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FOUNDED 18*1
No. 18197
六拜禮 號一月五英港香
SATURDAY,
MAY 1, 1937.
日一廿月三
SINGLE COPY 10 CENTS $16.00 PER ANNUMM
NATIONAL STRIKE IN
BRITISH COAL MINES CALLED FOR MAY 22
120,000 Provincial Busmen Vote Simultaneously To Support London Traffic Blockade
5,750,000 DAILY PASSENGERS
IN CAPITAL FACING CHAOS
London, April 30.
The Mine Workers Federation of Great Britain has decided to call a national coal strike on May 22.
The news shocked the country, coming as a complete surprise in most quarters, and on the heels of the decision of the employees of bus services all over England to join the London and Home Counties strike.
At a meeting of the Executive Committee delegates
representing 120,000 provincial busmen, at Chelmsford, to-night decided to call on the men to join an unofficial strike starting at midnight.
The Executive Committee endorsed the resolution passed by the busmen's conference at Chelmsford Wednesday night, supporting the unofficial bus strikers, whose walk-out has already affected ten counties.
STOPPAGE FROM MIDNIGHT
It was announced just before 12 o'clock that at that hour the bus strike would definitely start. Except for services work. ing the country routes from London, which will operate until further notice, the entire bus system is immobilised. This was
the decision reached by the London delegates' conference to-day.
The first consequence of the decision is that there will be nó night buses to-night, but machines on the evening services will complele their schedules. Buses timed to leave the garages at-11 p.m.; however, will not start
Chaos Is Unavoidable
The extent of the stoppage, which Js bound to create considerable chaos, may be gauged from the fact that 5,750,000 persons daily board the London Possenger Transport Bourd's 5,000 buses. There are 200 'routes which cover an area of 2,000
square miles.
Although underground railways, trams and trolley-buses are
not
Outline Of Imperial Conference
British Ships Must Have Protection
Lyons' Resume Of Views
affected by the busmen's decision. Australian
these vehicles only curry 42 per cent.
of the public compared to the buses'
58 per cent.
London, Apr. 30. Australia has come for a frank
TWO 10,000 TON SHIPS BUILDING AT TAIKOO
Biggest Ever Laid Down
In Hongkong
FASCIST SALUTE TO THE FLEET
·All wodh
s the Thing for Balmy Summer Days'
Swim Suits by Morley's
Will Keep eir shape
after countless dips
from $5.50
X MAPS to match.
$17.50
$1.95 to $3.95
EAWAY, LAIDLAW & CO., LTD.
Desple a heavy swell, Premier Mussolini walked briskly along the deck of the Italian cruiser Pola to watch manoeuvres of the First and Second Naval Squadrons, on the coa st of Libya, on his recent visit to the African colony. Here he gives the Fascist salute to one of the vessels. A gun salute was returned to the
Coronation Stamps On Sale May 12
Permanent Iste By
Beginning O
HONG KONG F
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Hongkong Coronation stamps will Post sale at the General. Office and Kowloon Post Office on Coronation Day, May 12.
Bailey's Yard Also be on
Has Contract
. Dictator.
Espana's Loss Shakes Rebels
Eye-Witnesses Tell Of Dramatic Sea Fight
PLANES DIVE ON WARSHIP
AND SINK HER RAPIDLY
Gibraltar, May 1.
The sinking of the Insurgent battleship Espana by
The stamps will be of three de- nominations in one design, common Work has commenced at Tai- to all the Celonies.
Through the courtesy of the Post-Loyalist planes, off Santander, has caused the greatest koo-Dockyards on "No. 276," the master General, Mr. E. 1. Wynne-consternation in the ranks of the rebels. Many Insurgent largest ship to be built in Hong-Jones, the Telegraph is able to-day officials poured into Gibraltar this afternoon, seeking con.
10 reproduce the design for the Hong- other issues are for 4 cents and 25 kong 15 cent Coronation stamp. The cents..
kong.
"No. 276" is the designation for one of the two sister ships ordered in Hongkong by Messrs. Alfred Holt & Co, for their Blue Funnel Fleet.
The keel was laid last week with litle if any ceremony, and work 15
rate.
already progressing at a considerable
The sister ships will be constructed
the keel of "No. 277" will be laid in July, or August.
simultaneously. It is expected that
The two ships will be of 10,000 tons Numbers of people will probably and friendly discussion at the Im-cach; and will be diesel-cagined. experience abnormal delays inperial Conference, said Mr. Joseph Although intended primarily as cargo reaching the Wembley Stadium for A. Lyons, Prime Minister of the ships, they will be luxuriously nited
Commonwealth on his arrival in to carry a passengers. the Cup Final to-morrow.
England to-day.
Over a thousand men will be cm- They would have to review the ployed until the end of next year on Ottawa Agreement, he said, but it their construction. They will prob
In launched Inte Mr. Was his opinion that any modifien-ably of Labour, Minister Ernest Brown, has appointed a Courtions would be by bilateral discus- or early in 1939. of Inquiry into the busmen's slons rather than at full conference,
Refuse To Reconsider
The
grievances.
