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Popo Lying In State
Doors Closed On Mourners
His Holiness Pope Pius XI, whose death occurred on Friday: is lying in state in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Peter's, Basilica, mother Church of the Catholic world, and it is
learned that he will be buried to- night next to Pope Pius X, who died in 1914.
Cardinals from all over the world are assembling in the Vatican City for the funeral and subsequently for the election of
a new Pontiff. It is thought that the successor will be a religious Pope as distinct from a political personality.
Thousands of people awaited the lying in state of the late Pope, but after the first thousand had been admitted to pay their respects the rush be- came greater than expected and the doors were closed within 30 minutes of being opened.
Tributes to the work of the Popo are paid in all capitals of the world.
Prepared for Death
Vatican City, Feb. 11. Pope Pius XI It was learned on Friday night was prepared for death since his 1ness in November,
Whenever be received Cardinals and Statesmen he always spoke of his approaching death. Thus he re- cently said to the British
Prime Minister Chamberlain: "You see in me a dying mun.” In the last Con- sistory he greeted the newly appoint- ed wearers of the purple with the words: "I believe that you are the last Cardinals that will be appointed by me."-Trans-Ocean.
Funeral Masses
Rome, Feb. 11. In accordance with the Pope's wish his tomb will be placed next to Pope Pius X, who died in 1914.
The first nine funeral Masses will be offered at St. Peter's to- morrow and three will be celebrated In the Sistine Chapel in the presener of the Sacred College. At the morn ing meetings there will be a general congregation of Cardinals in the hall of the Consistory.
Cardinal Nicola Canalt, Cardinal Camillo Cacela-Dominion! und Cardinal Domencio Mariani will be entrusted with the task of preparing the Conclave at which the new Pope will be elected.
No date has been fixed for the Conclave, but it was decided that it shall begin us soon as nil the Cardinale intending to come have ar- rived, without necessarily walling the lapse of 18 days after the Pontiff's deal.
The total number of Cardinals Is 82, of which about 40 are now in Rome.
A. London message says that Cardinal Hinsley of Westminister leaves for Rome on Sunday.
Throughout the day a continuous procession at Westminster Cathedral where special prayers for the repose of the soul of the Pope were Included in all Masses-Reuter,
Cardinals Meet
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Berlin And Italy Watching Spain
SUPPORT FOR
FRANCO
Berlin, Feb. 11. Political and diplomatie circles in Berlin are keeping a keen eye on the unusual activities of French and British diplomats during the past few days in connection with the Spanish question, resulting from the sudden turn of events since Franco's' treat Catalan victory, which carried the weight of the Insurgent Spanish cause right up to the French frontier.
Monday,
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circles characterizo the British Governor's visit as one of courtesy, Observers quarters believe, however, 'mea- sures for the proposed Anglo- French co-operation in the Far East were discussed.
Governor Brovie is expected to return here from Hue on Sunday evening-Doniel.
Undoubtedly, it is stressed, every diplomatic step taken in Paris and London must be regarded ነዚ H twelfth-hour attempt to improve the neglected relations with the French Re-ArmamentRace nuthorities. Developments are cure- fully watched by Berlin and Rome to prevent the democratic capitals, standing have so far been which aloof, from reaping the fruits In Insurgent Spain which they neglect ed or failed to cultivate during the time of their growth,
Thus
the Paris and London
diplomatic activities are regarded in Berlin on last minute efforts on be half of the Deinoerneles to throw into the scale of the Insurgent cause every ounce of Influence, suddenly forgetting all doubts and hesltallons they have been voicing and nourish- ing against France hitherto
The conviction prevalls in Berlin that the Democracies, who, up to the last days, have openly and wilfully taken sides against Franco, to-day vail themselves under the cloak of sympathetic friendship for the sake of humanity in an effort to switch the Insurgent Spanish policy in the direction of their interests.
The Insurgent attempts to reject such efforts of pursuasion on the part of the democratic countries find the complete support of Germany and Haly. The Anglo-French version of the occupation of the Island of Minorca, in trying to interpret this success as an achievement of the London-Paris Axis, is regarded as a typleal example of the Paris-London efforts to reap the insurgent frults at the last minute.-Trans-Ocean.
states
SECRET AMERICAN PLANE
German Battleship To Be Launched
The Spanish Situation
February 13, 1939.
