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NEGOTIATIONS IN BURGOS AS ADVANCE CONTINUES
BURGOS, Feb. 5.
THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT'S unofficial
envoy, Senator
Leon Berard, expressed in an interview to-day great satisfaction over the result of his two hours' conversation with the Insurgent re- presentative, Count Jordana, who received him on Saturday afternoon.
BIG JAPANESE FORCE AT HANYANG
CHUNGKING, Feb. 5. HINESE DESPATCHES re-
port a concentration of Japanese troops at Hanyang. near Fenlingtu, crossing north- ward of the Yellow River bend.
Chinese artillrey on west bank of the Shensi side of the Yellow River is shelling the Japanese positions, whose artillery is replying-Router.
the
EFFORT TO SECURE ARAB UNITY
Palestine Parleys In London
LONDON, Feb. 5. ARABS WHO HAVE arrived
Immediately after leaving Count Jordana, the French envoy had a long telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister, M. George Bonnet, who is in Paris.
Although strict reserve is shown on both sides, it is believed in Insurgent political circles that part of the talk between Senator Berard and Count Jordana left no doubt whatever that the French Government has in view the appointment of a diplomatic, and not merely a commercial, representative to Burgos.
This would imply de facto recognition of the Spanish Insurgent Government.
It is considered certain that Two feluccas, carrying 10 Loyalist Count Jordana and M. Berard army officers, were seized by customs also discussed the question of siderable quantity of arms of German ofleints when they arrived. A con- refugees from Catalonia,, and origin were unloaded from them.- the resulting altuation on the Reuter Special. French frontier.
FLIGHT COMMENCES
Political circles stress that the arrival of M. Berard holds out
Senor Luiz Companys, President of prospects The relations between the Catalan Federal Government, and France and Insurgent Spain being at Senor Jose Antonio de Aguerre, Pre- last "normalised," and future desident of the Basque Federal Govern- velopmenta are awaited with keenest ment, have arrived in France, and interest.
have asked for diplomatic passports to allow them to remain.
100,000 `REFUGEES
THE SCRUM IS STILL down as Malaya gela away with the ball in the Interport on Saturday. The game, which is fully described by the "Telegraph's" football commentator on Pago 8, ended in a 19-19 draw,- Staff Photographer,
MUSSOLINI'S DECLARATION
Italian
Interference
In Spain's Civil War
ROME, Feb. 5.
ROME NEWSPAPERS to-day all comment| with high praise on the communique issued by the Fascist Grand Council.
INVISIBLE ARMY AT WAR IN ENGLAND
LONDON, Feb. INCENDIARY BOMBS
for the Palestine talks held a, and La de Carol into the of art treasures, bound for Geneva, belleved to have caused
Meanwhile, President Manuel Azan A Paria message says that the is proceeding to Paris. Ministry of Public Works announces Twelve Spanish Loyalist chaser that between January 20 and planes landed near Carcassonne to- February 2, 43 special trains trans-day, and the French authorities im- ported 15,000 Spanish refugees from medlately took charge of tiem, the frontier stations at Cerbere, Le
All the lorries containing 800 cases Perthus, number of conversations during
of France. It is also
crossed the frontier undamaged to- nn-day. the past week, including talks trains will be run for that purpose. France in the past few days. The nounced that several more special
Over 100,000 refugees have entered with Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, According to the "Petit Parisien," frontier was opened this evening for and it is understood that an the Prefecture of the Department of milltary refugees, to whom it had agreement has been reached.
