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SOONG REPORTED TO HAVE COME TO AGREEMENT WITH

Mr. William Green, president of the American Federation of Labour, is bere shown addressing the Federation's convention at Tampa, Florida, last month, in which he attacked Mr. John L -Lewis and the unions which took his side in the Committee for Industrial Organisation battle.

FLEET AIR ARM INSPECTED

Commander-In-Chief At Kai Tak

His Excellency the Commander-

THRILLING AIR BATTLE

TWO INSURGENT PLANES BROUGHT DOWN

BELGIAN EMBASSY OFFICIAL

REPORTED MISSING

Madrid. To-day.

In the course of a bombardment of the city yesterday, three shells hit the tall telegraph building, tearing a hole in the walls. Other shells fell in the streets in the vicinity and a thrilling air battle was fought out over the River Manzanares, in full view of the crowds in the streets below. Two insurgent planes were brought down and one Government plane, which was damaged, made a forced landing on the Barajas aerodrome-Reuter.

London: The First Secretary of the Belgian Embassy at Madrid, Baron de Borelgreve, has disappeared in mysterious cir- cumstances according to reports which have been received here.

On Sunday he left the Embassy in order to inspect the dis- trict of Tetuan, which had been badly damaged by bombs, and has not been heard of since. — Trans-Ocean Service.

MEXICAN MINE TRAGEDY

Eagle Pass, Texas, To-day.—At least 75 miners are reported to have been killed in an explosion in a coal mine 90 miles to the south-west of Piedrasne Gras, Mexico.---Retter.

Later: According to a later re- port 41 miners were killed and 23 injured--Reuter..

in-Chief, Vice-Admiral Sir Char- FIVE CRUISERS TO

les J. Little, K.C.B... carried out an inspection of the Fleet Air Arm, (H.M.S. Hermes) this moraing on the Kai Tak Aerodrompe."

He was accompanied by Squa-¦ dron-Leader W. A. Dalzell, Officer Commanding the Royal Air Force Station. Kai Tak. Wing Command- er A. G. Bishop, O.C.E.A.F.C.;

BE RETAINED

For Anti-Aircraft

Purposes

London, To-day.

In accordance with the an-

Madrid: The Government troops claim to have repelled the repeated insurgent attacks during the past week and to have gained successes in their counter-attacks, re-taking the village Boadilla del Monte and

Reichsleider Adolf Hitler is here shown in conversation with Christian Weber, one of his original supporters in the famODS Murich beer putsch of 1923. Others in the foreground are his old supporters and kis present stall. The picture was taken on the occasion of the 13th zuniverzzry of the putsch, which started the Naxis to eventual power."

capturing six tanks in addition ITALIAN ANNEXATION

to many prisoners. Insurgent air raids on the capital, how- ever, continue. — Reuter's Bul- letin Service.

SUB-COMMITTEE MEET London: The Non-Interven- tion sub-committee, yesterday drafted recommendations for

mittee which is convening to-

consideration by the full com-

OF ABYSSINIA

CHANGE IN FRENCH POLICY CAUSES BIG STIR

“CHINA MAIL" SPECIAL

CHANG

LARGE SUM SAID TO

BE INVOLVED WANG CHING WEI PLEADS FOR UNITY

PROMISES FULL CO-OPERATION

Genera, To-day. Responding to an appeal from the Chinese Government, Mr. Wang Ching-wei, former Foreign Minister, sailed Tor Shanghai yesterday.

Before leaving he stated that. China's struggle against in- iternal trouble and external ranace depended on the success of the leadership of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. They should, therefore, do their utmost to secure the early restoration of his freedom.

Mr. Wang added that on his return to China he would con- centrate his efforts to steer China through the present crisis.-- Reater.

Canton: It is officially confirmed that Madame Chiang Kai- shek safely arrived at Sian at 5.30 p.m. yesterday with Mr. T. V. Soong, her brother, Mr. W. H. Donald, the British adviser to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, a. private cook and members of the staff of the Generalissimo.. It is definitely learned that out of the 52 aides-de-camps who were with the Generalissimo be- }fore the Shensi revolt, only six of them are now alive, following the fierce fight with the rebels that led to the Generalissimo's capture.

Bumours

in- are current Shanghai that Mr. T. V. Soong is going to sign an agreement with the Young Marshal for the release of the Generalissimo, and that a large amount of money will be remitted to the rebels for this purpose.

