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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
February 9, 1939.
INSURGENTS REACH FRENCH BORDER
NEW LIGHT WEIGHT
No Further Resistance By Loyalists In Northern Spain Jumpers & Cardigans But War To Continue In South
SUITORS FOUGHT TO SEEK
PATERNITY OF CHILD
BUCHAREST, Feb. 8.
EUGENIA TANASOIU, 16-year-old black-eyed beauty of the town of Oltenia had a baby, and three suitors claiming paternity, and all eager to marry Eugenia.
Bugenin decided to let them fight it out among them- selves to show who was the victor.
While the three-sided battle was in full swing to-day, police arrived and arrested the unitère, and also Euychía. In court Eugenia announced her decision to marry the last-comer among the suitors, and to leave town immediately.
The wedding took place later to-day, the two unsuccess- ful muitors acting as best men at the ceremony.—United Preza.
Holland Won't Cede Inch Of Territory
THE HAGUE, Feb. 8. THE COLONIAL MINISTER, M. Welter, in a memoran- dum laid before the Second Chamber · to-day declared that rumours of an international conference for the redistribution of colonies, by which Holland would also be affected, were unfounded.
The Netherlands Government/ment concerning co-operation in would never discuss the cession of defence matters in the Far East. even the smallest portion of Dutch Mr. R. A. Butler replied that be- colonial territory.
yond the normal matters, which take On the other hand, the Netherlands place between various governments, Government does not overlook the including the Netherlands, there had caccia
produced by the rapidly been no
conversations- special changing political conditions in Reuter, Europe and overseas.
The
memorandum
that
observe
доез ол
under these cir-
cumstances the situation might arise Rush To Join In
In which Holland would be
com-
pelled to rely more than had pre- viously been assumed, on her atvn resources for the defence of her rights in East Asia.
It
Although the Netherlands Govern ment had not yet considered necessary to modify the naval con- struction programme for Dulch East ladies, the Government continued to follow with close attention the
National Service
London, Feb. V. Distribution of the national service guide, which sets out the various avenuts by which the population can contribute towards voluntary service a state of emergency, had been Been substantially completed by February
THE
PARIS, Feb. 8.
"HE EVACUATION of Catalonia by Loyalist troops accelerated this
morning.
Troops are now crossing the frontier at Bourgmadame in complete detachments, with officers, instead of in small groups. as hitherto.
ITALIANS IN SPAIN
It is estimated that 8,000
who have reached Bourg: NEGRIN IN
madame have been disarm- ed since 4 p.m. yesterday.
In one case a full battalion of 600 men reached the frontier
Sharp Exchange In with a score of cars and 50 mule-
House Of Commons
drawn wagons.
28th
Division, constating
entirely of anarchists, renched Puigcerda during the night. LONDON, Feb. 8. It is claimed that the Loyalists are: THE QUESTION OF the withdrawal of Italian volunteers
from Spain gave rise to-day to a sharp exchange between. Mr. Chamberlain and various mem- bers of the opposition in the House of Commons.
Answering Mr. Arthur Henderson's question whether, In view of the forthcoming end of the Spanisht conflict, deliberations between the British and Italian governments were contemplated, the Premier stated that such deliberations were not envisaged In the Anglo-Italian agreement.
FRANCE
Rest Of Cabinet Going To Valencia
LE PERTHUS, Feb. 8. retreating in good order, ant are DR. NEGRIN and his army protectingt their rearguard with chiefs have established tanks, and that they have evacuated porary
bimost all their artillery.-Reuter.
tem-
general headquarters, but it is doubtful whether the FORTRESS BLOWN UP French authorities will permit
Perpignan, Feb. D.
them to continue in view of the Insurgent troops are making forced warnings given to Dr. Negrin marches towards Pulgeerda, and they when he crossed the border, that are expected to reach there to-night, he could not effect political acti-
Loyalists are evacuating inast of vities in France, the districts,
French frontier forces have been strengthened' to meet the renewed flow of refugees.
Dr. Negrin's headquarters are at a house owned by a Spaniard, and stands on Spanish soil, but is within France, and outside Le Perthus,
A fortress at Figueras blew up this afternoon with a tremendous cx- PRESS DISBELIEVED
plosion. It is not known whether it Meanwhile, Dr. Negrin has refused Mr. Henderson then asked what was accidental or deliberate,
to say whether he would dy to Attitude the
Until a few days ago the dungeons Valencia, or whether the war will British Government took towards hints in the Italian beneath the fortress were used by continue in the central zone.
Cabinet Dress at the withdrawal of Italiane Loyalists
and their volunteers from" Spain could only various
ministries. Soon after the begin when the political victory of Government had fled, the fortress be- General Franco had been assured. came the target of repeated Insur Mr. Chamberlain replied that what gent air raids, the press had to say did not represent; The Insurgents have been pushing the views of the governments con- towards Figueras In the face of
The Iouncement cerned.
added thint stubborn Loyalist resistance.- when the Catalonia fighting was Reuter,
over and the refugees cared-for, Dr. Negrin and Senor Del Vayo would follow.
Later, in answer to a written ques- tion submitted by Mr. Noel Baker, the
Under-Secretary fur Foreign Affairs stated that the plan for the withdrawal of foreign volunteers worked out the Non-Intervention Committee could only be carried out conflict and given their consent. That, the Spanish when both parties in
up till now, had not been done,
For this reason, the British Govern- for convening meeting of the Non-Intervention Committee-Trans-Ocean,
developments of events in the Far2, and by February 4, over 100,000 men! saw no reason
East. Trans-Octan,
CO-OPERATION WITH HOLLAND IN EAST
applications for enrolment had been received at local national service offices, stated Sir John Anderson, in a written reply In the House of Commons to-day.