Eastern Pyrenees estimated that the been It is expected that when the Arabs crossed the French frontier since the border, and were sent to the Argelos total number of refugees who have thousand immediately crossed the previously closed, Three meet the British Government repre-mass flight from Catalonia started, concentration camp.-Reuter. sentnives
on Tuesday, Jemal was about 100,000. Of this Husseini, who is the Grand Mufti's it is estimated that 2,000, were men number, cousin, will submit the Arab case, over 65 years of age. 60,000 were and delegates of the surrounding wom countries will participate in the sub-
women, and 13,000 children. sequent discussion.
come
FOOD FOR SPAINARDS
Perpignan, Feb. 5. The Earl of Antrim and Captain Or the remaining 25,000, 15.000 militiamen are interned in week with seven lorry-loads of food Lennox-Boyd, who left London last It is known that the British Gov-concentration camps. while other ernment is anxious that all the Arabs refugees have found shelter with in- tional Joint Committee for Spanish and medical supplies froin the Na- form one delegation, and when the habitants of French towns Defence Party's
and Relict, crossed the frontler yesterday afternoon, and delivered the stores at Figueras, RAPID ADVANCE
Afterwards they entrained at Per- Meanwhile, says n Barcelona re-pignan for London-Reuter Special. the Insurgent advance in MINISTERS FOR MADRID
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representatives villages near the frontier.
In
The
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5.
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breaks of fire in four Coventry stores last night.""
of
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Signor Gayda, writing "Giornale d'Italia" says that the whole meeting was dedicated to a discussion on foreign affairs.
All the world expected a speech from Duce, which would have closed the cycle of speeches opened by Mr. Chamberlain and Herr Hiller, and, adds the writer "there was a speech, but one reserved only for members of the Grand Council, and not
out to indiscreet cars and given out-commentators."
After attacking President Roosevell, Sumor Cayda says that owing to the tarian States, these must close their continued attacks against the Totall ranks and be ready to defend them selves,
"ITALY IS READY" "Italy is ready for her defence with with those of her associate Germany, all the means at her disposal, and
firms her complete solidarity, not only who, by Herr Hitler's speech, recon- ideally and politically, but also mill- tarliy
prevented serious damage.
In cach case, an early discovery
device was employed. that the action
The fires occurred within a short space of time, and in each case show.
an Incendiary Following the discovery of the Ilster document, to which the Criminal Investigation Department is said to have placed considerable Importance, arms have been fasued to members of the speelal branchi of Scotland Yard.
CAN'T KEEP PACE WITH MAP CHANGES
NEW YORK, Feb. 5. ECAUSE THEY are unable
to keep pace with Central Europe's changing boundaries the United States Board of Education have decided to
suspend the making of maps of
the Eastern Hemisphere for school-children.
more
They declare it is impossible, until things become settled, to keep the pupils' up to date in the geography of Europa.
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"Time was,
they add, "when changes in the Old World required centuries and in the New World were oc- complished overnight. Now
it is the New World that re- mains stable and conservative at least long enough to draw a map of it."—Reuter,
ULTIMATUM
TO BRITAIN
Bengal Congress Demands Action
JAPAN DRAFTS REPLIES TO THE POWERS
TOKYO, Feb. 5.
IT IS UNDERSTOOD that the Foreign Office has
completed draft replies to the British, American and French notes regarding Japan's policies in the China Affair.
The Cabinet Council will approve the replies prepared by the Foreign Ministry during this week and they will be sent to the Powers concerned through their respective Ambassadors in Tokyo.
Informed political quarters un- dorstand that the Japanese Govers- ment in ita replies to the Powers will point out, firstly that Japan does not share the view with Great.... Britain, America and Franco re- garding the state of affairs in China,
Secondly, it will point out that Jupan spares no efforts in explaining her polley to third Powers.
Thirdly, it will declare that the proposed international conference or multilateral negotiations will not contribute much towards the solution of China issues-Domot,
LATEST
Man Murdered By Robbers
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Armed gangsters who raided money-lender's establishment at 115 Wuhu Street, Hung Hom, at 2.45 o'clock this morning stabbed one of the occupants to death when he tried to resist.
The victim of the outrage was Chen
aged 30.
Signor Gayda declared that the and police officials has increased purged of the "Red" armies, and the Vigilance on certain State officials Spain until the country is completely Italian legionaries will not leave following discovery of the document corroding efforts of their friends.
Reuter
Until the Onal and thorough BANNED, NOT DISBANDED
JALPAIGURI, Feb. 5.