BRITAIN ASKS FOR EXPLANATION OF MINORCA BOMBING
THE RECENT incident in which the Devonshire was involved off the Island of Minorca when the town of Port Mabon was subjected to bombing, has aroused the indignation of British diplomatic sources and it is stated that the Government has asked the Insurgents to explain the raids. Apparently the Government wants to linow whether the raids were carried out by Italian planes without instructions from the Insurgents.
It is thought in some quarters in Britain that the death of the Pope may discourage Italy from pursuing her campaign against France indefinitely.
Mrs. Roosevelt, wife of the President of the United States, has caused something of a stir in America by openly supporting the Spanish Loyalists.
in
Acording to reports from Devonshire was actually hit by frag- Berlin Italy may demand fulfilments of anti-aircraft shells. ment of her claims against Franco's representative solely
Transport was afforded to General France as a condition for the accord with the policy of the British withdrawal of Italian troops and French Governments to facilitate from Spain while other quarters wherever possible, the preventing of hint at a possible compromise as unprofitable bloodshed. Italy is anxious to avoid pre- tative
There was
no British represen- alive on board, and the commander cipitating an acute crisis.
ook no part in the negotiations.
The cruiser went on the distinct Italy must have complete understanding that there would be Los Angeles, Feb, 11. security as to her undisturbed no attack on Minorea during its pre- THE ARMY has announced development in the Mediter-sence at Port Mohon. that a revolutionary now single-ranean
Violation of this undertaking has consequence caused much surprise, it is believed,
and in
scater twin-engined fighting claims Tunis, Suez and Djibouti in Spanish Insurgent circles, where plane, perhaps the fastest in as historically belonging to her, the world, was built secretly by according to a summary of the the Lockheed factory.
Italian claims as outlined in & weekly paper in Milan.
Major General H. 11. Arnold, Air Force Chief, admitted that the plane flew nearly 400 mlies an hour during tests. it probably exceeded in per- formance any military plane in the work. It opens new horizons. Its performance is probably not attain able by nations banking solely on the single engine arrangement."-United Press.
CARIBBEAN SEA EXERCISES
Washington, Feb. 10. The United States hus massed the major portion of her Navy én Bie Caribbean for manoeuvres beginning on Monday. This is the greatest
engage
naval
The United States manoeuvres in-
volve 140 shilps, 58,000 enlisted men, 3,000 officers and 600 planes. The details of the Problem are closely "Black" guarded but it involves
defending Beet
Panama and a White fleet" attempting to establish a base from which they enn penetrate the defence.-United Press,
Non-Intervention Expenses
it is keenly regretted, and where Burgos and London there is consider of the able mystification as to the identity aircraft concerned In this intlack-British Wireless.
.
Extraordinary Impression London Feb. 11.
London, Feb. 11. The German Ambassador, Herr Severni diplomatic sources com- von Dircksen. has informed the ment on the extraordinary impres- Foreign Office that, contrary to Press sion the British action at Minorca reports, Germany would continue to has made on Rome and Berlin. They pay
her contribution towards the point out that the deep resentment expenses of the Non-Intervention shown by the Italian and German in- Commission.—Trans-Ocean,
spired newspapers shows how the action is regarded.
Committee to Meet
London Feb. 11.
sub-Com-
The vice-Chairmen'a
of
The view that aeroplanes which raided Minorca when the Devonshire was there were Spanish la largely
mitter
the Inter-Governmental rejected in diplomatic circles in
London. Committee on Refugees, of chairman, will meet in Londen on Sunday.
It is worthy of note that in the past few days reports reached White- The vice-chairmen are representa-hall that the Franco Government is tives of the United States, France, Brazil, Hailand and the Argentine.
now turning "pro-British" because the Spaniards feel the presence of The Committee will have before Germans and Italions is getting more them the Report of Mr. George and more offensive. Rublee on his visit to Berlin, when,
It is declared that lately General
he had conversations with the Ger- Franco himself has been showing un- man Government on Cnancial ques-casiness whether Italians and Ger- tions relating to the emigration of mans have any intention of leaving refugees.
Spain to the Spaniards. A full meeting of the inter-Gov- Diplomatic
sources emphasise that ernmental Committee, on which the necessity of preventing Italians and will 32 Evian Powers are represented, Germans from gaining permanent be held on Monday at the control of Spain grows more and Foreign Office-British Wireless.
