MUSSOLINI'S
SAFETY
Remarkable Precautions Against German Incident
ITALIANS DRAFTED INTO BLACK GUARD
Munich, To-day.
It is understood that no fewer than 5,000 Ita- lian detectives who, it is reported, will be dressed. in the uniform of Hitler Black Guards, will assist genuine Black Guards and strong reinforcements of the German secret police to protect Signor Mus- solini when he arrives in Munich next week-end.
Instead of the single line of Storm Troopers which lines the streets when Herr Hitler drives
This picture was taken on the only previous occasi two Dictators have met each other persona It was take on the historic occasion when the Berlin-Rome axis was bor
through the city, a double line of Black Guards will MID-AUTUMN
be drawn up.
GERMANY'S BIG ARMY MANOEUVRES
In this connection it is reported, though not confirmed, that a number of Italian emigre suspects have been itaken into custody.
The ordinary citizen will be kept at a considerable distance from the Italian guests, and only specially selected persons will be allowed near the guards when II Duce enters.
The city is being decorated with huge Italian and Swastika flags.
AUSTRIAN MEASURES From Innsbruck, it is reported Herr Hitler, as commander-in-that extensive measures are being chief of the German Army, arriv- į, taken to provide a safe journey for
Berlin, To day.
FESTIVAL UNIQUE
>
Chinese in Hong Kong yesterday celebrated one of the great festival days of the year,. the Mid-autumn Festival, (Moon Cake Festival), in a quiet and subdued manner be cause of the Sino-Japanese conflict, in China.
MILITIA FLOOD ALL SANTA LUCIA COAL MINES
Santander, To-day.
Asturian militia flooded all coal mines in the industrial district of Santa Lucia before the mines fell into the hands of the advancing Na- tionalists Trans-Ocean-
totally different. The Chinese
As a result of the crisis, busi-airminded this year and paper ed in Mecklenburg yesterday to Signor Mussolini through Austria.esses trading specially in the re- and rabbits were replaced by refe attend the army manoeuvrES, The railway from the Italo-Aus-quirements for this festival met planes and warships. The usual which begin to-day (Monday) trian to the Austro-German frontier, with a severe setback. According exchange of moon-cakes among rc- over a wide area covering large measuring less than 100 miles, will to one dealer in moon-cakes not latives was absent as the expenses parts of Mecklenburg and Pom-
soldiers, 300 even a quarter of the business done intended for the festival were de mern and a considerable stretch be guarded by 500
in the past was possible. police and gendarmes and 200 Italian
voted either to the Refugees - Fund of the Baltic coast.
The usual paper works which are for to the Chinese National Sala- detectives. Reuter.
so common in normal times weretion Bonds.
They will be the largest manoen- vres held in Germany since the Great War.
Each night for a whole week the entire territory, including Berlin
with its 4,500,000 inhabitants, will be blacked out.
CROP OF RUMOURS
"Extension Of Famous
.Axis
Berlin, To-day.
One of the main features of the) exercises is the collaboration of the Signor Mussolini's visit to Ger- German navy, and it is generally many has resulted in the usual crop surmised that in the coming struggle of rumours in the foreign press. between the "Blue" and "Red" ar-¦ Latest report is that the Berlin- mies, the invading army will land Rome axis is to be extended" by from the sea.
way of Vienna and Budapest Foreign guests at the manoeuvres Belgrade, and that a conference of include Field-Marshal Sir Cyril De foreign ministers of all countries verell, Chief of British Imperial concerned has been planned in this Staff, General Sir William Ironside, connection.
to
G... 0. C. Eastern Command, Air The report resulted in a statement Marshal Sir Arthur Longmore, Com-in "Der Angriff" that the report is mandant of the Imperial Defence incorrect and is only calculated to College, Marshal Badoglio and Gen-ereate confusion.-Trans-Ocean. - eral Pariani of the Italian Army,
and General Roeder, the Hungarian New German Envoy
War Minister.-Trans-Ocean.
EX-KAISER'S WIFE IN GERMANY
Berlin, To-day.
The wife of the ex-Kaiser of Ger- many is now in Berlin
It is learned that she came to Germany to undergo a serious
To Salamanca
San Sebastian, To-day. The new German Ambassador to Salamanca, Herr Stohrer, arrived here yesterday.
After attending a reception given by the municipal authorities, Herr Stohrer left by road for Burgos and Salamanca-Trans-Ocean.
operation, which has turned out Arrest Of Consul
successfully, so that it is unlikely that the former Emperor will bel called Trans-Ocean-
Denied
Paris, Today:
A statement from the Soviet Em-
The many friends of Mr. Alfred bassy here denies reports of the Hicks, editor of the "Hong Kong arrest of the Soviet Consul in Gijon, Telegraph" will be glad to learn in northern Spain.
that although still seriously ill his The Consul, says the statement, condition showed a slight change for is attached to the Embassy in Spain. the better this morning.
but is now in Pari
Trans-Ocean
The Wise Drink.
“QUINNETTE"
the famous
Double Strength Real Fruit Crushes.
Sale Agents
Lemon.
Orange.
Lemon-Lime.
Grape Fruit.
Lime Juice Cordial.
Passion Fruit.
Stone Ginger.
Lemon Barley Water.
GANDE, PRICE & CO. LTD.
Telephone 20135.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.