Other subjects of discussion would
between Britain and New Zealand,
be
1938
ANOTHER ORDER The Telegraph understands that
be the problem of helping British construction will also commence at the Upon the announcement of the shipping in the Pacifle to compete w. S. Bailey & Co. shipyards on an Court's appointment, Mr. Brown with American vessels, and also the other vesel in the
near future. asked the busmen's leader whether difficulties of the through air service It is understood that a contract has the strike could now be postponed.
Australia would attend the con interests for the construction of this already been signed with Philippine "No," was the uncompromising ference in a spirit of goodwill and reply.
co-operation, realising that unity of vessel, which will be a passenger- the British Empire was the greatest cargo ship of The busmen's delegates
to be construct- promised facilities to convey sick international dissensions.
ed in these yards. persons to hospital and for similar
Work on the new 'vessel for the Australia was fully prepared to Burns Phlip & Company South Sea emergencles, and it is said that it is participate in the discussion of hoped to organise a fleet of private Empire defence. She
service is nearing completion Island cars for this purpose.
deavouring to discharge her obliga-at the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock- tions, to participate in Empire naval yards, and it is probable that the defence and to provide her own local nunching ceremony will take place defence system, so as not to increase either at the end of May or carly in
have power for good in 'n world tom by sions, and the laridable dimen-
Miners' Surprise Move
was
The Industrial outlook become the heavy defence burden of the June. distinctly gloomier with the decision people of the United Kingdom, he of the Mine Workers' Federation to declared.-Reuter Special. call a national strike in the cool mines on May 22,
nt
This surprising decision was made
a delegates conference to-night. The main point at issue is recognl- tion of the Federation in Nottingham- shire and the freedom of choice for the men at Harworth Colliery, and elsewhere, to join the Federation,—– Reuter.
COL. HARRISON
LEAVES H.K.
THE "KEEP FIT"
CAMPAIGN
London, Apr. 30.
The stamps are of the same shape and size as the 1935 Jubilee. ues, and are printed in single colo
by recess
The design In process. clades portraits of both His Majesty King George VI and Her Majesty
Queen Elizabelli, in a selling of Crown, Orb, Sword of State and tion is inscribed at the top of the appear at the base of the stamps with duty inbels in the lower corners. the end of the year, when they will
Coronation emblems, including the
Sceptres. The date of the Corona- design and the words "Hong Kong,"
These stamps will be on sale until
be replaced by permanent Issues,
BAER SIGNS TO BATTLE BEN FOORD
Bout For Harringay On May 27
London, Apr. 30. Just two weeks after he had at the suffered a stinging defeat
hands of the Welshman, Tommy Farr, British Empire, heavyweight champion, Max Baer, the Californian, signed to fight the hard-hitting Ben Foord, another promising young Briton.
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firmation of the report.
Government aircraft, says a despatch from Bilbao, followed up the sinking of the Espana by seeking out the cruiser Almirante Cervera and bombing her. But they failed to register a hit and returned to their base.
Meanwhile, the Basques, facing an attack from the
direction of Guernica, have strengthened their lines of defence with large numbers of fresh militia. Practically the whole of the peasant population of Biscay Province, the inhabitants of towns, and tens of thousands of refugees from other Basque provinces, are slowly withdrawing within Bilbao's powerful ring of fortifica-
tions.
Budge Wins First Match.. From Japan
Easily Subdues Nakano In Straight Sets
N.Z. Leads China
on
Family belongings are piled high primitive ox-carts which have been trundling the long roads Bilbao for the past two nights.
to
Watched Espana's End Messages from Santander tell of the dramatic end of the Espana, watched by thousands of local fisher- folk.
Details, disclosed by eye-witnesses, show that Government aircraft at-
tocking the battleship consisted of only three bombers, escorted by Inters
BRITAIN TO PROTECT REFUGEES OF BILBAO
Officially Assisting In Evacuation
Navy To Stand Guard on High Seas
London, April 30.
In response to the appeal of the Basque authorities for naval protection to evacuate the old people, women and children from war-torn ports, the British Government asked for assur- ances. that such evacuation will be purely humanitarian and with no political complications.
Assurances which tho British Government considers satisfactory have now been received and the British Navy will protect on the High Seas Basque ships evacuoling such persons
The British Consul at Bilbao will superintend the
of embarcation refugees and will ascertain that all are genuinely what they claim to be, old persons, women and children who have no political connections.
It is assumed that General Francisco Franco will not object to the scheme.-Reuter Balletin Service. FRENCH CONFIRMATION
Paris, April 30. The French Foreign Minister, M.. Yvon Delbos, has confirmed the plan to evacuate Basque women and children is under the consideration. of the French Government. In a statement before the Senate Foreign Affairs committee he disclosed the fact.
M. Delbos said it was possible ships- now at Bordeaux would be requisi- 1loned for the transportution of ap- proximately 3,000 refugees to France, many of them from Bilbao-Reuter Bulletin Service.