Support for Insurgents
Berlin, Feb. 11. The Insurgent determination, in spite of various attempts of media
on the unconditional | concentration of American sea power ion, to insist capitulation of the Loyalists or else
In history. to continue the war until Anal
Significantly, Great Britain and victory, received deep satisfaction France will and full consent in Berlin political manoeuvres simultaneously, the Bri- quarters.
tish in the Mediterranean and the It is pointed out here that Insur-French between Marseilles and North gent Spain is fully conscious sacri- Africa.
lees are better than "rotten com- promises" and those Powers now very busy Anding contact with Insurgent Spain had better realise this, the sooner the better.
The Deutsch Allegemeine Zeitung that if the Loyalists should really decide to continue resistance they are led by the shameful and false hope that the outbreak of a European war will save them. At FOREIGN PLANES OVER GUAM the very moment when France
Washington, Feb. 10.. officially tries to get into touch with Representative Melvin Mass as-
London, Feb. 11. General Franco, other French quar-serted to-day that he possesses "in- Barcelona, there is still con- ters, it is emphasised In Berliner disputable evidence that Japanese airsiderable need for food for child Boersen Zeitung, are preparing a new bases have been estabished In the refugees who are suffering from platform from which a later Spanish Caroline Islands I have competent malnutrition and anaemia. counter revolution can be launched evidence that both Japanese and on French soil. The paper refers to German military planes have were the formation of a "Franco-Spanish over Guam recently. friendship" Group in the French seaplanes and
made, several chamber joined by the entire So- coming over
flights, together. They were
of clallet Party in France with two such type that they had to have main points of their programme; their base close by. No aircraft car Firstly, no ameini recognition. rier was in the vicinity and the Insurgent Spain by France before not planes could not have flown from the last Italian volunteers have left Japan."-United Press. Spain; secondly the immediate supply of foodstuffs by France to the Loyalist zune of Valenclo and Madrid.
The existence of such a powerful group in the French Parliament, means really nothing else but the creation of a basis in France for o future Loyalist Spanish counter. revolution protected and assisted by leading French politicians. This is called by the paper n new proof of France's duplicity, throwing signi fleant light on attempts of "General
NEUTRALITY VIOLATION
New York, Feb. 11. The Federal Court jury brought in
Bolivian agent Chaco war..
during
Still Need for Food
:
In
to the approximate value of £37,000. The United States los given wheat
with the promise of a further gift) estimated at a value of £60,000.
Gifts amounting in value to a little over £100,000 have been promised from other countries, including Belgium, Holland, Norway and Sweden, British Wireless,
Devonshire Incident
evident as the general European
crisis moves to a climax.
It is generally believed in London
that
the Spanish war will end short- It ta pointed out that the superiority of the Insurgente in all categories of armaments was over- whelming during the advance in Catalonia and will be doubly so in Albacete,- United Press, the advance on Madrid, Valencia or
Explanation Demanded
Landon, Feb. 11. Great Britain has asked the In- surgents to explain the air raid over Minorca on Wednesday. Apparently the Government wants to know whe- ther the raids were carried out by Italian planes without instructions London, Feb. 11. from the Insurgents-United Press. a mixed verdict to-day, thus ending British cruiser
It is now learned that while the Devonshire was at
Recognition Issue the first trial under the Neutrality laws against three Curtiss Wright
Port Mahon, where she proceeded
London, Feb. 11. Last night it was considered high- Corporations charged with selling from Palma on Tuesday in order to four acroplanes and armaments to a afford transport to the Insurgent ¡y probable that
recognition of Gran envoy who was seeking to negotiate General Franco as the lawful Gov- Vatican City, Feb. 11.
the peaceful surrender of Minorca, ernment of Spain would be under- The College of Cardinals, originally
the town of Port Mahon was sub- taken by the Mr. Justice Vincent L. Leibell rejected to aerint bombardment and the Governments in the early part of
British and
French scheduled for 10 a.m., convened in
Luked the jury, saying: "I fail to the Consistorial Hall at 11 um. for Franco's new friends" to find favour could fall to reach a more complete of the question of national defence cognition would be announced de- understand how any intelligent jury
next week. Reports that such a re-
verdict."
finitely next. Monday are considered Cinted here to be premature. It la out that the French Cabinet will not meet till Tuesday when, according to information from a reliable source, the question of Franco's recognition is to be discussed. It is for this reason considered very possible that nounced on Tuesday evening or on Franco's recognition will be an- Wednesday.
the first daily Gession to discuss urgent Church matters, pending the opening of the Conclave,.
with Insurgent Spain.
com-
Id 1
the whole Lefore
Grish Wireless.
