While General Goering's visit is offelaily described as private, it is understood the position in Spain and the
for German four year-plun economic self-suffelency were the principal subjects discussed. Since both countries are suffering from a shortage of raw materials it has been suggested they
pool their methods of production of synthetic materials-Reuter.
and
may
CRIME DOESN'T PAY
A pany recently attempted a $30,000 fur robbery in the fur district of New York City. But before they could escape with their loot, police were after them. Two thieves were shot to death and four were captured. The bodies of Joseph Epstein, foreground, and Julius Richman, I
Leaders of the gang, are shown lying in the street.
MURDER HEARING
No Special Jury
Asked By Defence
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New York, Apr. 26. -
Mrs. Amelia Earhart Putnam has disclosed the fact that she is starting on another attempt to fly round the world from Burbank, California, by May 1-Reuter.
It will be recalled that tho noted axlatrix recently started out on a round-the-world flight accompanied by a navigator, but crashed at lawall. The machino was badly damaged, but was later sent back to San Fran- cisco.
GANDHI'S PROPOSAL REJECTED
Governors Will Not Abuse Powers
Butler
India
Clarifies Policy
London, Apr. 20.
The Under-Secretary of State for India, Mr. R. A. Butler, announced in the House of Commons to-day that the Government was unable to accept Mahatma Gandhi's proposal for an arbitration tribunal to rule in the disputes at present disturbing India's pollice.
of the
The
Time Is Ripe
Chamberlain Explains Government Policy
£100,000,000 Issue On April 29
London, Aprii. 20.
The Government wil issue on April 29 National Defener Bands to the value of £100,000,000 at 90%, bear- ing 244.per cent. Interest, for financing the great Empire Defence Scheme.
The bonds are redeemable before the end of 1930 by annual drawinge at par of not less than 20 per cent, of the amount of the loan, the first draw- ing being in 1944, some time during the autumn, The Arct dividend of 13 shilings per cent. will be paid on September 15.
There will be a Post Omee issue of up to £1,000 in multiples of five for these bonds.
Asked in the House of Commons why he proposed to issue bonds to a total of £100,000,000, Mr.. Neville Chamberlain, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, said there was no neces- sary relation between the borrow- ing and the amount it was proposed to provide by way of appropriations- In-aid this year. The Government would issue bonds or loans as the market appeared favourable, he x- plained. Reuter,
TWO SUICIDE ATTEMPTS ARE FOILED
Two harbour suicide attempts this morning were frustrated by the vigilance of members of the crew of the chips concerned.
Mr. Butler emphasised that the Government had no intention of countenancing the use of the special powers of the Governors of India for other than the purposes for which Parliament intended them. It was certainly not the intention that the Governors by narrow or legalisile interpretation of
of their own respon- should encroach
Liu Yin-chau, of no fixed abode, upon the sibilities, shou wide powers w
which it was the purpose attempted to commit suicide by Не of Parliament to place in the hands jumping off the Nantae ferry.
provincial ministries in India, was rescued by a seaman who im- and which the Government desired mediately jumped in after him. they should use in the furtherance of
Leung Lai, aged 33, attempted to commit more the programmes they advocated.
suicide by jumping off the the Nap
Despite Lal. If Gandhi, or any other leader, steamer wishes to make a request to the height, Kwok Leung, a stoker aboard Viceroy, the Government will give it the steamer, immediately jumped in consideration, the Under-Secretary to the rescue. Although Leung Lai added.--Router.
fought with his rescuer, Kwok Leung was able to keep-him above the aur face until they were both rescued by a passing launch.
Both men aro in hospital.
BROADER CONFERENCE LATER 7
London, Apr. 26. Lord Carnborne. Under-Secretary of State, told the House of Commons to-day that the British and French Governments had recently invited the Prime Minister of Belgium to under-
Contrary to expectation, the de- take Informal inquiries as to trade
the possibilities of securing a fence did not apply for a special of obstacles to jury at the Criminal Sessions this general relaxation international commerce.
morning when the, trial commenced
New York, April 20. Internat
M. Paul van Zeeland, the Belgian of Chiu Yuk-fal, aged 24, P.W.D.
Prices
were lower in a the Premier, had
draughtsman, charged
active session, on the New York I accepted the invitation dra the Government was of the der* of Cheung
Yuk-ching, alias
Stock Exchange to-day, with the de- opinion that the result of his in- Cheung Sum-ku, shopkeeper's con- eline due mainly to lack of sub- vestigations should be awalted before cubine, before the Chief Justice, Sir stantial support. the question of summoning a world Atholl conterence was considered. Reuter-The- Special
and
CREATING ENORMOUS PROVINCE
British Columbia Absorbing Yukon
Victoria, Apr. 26. Mr. T. D. Pattullo, the Premier of British Columbia, to-day announced the conclusion of an agreement with the Dominion Government by which his province would acquire the vast Yukon territory.
bla second
with
mur
arid intense!
arousel..
