Spain
HANDING OVER MINORCA
Insurgents Latest Achievement.
SAN SEBASTIAN, Fel, 3. THE EARLY transfer of Minores to the Insurgent Government seems to be regarded as certain in Insurgent political circles.
According to reports received here, preparations for handing the land over to General Franco's forces are nearly complete.
On the other hand, no information Is forthcoming concerning foreign Press reports that negotiations have taken place on H.M.S. Devonshire between the military governor Majorca and representatives of the Loyalist garrison of Minoren,
of
Violent claslug which are said to have occurred between the garrison and part of the civilian pupulation appear to have extended as far south as Port Mahon.-Truna-Ocean.
Refugees Leave
London, Feb. 9. The cruiser Devonshire (9,750 tons) left Minorca yesterday with 450 refugees aboard.
The Devonshire, it was revealed here yesterday, conveyed to Minorca the insurgent military commander of Majoren, Colonel San Luis,
The British Government's rale in
the matter, it was
was explained by providing transport for Colonel San Luis at the request of the Insurgent
official circles here, was confined to
authorities.
It is not irnown whether Colonel San Luis left Minorca aboard the Devonshire-Reuter.
H.M.S.
Fighting Breaks Out
Marsellies, Feb. 10. Devonshire
Saturday,
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OVERNIGHT NEWS
Pope Died In A Deep Sleep; Peaceful End Is Vividly Described-Arrangements For Handing Over Minorca To The Insurgents Are Now Progressing-Britain May Face Another Military Budget, Says Premier- Japanese Goods Are Flooding Canton City-A Totalitarian Party Has Shown Its Hand in Tokyo.
HOW THE POPE DIED: FELL
INTO DEEP SLEEP, THEN
THE HEART FAILED
VATICAN CITY, Feb. 10.
POPE PIUS XI died at 4.31 a.m., G.M.T. to-day at the age of 81. Having come through a critical phase in his illness yesterday the Pope fell into a deep sleep in the afternoon and it was then hoped he would be able to gather sufficient strength ,to make a recovery. The heart proved unequal to the task, however.
A big crowd of people had assembled in St. square when the news of the Pope's relapse
February 11, 1939.
Canton
Japanese Goods Flood The City
Effect Of Control
are
Canton, Feb. 10. Though the hopes of muny growing for a speedy recovery in Canton yet there are many evidences of opposition to the present pro- gramme on every
side. In fact The
plan promoted by the
by the present leaders is nothing more or less-than- the promotion of Japanese trade to the exclusion of all others. Many facts are constantly being made known to prove such a contention. IL one in oing to go into business aga he ment te Japanese money that is
by the military to
to buy his goods. This money which is it kind of script so far as can be obtained has very little back of it. Not only is this true, but the only stock of goods that can
can arrive is of the country now control. Those merchants claiming
and traders who buy and use Japan- ese goods are given the first ad- vantage even to the best stores and locations,
One does not wonder that the Chinese who have any honour are saying that they cannot come back to carry on business. This amounts the best men of Chimu from the businers that is to be begun. FOT those who will sherifice to the degree now demanited will in all probability
Peter's of the Order of Bishops, and Camillo to the simple fact of crowding out became
Caccia, head of the Order of Cardinals. It is expected Urat Cardinals of Philadelphia, will
known in the late hours of yesterday afternoon. Many Dougherty.
Mundelein, of Chicago, and
The
Nassau,
had returned to their homes by midnight when a bulletin hurry to Rome to participate in the be of very little assistance to the
Papal ec
election. Cardinal spoke of hope of recovery but some, in their sympathy, of Boston, is in ift health at wine, ones in powe, but will work entirely for themselves. So he inalter of stayed throughout the night and witnessed the first signs formed in Government has in- forcing the men of highest principles
the American Catholic
out of business works in both which told that the end had come.
authorities that it is placing the It will cause less success than might ways. Hiner Rex, sailing from New York he achieved it their support and help American Cardinals, thus making it such a situation one is led to marvel this morning, at the disposal of the
he were secured. And in the midst of possible for them to attend as a group at the amount of genuine patriotism at the conclave for the first time in
that the majority of the Chinese history.
