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SIX MULTI-ENGINED AIR LINERS LEAVE ENGLAND

Miss Lenore Kight-Wingard (U.S.) above, women's world re- cord bolder for the 800 Metres free-style, yesterday qualified for the semi-finals of the 400 Metres event at the Olympic Games swimming championships.

KWANGSI CRISIS

BLOCKADE BY NANKING

May Avoid Bloodshed In This Way

DEFECTIONS UNLIKELY

HAMURO SETS NEW OLYMPIC RECORD

U.S. ALMOST ASSURED OF

BACK-STROKE EVENT CHINESE SOCCER TEAM BEATEN

"CHINA MAIL" SPECIAL

Berlin, To-day.

A new Olympic record of 2 mins. 12.5-10 secs. was set up by the Japanese swimmer Hamuro in the first preliminary heat of the Men's 200 Metres breast-stroke, event yesterday afternoon. Hamuro easily defeated Sietas (Germany) and Kaye (U.S.). who were clocked at 2 mins. 44.6-10 secs. and 2 mins. 48.5-10. secs. respectively.

The former Olympic record of 2 mins, 14.9-10 secs. was es- tablished at the Los Angeles Games in 1932 by Reizo Koike (Japan).

The second preliminary heat was likewise won by a Japanese, Ito, who finished in 2 mins. 45.8-10 sees. followed by Balke, (Germany) in 2 mins. 46.4-10 secs. and Jack Kasley (U.S.) in 2 mins. 54.4-10 secs.

FOUR

FOR SPAIN

FOR REBELS AT SEVILLE

HITLER WORRIED BY TURN OF EVENTS

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NEUTRALITY QUESTION NOT TO BE TACKLED HASTILY

London, To-day.

Six multi-engined air-liners left London air- ports for France and Portugal en route for Spain yesterday, according to the "Evening Standard.” It understands that four were purchased for the Spanish rebels and two for the Spanish Govern- Victor Fortune, a former Civil Conservation Corps worker, goes for a swim at Brockport, New York, with his dog. Idaho, which may be taken to court as having caused the drowning of 14-year-old Russell Breeze by ment. Four machines flew from Heston and two climbing on the boy's shoulders as he was swimming. Fortune claims that from Croydon, the latter being Fokker mono- planes with Dutch registration letters, which left the dog was with him at another place when the tragedy occurred.

The winner of the third heat was Johnny Higgins (US) MADRID ENCIRCLED BY Amsterdam for Croydon on Wednesday night.

with 2 mins. 48.8-10 secs, followed by Alpad (Philippines) in 2 mins. 52.6-10 secs, and Jensen (Denmark) in 2 mins. 55.7-10 secs. The fourth heat was won by Spence (Bermuda) with Z mins. 32 secs, while Clausen (Canada) and Erbert (Czechoslo

GEN. MOLA'S TROOPS

vakia) were second and third respectively, in 2 mins 54.7-10 FRANCO'S ADVANCE UNCHECKED

secs. and 2 mins. 55.7-10 secs.

The Japanese R. Koike won the fifth heat in 2 mins. 43.8-10 sees. with defonso (Philippines) second in 2 mins, 47.4-10 secs. and Heine (Germany) third in 2 mins. 48.5-10 secs.

LIST OF MEDAL

WINNERS

GERMANY LEADS

US BY ONES JAPAN ONLY FIGHTH

- CHINA MAIL" SPECIAL

Berlin, To-day.

"CHINA MAIL" SPECIAL

The paper adds that the agents of the rival Spanish forces offer high cash prices for aero- planes, while $125 is offered to a pilot for flying a machine to Spain.

- The departure of the planes is not confirmed in official quax- ters, but it is stated that it is not incumbent on civil planes to Hendaye. To-day. The close encirclement of Madrid by reveal their destinations before leaving, and the licence for the General Mola's troops is now virtually completed, according to export of arms does not apply to civil planes, while the French Both semi-inals in the Men's reports reaching here from General Mola's headquarters. The non-interventionary draft, in which civil planes are included, is

Berlin: Herr Hitler is seri- 1100 Metres back-stroke event messages confirm that the northern and southern armies of the not yet in force. yesterday were won by Ameri-insurgents are now in contact. The advance on the capital from

Merida is now in full swing, and the city of Guadalajupa, 50 kmously concerned regarding the can swimmers.

tant to take any hasty steps on In the first semi-final, Adolph north of Madrid on the road to Saragossa, has been captured by course of events and is reluc- Kiefer, (US) came in first in the rebels,

The Foreign Legionairres of the question of neutrality. This impression prevails in +66 8-10 secs., followed by Zen de“

General Franco, who are ad in 68 8-10 secs. Weght, (U.S.)

vancing on Malaga, have diplomatic circles. Several times a day reports of the cupied the town of Anteguera,latest news from Spain are sent and Oliver. (Australia) in 69 4- 10 secs, while in the second semi-

about 50 km. north of Malaga. was placed final Drysdale (U.S.)

