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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1936.

REBELS AIM AT KEY POSITION

Road Leading To San Sebastian

GOVERNMENT TROOPS

ENTRENCHED

Battle Proceeding Near Renteria

London, July 28.

Although news from various parts of Spain is still conflict- ing, the general impression is that the Government forces have successfully resisted concentration on the capital and that the situation is developing more in their favour.

In Madrid the authorities have arranged facilities for foreign- ers wishing to leave and have promised escorts to Alicante where warships can evacuate them. Trains are running between Madrid and Alicante to Valencia-British Wireless.

FIGHT FOR KEY POSITION

· London, July 28.

The only reports of fighting in Spain to-day come from Hendaye which say that a battle is proceeding near Renteria, the key position on the road to San Sebastian, which the re- bels aim to recapture.

Anti-Government forces at Loyala Barracks outside San Sebastian have surrendered unconditionally. Government troops In the trenches at Renteria are resisting the advance of the insurgents. Trenches and barricades have also been thrown up. all over San Sebastian where women occupy advance Reuter,

posts.

BARCELONA ANXIETY

Marseilles. July 28,

Barricades have also been erect-

are still

ed at Barcelona streets where there

1,600 British nationals.

Miss Kathleen Marks, a resident of Barcelona. has just arrived. leaving all her property behind. She states that the British Con- sulate yesterday requested all wo- men and children to go. Heavy guns have been placed in position to prevent the advance of the rebels.

The situation in Barcelona, how- ever, is apparently improving ac- cording to London official reports.

SUMMARY OF SITUATION

Rebel Opposition Broken

SAN SEBASTIAN RELIEF

but if the rebels capture Saragossa (“Họng Kong Daily Press" Special)

the situation in Barcelona is ex- pected to become serious-Rauted

quieter.

WARSHIP SERVICES

Madrid, July 28.. The resistance of the insurgent troops ensconsed in the barracks at San Sebastian has finally been

Berne, it is understood offered to

Capt Sir Hubert Wilkins, the famous explorer, who was missing for some Unie during his latest expedition and turn- ed up safe last month.

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TIN CONTROL HOLIDAY PLAN CANCELLATION

PROBLEM

Siam's Demand For

High Quota

AGREEMENT HOPES

London, July 28..

That yesterday's communique does not signify the end of tin restriction is the opinion of the majority of tin interests in London and Amsterdam, although much disappointment is expressed and the widespread liquidation seen is not yet exhausted.

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Some quarters believe that an agreement Will be eventually reached at 16.000 tons, hut con- sider this represents a suficient increase in tin production to ap preciably depress prices. On the other hand the view is held of a recent stiffening of Malayn's attitude.

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Other well-informed circles be-

REBEL ATTACKieve that the Committee will be

ON CAPITAL

Deciding Battle Imminent

APPEAL FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS

Hendaye, July 28. The Spanish Government' ap- pears to have scored a consider- able success on Guadarama height, where the battle which is to de- cide the fate of the capital is des Heved to be imminent.

The rebel army there is stated to be almost decimated already.

But there is every indication that the struggle will develop into a war of attrition, and the side with the biggest reserve strength is likely to win.

Observers who have town over the rival armies report a long ine of reinforcements behind the re bel forces, whereas the Govern- ment troops appear to have little backing.

Besides the battle zones of Mad- rid: and Saragossa; fresh fighting has broken out in the neighbour- hood of San Sebastian and Irun. Government forces situated near San Sebastian are expecting a big rebel attack and they have broad- cast a fresh appeal for volunteers.

Popular Front adherents

are

prepared to let restriction lapse and engage in a trial of strength If Siam proves adamant.

The "Financial News" remarks that negotiations can hardly be renewed at some time even if both parties wish it. A period of un- certainty is therefore inevitable and the Committee should issue a statement setting out the policy it now intends to pursue-Reuter.

SILVER MARKET

(From Our Own Correspondent).

London, July 28. London Silver prices to-day were unchanged as follow:-

July 27 July 28 .19-9/16

19-9/18 .........19-9/16

spat........ Forward

19-8/16

Dr. Nicola Tesla, the Croat-- American Inventor, renowned for h's discovery of Tesla corrents-a probable candidate' for the Nobel prize in physics,

REVIEW IN THE COMMONS

Britain's Foreign Relations

PEIPING EMBASSY

1...TO REMAIN

King May Leave On

Yacht Cruise

PREMIER TO REMAIN IN LONDON

Important International

Problems

London, July 28.

