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Making Themselves Ready For Battle
NEW MOVES BY FOUR NATIONS
Spain
Franco Completes Conquest
Paris, Mar. 30.
The Nationalist Spanish fleet which jentered Cartagena this morning to teko over Spain's main naval base found the biggest battleship, Jamie Primeira, half" submerged and threu pertly built submarines rusting in the shipyards.
Motorised troops entered Segunto and took over Important blast furnaces to prevent subotage,
Friday.
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Man in Iron Lung
Alami, Mar. 30.
Mrs. Fred Saile, Sen, mother of the "man in the fron lung." Fred Saito Jan,, sald to-day that the she had no knowledge of reported plans to take her son to Europe in the sumaRCT. Blo said she would know nothing dellalile unili ber
husband's return from abroad.---United Press,
Enile, son of a millionaire, _WIN stricken with Infantile
paralysis while on a tour of China in 1937 and was im-- inculately placed in a respirator apparatus.
Valencia, Poland
It Is Melally 'confirmed that the Nationalists took over Almeria, Jaen, Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenen and Guadalajara, but they have still to occupy Alicante
Worcester, Mar. 20. Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, addressing the cathering at the Army and Navy dinner to-night, said that the Unit-Murefu.
el States rearmament programme Antonio Muforda hist
and
been
was the only means of meeting pos- designated Governor of Valencia. sible foreign aggression against the Civil guards support the administra- United States, its territories or pos-on and an 8 p.m. curfew is in force. sessions.
upon
-United Press.
"The United States counts
REPUBLICANS FLEE allies," he said, "and obviously,
Valencia, Mar. 30. this time, upon na system of collec Valencia was completely in the tive security,"
hands of the Nationalists last even-
Admiral Leahy assailed foreigning. The celebrations hi the streets organizations in the United States it continue, although they appear
to be diminishing. which expressed principles running | counter to the system of free "gov-
now
in-
The Nationalists have Bitrated a huge circle round Madrid ernment, but sold such, groups must and also a bl; section of the coastal be allowed to meet within Hlts,
reglun around Valencin. They · ad- He added that if such netivities be-vanced to Murcia and continued came clearly subversive, that is south-east towards the const. It is they struck of the very foundations of the government ur national de- fence, then they would have to be cradlented na cancers on the body of politics-United Press.
FRENCH ARMY GROWS
Intention to Make Colonies
Self-Protective ·
reliably stated that it will be at least a few days before the Nationalist troops move northward from the Murcia refion. They delay in millt ary cecupation will leave the port of Alicante, in addition to Gandin, open for the exodus of at least a portion of those wishing to leave-United Pris3.
Republican Refugees
BRITISH GUARANTEE
HINTED
London, Mar, 30. Negotiations between London and
Japan
Mobilising Country's Labour
Tokyo, Mar, 30.
A new Imperial Ordinance will be promulgated on March 31 invoking Articles VI and XXII of the National General Mobilisation Act designed to control employment of skilled labour and juvenile, workers
March 31, 1939,
American Plan
Chicage, Mar. 30,
An International congress of American Crechs and Blovaks which will make plans for the establishment of a free Czechia- Slovakia in a free, Europe will be held within the next month, either in Chicago' or New York, according to an announcement by the nephew of Dr. Benes,
Delegates from various cities will represent 1,500,000 - Czechia and Slovaks in the United States. -Reuter Bulletin.
on China
Article VI will be effective April 20 and Article XXII as from May 5. Under Article VI, restric- tions are imposed on the employ- ment of skilled workers so na to ad- just the demand for skilled Inbour, while under Article XXII the own- ers of factories employing more than 200 hands are compelled to train Juvenile workers between the ages of 14 and 17 in technical and moral courses for a period. of three years. Article XVII restricting the divi- dends of business corporations, will be invoked on April 1. Business cor- porations paying high dividends ure to maintain the present rate. If they want to increase it more than two per cent, they are to obtain Govern- ment permission.-Domtel,
Warsaw for the establishment of
National Thrift Drive closer relations between Britain and Poland in connection with certain
Tokyo, Mar. 30, British guarantees for the Integrity The National Thrift Drive, which of Polls territory are stated in well-aimed to increase popular savings by informed circles here to have made Yen 8,000,000,000 during the current considerable progress.
fiscal year ending March 31, has re- sulted in the increase of Yen 0,858,-
and
PUPPETS'. DENOUNCE POWERS
Warning Issued In Policy Statement
Nanking, Mar. 30,
The Joint Commission of the Pro- visional Government at Pelping and the Reformed Government at Nan- king, to-day issued a statement de-
which nouncing the Powers tinuously assist the Chiang Kai-shek regime.
