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No. 1514
XD -ĦIX SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 11, 1939,日三十月二十
OFFICIAL STORY OF DEATH OF POPE: MILLIONS MOURN
WORLD WIDE SORROW
NEW YORK, Feb. 10. AMONG THE FIRST expressions of sorrow to the Vatican from the United States were those from the
Right Rev. Mons. Michael J. Ready, General Secretary of the National Catholic Welfare Conference; Very Rev. Mons. William Arnold, Chief of Chaplains United States Army; the Post- master-General, Mr. Farley; Mayor Edward J. Kelly of Chicago, Mayor La Guardia of New York, Bishop O'Brien of Chicago; the Right Itev, Henry Sherill; Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Boston; and Mayor Maurice J. Tobin of Boston.
To Catholics In the United States. the Pope's death means a period of the deepest mourning and a series of solemn memorial services, in which more than 21,000,000 United States Catholics, 18 Archbishops, 12 Bishops. and clergy of 32,000 will participate. -United Press,
ROOSEVELTS SYMPATHY
Washington, Feb, 10, President Roosevelt's "profound condolences" have been cabled to Cardinal Pacelli, temporal head of the Holy See by Mr. Cordell Hull, the Secretary of State,
The telegrans states: "His great) spiritual qualities, zeal for peace, and tolerance, won him. a place in the hearts of all races and creeds. Word of his passing was received with deep sorrow throughout the United States."
- Reuter.
DUTCH CONDOLENCES
ONE OF THE LAST PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN OF THE LATE
POPE PIUS
Vote In Fifteen Days For New Pontiff
VATICAN CITY. Feb. 10.
ELECTION of the 262d bishop of Rome, successor to l'ope Pius XI, most likely will begin in 15 days instead of the hitherto traditional ten, an extension granted by the late pontiff after his election so that American cardinals may participate in the voting.
RADIO TELLS WORLD
VATICAN CITY,
Feb. 10.
THE OFFICIAL VER- SION of the Pope's death was published to-day in a special black-bordered cdition of
·Romano.
Osservatore
It stated that the Pope
died at 5.31 a.m., after a sudden aggravation of his
condition at 4 a.m., which
followed two previous attacks yesterday afternoon at 1 p.m. and 4.15 p.m.
Screnely and with the spirituality which reflected the candour of his life, spent entirely in the service of God," His Holiness slowly turned his head to the right and gave up his soul to God.
After Professor Milani has verified the death, everyone present, begin- ning with Cardinal Pacelli and our dinal Caccia, paid tributes to dead Pontiff, devotedly kissing his hands.
the
In the adjoining ehf Mons. Confalonieri immediately began to say Holy Mass.
The Vatican's short-wave radio
Roosevelt Ill In Bed
WASHINGTON,
Feb. 10.
PRESIDENT ROOSE- VELT is confined
to his bed to-day with a slight touch of in- fluenza.
He has a slight tem- perature, and is ex- pected to stay in bed during the week-end.
-Reuter.
SPANISH WAR
Insurgents Completing Occupation
.
PERPIGNAN, Feb. 10. THE INSURGENTS occupied Puigcerda this afternoon.
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Hainan Occupation
HONGKONG SHIPS, FOOD SUPPLIES MAY BE AFFECTED
THE POSSIBLE EFFECT on Hongkong trade of the seizure of Hainan Island was discussed by shipping officials this morning.
Messrs. Jardine, Matheson |
und Co. and the China Naviga- tion Company are among the companies trading with Höihow,
the only port of Hainan. Ships
trading to Haiphong and the Straits call regularly at Hoihow and these
DEFENCES
OF EMPIRE
services will probably be pericual Sir Samuel Hoare's
affected and perhaps stopped with Hainan under Japanese control,
Reassuring Words
London, Feb. 10.