It was a pure coincidence and for entirely unrelated cause that King Edward and the Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley Baldwin announced cancellation of their respectively holiday plans within a few hours of one another. As already stated, the King's de cision was the result of a desire not to add to the inevitable responsibilities and anxieties, of the French authorities at a time when these are made sufficiently heavy by the civil war pro- ceeding over their border and when many people are making their way uncontrolled over the frontier from Spain.

IF

The decision was certainly a disappointment for the King and this feeling is fully shared by the French people particular- ly in the Riviers as French newspapers show. It is generally" hoped that a visit will be possible at a more suspicions moment not too far distant.

The King's revised holiday plans are not yet known, bat' Lon- don newspapers suggest three possibilities may be under con- sideration-a cruise in the Royal yacht Victoria and Albert, a visit to the West of England of which the King is known to be very fond, or an extended visit to Balmoral, Scotland.

London. July 27. The Prime Minister's cancella- Speaking in the debate on For- tion of his usual visit to Aix les Fign Office estimates to-day, the Bains is due to the fact that in- Secretary. Mr. Anthony ternational problems will certainly Foreign Eden, told the House of Commons require ministerial consideration. that ever since the reoccupation | during August. After the replies of the Rhineland by German of Germany and Italy to the in- troops, the

Government vitation to join in a five-power has striven to start negotiations] Locarno conference have been re- to restore the situation.

ceived, much careful preparation Respecting the brief meeting of through diplomatic channels W131 } three Locarno signatories, be required. Moreover, great im- } France, Belgium, and Britain, in portance is attached by the Goy-

the

British

REFORM OF THE London, Mr. Eden said this show-ernment to the Geneva discussions

LEAGUE

Britain To Give The Lead

COLLECTIVE PEACE SYSTEM

HOLIDAY TRIP CANCELLED

PREMIER TO STAY AT HOME

ondon, July 27, Following the King's cancella- ed the Government's construc-in September when the future of tion of his holiday in France, it tive objective had been realised the League of Nations will be dis- was announced to-day that Mr. But he pointed out that this meet- cussed...

Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minis- ing was only a preliminary stage

Last year the Prime Minister re-ter, had abandoned his plan to go and that much diplomatic work turned from Atx les Bains during to Aix-les-Baines, on Thursday would be necessary before a full, the Holidays for a series of Cabinet for a short vacation. He will re- five-power meeting could take councils. He now intends to go to main in England. place.

Chequers when Parliament ad-The coincidence in His Majesty's

The Government regarded the Journs this week-end and will results of the Montrex Conference, there remain in close touch with and the Prime Minister's change which gave Turkey the right to affairs. Practically all Ministers of plans, together with Mr. An- refortify the Dardanelles, as ex- are remaining in England during thony Eden's emphasis on the tremely satisfactory. It had shown the Parliamentary vacation as far complexity of the international that more

could be gained by as their plans are at present situation, led to speculation in than by repudiation. legal methods in treaty revision known.

Parliamentary circles to-day.

ITALIAN ASSURANCES Mr. Eden stated that Italy in the

action.

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SPANISH CALL TO COLOURS

ious problems, an

It is generally felt that no risks will be taken in any direction der- ing the next few months. Reuter

CATALAN CHIEF'S WARNING

London, July 28. Malta, July 28. brokeri, according to radio and said to be valiantly answering the debate, the Government obtained After last night's foreign affairs The cruiser Ajax has departed press here which attributes this call to arms, and hundreds are

ROYAL EXCURSION.

There is a general disposition to for Gibraltar, the destroyer Graf-access primarily to the bombard-Passing through Hendave to fight

a majority of 313 votes to 138. ton for Barcelona and the hospital ment by airplanes. The Govern- for the Government.-

connect the change in Mr. Bald- In replying on the debate, the

One uninterrupted holiday is win's plans with the serious tone ship Maine has undergone over-ment troops in this town which Reuter

Foreign Secretary. Mr. Eden re-

that of the Duke and Duchess of of Mr. Eden's speech in the For- haul to proceed to Barcelona on have thus been freed of responsi

ferred to the, question of the re-

middle of the present month had Kent who flew to Paris yesterday eign Affairs debate in the House REBELS' SURRENDER July 30. The cruiser Amphion is bility will join other forces from

form of the League. He said the approached Yugo-Slavia, Greece and are making

an incognite of Commons, and particularly his cruising in the Canaries to see if Bilbao in order to proceed to at-

