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No. 13301
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1938.
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WHITEAWAY'S
DARING ATTACK
Anglo-Irish Financial Agreement Complete
LOYALIST FORCES RALLIED
Meeting Insurgent Pressure With New Confidence
London, April 26. Although despatches from the Insurgent headquarters at Sara- gossa claim that with the im-) provement in the weather General Francisco Franco's
HOPE TO DELIVER HARD troops are continuing to advance
BLOW TO ENEMY REAR
(Special to "Telegraph")
Tungshanisu, Apr. 20. In the most ambitious Chinese attack since the commencement of the war, General Sun Lien-chuing, who lost Niangtsekwan but was the hero of the Taierchwang victory, and who once was a divisional commander under General Feng Yu-hsiang, has slammed all his strength up the Taichow Railway and advanced to the little village of Sanmicheng yesterday.
Despite their inferior artillery, the Chinese laid down
REST BETWEEN BATTLES
northeast from Teruel and along The Mediterranean coast from Castellon de la Plana, the Loyalists are now stated to have recovered from their recent collapse. They claim to be holding the Insurgents every~| In a brief hull on the Shantung fighting front, these where.
veterans of the Chinese army take a little rest among the shell- torn ruins of a village near Yil sien, scene of severest fighting recently. Note the young trum peter in right foreground.
The Loyalist positions un the eastern front, along the Ebro and mountains, are said to be occupied Segre and other rivers, and in the by spirited troops under confident commanders, who are pressing for- ward with the work of.ro-organisa-|
tion and fortification. In some cases they are throwing up defence works miles from the front to ensure against - further surprises.
Behind the Loyalist lines confidence is reviving, despite Barcelona's com- insurgents capture of the Tremp power station and the shutting off of this source of supply-Reuter.
HEADQUARTERS MOVED
Madrid, Apr. 20.
a heavy barrage. The flash of the guns stabbed cruelly,pletely darkened streets, due to the and the countryside rocked crazily, the hills re-echoing as though to the beat of some monstrous wild man's drum in a gigantic cave.
The
The chief obstacle to this drive, which is still continuing, is a semi-circle of hills on which the Japanese dissolved are clinging behind small stone towers."
Meanwhile, however, the Japanese have chased a badly chewed force from Tangenpo to Peihsien, 15 miles above the Lungha} railway, and are evidently intending to drive for Halchow. But while Chinese units are holding above the Lunghai line, others are expected to attack the Japanese rear,
The present battle is to make or break. It is the wildest jamboree ever seen in China. The staff work is confined to positional jockeying, to massing of troops at weak points, an important factor from the Chinese point of view, for they must nullify the effect of Japan's superior weapons.
"
Reinforcements Pouring Into Front Line Chinese reinforcements are being rushed to Shantung from
every side. From Yunnan and Shansi they have come by train and they march into the battle line ne fast as their commanders can move them. They go into action as soon as they arrive. The battle front has reached the proportions of the Shanghai "war" and is perhaps likely bigger,
The Chinese, ore suffering from their inferior artillery equipment. The Japanese guns are capable of range of 10,000 metres, as I witnessed for myself last night when the Japan-
Henlein's Words
Worry
France
Paris, Apr. 25.
VIRTUAL
T BETWEEN
MILITARY
BRITAIN, FRANCE
Paris, Apr. 25.
The Cabinet has approved of proposals of thorough headquarters of the Inter collaboration with Britain in foreign policy, and the national Briple at Albacela was establishment of "shoulder to shoulder" military policies,
yesterday. The hrad- quaters had been stationed at submitted by M. Edouard Daladier, the Premier.
These policies include the co-ordination of the the entire technical and administra-French and British armed forces through Staff conver-
Albaecte yince 1938. All recruits; undergoing training at this town and
tive staff left Albacete for a destina- tion not revealed.
The dissolution of the headquar- ters of the Brigades was
sations, virtually approaching a military alliance.
obviously M. Daladier outlined hopes to co- due to the changed situation which ordiante the French and British has arisen after splitting of Red rearmament policies, especially in Spain by the Insurgent forces. The aviation, including the purchase of increasing lension is fell in American planes.
piso
Madrid where a civil governor has The Freach have favoured formally been appointed and who takes most organising the purchases under
drastic in
measures to maintain the buying board representing Britain and morale among the population.