Hongkong would then feel the pinch through the interruption of its live stock and sugar supplies to which Hainun is a large contributor. Pigs are a particularly big item of "THE BRITISH GOVERN- export from Hollow to Hongkong. MENT intends to adopt no dog- Holhow is also an important port in-the-manger policy with re- for the migration of coolies to Bang gard to colonies," declared Sir Kok and the Straits by Hongkong
stilps. If it were closed to these Samuel Hoare in a speech at ships regular source of cheap Plymouth to-day, when he re- would be lost to the soulliern called that when he raised at
districts. labour
Observers in Hongkong belleve Geneva the question of world that the French, for whom Hainan supply of raw materials, he Straits are of great strategic import-made this clear. ance as an outlet to French Indo- He added that this still represented China, will not take the occupation of the Government's views. Hainan and the blockading of the If the supply of raw materials was Straits without vigorous counter-ikely to cause further disputes, there
The town is still in flames. The Insurgents reached the frontier post of Bourgmadame later in the
and Senor Del Vayo have proceeded It is understood that Dr. Negrin
to the Madrid zone in order to confer measures.
day.
with Generalissimo Miaja and other members of the Loyalist high com. mand.
are anxious to obtain in-
was no reason whatever why the question-indeed every trade ques tion should not be settled by dis- cusalon
and
negotiation.
OCCUPATION HAILED IN FASCIST CIRCLES
Rome, Feb. 10,
Referring to the Premier's pledge formation regarding war material Coming at a moment when Italy 30
France, ord
Sir Samuel said: "Those still at the disposal of Generalissimo mocracies, the Japanese occupation of whom the Opposition disparage, but particularly hostile to the do-
are no
not the words of a feeble waverer Minja, and also with regard to the Hairan Island, is hailed in Fascist morale of the Loyalist armies.
man bent circles as "further proof that the f
on maintaining peace Hundreds of bombs were dropped anti-Comintern nations
it the world, who Is will follow
equally Valencia this afternoon by Insurg the programme set before them."
determined to maintain the vital in- ent planes.
teresia of the British Empire and the Claiming that ps with Spain, the well-informed quarters express ye are so closely unlied." democracies favored the losers, country with which Empire interests
opinion that Japan will continue her
NO SUBMARINE MENACE "victorious march," notwithstanding
As a result of war experience and alleged Franco-British promises of the great developments made since
(Continued on Page 4.)
station, which was installed by Pope Senor Del Vayo had arrived in It was reported that Dr. Negrin and Pius, broadcast to the world the sad Valencia, Reuter, announcement.-United Press.
DAVENTRYS 30-SECOND
and
SILENCE
and other
PROTEST AT BOMBING
OF MINORCA
atd to Generallasima Chlong Kai- shek.
whilo the
The bombardment was so intense JAPANESE EXPLANATION that 30 houses were destroyed and
Tokyo, Feb. 10. it was not known how many were A Japanese naval spokesman said; killed. Some bumba tell near the to-day that the double objective of Devonshire, fragments hitting
(Continued on Page 4) warship-Reuter Special.
the
LATEST
Another Griffin Dies At Valley
Another Hongkong Derby grun died at the race track this morning.
Bl Ben, a 14.1 hands chestnut collapsed at the six furlong post while pony, owned by the Collene stable,
being given a trial gallop by a riding
THE MOURNFUL tolling of bells,
Marseilles, Feb. 10. French, Latin, German
Captain Muirhead-Gould, Com-l Generally announcements
speaking, in English, mander of II.M.S. Devonshire, tele occupation of Haman Island is given languages, brought the Vatican into protest at the bombing of Minorca by calmly accepted, since most Italians graphed to Burgos on February 8 a favourable comment, it has been --The Hague, Feb 10. Whether the American car-has been chosen, only the ballots are out the world.
millions of Catholic homes through-Italian warplanes during the negotia- feel sure that Japan will continue The Foreign Minister, Dr. Jan dinals go to Rome is a matter burned and the smoke is lighter. Patijn, this afternoon paid an offelal of their own choice, to be deter-
Broadcasts of the passing of Pope tions for surrender.
with her conquest of China, despite viall to the Papai Nunclo to convey
The cardinals are placed under Plus were made by Station HVJ, and
According to refugees who arrived the duration of the war, and the the condolences of the entire Govern- mined by considerations of lock and key as a conclave, a prace were received by several listeners in previously broke out on the island. Press
aboord the Devonshire, Aghing difficulties arising therefrom.---United health and duties in the United election of Gregory X, which became
tice dating from the long-contested Hongkong. nient.
The Government was represented States.
The powerful short-wave station at the first morning service at the
law by a bulk of that Pope after his was installed in the Vatican by the Cathedral at The Hague.