The following is the latest listfirst in 68 6-10 sees., followed by of Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals M. Kiyokawa (Japan) in 69 7-10

so far won by the different consecs. and Kojima (Japan) 69 7-10

tries:

Germany United States

Hungary

Finland

Sweden

(From Our Own Correspondent]

Italy

Canton, To-day.

France

Japan Holland

oi

The effective blockade Britain Kwangsi by land and naval forces Czechoslovakia

Austria

is the chief pressure being brought Esthenia

Egypt to bear on Generals Li Chung-jen Switzerland and Pai Hsung-hsi, Kwangsi war-Canada Norway

lords who refuse to leave their Argentine province and accept new posts in Nanking and Hangchow.

Turkey New Zealand Poland Latviz

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27

15:

secs.

DUTCH TRIUMPH

The Final of the Women's 100 8 Metres back-stroke event yester- day resulted in a great victory for Dutch girls, Miss Holland, two Senff and Miss Mastenbroek, com- ing first and second, respectively, while the third place was taken by Miss Bridges (US)..

Miss Senf was the first to take! the lead, but she soon lost it. To- wards the end, however, a fizal spart saw her win by half a se-

708TH CASE OF SABOTAGE Another Derailment On The Palestine Railways

Jerusalem, To-day.

The 708th case of sabotage on the Palestine Raйways since the disturbances began occurred yesterday, when an other train was derailed, for- tunately with no casualties. RAF. aircraft bombed armed bands who attacked troops east of Nablus. It is believed that eight casualties. all from direct hits, were inflicted by the planes-Reuter's Bulletin Service.

cond in 78 9-10 sets. from Miss $60,000,000 FOR FOUR

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Mastenbroek, who clocked 79.4-10

o/secs.

Chinese Soccer Team Lose By 8 To 3

To Combat Foreign Competition In Pacific

ITALIAN QUERIES

B

RICE SUSPENDED IMPORT DUTY ON

Concession To Canton Merchants

STAMP TAX TO OPERATE NEXT-SUNDAY

[From Our Own Correspondent]

Canton, To-day. Collection of the import duty

Paris: The battles for the to Herr Hitler and it is general- possession of San Sebastian and ly believed that he is alarmed It is Badajoz are now in full swing, by the trend of events. the Nationalist troops appear reported that he has decided to ing to have the upper hand in hold his hand for the moment. circles According to German both these sections of the front Thus the rebels claim to have Germany is extremely anxious to advanced to within 15 km. of declare herself neutral, but the San Sebastian. Planes of Gen-delay in doing so is owing to the on rice at the rate of 1.55 cus- eral Franco

have dropped increasing doubts whether a pro-tom gold units a quintal has notice as a concession to the pamphlets on Badajoz, demand- per Government still exists in been suspended until further

Moreover, it appears ing immediate surrender, since Spain.

that Germany does not consider merchants who complain that Further resistance is useless.

that she has obtained satisfaction the customs rate is higher than the previous special tax. for the deaths of the seven Ger They pointed out that Kwang- Paris: The Foreign Minister, mans killed in the civil war.

tung never grows enough rice the DESPERATE SITUATION M. Delbos, in a sitting of Cabinet Council, gave details of Paris: The insurgents claim the for consumption and has to de-

Ipend on imports. neutrality capture of the village of Ventas.,

The Ministry of Finance is Italy's answer to the proposal The Italian reply is three kilometres from Irun, ac revising the duty owing to the considered to be disappointing. cording to message from special conditions in Kwangtung, since Italy will not give up her Burgos, which adds that the situa- taking into consideration the resistance against the more or less tion of the Government supporters heavy financial burden borne "elastic definition of neutrality". in Bilbao is desperate.

by this province in the north- that

ern expedition. "JAIME PRIMERO” SUNKT The Italian reply states

Paris: A message from Malaga

In the past the rice tax was Kai-shek, Yugoslavia

volunteers for Spain are being re- General Chiang

Military Australia

Frankfurt: The Chinese Ols

cruited in France, whereupon Mr. states that an insurgent seroplane collected by the Kwangtung Chairman

the Affairs Commission, is not] Belgiam

Delbas replied that only Spanish from Granada bombed the Govern-provincial government to pic football team, who lost to Bri- using force at present against Denmark

1tain 2-0 in the Olympic competi-

The expenditure of about nationals are returning to Spainment battleship Jaime Primero exclusion of customs duty.

The Ministry of Finance will Kwangsi, believing that the Philippines

tion, were beater by 8 goals to 3

enforce the stamp tax here Nationalists, according to sailor and injuring five.