merchants and business Impression in Vatican circles that the morale
Chinesy
cause The College when complete consists The Pope's death was
70 members and there are at primary by an attack of influenza, of although the physical
exhaustion present eight vacancies. following the hours spent during the The conclave of Cardinals to elect
23 at 20, con-
arrived here week-end in preparing the speech he the future Pope will assemble beat action has created a very, manifesting. This all goes to prove
to-day with 450 refugees who alleged
was to have delivered before the tween February
great
of the
men
are
present
that Aghting broke out at Minorca meeting of Cardinals on Sunday next i formably with the rule that the con- where it is considered at the present during the negotiations for handing / in connection with the 10th, anniver-clave may not meet earlier than the moment as an act of courtesy to the broken and that the invaders are
to
WHOLE WORLD MOURNS
over the island
of the reconciliation the Insurgents. sary
of the 15th..
or later than the 18th, day United States-Reuter, Untied Press Hallan warplanes are reported 10 Church and
in Italy and of following the Pope's death. In the and Trans-Occast. State -have bombed the island during the [his own papal coronation, was held
all Cardinals in Home will' negotiations aboard the Devonshire to be a emiribusory factor,
daily in the Vatican under between a representative of Franco The Pope slept quietly during the Cardinal Granito di Belmonte, in order and the Governor of the island first part of the night but then be to transact secular business of the Reuter Bulletin.
church came restless.
and advise Cardinal Pacelli. Political Rome Shares In Grief I'rof. Richl, who remained in Cardinal Pacelli will be
attendance throughout the his
De assisted
sted in
Al Pope's Death ngat, noted that the pulse was growth capacity at the Holy See by Cardinals Including O'Connell, Pigaro declares that the symbolic rapidly weather, but owing to the Archbishop of Boston, who is dean
Hallan able
French Opinions
Paris. Feb. 10.
occupation without the German
consiant
to
now
repeat infections. He there- bishop O'Connell arrives in Rome his
Rome, Feb. 10. Evidence of the deep hupression
government
is far from
going to have to spend to the breaking point if they are to crush the Chinese nationalistic spirit.
That the campaign of the war is moving from adjacent sections is brought to ones Canton to other attention as he sees the soldiers get ready to leave. Preparation for the Journey
Very thoroughly and
carefully made. The already looted houses are again entered for any
it
is
of Minorca took place weakness of the patient he wsts un-of the Order of Priests. Until Area which the Pope made in Rome is things that might be movable Reneral Haffs being notified. They fore intoried the Privy Chainber-i plaer will be taken by Cardinaliseen in the effect of his death on the surprising how much is taken even
same
onti
the Pope, was
end was t
.out
money.
had, however, prepared all kinds
lain, Monsignore Confalonieri, that Ascalest. The other two assisting capital, Newspapers brought plans to establish a naval base at the
fife of th
to wood and lumber, iron beds and away Cardinals are Gennaro Granito, dean Special editions containing three and bath tubs.
four-page obituaries four hours in can be used or turned into the moment the island was occupied and that
In fact everything that just as they did at Palma Majoren. At 3.20 am, oxysten was given to
advance of the normal publishing After the army la gono case breathing the The paper asks, whether it would be
phie et Britain
lime.
another company of soldiers inferior come poselble to
The passing of the "Handmaid of in a few days to take up their places occupy Madrid and shortly after 4 aan. He recover- Valencia in the
43 conscious ru
andi Invimentarity symboliza?
as the Italians call the Pope, and assist in policing the city. fashion.
uttered
words indistinct words!
was the one subject of conversation i still have rame things to do." except for the final utteranen, "We
everywhere. Thousands flocked to St. Peter's to kucel in prayer before When the end cane thuse present
the candle-lit altars. The grief was fell upon their knees and joined in aj
Renuinely shared in
ared in political Rome ritual servies. tor says that yea-
the Puntill's
intellectual politient
ical honesty and fear- less humanity made their mark.
Both King Victor Emmanuel and It Duce were to be represented at Sunday's celebrations at St. Peter's. -Reuter.
the
M. Leun
a Blum in Populaire charges Government with being a turn- coat. Humanite describer the con- ditions of the occupation as frankly revolting, Excelsior graphically and economically Spain fully in Rome to-day and kneeling Church bells are pealing mourn= has relations with the outside world only by sea and the Pyrences. This
crowds jam St. Peter's square us! dignitarica prepare the remains to lle! being the position, it advises the rulers in that country to maintain
in state in the throng
The *(X)ITI. normal relations
remains, with England and
covered with white; France and to see that
woollen ruhe, with the hooded cape there will soon be established.-Reuter Special. thrown back, to enable mourners to
expression on the, the serene Pontiff's face. The Pope's hands are closed around a simult 'cross
Raid Confirmed
London, Feb, 10.