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"While the private attempts. Mr." Song and Marshal Yen Shike sen, Pacification Commissioner for Shani and Sutyuan, to-release the Generalissimo are proceeding the Paris, To-day-Now that the Italian annexation of Abys Government forces are advancing day. It has been decided to sinia has been recognised de facto by the French Government westward to Sian to crush the re- appoint technical sub-commit- through the decision to convert the Legation in Addis Ababa bels. It is stated that the Air tees to examine the various as into a Consulate General, there is a strong movement in political Corps under General Mu Pan-chai, pects of indirect intervention, circles for the formal de jure recognition of Italy's jurisdiction in with his 100 machines at Loyang, including recruits and to con- Addis Ababa, and the reception of Italy into the circle of active are awaiting orders to reinforce sider the establishment of

League of Nations Powers.

those now bombing the rebel for- system of supervision in Spain

The possibility is even consider-ces in the Hwabsien and Chihaui: -Beuter.

ROYALTY CHEERED AT KING'S CROSS

Queen Pays Visit To Backingham Palace

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ANGLO-ITALIAN ed of convoking an extraordinary districts-Our Own Correspon-

NEGOTIATIONS

PREMATURE NOT OPTIMISTIC

THE MEDITERRANEAN PROBLEM

London, To-day. Large crowds gathered

London, To-day. Cross

yesterday and Enquiries in well-informed

League Assembly for January indent. order not to have to wait until September before de jure recogni- tion can be given.

This sudden change of the Blum Government in its attitude towards

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No New Year Celebrations

SIR MILES LAMPSON'S APPOINTMENT

Ambassador To Cairo

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London, To-day. Six Miles Lampson has bee appointed! Ambassador to Cairo, Sications of the Anglo-Egyptian following the exchange of

next anter

Sir Miles was High Commis-

siouer to Egypt and previously

British Minister to China.

ALL QUIET AT SIANFU

No Direct News For 24 Hours

PUNITIVE EXPEDITION „PUSHES ON-

RA.F. Group Captain L. C. Keeble, nouncement made in the House R.A.F. (Hermes) and Fit. Lt. M. of Commons last Thursday by C. Dick, R.A.F.

Sir Samuel Hoare, First Lord. of the Admiralty, formal noti The two squadrons which were inspected and which make up the fication has now been conveyed

the Abyssinian question is the sul · Canton: Owing to the capture complement of the Fleet Air Arm to the United States and Jap

ject of much discussion and it is of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, į

Shanghai, To-day. were Fighter Squadron S03, under anese Embassies in London of!

assumed that the main reason is President of the Executive Yuan

Silence reigns over Stanfu, "the command of Lieut. Comdr, C. the intention of the United

the French Government's desire to and concurrently Chairman of the from which plier no direct W. Byas, and Spotter Reconnaiss Kingdom Government, in view

re-establish co-operation.

Military Affairs Commission, the news has been received during ance Squadron $24, under the of the existing international

The Intransigeant goes so far to Nationalist Government of China the past 24 hours. Command of Squadron. Leader F. situation and of the require King's

ments of national security, to cheered Their Majesties the King quarters in London indicate that Britain, France and Italy, declar celebrations will be held on New Chiang Kai-shek and party re- suggest a triple entente between has officially announced that 20 Meanwhile, with Madame I. Pearce, PA.F.

have recourse to Article 21 of and Queen, who, accompanied by the forecasts in circulation of the ing that this new Stressa Front Year's Day by Government offices maining in Sianfu; the the London Naval Treaty in their daughters, Princess Eliza early conclusion to the discussions order to retain five cruisers of beth and Princess Margaret Rose proceeding in Rome, on British sub-category "B" The crui- and by the Queen Mother, left in and Italian interests in the Me sers to be retained are the the Royal train en route for San-diterranean, are premature rather Cardiff, Ceres, Caledon, Calypso dringham, where they are spend-than unduly optimistic. and Caradoc, and the total of ing Christmas.

It is believed that the progress excess tonnage is 20,270.

Earlier yesterday the Queen is regarded on both sides as satis visited Buckingham Palace for factory but there is no intuitionį, the first time since King George's of importing hurry into the nego London, To-day." It is understood that His accession.

She drove to the Pa-itiation which, by its very nature, Majesty's. Government have under-lace with the King and remained demands' a careful and One of the arrivals expected at taken that the vessels will be re- there for about an hour before re hensive review of the great variety Southampton to-day is perial Airways new air liner, the five years' peace service, and will Wireless Service... Caledonia She is the latest type be used not as cruisers but as

versations is the mutual assump- tion that the interests of two Gop-ceived The French Despatch vessel Pahure ernments in the Mediterranean are

CALEDONIA'S FLIGHT

Alexandria-Marseilles In 112 Hours

MAXIMUM SERVICE

compre-

ALL SAFE WITH THE FRANCESCA Yacht Arrives At Manila

throughout the country. Our Own circlement of the city proceeds Correspondent.

space.