Every Pope since 150 has bech
election in 1270.
lute Pope, who felt that Itallon radle Archbishops in Holland will soon an Italian. Usually, as at present,
stations were distorting issues be ONCE LASTED TWO YEARS order Pontifical Masses and the there are more Italian cardinals
tween the Church and Italy. The Bishops will also appeal for specint than those of all other nationalities joined in the election of the Pope, the ate Signor. Marconi,
Originally the clergy and people station was personally installed by prayers and Masses throughout the combined.
URCED TO END WAR
Spaniards to remember that they are country.
but in 109 Nicholas 11 restricted In addition to the direct broad- and 20 of other nationalities.
Threre are now 37 Italian cardinals the electors to the body of the car-casts from the Vatican, lengthy
London, Feb. 10.
Apparently heralding Britain's dinals, who formerly were the par- broadcusta regarding the death of the Urging the Loyalists in Spain to recognition of General Franco, the Only members of the sacred college ish priests of Rome.
Pope, and tributes to his memory, surrenders, the "Times," in an Times" eulogises: "General Francol The pony suffered heart failure, were made from other short-wave editorial to-day says that it is "plain, is, in fact, a typical representative and died on the sand course. 1179 stations.
common sense. Nothing remains for leader of Spain, who will enhance his
novice jockey was also thrown bel would necessary for election of a Pope. During the Empire News Bulletin them now but the process of liquida-now considerable reputation if giving from a pony whole out riding at the from Daventry last night, a thirty-tlon. They have done enough for anal proof at broadmindedness in the occurred opposite the public en- Valley this morning. The incident The conclave of Gregory X inst-second silence Was observed in glory. The time has come for all hour of victory."-United Press.
the honour of "a great and wonderful ed two years, during which King George sent a message of new Pope is called for the
for plection of Church of Rome was without un man." condolence on the death of the Pope evening after the pontiff's death and decessor of Gregory, died
infallible heat. Clement IV, pre-THOUSANDS KNEEL IN PRAYER message says that the the first ballot is taken on the torba, nnd the cardinals. Unable to
Flags at churches are at half-mast.
A special transmission will be broad- east to-morrow-United Presa.
MOURNING IN ROME
Home, Feb. 10.
King' Emmanuel has ordered eight
day of mourning for the Pope.
to Cardinal Pacelli.
A Paris
V
of cardinals may vote for a Pope.. Alexander III declared A two-thirds vote is necessary for that a two-thirds election.
in
vote
The
TWO VOTES DAILY
conclave
15th
at
Vatican City, Feb, 10. Chamber opened on a solemn note are uken daily, one in the morning ing to leave the town
morning of the 10th day. Two votes agree un ovuccessor, were prepar- Thousands of Catholics tearfully this afternoon, when M. Herriot de- and one in the afternoon,
when St. knelt in prayer for the Pontil this livered a funeral oration for the Pope,
Buonaventura, disciple of St. Francis morning at St. Peter's Basilica, still who, he sald, had consecrated his life The ballots are burned after each of Assisi, persuaded the Inhabitants decorated for the ceremonies which to peace, and had regarded war as a vote and Itallans, gathered in great to shut their gates and not let the were scheduled to be held on Sunday kin ́t of murder.~~Reuter,
numbers to learn the result, belleve cardinals to until វា Pope was morning in observance of the anni that this can be determined by the chosen-United Press. colour of the smoke rising from the chimney.
FASCIST MEETING
ADJOURNED
Rome, Feb, 10.
If no Pope has been elected, the
FROM ENTIRE WORLD
Rome, Feb, 10.
The meeting of the Fascist Grand bellef is that wet straw is burned! A conclave of Cardinols will meet Council was adjourned as a sign of with the paper ballots, causing dorite or before February 28 to elect mourning for the Pope.-Reuter, smoke, and conversely, if the Pope the new Pope, but the exact date
NEW BORDER AFFRAYS REPORTED BY JAPAN
is not definitely fixed.
versary of his Coronation.
Death was so sudden that the Basilica was still draped in crimson this morning, at variance with--the grief so poignantly expressed on the faces of Catholles obviously from all
walks of life.
A hundred of them lifted their Time will be given for Cardinals busily swinging high in the air, heads from prayer to watch workmen to arrive from all over the world.
removing the red and gold tapestries The total number of Cardinals is which must be replaced by black. 02, of which about 40 are now, in ones during the day, At the same Rome.
time scores of other workers busily
of one nation."
h
THE FLAGSHIP IDZUMO
FRENCH LINER RAMS. JAPANESE FLAGSHIP
SHANGHAI, Feb. 10.