cisions not at
Co-
Iteminding that both the Peiping and the Nanking regimes upon their their de- recognize monetary and material allowances to the Powers, the statement re-affirma Its Chiang Kai-shek regime by
declaration of September to the effect that those who refuse to discontinue assistance will be regarded as China's publle enemies.
tish Government is prepared to ac-savings deposits up to the end of
Polish quarters aßem that the Brl | 000,000 in ordinary bank and postal establlahunent announced cede to the Polish Government's
February. wishes in respect of exclusion of the Soviet Union from the negotiations for the month of March reckoned nt With the increase in bank deposits fur drawing up of a declaration Yen 650,000,000, the Sgure for the against aggression, and in the same corresponding month last year, the quarters the belief prevails that complete
agreement between London case for the year will amount to about Yen 7,300,000,000, falling short Wassay will be reached before of the mark set by Yen 700,000,000. the Paris, Mar. 30.
arrival here of the Foreign
The National Thrift Drive for the General Miaja, former commander-Minister, Colonel Beck, on April 4 next fiscal year beginning April 1 advantageous to
In Colonter, M. In-chief of the Republican Spanish
this case, it I added, Colonel will aim to reach Yen 10,000,000,000. Beck's negotiations would be con- forces, recording to French press re-
In the current fiscal year, the Gov- ports, arrived yesterday by plane cerned in the first place with prae- ernment issued Yen 4,100,000,000 out of the British bonds with Yen 430,000,000 still to froin Valencia at Oran. He arrived tical carrying unaccompanied and fell asleep im- | guarantees.
be issued, while the next financial mediately because he had not rested
year will witness the issue of Yen the last three days of his flight from
5,000,000,000 bonds in addition to a Madrid.
further Yen 2,000,000,000 unissued during the current Oscal year, Domet.
Paris, Mar. 30. The Minister for Mandel, announced to-day that the had strength of the colonial army doubled last year and in the future would be able to protect distant pos- sessions from surprise attacks. The defence of the Empire, he said, would continue to improve for the Government intended to make the
Seven more Republican army colonies self-protective,--Renter Spe-planes arrived yesterday at the Oran clal.
NORWAY'S DEFENCE
Parliament to be Asked For Increased Vote
Osin, Mar. 30. The Norwegian Government will. according to informed quarters here, shortly demand the Starting to make an appropriation of 50,000,000 kroner for extraordinary expenses necessita- ted by the strengthening of national defence.
It is pointed out in the same quar- ters that although the Premier rc- cently declined to envisage augmen= tation of the military budget, the growing international tension has led to revision of this attitude, and the Government would therefore request the Storting to vote funds now TC- garded
indispensable-Trana- Ocean..
SOVIET SUBMARINES Brought to Far East By Ship and Train
Tokyo, Mar. 30. Answering questions by foreign correspondents, Rear-Admital Masao Kanusawa, Chief of the Publicity Department of the Navy Ministry pointed out to-day that most of the Soviel submarines in the Far East have been constructed in Europeon Rusala and brought by railway or steamer to Vindivostok.
airport will 54 Spanish oflcers,
General Maja left Oran by the night express for Algiers.--Trans-
Ocean.
Maja in Tears
Algiers, Mar. 30. General Maju arrived here in tears. Shiploads af refugees con- tinue to arrive from Cartagena, but it is doubtful whether they will be allowed to land.-Reuter,
Britain
Reaction To Territorial
Army Increase
London, Mar. 30.
All newspapers give prondiente lo Mr. Chamberlain's announcement of the doubling of the territorial army," and to M. Daladier's brondeast, and warmly welcome both, with the ex- ception of the Daily Mail which re- grets that the Government is eling- ing to the voluntary system and urges conscription.
An Important British loan to Po. land for the purpose of strengthen- ing Polish armaments is also stated to be under serious consideration and the sum of £20,000,000 is mentioned in this connection.
Much interest has been aroused here by an article of the well-inform- ed diplomalle correspondent of the Manchester Guardian who writes that the French Air Minister's visit to London next Monday forins park of closer Anglo-French co-operation will henceforth be extended
which will
to Eastern Europe. The correspon- dent indicates that the situation in Europe is at present dominated By British-Polisi relations, in which a transformation of such magnitude has taken place that Britain may accept the obligations which only very few observers would have thought pos- sible a fortnight ago.-Trans-Ocean.
Fresh Claims Presented
To Council
Shanghal, Mar. 30. The Chinese Special Municipal Government of Shanghai on Wednes- on to the Prime Minister's announ-
The Times declares that the recepday made a fresh representation to cement showed how truly it reflect the Shanghai Municipal Council de- manding an immediate reply to its The Daily Telegraph says that Mr. representation of March 10
ed the nation's desires.