Six men, all armed with knives, Banned,
clearing-up of the "Red" troops in but not disbanded, the Spain, and its continguous territory Irish Repu lican Army is still
THE BENGAL CONGRESS participated in the raid. force where there has been organised and political conference to-day passed tablishment were awakened as
The three occupants of the es- to be reckoned, with an Invisible found refugee assistance, General A urmy which has a way of materialis- Franco's victory cannot be said to be right to frame her own constitu-
resolution affirming India's gangsters gained admittance.
the When
Chen Lung made a move to ing again.
tion by means of a Constituents Intercept them, the whole six diplomatic pressure and the interference is developing against Assembly, reiterating
with their authority that has proscribed it; its Japan's resurrection, therefore Ger- promising opposition
upon him uncom- ficting terrible wounds.
knives, leaders count on, and possess, the mun and Italian assistance cannot be Federation, and urging the All- the gangsters methodically ransacked
to the fanatical allegiance of all its many withdrawn," he declared-Reuter.
After they had killed their victim, thousands ot members. Alrested man keep silent.
ing suddenly, and as swiftly vanish-coTON
Itg
tricky
nature
baffles
India Congress to give a six months' ultimatum to the British Government in which to reply
demand".
arrive to-morrow, it is expected that an early meeting will be arranged with the other Arabs, who will in- deavour to persuade them to form nort. one delegation, though stipulating Catalonia continues space, and its that the Nashashibi party is only to rapidity has astonished even Insurf- have two delegates.
Paris, Feb. 5. ent observera, who see in the capture If agreement is not reached on this of Gerona, further and decisive proof nounces that Dr. Juan Negrin and The Prefecture of Perpignan an- point, it is anticipated that the of the disintergration of the Loyalist his Ministers left Figueras this Mufl'e party will continue discus- forces in Catalonia. sions with the British Government,
morning by air for Madrid, but will make
President Manuel Azana la coming Military leaders stress that there advance that they do not recognise advance.
declaration in have been two phases in the Catalonia to Perpignan en route to Paris. the Defence Party delegation.
President Azana is preceded by first, General
ral members of his household and others Franco's offensive against Barcelona Every effort at first will be made was characterised by stubborn resist-attached to the personnel of the Elre and in Ulster.
During the last few weeks many to obtain unity of acilon, and it isnnce, which obliged the Insurgents to frontier this morning by car.
1.R.A men have been arrested in | ministries, confidently bellaved that on
and they crossed the Arab recourse to enveloping tactics. In the gether 300 passports were lasued to Armagh man was sent to prison for
Alto- division will be avoided.-Reuter,
Just before Christmas Д Co recond of Marco tarted since the full this party.
two years, after documents concern- ing the IRA. Bad been found in his possesalon.
A "Little Bo-Peep" doll was considers necessary revealing that members of the illegal Willesden recently when Mrs.
These documents Included a report produced as an exhibit at demand.
The resolution called for increased stiffening by Congress towards the Last month an extraordinary pro-
on behalf of the ridge-road, Cricklewood, Irish Republican Government and sent for trial at the Old Bailey the re-rection of Bose as President
Was of Leftist influence, the "Irish Republican Army," was charged with murdering, her Reuter. stuck up in many parts of Eire and foster child, Charles (Colin) Northern Ireland
Solicitor Embezzled £5,000
ALAN Ian McNair McLeod, 33-
Бесп
Foster-Mother categorically to "India's national Sent For Trial
If the reply is not forthcoming or is unsatisfactory, Congress is to be free to resort to whatever action it enforce the
no such tactics have necessary, and Insurgent
As a result of the rapid Insurgent .columns have been able to go straight advance, troops on the frontier are olicad towards their objectives. being strongly reinforced. Anti-air-
Figuelas, which is the last place of) craft defence la ucing strengthened, Į army were making visits to England: Dorothy Kate Large, of Tank-Federation as a result of the emer- refuge for the Loyalist Government of light field guns are posted on high and machine-gun units and a battery is now midway between the advanc-ground at Le Fertbus. ing Insurgent troops and the French frontier. Trans-Ocean.
According to an unconfirmed rum- our in Perpignan, Figueras has been captured.-Reuter Special.