Such stamps blockade will serve the purpose. As is seen, Germany still leads, by a representative South West $60,000,000 on the construction to fight with the Popular Front or and damaged the bows, killing one

Gibraltar: The insurgent, wire-next Sunday. The sloop Chungshan and the with America in the second place, German football eleven in an exhi- of four new iners to meet for the

eign competition in the Pacific their sympathies. gunboat Yung Chieh are pro- while. Hungary, owing to her vic-bition match here yesterday.

is contemplated, according to M. Delbos, further reported that leas station's claim that the Jaime will be sold by the Post Office ceeding up the West River to tory in sabre-fencing, is now in The Chinese players showed exanconfirmed reports in shipping French Moroccan natives were Primero was sunk is not confirm-but revenue stamps for cigar- It is reported from aette and liquor are sold by a join the naval blockade of the third place.

duced to join the forces of General ed here. cellent form, particularly the in- circles here. Wuchow.

The total number of Bronze Me-

side forwards; who distinguished The new ships would replace Franco by the promise of a high usually reliable source that the special tax bureau under the Those who fail to pay the tax Generals Li and Pai insist dals conferred on winners is two

Niagara and of the Cabinet Council concerned bomb but did not sink-Reuter,

will be prosecuted in the law that they remain in Kwangsi to more than the total Gold or Silver themselves, although their shoot the Canadian and Australasian enlistment premium. The members battleship was hit amidships by a direct control of the Ministry.

steamers, the ing lacked the necessary power.

WARSHIP NOT SUNK In the first half the Chinese Aorangi, now in service between thereupon discussed measures

courts and will not be fined by take charge of pacification work Medals, since two competitors tied

Gibraltar, Later: It is officially the tax Bureau.. as decided by the Second Plen-for the third place in one of the team secured a temporary lead, Canada, Australia and New prevent such occurrences.

the Canadian

affirmed in naval quarters here: ary Session of the Kuomintang Gymnastic competitions and be

that a bomb from an aeroplane The Communists are alleged to Central Executive Committee. cause in the football the winner of but after the interval the Germans Zealand, and

went ahead, scoring six goals in Pacific trans-Pacific ships, the already

Empress of Russia and the succession. They maintain that their sub-the Bronze Medal has

RAIL COLLISION hit the forecastle of the Jaime have pointed gums at Portuguese Renter.

Primero at Malaga, causing serfarm labourers who ordered them Empress of Asia. (Continued on Page 5) sequent appointments by the been determined, while the win-

IN NEW YORK

[ous damage, but the ship was not back and continued to brandish Executive Yuan to posts inners of the Gold and Silver Hedals]

sunk. The crew of the British pistols as they returned to Spain, Nanking and. Hangchow are have yet to be decided. - Trans-

Brilliant, now. Two Elevated Trains destroyer contrary to the decision of the Ocean Service.

in carrying the officer's body.

Session.

Malaga, saw & motor-launch from Reuter. Involved

of the

Mexico

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Mr. Liu Lu-yin, propaganda BOYCOTT OF THE director of the Nanking and

NAZIS

the South-west, who is in Nan-

ming, has suggested the

re-

opening of the South-west Fo- World Jewish Congress

litical Council in Kwangai,

while others propose the ad- mission of other political par

*

Vancouver, To-day.

King Edward's Holiday

ward

to

(Continued on Page 10)

the Jaime Primero land several EVACUATION FROM GRANADA wounded. Better..

London: A report has been re- -King Ed-jquaint streets to the delight of the Belgrade, To-day,

New York, To-day.

ceived from the British Consul at FRONTIER VIOLATED is spending his holiday peasants and watched a local var

At least one person was kill-

Lisbon: The violation of the Seville regarding foreign nation- him that he immediately purchased and a dozen injured in a of the Dalmatian peasants. Hised a set. cruising and sharing the activities iety of bowls which so impressed

collision between two trains on Portuguese frontier by Spanish als in Granada, which is in the Resolution

Facht anchored for the night on Later he went for a swim, foi-the New York elevated railway. Government troops is alleged in an hands of the insurgents sad. in- to announcement from the Lisbon vested by the Government troops. Geneva, To-day. Wednesday far out to ces among lowed by a long sun-bath on a de Mayor LaGuardia rushed ties to a new Kwangsi ̈ in- The World Jewish Congress 2 group of small islands. The serted beach, where a press photo the scene of the accident and Radio Club. It is declared that 30 An agreement has been secured dependent government.

meeting here adopted a resolution King arse early yesterday and grapher disguised as a fisherman climbed a ladder on to a 40-foot armed Communists crossed the with both sides in the efvil war, All Kwangsi high officers are yesterday, calling on all sections fished for eels and explored the succeeded in taking a number of high structure over 3rd Avenue frontier at Campomaior sad seized as a result of which arrangements superintended the refuge on a Portuguese éstate and tion of 200 Soreigners by sero-

(Contínued en Pago 20) being watched by agents of of democracy to intensify the boy beautiful beaches, favoured with photographs. The King was high- and 74th Street, and from Spanish officer who had taken have been made for the evacua

Reuter

Ashot him derdl General Pai Hsung-hsi, and de-cott of the Nazis-Beuter's Bul-brilliant sunshine. He landed at ly aaused when he discovered the there

¡Novigrad and strolled through thelruse-Beuter. fection is malikely.

'letin Service.

rescue work.