Madrid, July 29. Government would give the lead and Turkey and assured these

motoring tour across Europe to statement that he had not ex- It is officially announced she can evacuate anybody.

that on this matter at the appropriate Governments that Italy was not Jugoslavia to stay with Prince hausted the preoccupations of the tack Vittoria which still in the the rebels who took refuge in Al-moment So far 544 Britons and 241 for-hands of the insurgents,

which would be after contempating aggressive

Paul Chief Regent, and his wife, Government when he had spoken elgners have been evacuated. by

cazar fortress in the town of To- consultations with other members Italy

considered the sanctions who is a sister of the Duchess of the Rhineland, the Dardanelles, the British Navy from Catalonia.

The International Red Cross at ledo have finally surrendered. The of the League. The British Gov- chapter closed and looked for

They are breaking the journey the Mediterranean and other ser- Among those landed at Bayonne help the Spanish Red Cross, which ment's hands. This is regarded as to propose any drastic amendment tion with all nations, said the other sister. near Munich ---

whole town is now in the Govern- ernment, he said, did not intend ward to a new policy of co-opera- with the Countess Toerring, an from Bilbao was a group of British nuns.-Reutet

was, however, declined since the

a big Government success.

to the main structure of the Foreign Secretary.

British Wirelen. < home resources are sufficient.

The Minister of the Interior in Covenant.. TRAIN EVACUATION

"I am therefore glad to declare an oficial broadcast to-day," claim- The War Minister addressed an

Moreover, there were certain that in the view of His Majesty's Madrid, July 28. appeal to goldsmiths to place

ed the rebel movement had been principles connected with collec Government there is no further The situation at the capital is thely services at the disposal of mastered. The rebels posted in tive organisation of peace which need for the continuation of the the Government and it is said the mountains near Madrid have in the Government's view it was mutual assistance assurances in An International train of re-that 6,000 rifles were manufactur-

been compelled to retreat with essential to maintain and fugees will leave the capital on'

to the Mediterranean," said Mr. Eden. ed the first day, following this ap-

heavy losses, it is claimed....

which the Covenant gave expres- Thursday for Valencia with the peak, All munition factories are Reuter

With regard to the reform of sion. The most important of all the League of Nations, Mr. Eden Government providing a

guard under Government control

these principles was the preven- emphasised until the train reaches its destipa-are working at top speed in order

that the Govern- tion of war and that Included a ment's objective was to widen and tion where warships of foreign to ensue an adequate supply of

In a proclamation of the Was ("Hong Kong Dally Press” Special number of important elements of strengthen the basis of interna- Ministry, powers are waiting to evacuate arms and ammunition,

Severe fighting has been report which he would mention four. tional collaboration. but he dec-i who are prepared to serve withi ed near Gibraltar. It is indicated

Barcelona, July 27 The press had been asked to that a Government force, several namely, machinery for peaceful Uned to make a detailed state- the Government troops are invited President of the Catalan Gor economise in paper and the num-hundreds. strong, has been

settlement of disputes. machinery

emment, Companys, requested the ment, which, he'said, would only to report themselves for duty, for adjustment of ber of pages in friost papers has pletely annihilated

during this creation of a deterrent to war,

grievances. prejudice the September meeting

The Marine Ministry announced Government supporters in a radio ... Seville, July 28.

in consequence been greatly re- afternoon's engagement near Le- and establishment of an interna- of the League,

a number of radical changes in message to refrain from excesses The rebel general in a broadcast duced.

Minea. The rebels are believed to tlonal agreement for reduction

the higher posts of the Navy and which would tend to

"discredit message declared that 1,300 people The Madrid municipality

have lost sixty killed:

the appointment of new comman- the revolution". Companys also. at Melilla

and limitation of armaments... belonging to sailors' taken control of the main supplies

Lalinea, reports that of the 300

Helicated again the Govern-ders of the naval bases at Cartha-warned the people against Seins familles are held as hostages of milk for ensuing adequate dis-

All these elements were indis-ment's willingness to disenss at gena and the Balearic Islands. Government • supporters killed, pensable to collective organisation

misled by the left wing groups against further naval bombard-tribution.

most were Communists. Many of peace

2.1 international conference the The Ministry for Commerce and who are out to stir up discontent ment.-Reuter.

and the Government prisoners were executed.

question of giving foreign coun- Industry broadcast the request to in the ranks---- BULL-FIGHTERS ENROL

wished to see them all maintain-ries freer access to raw materials all proprietors of provaton shops Transocean News Service, the restrictions on stocks and ex-ing from Tangier to Estepona to might be made.