The Frankfurter Zeltung.
Service menting on the possibilities of the Government attorneys are review- | Estimates are discussed individually, in-future development of the Spanish ing the evidence to determine whead also a separate day for discussion
question, saya It would be a logical ther to ask for a retrial-United of questions relating to A.R.P continuation of the line of political | Press. events if Insurgent Spain, after having had to face Communism at such closo quarters, would join the anti-Comintern front in near future. -Trans-Ocean.
Thirty Cardinals attended, cluding Cardinal Rodrigue Villeneuve, Archbishop of Quebec.
Kneeling for ten minutes by the bier, Crown Prince Umbert pald the House of Savoy's final respects to the Pope this morning.-United Press.
Pope Lies in State
Vatican City, Feb. 11. Solemnly and reverently the Pope's body was borne from the Sistine Chapel to the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Peter's, mother Church of the Catholle world.
Supplies for Franco
Berlin, Feb. 11.
General Franco a supply of flour and The German Government has sent food, worth 1,000,000 gold marks in addition to 5,000 men's uniforms. Reuter Bulleth..
Tuesday.
ON LECTURE TOUR
an
London, Feb. 11, Vice-Admiral C. V. Usborne, the strategy, left London to-day to lecture distinguished expert on naval
on behalf of the British Council in | The question of a recognition of Yugo-Sinvin, Rumania, Poland and Franco waa the subject of the Netherlands.
animated Franco-British exchange of views last night. The British Am- bassador in Paris, Sir Eric Phipps, is said to have informed the French Government on Friday of the views of the Brish Government.-- Trana-Ocean.
GERMAN BATTLESHIP
Berlin, Feb. 11. The launching of Germany's big- gest post-war battleship, at present known as "F" has been fixed for .It will be made the occasion of an believed Herr Hitler will speak. Impressive, ceremony at which it is
The name 35,000-ion warship is a closely guard- to be given to this
His subject will be "Industry and ed secret. It may prove to be after problems of national defence in a great statesman like Bismarck Great Britain." final Hindenburg or contain a reference to Admiral Usborne had an outstand-
one of Germany's sitccesses last year.
ing career in the Navy-the use of Most members of the Government the paravano was largely due to his and Nazi Porty lenders will be pre-inventive skill-and he was formerly sent at the launching in the yard of Director of Naval Intelligence at the Blohm and Voss, where the vessel Admitally-British Wireless. was built, and which will be lavishly decorated.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
London, Feb. 117
The ceremony lasted almost on hour and ranked with the most to the catafalque, where the gorgeous and most resplendent which absolution was given. the Pope lind ever presided
over Cardinals, diplomats and other during the 17 years of his reign. Anotable personages of the corlege crimson chasuble was placed over the filed before the bier, making the sign
Pope's Pontifical white woollch robe, of the cross-United Press. a striped white and gold cape, the symbol of the Papacy,
over hin
:
Burial To-night shoulders, a gold mitre, symbol of
Vatican City, Feb. 11. episcopal dignity, on his head, und
It is learned that the Pope will be the episcopat cing on a gloved anger,
buried on Monday night The Papel Stale army forces
Ils successor is apparently destin- medieval uniforms and ecclesiasticaled to be a "religious" Instead of a lay dignitaries in heavily embroider- "political" Pope.
od robes and uniforms, took part. Twelve pall-bearers carried the bler
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Articles in the newspapers point out that "F" will be the first warship built in full utilisation of Germany's At the request of the Home Office qualitative naval rights, and that the
to devlee n schome ear-marking Reich now takes its place among the private vehicles for war-time emer- grent sex Powera.
stency, the Loudon County Council Embodying many improvements as has drafted a plan providing a fleet
ambulances-United Press.
Authoritative Vatican sources aro practically unanimous in predicting the result of careful, study and ex- of 2,500 taxicabs for towing the Fire that the present world situation is periments, the battleship, it is hoped, Department's light pumps and has likely to result in the Conclave taking will be most remarkable for her ear-marked 1,300 private cars for a long range view in selecting the great speed as compared with pro- new Pontiff,
vious vessels of this clasS, Following the conclusion of the She is the first of three being built, ceremony in which the Pope's body the others being labelled "G" (which vas carried to the Basilich, the gates will be launched in the early sur
the Basillea, which holds 40,000, mer) and "H"-Reuter, ere openod, but when thousand wore admitted
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