Issues on the Curb Exchange were more than four points lower. The interest. and
est, and when the trial opened Bond Market was lower with United this morning there were several States Government issues Irregularly well-dressed Chinese in Court. Mr. lower.
E. H. Williams, Assistant Attorney
The following jury was sworn In: Messrs. J. L. Robinson (foreman), C. R. Wilson, Yew Man-chiu; B, W Simmons, M. B. Reyes, E. Kinsey
and F. J. H. Jenner.
ing
March:
answer.
DEFINITE PLEDGE
#
Black "Red"
Escapes. U.S. Prison
London, Apr, 26, A further statement on the poll- The salient factors of the market tical situation in the Indian Pro- General, le prosecuting and the Hon. Mr. Leo D'Almada, inr.; instructed were: Steel and automobile provinces where Congress majorities
duction are by Mr. D. W. Strelicit, is for the de- lumber production expanded dur-sibilities of government was made in highs; have declined to assume the respon- at, record fence.
metals non-ferrous
to-day in
House of Commons output has risen sharply dur-
the Just nine weeks; cot observe from recent comment ton production for March was above that any previous month; the as to the intention of the Congress resolution that the main apprehen- woollen and shoc Industries payrolls sign appears to be lest the Governors between mid-February and the end should use their special powers for of March increased above seasonal
detulled interference in the adminis- expectations, while privately financed
tration. Let me make it plain that work increased and publicly financed His Majesty's Government
have work declined.
intention of countenancing
the use of powers for other than the in- purposes for which Parliament tended them. It is certainly not the
Washington, Apr. 20. intention that Governors, by narrow
The Supreme Court has set aside or legalistic interpretation of the the sentence of from 18 to 20 years' own responsiblilties, t should encroach
The accused, who appeared to be quite self-possessed, pleaded not guilty in a clear voice when charged
The hearing is proceeding.
GASHES SELF WITH AXE
.
DOW-JONES AVERAGES
Apr. 24. Apr. 26. Change Industrials :.. 176.08 171.97 Off 3.01 Kalis
50.54 67.20 of 2.28 Utilities
20.94 29.02 0.92 Bonds
101.35 100.89 ON 46 Volume: 2,021,000 shares.-United Presa. at 3.30
Terrible wounds were inflicted upon himself by Lam Chi, a 42-year- old broker of 52 Tung Street, In an attempt to commit suicide o'clock this morning.
meat axe.
"LOWESTOFT" DUE TO-DAY.
subject of a five hours' discussion at in connection with the running of the Northwest vast to support its own 'wounds to various parts of his body. from Singapore and will remain here
the Ministry of Labour, where at the
freighters, was delivered by General
Laws He Offended Are Unconstitutional
the
This clear and definite pronounce- /w of 1871, prohibiting in-
upon the wide powers which it was penal servitude Imposed in 1932 on If the British Columbia Legislature
the purpose of Parliament to pince Angela Herndon, a negro Communist in the hands of Ministries, and which organiser. it is our desire they should use in The court ruled that the inter- approves, the Yukon Territory will be absorbed into the jurisdiction of the province, making British Colum-
Although full details are lacking,
furtherance of the programme which pretation by the Georgia Courts of they have advocated". second only in size to Quebec.
a police report indicates that Lam At the present time the Yukon Ter- attempted to end his life with a sharp
against the State, had been
ment was ritory is administered from Ottawa,
made by the Under- unconstitutional, and that the statute the federal capital, just as the great
Secretary for India, who added, in invoked violated the guarantees of Before the weapon could be taken Territory, too sparsely from him he had inflicted severe H.M.S. Lowestoft is due to-day
reply to a member who suggested liberty embodied in the Fourteenth. setuled and
that there had been a misunders Amendment to the Constitullon, and too
tanding on the part of Congress The State said that Communist administration, must be policed and He is now in the Government Civil until May 2, when she leaves for the leaders which should be removed on literature found in Herndon's posses invitation of the Ministry the chief del Lano, conqueror of Malaga, to-governed by the Dominion. But Brl- Hospital in a serious condition. North, représentatives of the Transport
the spot, in the interests of good olen advocated the establishment of lish Columbians, neighbours of the
The Japanese gunboat Saga arrived Board and the Workers' Union met Inybe some Spanish gentleman Yukon, apprecinte the possibilities in
government in India, that a request "a black belt Republic" in the South to the Viceroy from Mr. Gandhi or after the seizure of all lands belong- during the afternoon.
sallor belonging to the Nationalist that famous and romantle lund, scene ROYAL WEDDİNG "ANNIVERSARY | this morning from Canton and will
stay for some days before departing any leader would considered. ing to whites.. After two hours talk the partics Navy will carry out his duty, in of the great Klondike gold rush of
London, Apr. 20.