Waziristan Troubles
May Be Over
Fakir-Of-Ipi's-Army Dwindling Away
Bannu, Aprit. 30. The Waziristan trouble is likely to end soo, in the opinion of reliable observers. The Fakir of Ipi's follow- ing is rapidly dwindling.
The inhabitants of a village of
southern Waziristan who, have been responsible for some of the hostile acts along the frontier, have been called upon to produce 50 hostages us
security for their future peaceful behaviour. At first the villagers pleaded they were unable to secure the hostages, but when they were threatened with ari economie blockade of their territory, the bostages appeared-Reuter Bulletin Service.
Insurgents Rout Enemy
Steadily. Gaining On Bilbao Front
Hendaye, Apr. 30. 'General Moln's Insurgents smashed the centre of the Loyalist lines be yond Guernica to-day, within six miles of Bilbao, and have routed the Basques' left dank. Following this, Three coastal batteries also opened they carried out a surprise envelop-
soon as they saw the Insurgent ships' It reported that General Mola San Francisco, Apr. 30. attempt to molest a British steamer, has selected May 2 as the date of The United States look the lead in The Government planes took off Im-capture of Bilbao, the
the anniversary of the North American Zane first round mediately and
despite
continued the Carlist siege of 1874. of the Davis Cup competition against firing from the warships dived very Bombers to-day commenced sys- Japan to-day when Donald Budge, low and dropped seven very heavy tematie attacks on the small town
which struck the wiis youngster from California, beat bombs, one of
near to Bilbao and are reported, to Japan's Number Two ace, Fumiteru oud of smoke, a deep roar, and the Espana's stern. There was a huge
have machine-gunned civilians as Naicano.
well as soldiers. The Basques' 30 old aircraft have been destroyed. They were unable to oppose the modern. Insurgent machines.-United
Davis Cup Match are on the Espana and Velasco, as ing movement to the northward,
Tiny figures could be seen scuttling
Budge won 0-1, 0-1, 5-0.
Then, as the Velasco approached, Frank Parker, the United States' hundreds of the crew of the Espana second-best, is playing Jiro Yamagi-jumped into the sea-Reuter. shi, Japan's undisputed champion, in
Joo Louis, reckoned in Davis Cup competition in America.
They will meet at Harringay on May 27, necording to an announce- ment made to-day,
and fight rounds.
Meanwhile, Farris angling for a The American ripped through the Espana sank by the stern, her bows fight with Max Schmeling, logical Japanese star's service and lost only ifting in the air.. contender for the heavyweight chum- two games in three sets. It was one The Government's Physical Train-pionship of the world, since he has of the most impressive victories seen about the decks. ing and Recreation Bill, giving effect whipped to the plans for the national fitness America's foremost challenger for Among the departures by the P. & campaign, is making good progress in the crown, James Braddock wears O. liner Rajputana at noon to-day Parliament and should reach the precariously and which he has not was Col H.C. Harrison. former Statute Book at an early date. By yet defended in an over-long General Staff Omeer, Grade 1, in that time, the National Advisory stewardship.—Reuter. to take command of the 14th Infantry Aberdare, hopes to have completed Lord presidency of Brigade in Catterick Camp.
Col. Harrison has been in Hong- the preliminary organisation upon
GERMAN NATIONAL DAY San Francisco, April 30.
kong since January, 1935, when be which it is engaged.
Meantime, correspondence reach- The German National Day is being United States was their second was promoted from command of the ing the Council bears witness to the observed to-day, and in connecton singles tie in the Davis Cup match As Brigade Commander at Cat-public interest which the campaign therewith the acting Consul-General against Japan, when Parker beatterick, Col. Harrison will have a ride is arousing. A nation-wide poster is holding a reception at the German 2nd campaign, with the slogan "Get Fit:| Club from 11.30 am, to 12,30 p.m. Yamagishi 6-3,2-0, 8-0, 6-1,-Reuter formation consisting of the
Lincolnshires, 2nd Cheshires and 1st Keep Fit," is being inaugurated at which there will be a large and Cameron Highlanders.
to-morrow-British Wireless.
representative gatherng of guests.
STOP PRESS Hongkong, who has been appointed Council, under the
1st Green Howards.
the second match of the singles serien. His task will be much harder than Budge's,
Invulnerability Theory
Washington, Apr. 30. Gene Mako Joins Budge in the High naval authorities believe doubles, and they will play Yamagisht that the sinking of the rebel cruiser and Hideo Nishimura-Reuter.
Espana by Government bombing NZ. WINS DOUBLES
planes may renew the controversy: Brighton, Apr. 30. regarding the effectiveness of the New Zealand's Stedman and Mal-bomber versus surface craft, and froy went a step ahead of China in are eager for details of the incident.
(Continued on Page 9.).
However, it is
Press.
the Espana's anti-aircraft equipment in mordem.United Press.
Espana Not Modern
London, Apr. 30. The Admiralty states that the inking of the battleship España, is the first in history which an nero- plano has accomplished during war. However, attention is drawn to the fact at the Espana is not a modern warship, her deck armour being only one and a half inches.-
United Prest. doubted whether