TROOPS TO CROSS BORDER
Paris, Feb. 5,
years-old solicitor, of Broxburn, West at Le Ferthus has decided that after A joint French-Spanish conference
clamation.
די
Hyde, aged 3.
Reichsbank To Buy In Open Market
BRITONS DIE IN RAIDS
It called on Great Britain to "with draw her armed forces; her civilian The toy, it was stated, was found Lothian, pleading guilty at Edinburgh all civilian refugees at the frontier British sailors, according to uncon-
London, Feb. 5.
officials, and institutions and repre on the window ledge above a single Forty were klied, including two sentatives of all kinds from Ireland." bed in a back bedroom at High Court recently to embezzling
Mrs. REVOLT FEAR more than £6,000 belonging to 21 have been cleared, troops will be firmed reports, when Insurgent planes
Largo's home. clients, was sentenced to three years allowed to enter after laying down bombed Cartagena to-day.
London, Feb. 5.
Mrs. Large pleaded not gulity and Liverpool police fear that a bomb-reserved her defence, Bir. Edgar penal servitude.
their
eir arms. They will be sent to a concentration camp at Argelos.
Cartagena is the last important war will be the signal for a general revolt certificate for two counsel at the and
ing attempt on the Liverpool prison Hiscocks, on her behalf, applied for pignan and the frontier will be made
The entire region between Per-Loyalist Government. Trans-Ocean.
harbour remaining in the hands of the of the prisoners. a military zone. Civilians will not
Scotland Yard, therefore to-day)
and this was granted. sent special officers to Liverpool be allowed there without speciali passes.
orders to clear up the c With mediately.
For the defence, it was stated that McLeod, son of an inspector in the West Lothian police, ran a one-man country business.
Many poor people came to him for lowns and he assisted them without any security. Much of the money
Was never recovered.
Government intends to establish itself It is understood that the Loyalist He had also lost about 22,000 inat Valencia--Reuter, financing the schemes of a business
McLeod war guilty of carelessness, there was ho "Cooking the
LOYALIST WARSHPS IN FRANCE
Port Vendress, Feb. 8.
Book When he realise the pori-Two Loyalist coastal torpedo-bosta She was in the was frank and arrived here to-day owing to : fuel:
Informed the authors shortage, regia de
ribed as belsin
They carried the Lo
Diet To Vote On Soviet Dispute
Tokyo, Teb. 0.
In view of the altuation arising from the Soviet-Japanese fishery dis- House of Representative have pute, interested :: meinbergs: be the
Simultaneously the local police in creased their precautionary measures,
„Trans-Ocean), la
set In-
the premises, making off with a con-
derable amount of loot.
See Back Pago For Furthar Late Nows
Saved Family From Mad Bull
Bridgwater.
WITH his leg broken, 70-year-old Mr. A. E. Hill, a farmer, of Middle- zoy, lay helpless before a maddened bull which had knocked him down in it stall.
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Berlin, Feb. 8. The Reichsbank has abandoned the practice of buying bills of exchange
choques fagued in
His shouts brought his son Stanley foreign (25), who ran to drag him to safety. currencies exclusively at Reichsbank The bull, however, gored his arm and "I DID NOT MURDER HIM" discount rates, and will, in future,
Trial
Then
At the last hearing Mr. E. Clayton purchase them at the discount rate flung him to the ground.
the prosecution's case was that of the country in whose currency they brought about by concussion. death was caused by suffocation pre inued. read a statement in which Mrz
It will also refrain from deducting Ho
the fee on bills and cheques Reuter, Large was alleged to have said that she found the boy lying over the edge she had used to tie him to the bed, twisted round him
British Ambassador of the bed, with a bandage, which
In Peiping
Inspector
Czech-Hungarian Border Battle
20-year old Miss Kathleen Hill risked her life in an attempt. to save her father and brother. She tried to pull them to safety, but the bull, freed; by mapping fis halter-ropa; turned on her and chas ed her up the village street, as she ran crying for halpis parkeren daa Fake Five Fran had run to thứ farm