Mr. Butler also explained why Mr. Herndon, who is at present free on decided to hold separate discussions, which case someone will be respon-
1007 to 1890.
In future, the Yukon will probably the 14th anniversary of their wed-
The King and Queen celebrated, on a routine schedule. it is understood, with regard to sible for the outcome," he warned.-
H. E. the Commander-in-Chief, Gandhi's suggestion of reference of bail, contended that there was no Admiral Sir Charles Little, is now at the issue of the Governors' powers evidence that he advocated violence certain proposals made by a represen~ Renter Special.
become just another district of Bri-
The bells of SI. Amoy in the flagship Cumberland.
tribunal ॥
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unacceptable, or other unlawful acts--Reuter tative of the Ministry.
tish Columbia's vast interior, adding to-day. ministered from this quiet city, Vic- George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.te will proceed to Pagoda Anchorage since it was not for such a body to
where Their Majesties are in re
decide whether a Governor could or sidence, were rung-British Wire- to-day on his way, to Welhalwel for
the summer stay in the North.
could could вак,
the consistently with Jess.
Government of India Act and his Instructions,-divest himself of duties Imposed upon him la terms by Parliament through those documents..
-British Wireless.
14
The conference adjourned at 9 ANOTHER BEATS BLOCKADE o'clock until 3. o'clock to-morrow
Bilbao, Apr. 20. afternoon.
Another British, ship' has reached The position is now regarded as Bilbao. She is the Newcastle freigh- being somewhat more hopeful, The ter Sheafgurth.-Reuter Bulictin Ser- mere fact of an 'adjournment is con- vice. sidered to be an indication that since the parley has not broken down there
is still a chance of settlement--Reuter
Bulletin Service.
QUEZON SAILING TO-MORROW ·
New York, April 20.
President Manuel Quezon, of the Philippines Commonwealth, is safl-
JAIME I FLOATS
Gibraltar, Apr, 20. It is learned that the Spanish Government battleship, Jaimo Pri- mero, which the Insurgents claimed had been driven ashore off the south. coast of Spain, was scen afloat off the east const by British steamers and warships yesterday.........Reuter,
toria, a thousand miles away-Reu- ter.
STOP PRESS CORONATION COMMENTARY"
REBELS STOP BRITISH SHIP
Gibraltar, Apr. 27.
QUITS HIS COUNTRY ·
The British steamer Greathope, bound from Gibraltar, to Antwerp, Vienna, Apr. 20. has been stopped by Insurgent armed ing on the French liner, Normandie, itles, arrived here, with his wife by Gibraltar, according to
Prince Nicholas, now stripped of trawlers a few hours after she left
reliable. to-morrow for Europe,
He will spend a week each in plane from Bucharest to-day, having authority.
The Greathope arrived Ireland and Denmark for the purpose renounced all rights to the throne of studying land tenancy problems to
* commoner. ... United yesterday morning from Valencia —
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New York, Apr. 26. "Coronation Commentary, "a book recalled by its publishers in Britain under threats from the representatives of the Duko of Windsor to commence libel proceedings, will be released for sale here, it was decided at a conference of executives of Dodd, Mead and Company, American publishers.
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MINE ROYALTIES TO BE BOUGHT
London, Apr. 20. The Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, to-day announced the Gov. ernment had decided to accept the
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FLOODS AGAIN THREATENING
FOUR STATES AFFECTED BY CONTINUOUS RAIN
New York, April 20 Swollen by continuous rains, flood waters are again threatening parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland ond West Virginia, which have not yet? completely recovered from the dis
RailwayStracks and bridges · have habitants of low-lying sections gro evacuating their homes."
Busines is suspended, In several amall towns Reuter.
11. The nublishers. announcing the realising the author's bitter dis- award of the tribunal for the purchase astrous floods of last January 30
reasons for their decision, stated that appointment, shared by minions of of mining royalpayable under the been washed away and the in- "the book was intended to be a fair his countrymen, over the sensational Compensation
be £66,500 and presentation of the meaning of circumstances of the abdication, or award would British democracy during the past without feeling that, all things con- legislation would be introduced hs century in relation to the Kingsidered, he has treated Windsor with soon as possible, giving effect to this
decision, he said.-Reuter Special. "No-one can read the book without the utmost fairness."-Reuter,
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