SITUATION DISCUSSED
Tokyo, Mar. 30. Daron Hiramuma on Wednesday called on Prinee Fumimaro Konoye, President of the Privy Council and concurrently Minister without Ports fallo and is understood discussed various phases of the current poli- tical situations at home and abroad. Prince Konoye will return the visit to Baron Hiranuma on Satur- day.Domei,
Resigns from Cabinet
Tokyo, Mar. 30. Mr. Selgo Nakano, Director of the Tobokai, minority political party, yesterday sent In his resignation as a member of the House of Represen-
latives.
To the Press Mr. Nakano said that he would devote himself to the ar- ganisation of a new national move-
ment for Japan's rising generation.
He said that the entire responsi bility rested with him for the recent abortive movement for forming a new political party by amalgamating the Social Mass Party and the Toho- Ital.
in
Referring to his recent tour. of Ching, Mr. Nakano said that as the result of his personal associations with the officers and men in action, he observed amid the chaos on the spot new hopes gradually growing for the settlement of the situation. He was firmly convinced that Chamberlain's momentous announce- A copy of the second mole was was the vigour of youths that was ment has been received with -ap-handed to the head of the Foreign leading Japan to new restoration. proval as well as relief and no step Diplomatic Corps.
The vigour of the rising generation Admitting that sore
them could be more welcome and timely, of
It is understood that the Chinese formed the keynote to the construc- raight have been built at Vladivos-
Referring to M. Daladler's state-
regretted ton of a new order in East Asia, and Government
the initiative tok, the spokesman said that despite ment, The Times says that he spoke Municipal Press reports, the number of Soviet like a man sure of himself and his that no reply had yet been given by he would take
movement" Dit the Municipal Council to the five launching a "basic submarines brought to the Far East country.
which the future of Japan would Other editoriais similarly eulogise proposals including control of unlaw hinge. by sea must be very smoll.
police A Press message from Singapore A. Dalatier's dignified and Brin stand ful elements, restoration of
Extra and trust that his warning will be stations on the
Settlement
He hoped that the movement the First would commend itself to youths in recently said that Soviet submarines were observed passing off Singapore heeded by aggressors-Reuter.
road, reorganisation of
of the
Manchukuo, China, India, Burma and en route to Vladivostok from Europe.
Special District Court, surrender of other parts of East Asia. said that Soviet The spokesman
the land register, and prohibition of the flying
Chinese the
dog. submarines apparently consisted of
Declaring that the agreement with two classes, one of 1,200 tons and the other of 800 tons.-Domel.
Powers regarding the First Special District Court would
expire Morch 31, Mayer Fu warned that the Municipal Government Chinese would not recognise decisions of the District Court after April 1 unless it was taken over by the Municipal Goverment immediately-Domei, FOUR CHINESE WOUNDED BUT TARGET MISSED
Italy
Il Duce On Tour
Rome, Mar. 30.
train this morning in Calabria in
BRITISH REACTION
London, Mar. 30.
of The announcement by Mr. Neville Chamberlain in the House of Com- nions yesterday that the strength of
territorial
would army
be been received with doubled, hus satisfaction by the British publle, ac- cording le reports published in the
the
pruss.
on
The Tohokal is threatened with a serious split as there is more than Demember likely to withdraw.
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lisation of peace in the Orient is dis- Apparently being afraid that rea-
since complied with the Chilang re- them, they have
gime's requests for loans more than once, the statement continues.
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"The Chiang regime is at the pre- sent moment faced by Imminent col- lapse. At the very moment, Great Britain has extended a £10,000,000 loan to it. The action tends to hamper It's up to you. In 10 cusen out of peace in the Orient in disregard of 190 good health is a matter of good the grave sacrlices exacted from the
Chinese people in connection with sense. Grasp this fact. "Modern tre prolonged hostilities," the state-food is made tasty by robbing it of ment says.
its natural safeguards for health."
While it goes without saying that been concluded between the Chiang faddy to be fit! Eat what you like all loans and contracts that have But this, doesn't mean you must be regime and the Powers since the out- and what you lack can be more than break of the China Incident are
without exception null and void, in made good by Yestamin-Nature's the event of the pro-Chiang Kai-shek great Vitamin foud. Powers continuing such actions as obstructing the return of peace, the
two new governments will eventually Yestamin is the food that makes ait And it impossible to maintain the other food a natural bulwark against spirit of friendship with third Powers and respect of their vested rights, and the "deficiency diseases"--Nervous interests, as announced by the new Troubles, Debility, Rheumatism, governments tion,"
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Constipation, Annemla, etc, the statement, concludes.— Domel.