France. Earlier in the day, the Thus
on Monday 30 persons were French Cabinet adopted an eight- arrested in Madrid "for an attitude point recovery programune.-United hestile to the State" and 51 other Press.
The demands made by Herr Konrad Henlein, leader of the Sudrien Deutsche Party Czecho-Slovakia, have caused anxiety to the Paris press, many newspapers expressing the fear that Germany might support the demands with a show of force.- Reuter Bulletin,
BRITISH SAILOR KILLED
Three Others Hurt In Valencia Raid
Valencia, April 25.
One British sailor was killed
persons "for undermining the popu- Iation's will to resistance."
All arrested persons will be tried
by the peoples' tribunal.-Transocean.
Air Mission Reticent On British Plans
Studying Types And Numbers OF U.S. Planes Available
}
New York, Apr. 25. The British Air Mission, which
Wars Cause Slump In Sugar Sales
!
London, Apr. 25.
It is reported that the effects of war in China and Spain on the world sugar market will influence the cliscussions at Wednesday's meeting of the International Sugar Council, which will be attended by the representatives of 21 govern- ments.
It is estimated that the Oriental conflict has reduced, the Oriental market to 200,000 metric tons, while the Spanish war hos reduced the, 30,000 metric United Press.
ton's of sugar.-
esc fired on Chinese trucks and then and three others injured during is seeking to effect a deal for the European market by approximately lald down a creeping barrage which an air raid by three Insurgent
purchase of lighting planes from the blasted its way to within 200 yards planes on Valencia this morning. United States and Canada, arrived of where I was standing with staf offects.
Altogether 20 people were The Chinese villages are habila killed and 100 injured. tlons of horror, for the incendiary
Man United Press.
shells Ignite the huts and woe to the The dead sailor was a member who lies wounded thereof the crew of the British steamer Stan Lake, which was lying in harbour alongside the British steamer, Celtic Star, three of whoso injured.---Kouter,
Japanese Claim
Advance Continues
Peiping, Apr, 28.
crew
were
NON-INTERVENTION WORK TO CONTINUE
Washington this afternoon.. in New York to-day, and le flying to
One member of the Mission stated
MLC.L. MEETH TO-MORROW that it would probably be staying in the United States for some time, The annuel mooling. of after which it was proceeding to Ministering Children's League will be Cannda. Reuter Bulletin.
held in the Helena May. Institute at
THOROUGH CANVASS TO
BE MADE
New York, Apr. 25. After the arrival of the British Air Mission, Air Commodore J. G. Welt, one of the members of the Mission, stated that It will make a thorough canvass of United States aircraft factories to -determine how many planes and what types of fighting craft could be obtained.
A Japanese spokesman said late last night that Japanese troops continued to
pursue the fleelig Chinese south of Tancheng, following the capture of the town yesterday.
The spokesman said he was stih
"We have come to look around, but I suppose If purchases are going developments. In the Shantung drive. – As a result of Britain, Germany to be made, our view of the situation
Wash and Italy agreeing to resume their will be given weight," he said,§.
prohibited from Announcing speethe
London, Apri 26.
ld that approximately 1,700 coutelbalas which were supended Mr. War was relicent with regard | roopa attacked the Japanese In consequence of the Soviet refusal to further plans of the Mimiona He brum, about 75, milles esat of in” October last to continue ita cone, mald he could not say at present what fathewralem, Shanud, last tributions, it in annoimeed-that-the typol, or how many planes,Britain CN Chinachoper Xce SOK FOR NIENDE TAYLvention Board will buy from the United States of
wona century withoutgrow how much Betain, wapata
10.36.m. to-morrow.
High Soviet Official Also Seized
the
Moscow, Apr. 25. The chief of the Bồng” Con- pteroanilis. Commissario struction Department ofan the. Soviet Union, Ham, TRONG
(arrested "slider charged Falaman m
Hore-Belisha Ends Big Tour Of Inspection
Londoa, Apr. 25. Mr. Lestle Hore Bellsha, Minister for War, arriveșă fă London from Paris this morning. He is reporting to the Cabinet on his four of inspection of the defences of Malta, his recent visit 'to Rome, and his conversations with the Premier and Chief of Staff In France-Reuter Bulletin.
BIG TASK FOR HERR BUERCKEL
Year To Accomplish Re-Organisation Of Austria
ERA OF FRIENDSHIP PROMISED BY CLOSE ECONOMIC HARMONY
Irish Circles Welcome Agreement As Step To Even Wider Accord
London, Apr. 25.