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The vanguard of the punitive expedition is rapidly advancing jon Weinan, where the rebels are being heavily reinforced in attempt to shake the pro- gress of the Government forces. Peiping: General Fu Tsof-yi a telegram to Nan- has sent

the Im-ained for the maximum period of turning to 145 Piccadilly-British of factors. The basis of the con.here at 4.50 # m. to-day-Renter. last few days. General Yu Hon-King to the effect that he will

of long distance machine and is anti-aircraft ships which will in-

Foreign "Scouting'

Planes Canton: News has been receiv- ed here that there have been some Manila, To-day. foreign planes "scouting" above The yacht Francesca arrived Hainan Island district during the

proceed to Suiyuan to try and A message

remow, Pacification Commissioner for effect the release of the Gen

to that Kwangtung. has cabled Mr.

eralissimo. He is proceeding - the Shanghai Huang Kiang, Major Magistrate first to Taiyuanfu to confer Buster" Brown,

own self-built yacht the Fran- ment, regarding the matter. - Co., was expected to arrive in port to the Kwantung. Cover the subject. Reuter

cesca, in which he sailed from Our Own Correspondent.. «

WANG LEAVES GENEVA Shanghai via Hong Kong.

Geneva: In response to an ap

Chinese Government, Mr. Wang

yesterdi.

Manila stated

constructed specially for the pro volve the substitution of lighter is expected to arrive in Hong Kong (complementary, and if the formal branch of the Sun Life Assurance of the Island, to make a full rewith General Yen Esi-shan on

posed Atlantic route

The liner few yesterday from Alexandria to Marseilles, non-stop. taking 111⁄2 hours for the fight. She is also flying direct from Mar- seilles to Southampton-Renter.

LATE VEHICLE FERRIES

Season Tickets Reduced

than the existing armament of six-to-morrow from Saigon and will reaffirmation of that thesis is to inch guns.

main here until next Sunday, when she will leave for Shanghai.

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SOVIET IN DIGNATION INCREASES

NAVAL PROTECTION DEMANDED

When Sir Samuel Hoare made the announcement last week, he in- formed the Eouse that the United States Government had already in- timated that they would 'raise' no jobjection to the course proposed. He added that although no final answer had yet been received from Tokyo, there was reason to be? lieve that the Japanese Govern- ment also would not object. The

While authoritative sources remain Japanese reply, which has since silent concerning the action contemplated over the alleged sink- On the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st been received, was in favourable ing of the Soviet steamer Komsomol by the Spanish insurgente,

-British the storm of protest from the public is growing December, 1986 and on the 1st and terms, as anticipated. 2nd January, 1937 the Vehicle Wireless Service. Ferry Service will be extended till

Moscow, To-day.

A later message said Mr. Brown

was expected at 2 pm. yes.erday peal addressed to him by the but was delayed

No Change In Foreign Policy

Canton: Mr. Ting Shao-kap, ad-

Mr. A. F. Peters, Manager of Ching-wei sailed from Genoa fviser to Mr. Chang Chun, Chinese

the Sun Life Company in Manila. China yesterday. went out to meet the intrepid yachtsman, but turned back.

Before leaving Geneva, Mr. Foreign Minister, is on his way to Japan' as a special delegate from Wang Ching-wei published a

the Chinese Foreign Office, to in- statement through the Chinese De-form the Japanese. Government, in legation in Geneva in which he said that events in Sienta com pelled his immediate return China-Trans-Ocean Service.

TYPHOON WARNING

WELSH SOCCER TEAM *A FÖR SATURDAY

co-operation with Mr. How Shik- ying, the Chinese“ Ambassador to to Japen, that the attitude of the The following have been chosen

| Chinese · Government” concerning the Shenai revolt, is that it will In Moscow the workers have passed a resolution demanding to represent. Wales in the First

not change, its determined foreign that the Government should dispatch "warships to protect trade Round of the Sunday Herald Cher- ity Cap competition against Por

policyOur Own Correspondent. TROTSKY BOUND FOR MEXICO ships."

·A message received by the The Baltic and Black Sea sailors' organizations have appeat-gal on the Kowloon ground next

American Consulate General at tude Fant zod 8 deg. Intitude The private vehicle season tickets will be reduced to $20.00 - and - Oslo, To-day-Leon Trotsky is ed to work seamen to raise a mighty wave of protest against Saturday at 3.30 m.

Kowiandi; Daris and Mrñugh; 10.30 am from the Manila Obser- North, moving west-north-west Tackery Keneghan and North; $80.00 per car of under 1 ton and already en route to Mexico. He the bestialities of these Fascist bandits.74

Workers in Kharkov, have started a yubile fund for the bold-Roberts, Lieut. Elley, Tatler, Lartonatory states that a typhoon is si- The typhoon is about 900 miles

tuated in about 115 deg. Longi- south of the Macclesfield Bank, over 1 ton respectively as from boarded an undisclosed steamer.

«and+Ashbou the beginning of~1937,

which sailed on Saturday.Reutering of five cruisers and ten merchant shipa --- Beater.

2 am the next morning.