1939-02-11 — Page 9

THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 11, 1989

PUIGCERDA IN FLAMES Occupied By Franco Troops Yesterday Afternoon

SIR ROBERT

HODGSON TO MAKE BID FOR ARMISTICE

London, To-day.

Operation In Catalonia

Virtually At End

Perpignan, To-day.

BRITISH FUNDS FOR REFUGEES

London, To-day.

As indication of the, collabora- tion being given by the British to deal with refugees, it is announ

The Nationalists occupied Puigcerda yesterday ced that the British Government

afternoon. The town is still in flames.

The Nationalists reached the frontier post of

Bourgmadame later in the day.

It was announced this morning that the British Agent in Burgos,

It is understood that Dr. Juan "Le Jour" also asserts that talks Sir Robert Hodgson, who has been Negrin (Spanish Premier) and Sen- have been started between Repub- or Alvarez del Vayo (Foreign Min-lican and Nationalist Spaniards for spending a vacation in England, ister) have proceeded to the Ma- capitulation of Madrid and cessation will return to Burgos to mediate drid zone in order to confer with of hostilities-Trans-Ocean. between the warring Spanish Chief, and other members of the General *Miaja, Commander-in- parties.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCÉ LESSON SERMON

Subject: "Soul"

It is regarded as probable that Sir Robert will negotiate with Franco also on behalf of the French Government.

Commenting on Sir Robert's mission, political quartera declare ho expects to get certain assur- ances from Franco which would enable the Republicans to ask Franco for his peace conditions. England and France would then

Republican High Command.

They are anxious to obtain information regarding war ma- terial still at the disposal of

·General Miaja, and also inform- ation in regard to the morale of the Republican armies.

Hundreds of bombs were dropped on Valencia yesterday afternoon by Nationalist planes,

It is reported that Dr. and Senor del Vayo have

Negrin arrived

The subject of the Lesson Sermon in

has decided to make, further Immediate contribution of £40,000 to the international commission for assistance to child refugees from Spain.-Reuter,

WHIPPET WINS FIGHT WITH OTTER

Workmen returning from road

work near Gribun, Mull, saw a fierce

all Christian Science Churches, to-mor-fight between a whippet dog and a row 12th February will be "Soul".

The Golden Text will be:-"Lo, this dog otter. is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us; this is the Lord." The otter left the seashore, and (Isaiah 25: 9).

was making for the hillside when

Among others the following citations

guarantee strict observance of the at Valencia en route to Madrid.-will be read from the Bible: "This is the whippet overtook it, but was at assurances given by Franco.

Reuter.

MIAJA READY FOR PEACE?

Paris, To-day.

the covenant that I will make with first chary of attacking. Eventually them after those days, saith the Lord, the animals got into grips, and at I will put my laws into their hearts, times it seemed as if the otter were and in their minds will I write them

shall

Owner of the whippet, Ewen Mac- Crone, of Tobermory, said that this was the first time his dog, had seen

FRANCO NEUTRALITY England and France, it is de- clared, would not do anything be- fore they are convinced that Spain French press continues to maintain any man draw back, my soul

In spite of various denials, the now the just shall live by faith: but if getting the better of the struggle. intends to pursue a policy of com- that General Minja, Commander in not of them who draw back unto perdi-sperate fight the otter

have no pleasure in him. But we are However, after a long and de- plete neutrality.

According to the "Daily Mail," Chief of the Republican forces

in tion but of them that believe to the It measured 45 inches from snout to was killed. entered into saving of the soul". (Hebrews: 10: 16, the French Government submitted Central Spain, has to the British Government its pro "Le Matin" claims good authority read from the Christian Science Text-

negotiations with General

tail. Franco. 38, 39).

The following citations will also be posals regarding de jure recogni- tion of General Franco through for saying that General Miaja has book, "Science and Health with Key to the French Ambassador in London decided to abandon resistance.

the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy: "Our theories, make the same mistake on Thursday.

regarding Soul and body that Ptolemy an otter. ndade regarding the solar system. They insist that soul is in body and mind therefore tributary to matter. Astro- nomical ́science has destroyed the false The paper expresses the convic- theory as to the relations of the celes- PEACE APPEALS

tion that peace by understanding tial bodies, and Christian Science will The Daily Telegraph" "to-day is possible. Surrender of Minorca surely destroy the greater error as to our terrestrial bodies: The true idea once more addresses an appeal to without bloodshed" is regarded as and Principle of man will then appear. the parties in Spain in an editorial an auspicious omen.

When understanding changes the headed "Spain's critical hour.”. "The Times” stresses the im-standpoints of life and intelligence The paper stresses that the Reportance of Britain's "diplomatic from a material to a spiritual basis, we shall gain the reality of Life, the con- publicans are now fighting for a intervention" in Minorca and aptrol of Soul, over sense, and we shall lost cause and that further resist-peals to the Republicans to cease perceive Christianity or Truth, in its ance by General Mioja will merely resistance. Trans-Ocean.

divine Principle" (Pages, 122 and 322).

The Government will discuss

these proposals at a Cabinet meet-delay termination of hostilities ing presided over by Mr. Chamber- and the appeasement of Spain. lain to-day.

SIMON ARZT

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