It is confirmed in London that an air raid on Minorca occurred while H.M.S. Devonshire was at Port Mahon. This was despite the under- standing with the Insurgent authori- ties at Majoren, at whose initiative was agreed to allow the cruiser to act us "ferry" for the Insurgent emissary and that no raid should take place during the cruiser's visit.
sve
ure
ANOTHER MILITARY BUDGET
House Of Commons Hint By The Premier
Cardinals, Bishops, and canr.
against
America Hears News
in
So in the light of the facts of the settled and there is present situation things are not yet that the war will continue as
every evidences Chinese friends have toki us until the Japanese adapt ciliatory
attitude
FO
Japanese Good
our
more con-
Canton, Feb. 10. While foreigi Arms continue to mark time, Impatiently awaiting the reopening of the Pearl River for the resumption of trading, Japanese goods are Invading Canton with marked Success.
In all the Chinese hotels and stores which have reopened for business, only Japanese products are obtain- able.
Japanese beer, for instance, at present enjoys a virtual monopoly in Chinese restaurants, displacing a British brew well known all along the China const, while Japanese flour is being extensively used for the inaking of Chinese bread, cakes and other delicacies.
Another
New York, Feb. 10. LONDON, Feb. 10. The morning papers Issueri extras PROVISION for further Increase of the Pope's death with gigantle in the forthcoming army budget as a headlines and followed The body was transported to the result of the re-affirmation of Anglo- elaborate display
with an throne room after a death mask had French solidarity was hinted at in editions.
the regular been made by the sculptor Aerella the House of Commons when the The New York Times and Herald Mistruzzi and the remains
Premier air. Neville Chamberlain. Tribune each had more than three embalmed,
replied to the Conservative member, solid pages, with of the diplomatic corps in
Vyvyan Adams,
who asked display of plctures,
most liberal City led past the Pope's death bed “witether, as a deterrent
A chain of radio station revised in the early morning. Four tall aggression and in order to candles were placed at the
bed strate our physical ability
schedules by broadcasting develop- to make posts. At 715 Cardinal Nicola good our unequivocal Intention of ments from the Vatican. Thousands Canali celebrated the first Mass at a assisting France maintain the inte- all over the country wended their
grity of her
territories, the Prime Way to churches, telegraph and cable in the Pope's
Minister will substantially Increase companies, which had a very heavy with tradition
establishment of
flow of messages of tribute and is matches. Majesty's army."
condolence-United Press. private apartments are
Alr. by the Noble Guard, two
Chamberlain replied that members of which keep watch be-
rearmament side
as far as the Army is
altar erected
Conformably
The Insurgent emissary on board small the Devonshire
Was struck by bedroom. splinters from The anti-aircraft shells. He has arranged for an m- mediate investigation by the surgent authorities into the enuse of the raid,
In- cupled
H.M.S. Devonshire sustained no damage and did not reply to the ralders-Reuter,
the OĽ
Life
the deathbed with reversea/p of the
urins.
Deep silence
HIS
Gemen
on the Piazza San Pietro have been ask the Hon. Member to await that sembled at the increased.
All theatres and cinemas in Rome occasion,
the
that
193 of the Inter-
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Philippines Maurn
Manila, Feb. 10, The Philippines, only reigns in the corned will be dealt with by the country in the Orient, mourns the Catholic whole of Vatican City. Police on dutySecretary of State for War In pre-Pope's death. It is recalled that on senting the estimates for 1930. I
February Refugees In France
thousands es- national Congress and heard the It will be recalled Paris, Feb. 0. were closed to-day
of as a sign
an i-Pope's radio benediction in creasect It is reported here that no fewer
mourning for the Pope and will also
naval budget is also
en-walsper
virtual visaged.
from ihan 130,000 civil
be closed on the day of the funeral.