Shanghai
South America
Designs By Germany And Italy
LOT-
Washington, Mar. 30. Diplomatic information has been received, mys the United Press respondent at Washington, that Ger- many and Italy will use the triumph of the Spanish Nationalista in an at- tempt to strengthen their economie South and political influence in America. The information has caused increased concern here.
The announcement of the barter Argentina and Ger- pact between
has also had a disturbing many effect, as it is reported that other barter deals are pending.
The United States, In A counter countered congressional dificulties offensive on Latin America, has en-
mittee has eliminated ns the House Appropriations Com- a $250,000
Party Disorganised
Tokyo, Mar. 17. The Tohokai, party headed by Mr. Selgo Nakano, a minor political following an emergency meeting at Mr. Nakano's residence this morning, has formally decided to disorganise agricultural appropriations item, In- its group in the Diet and strive for tended to strengthen agricultural re the inauguration of a basic national presentation in South Amerlen, and movement" in the Interest of the Mising generation of Japan.-Domel.
the Senate passage of the Sugur Bitt is regarded as likely to damage Cubo. PRINCE CHICHIBU
Furthermore, the drive by veget- able oil interests for further excisa Tokyo, Mar, 30.
taxes has worried several trade Prince Chichibu, younger brother
The question under general discus- sion to-day, however, is how the ad- ditional 200,000 men required will be recruited if the principle of voluntary enlistment is to be upheld. The frequently expressed suppost-
Shanghai, Mar. 30. tion that the doubling of the British Four Chinese were slightly nicked. territorial army would at once auto- by a bullet fired by a Japanese sen- Signor Mussolini arrived by specialmatically provide the 19 divisions try towards the Settlement from the fulfilment of the promise made last promised to France in case of war Szechuch Road Bridge,
and would, In fact, allow this The sentry opened fire when It autumn to tour this district forming strength to be increased if not ac- Chinese of the coolie class falled to the southern extremity of Italy. Ele tually doubled, is considered in well- halt on being challenged. Appar- is accompanied by two members of informed circles to be erroneous. It ently the Chinese, who was crossing the Cabinet, Count Staraca Land-is emphasised that these 200,000 new the bridge, flashed a pass and walk- Signor Alfer, and his private secre-recruits will have to be trained, hnded in the direction of the Settlement, tary.
that the training of the territorial- whereupon the sentry ordered him Comintern pact, Il Duce will begin his four at the restricted merely to several gan to run and the sent fred. The
In contrast to that of the regular-to halt. The Chinese, however, be coastal town of Paolu, proceeding weeks in the summer; and member-bullet missed him, but neked four Arst to Belmonic, where he will ship does not imply abandonment of other Chinese.—Untied Press. -place a wreath on the grave
Michele Blanchi, the Arst secretary of the Fascist Party, and afterwards he will drive to Cosenza, the capital of Calabria.-Trans
of
general
civil occupation.
nd.
CONTINENTAL
Tho Sturdy Portable
of the Emperor, was the guest of agreement countries-United Press. honour at a banquet given by the Manchukuo Ambassador, Mr, Xuan Chen-yuo, on Wednesday night in celebration of Manchoukuo's hesion to the tripartite anti-
bassador, and Signor Giacinto Auriti, Herr Eugen Ott, the German Am- the Hollan Ambassador, Mr. Itachiro Arlia, the Foreign Minister, General Itagaki, the Minister of War, Adıniml The Central Council of the terri- ment
for almost 2,000,000 workers Yonai, the Minister of Navy, and torial army sent a circular telegram who are now idle.
other distinguished personalities nt- inst night to all members and ass0- cinilons of the territorial army to ask
In well-informed circles the deci-tended the function.Domci. that recruiting lists should be open- sion of the Cabinet is considered to" ed at once. Individual associations be the outcome of the recent visit are required to state by April 20 of the French President, M. Albert what they need in the way of equip Lebrun, because immediately after ment, barracks and supplies for new the termination of his visit rumour recruits.
was in circulation In London that Minister, M. Trade valons, which are triumph-the French Foreign nnt at the final rejection of compati-Georges Bonnet, had several con- sory military training, have, accord-versations with Mr. Chamberlain and An aerial pageant which will be ing to press reports, offered their Lord Halifax and had strongly urged directed entirely by women,, from services for the recruiting campaign. Indoption of compulsory military aer-pilots to ground organisation, is being In consequence of increased nettylco by Great Britain. The attack prepared by the Newcastle Women's English Oxford Dictionary spell-vity In the armament industries it is of the Eden-Churchill group on Mr.Flying club. Twenty of the 40 mem- ings of these words will be found on hoped both, in trade union and Chamberlain also played an essential bers of the club are training for the
event. page b
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