The Spanish loyal fleet is rushed in any" modifications that from British mandated territories and manufacturers of foodstuffs Madrid, July 28. change transactions till August 2 check General Franco's advance in Over seventy bull-fighters led by The Board of Directors of the the southern fighting sector.-- the famous matador Tramente Bank of Spain voted 250.000 pese- Routeria Bulletin Bervice have enrolled in, the Communist tas for the relief of victims of the

their nationals

Reuter's Bulletin Serven

BOMBARDMENT REPRISAL

Militia against the rebels-Reuter

WARSHIP REVOLTS

Madrid, July 27.

"A state, of high treason" aboard the Spanish cruiser Almirante Cervera, was revealed by the Gov- crnment to-day in & decree which orders the ship to be re garded henceforth as pirate Reuter...

REFUGEES AIDED"

("Hong Kong Daily Presy" Special

Berlin, July 21. The sum of 50,000 Marks as emergency relief for German re fugees from Spain has been grant- ed by Chancellor Hitler.-- Travancem Mawi Bervi

and

bas

The Finance Minister extended

uprising Transocean News Service.

NO BRITISH ARMS FOR SPAIN

London, July 27. No licerice for the export of arms to Spain had been applied for since the, trouble started in that country, Mr. Anthony Eden told the House of Commons to- day in answer to a question

He said that any such applica- tions would be refused, as the Government had no desire to bare dealings with the belli er

en ta

Houter's Bulletin Service,

LALINEA FIGHTING

|| Gibraltar, July 27.

com-

CASUALTIES*

Chibraltar. July 27.

RAW MATERIAIS

"

and colonies. During the interim period that might be necesary for the exami- Turning to the question of the nation of the subject, the Govern- transfer of mandated territories, ment would be prepared to take the Foreign Secretary declared their part in any action, which that the question affected, all It is estimated that the casual-members of the League might col- mandatory powers, ties in a battle near Estepons are lectively agree thould be taken over 600 dead, including 400 Gov- under the Covenant.

1:200 Gritick Wireless

ernment

wounded. Reuter

fighters,

and

NEW SPANISH AMBASSADOR

Paris, July 27, The new Spanish Ambassador to Paris, Alvaro de Albornoz arrived here on board the French Mihtery plane which had been assigned the famous French author Lean Mal- raux for a journey to Madrid, by Alrminister Co Transocean Hewn Serviss:

FRENCH PLANES FOR SPAIN

"Hong Kong Dally Presa" Specia:

Madrid July 27. According to press reports, 50 airplanes arrived at Barcelona from France One Spanish News Agency states that these are the first of 300 planes ordered from the French aircraft industry. It is fur ther declared that 20 aircraft land ed in Madrid- Tranintzan New Service,

Hong Kong Daily Pres" Specia

Madrid, July 27.

all pensioned officers

to immediately furnish accurate re-'} turns of their stocks in hand- Trantorian News Bervice.

the British Embassy to Nanking, The Government had not con- as it must depend upon the con- sulted any of these in this matter.struction of the necessary pre- but as far as the Government mises,

GERMAN PROTEST

TO SPAIN

Barcelona Plundering

was concerned the question would Up to now a site for the Em Hans-Rong Dally Press Spectat). inevitably raise grave difficulties bassy has not been defnitely ac- of a moral, political and legal na quired, though His Majesty's

"Berlin, July 27 ture, to which they had been un-Charge d'Affaires was negotiating lodged a strong protest with the The German Embassy in Madrid able to and any solution,

with the Chinese Government in Government on Monday against The Government hoped, he said, this connection. that with so many International Abandonment of the present Em- the German Labour Front Head the plundering and destruction of questions unsolved there would be bassy in Pelping was not contem Quarters and the German School no desire in any quarter to intro-plated, as important British late in Barcelona, demanding full dam duce further causes, for serious rests in North China, rendered its ages from the Spanish Govern differences between nations.

KOOP, RELIAN CHINA.

EMBASSY IN

retention desirable.

ment

Replying to Mr. Robert Rankin feated by 290 to 143, and there-

A Liberal amendment to reduce cretary expressed regre

Mr. Eden said he was unable to after the Toreizo Omice vole, WA

the Foreign Office vote was de mised th

state when it would be possible carried, 313 to 138,-

to move the whole of the staff of Reuter

and pro

ment

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