London, Feb. 8. Speaking in the House of Commons
This figure does not include a con- to-day, Llcut-Commander Fletcher sideroble number of applications asked what conversations there had made direct to the offices of the
been with the Netherlands Govern- various services.-Reuter.
TEETHING
YOU DO LOOK
PEEKY, PETER. WHATS THE MATTER?"
TOPICS
AZANA FOR PARIS
Paris, Feb. 8. President Manuel Azana of Loyalist Spain, is leaving Geneva to-night and expected here to-morrow morning Well-informed minor. Loyallst
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SURRENDER OF MINORCA
London, Feb. 8. H.M.S. Devonshire, which left the naval port of Mahon to-day, returned Insurgent Spanish emissaries aboard. to Minorca in the afternoon with the Their mission is to discuss with the Loyalist authorities the surrender of the Island.
The cruiser will probably remain at Mahon as long as the negotiations last.
The London Spanish Embassy announces, that, however, "with the exception of Dr. Negrin and Senor Del Vayo," the Loyalist Cabinet will Go to Valencia.
com-
General Miaja and other anders in the central zone, com- prising about one-fourth of Spain- and sea ports-Insist that they including some of its greatest cities hold out indefinitely.
can
General Franco's headquarters at Burgos to-day assalted the Loyalist decision to fight as "prolonging need- less loss of life and property in a hopeless cause,”
It was previously reported that London and Burgos regarding the parade of the Insurgents through negotiations were going on between fate of Minorca, but no officiul infor- Catalonia had brought them within They asserted that the triumphal mation on the subject was forthcom-nine miles of the frontier.-United
13.
informed quarters here state that the British Government has no in- tention of making any concrete peace) proposals, but has contented itself with offering the warring parties its services, should they be considered
useful.
offfelals, who arrived here this morning, confirmed the divergence of views which exists between President Azuna and Dr. Negrin.
Leves
Press.
NO STATEMENT
Paris, Feb, 0. The
Spanish Loyallit Prime Minister, Dr. General Rojo, Commander-in-chief Junn Negrin, and of the Loyalist forces in Catalonia, crossed the French frontier this after- noon at Le Perthus, at the head of the last Loyalist fighting. units coming from the direction of Figueras.
Dr. Negrin refused to make any
They state that the Premier he- statement. tr the prers-Trans- lleves that only resistance on the Ocean basis of the peace terms laid down on February 2 can solve the Spanish problem. but that President Azana's viewpoint is less rigid.
Oficials express the opinion that the divergence might lead to Dr. Negrin's resignation-Reuter Special,* RESTORATION OF MONARCHY
London, Feb. 8.
Opposition Launches Censure Motion
J
London, Feb. 8. The Labour Party to-day tabled a non-confidence mation In the House The diplomatic correspondent of of Commons regarding the Govern- the "Daily Telegrph" says that re-ment's policy in connection with the ports are reaching London and Paris recent increase of unemployment in indicating that General Franco is England, which now totals over very anxious to restore the Spanish 2,000,000. monarchy as early as possible, when the war is over.
Mussolini's assurances that Italian soldiers will be brought home were renewed yesterday-United Press.
The motion will be debated in the House of Commons early next week.
Trana-Ocean.
FRENCH PARLEYS WITH FRANCO man Ambassador, Herr von Strohrer,
Paris, Feb. 8,
|--Trans-Ocean.
RECOGNITION FOR FRANCO AFTER MADRID. FALL
London, Feb. 8.
Senator Leon Berard, on his return here from Burgos to-day, was re- ceived early in the afternoon by the Foreign Minister, M. Bonnet, to whom The diplomatic correspondent of lie reported on the result of his con- the "Evening Standard" writes that versations with the Insurgent Foreign, he is in a position to know that the Minister, Count Jordana,“
British and French Governments Journalists at the Qual D'Orsay would regard the fall of Madrid us could elicit no reply from M. Berard the preliminary condition for official further than a repetition of his former recognition of the Franco Govern- declaration that his convertion=¦ment in Spain.
Between London and Paris, com- had made an excellent impression on plete agreement on this point is said
•him,
to exist.
with Count Jordana and other officials
M. Berard added that he was pre-Dr. Negrin's decision to reconstitute Moreover, it is not thought that pared, under certain circumstances, to return for a short time to Burgos the Loyalist. Government in Madrid on a politicni mission.
Is any, specially decisive ground for Questioned regarding the possiLondon, it is believed that Dr. Negrin serious continuation of the war. In bility of his accepting the post of will act this way in order to try and French Ambassador to Insurgent Spain, M. Berard evasively answered obtain more favourable conditions of that it was too early to say anything
Anglo-French efforts at mediation to the subject.
would, however, be "increased in Concerning other matters, Senator, dimeulty" continues the correspon- Berard was less reserved, and vouch-dent, by the refusal of General safed the information that General Franco
but to accept anything Franco was, on principje, ready to unconditional surrender as a basis allow women, children, and old men for the conclusion" of a peace. to return to their homes, but he hadTrans-Ocean.
so für taken no decision with regard
to the milliln. In any case, soid Senator. Berard, all millilomen thorised to return would be subject- ed to severe control, S
Asked whether he had met any Italian or German, personalities; dur- jing his stay, In Burgos, M. Berard smilingly replied that ofthough i was not the object of his journey, he had on' ane occasion met the Gor-
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