'hint refugees from
considered the Pontiff's death bed.
then Spain had crossed into France by
Flags are flying halfmast on all It is understood that In recent midday. Up to now 80,000 refugees buildings in the Vatican City, as well
months
The Munila Apostolic Delegate's before the British Government
oflec
announced to-night us on the Quirinal Palace and all again been veering; in favour of have passed through Toulouse rali-
that
It was way station alone.
public buildings in Rome.
despatching an expeditionary forec telegraphing priests throughout the About 50,000 Spanish militiamen
Preparations for the lying in state World War, in case of another war, 30-day dully Masses and mourning to the Continent, as was done in the islands orderlag Requiem Moss, have been accommodated in the con-
of the Pope, which
will probably although until the recent crisis any, and Gregorian Mass in accordance centration camps of Argelos-sur-mer.
begin on Saturday, are being made assistance to France has been largely with Catholle tradition. At the Le Perthus
in one of the chapels of St. Peter's envisaged on being confined to naval station, an ex-
Archbishop During nine traordinary number
successive days the
Michael O'Doherty of soldiers have arrived since Wednes- the coffin, while from & a.m. till noon
wounded public will be admitted to ale past and air assistance.--United Press.
will say Requiem Mass in the Montla day. To-day, 1,000 heavily wounded each day Masses for the repose of
Cathedral on Sunday.--United Press. were admitted into France and had to his soul will be said at all afturs of be transported to field hospitals at the Basilica. At once.-Trans-Ocean.
Station Blown Up
Perpignan, Feb. 10. The Loyalists blow up the inter- national railway station at Cerbere at 1 am, to-day. The explosion shook the town and fire broke out Im- mediately, the faunes lighting up the entire town. The inhabliants began to rum through the streets in their night clothes. The fire is spreading to the nearby munition durips. HAVA United Press
AEROPLANE ORDERS
LOCAL SERVICES
East Hartford, Conn., Feb. 10. the end of this Unlied Aircraft announced to-day period. Plus will be buried in St. that the British Government bas! Peter's, next to the grave of Pius X.,
A goleinn Requiem Mass will be ordered 300 aeroplane engines and held at the Roman Catholle Cathedral, To-night's Fascist Grand Council constant speed propellers to equip Calne Rond, aim. to-morrow, meeting is likely to be postponed. 200 planes from the North American for His Holiness Pope Pius XI, and Reuter, United Press and Trans- Aircraft company of Inglewood, Ocean,
California-United Press.
ELECTING SUCCESSOR
Sacred College of
Cardinals
To Hold Conclave
Vatican City, Feb. 10.
HORSES LICK ICE
London.
At Reading recently Henry B. Vanderstegan, of Cane End House, Kidmore End, wis Aned £10 for
correspondent Cardinal Pacelli, temporal head of falling to provide eleven carthorsea
found 60 wounded in the interna- ional tunnel shortly before 1. nm. walling to enter France, but the
were warned to return as the station. was going to be blown up.
Franco's troops are now within Aring distance of the frontier and machine gun and rifle fire can be
The French,
Members of
cnt kinds of soup, fruits, etc., comprise the major portion of the slocks of Chinese grocery stores.
Cinema Shows Free After a lapse of over three months, cinema shows have been resumed in Canton.
Supported by the Japanese authorities, the Sun Wah Theatre, which boasted of being the largest and newest of its kind in the city occupation, haa reopened its doors and adralssion is free.
Shows are given daily from
1 p.m. by Chinese and Japanese. to 4 p.m. and are well patronised All plc- tures at
either at present shown are Japanese or Chinese productions.
Gambling Monopoly Pubile gambling is evidently to stay in Canton, Judging by local press reports that the Finance De- partment of the Pence Preservation Committee is inviting bids for a Kumbling monopoly.
All tenders, it is alated, will be considered on the basis of a revenue of about $3,200 a day.
The step is to aim at the memorial servico will be held at "contrat of gambling in the city."- 1 1 p.m.
The Rev. Fr. G. M. Spada, Reuter. Rector of the Cathedral, will officiate nt both services. The Thanksgiving service which was to have taker pince in the evening has been ca relied.
Spelling Bee
the Holy Soc na summoned the withs sumclent food and water. It Pope's successor the Sacred College no extra food of water, and a water the others? Moloch College of Cardinals to clect the was stated that, during a cold speltOW many of thear words are the horses were left in a feld with correct, and what is wrong with met this morning with the doyen Trouge, than Ves frozen and work moullen/ Cardinal Granito di Belmonte, in there by the hot loging the search pelle chair, to take decisions regarding and Vand administration of the Church during
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