The Anglo-Irish Agreement shows that a complete financial settlement has been reached. It provides for the transfer to Eire of the coast defence stations which the United Kingdom is unconditionally evacuating. Eire is to pay £10,000,000 to the United Kingdom by November 30 as a final settlement of all financial claims of either Government against the other.
Eire will continue to make an annual payment of £250,000 in respect to damage to property under the agreement of December, 1925.
All British penal duties against Eire, and the corresponding duties imposed by Dire on the United Kingdom are abolished. In effect it is the complete termination of the financial and economic disputes between the two.countries.
Eire undertakes to put a duty on foreign, coal, and to make reduc tions In duties on United Kingdom
reduction of tariffs on 25 items. The Prices Commission of Eire under-
under reduce these duties as
Need Chinese goods. There will be an immediate
For A.R.P.
takes to
goods
to A level which will
as possible against United Kingve. Instruction portunity for reasonable competition,
Apparently with a view to bring Ing home to the Chinese the dangers of attacks from the air, the Air Raid! Precautions Department of the Hong- keng Government is inviting applică- tions for a vacancy for a Chinese Anti-Gas Instrucior.
United Kingdom producers full op-
while giving Elre industries ade- quate protection, having regard to relative coats of economic produc- tion.
Agreement Lasts Three Years
Special consideration will be given
The Government is advertising for to Eire Industries.not fully estab applications, which should be address-lished. Undoubtedly there will be ed to the Air Raid Precautions Officer, heavy reduction of tariffs on United in care of the Colonial Secretariat, Kingdom goods, and the United and accompanied by full particulars Kingdom Government can ask the
and qualifications
to request the coples. of Eire Government
Prices Commission to give priority testimonials.
to any duty, and British manufac Applicants should not be over 35 turers can argue before the Commis- years of age, should be educated upsion. to Matriculation standard, and possess The existing preference margins
of
a good knowledge of English and the for United Kingdom goods are pre-
ability to impart technical instructions served, in Chinese.
BOYCOTT OF JEWS CONTINUES
Students Driven From University
Berlin, April 25. Herr Josef Buerckel, former Reich Commissioner for the Saar, has been
Vienna, April 20. 1ppointed Relch Commissioner for outside Jewish shops in the centre of The Storm Troops who were posted Austria's union with Germany by n
with the
The trade agreement will last three. years, after which it will be subject to six months notice on either side.
The agreement is subject to the confirmation of both Parliaments, (Continued on Page 5.)
STOP PRESS
H.K. JUNK SET ON FIRE BY JAPANESE; 16 FEARED DEAD
*
Sixteen Chinese members of a Hongkong Junk, including the five- year-old son and three-year-old
decree issued by Herr Adolf Hitler.Vienna have now been withdrawn; Herr Buerckel's task will be to ac-but the boycott of the many Jewish 'complish within one year the poll-cafes continues. Only non-Aryans tical organisation of Austria, as well are allowed to enter, as its colch and cultural unlon Storm Troops have entered Vienna University and forced all Jewish Herr Hitler informed Dr. Seyss-students to leave... Inquart that after the Introduction of German legislation In Austelo, he A decree is announced limiting the daughter of the owner, Leung Kai, will be made a member of the Reich Percentage of Jewish students in ore feared dead as the result of an Cabinet for Austrian affairs-Reuter Austrian univerakles to two.
outrage allegedly perpetrated by Sprenti.
To-day the schilling offelally ceases waters on April 20 at 8 a.m.
Japanese blockaders, near Hongkong to be the currency. Router
DAGRELLE'S FINE RESCINDED
Brussels, Apr. 28. M. Leon Dagtelle, the leader of the Belgian Rexist movement, has won hla protest against a Brukscia' Jáw. court verdict which had ordered him to pay a ̈dné of 20,000 francs for an Aerodibal:salist the leader of the
of Austria.
GENERAL DAWES OPERATED ON
New York, Apr. 25. General Charles Downs, originator
Leung Kai-ll master of the vessel, is believed to be the only survivor. He was picked up by another junk, after floating tied to a spar, for
over 35
semi-cohur Loung, wasy in a
condition then. E In a report to the police Loung, who is now. ind hospital) multering from shock and exposure stated that "This ship, want boarded by Japanese