A London message says that dismantled loges, boxes and wooden Cardinal Hinsley of Westminister barricades which were to have been HSINKING, Feb. 11. leaves for Rome on Sunday,
used for the Sunday ceremony. Throughout the day a continuous Hundreds of seminarists in various BOTH THE EASTERN and western Soviet-procession : Westminister Cathedral coloured cassocks poured into the Manchoukuo frontiers are still thickly strewn with took part in special prayers for the Basilica all morning to kneel along- repose of the soul of the Pope, while side the other pilgrims for a few hazards, as dispatches from the border outposts report all the masses were read. Reuter. moments of prayer,
THE FAMOUS. JAPANESE fagship, "Idzumo, which was un- Thousands of other Catholics and weathed after scores of Chinese attempts to bomb and mine it, successive outbreaks of clashes between Soviet and GERMAN CARDINAL LEAVES
non-Catholics gathered in groups at almost het with disaster at 4 p.m. to-day when the French liner, Munich, Feb. 10. |the sun-bathed collonades - of - St. Japanese patrols.
Cardinal Faulhaber is leaving Im-Peter's Square to discuss, the death Athos II, careening wildly down the Whangpoo River, heavily mediately for Rome, having Can and gaze silently at the shattered rammed the warship, knocking off its huge imperial gold chrysan- celied an important sermon he was windows of the Pope's private themum figure-head, and also causing the warship to break from
apartments. preached on Sunday.— Reuter.
Scores of ragged newsboys broke her moorings, the satemnity with their nelay shouts The crew dropped both emergency, to dispose of the Osservatore Romano, anchors and saved the cruiser. and other newspapers - which were The Lug," Caroline Moller suffered
vidly bought-United Press.
much damago when it was hit by the Athos a few minutes before, the war-
10
inve
A message from Teltsihar, and Japanese and Manchoukua says that Outer Mongolian ro- officials, gular troops, apparently instigat-soldiers crossed the border and car
A group of slx Outer Mongolian ed by Soviet troops, allegedly ried away 1,500 sheep and two violated the border and commit camels from a Manchaukuo village at
MUSLIM SOCIETY te various sorts of illegal acte Yunchou of the Sinfa Banner near
the border on January 16.
The
Muslims are reminded that the frequently in the past several Outer Mongols then fred on the meeting called for Tuesday, Febfu- weeks; while (on; the castern Manchoukue herdsmen,
nry, 14 to consider « the proposed
The French nohoukuoborder (an- On the following day two Oular formation of Muslim Muual Aid the country and the Commander in Ar alth took place Mongolian soldiery pain crossed the Bocists has been postponed to Thurs- Chist SM when she irrived here
Börder and kidnapped, a Manchoukuo day, February 16 at the same hour from ut 80 Boviet troopers
ton for her Arst visit 10 (Continued on Pare
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closure, Mr. S. W. Lee being unseated by Lancashire Chap However, the jockey escaped with a shaking, and some" scratches on the hand.
Sec Back Page For Further. Late Nows
Many Dead In U.S. Blizzards Mercury 51 Below Zero In B.C.
NEW YORK, Feb. 10. BLIZZARDS THIS week rak- ed the Middle-West and Far- West, while below-zero weather brought death and suffering to numbers.
Thore is little hope of an improve- ment for several days.
Twelve died in the west Rockies during one, frigid wave, and it is followed by another to-morrow from expected that this bitter spell will be Alaska.
The cold weather is sweeping south-centward from the Rockles, Stopping the propellors caused the and the North-West is experiencing liner to stari drifting wildly, lending the lowest temperatures for threa
5. minor accidents before the liner years. dagleg was brŋught to a male half jaar gaat In places the mercury plunged as The French lines sutered big holes much as 30 degrees in an hour, while ship Was struck, the
in hier plates on the starboard stein, the storm hat fannad Iunit: castward Athos II,
which came from Hong- The skipper of the liner Captain into the Ohio Valley P konga was docking when he was Vidner Caren, afterwards winterattires ranged from 81 6 forced to stop her propellors due to a aboard the Idzume and offered low-mero lo Brith Columbia to Chinese junk being directly in the apologies for the Hooldent Unlike under stressin a point, las Fouthern way of the propeller bladesátn