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HONG KONG DAILY

FRENCH WAR MATERIAL FOR

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MADRID

Sensational Report

In Paris

"ALLEGED ORDER BY WAR MINISTER

Immediate Shipment On Spanish Vessel

"Hong Kong Dally, Pres" Special

Paris. August 7. "Action Francaise." an organ of the extreme right wing party, publishes the sensational report on Friday that the day before the War Minister, M. Daladier. personally gave the order for delivery in Madrid of eight well-known, 75 mm field guns, machine guns, six million cartridges and 1,000 ten - kilogram aerial bombs.

The paper adds that it is intended to ship this material on board a Spanish steamer at some French port on Friday.

NEW SPANISH WAR MINISTER

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Madrid, August 7:

An official announcement states that Major Sarabia has been appointed War Minister in place of Castillo, who is taking active command of the Government's force. The new War Minister was several years the private secretary to President Azana.

HEAVY ENGAGEMENT

The correspondent in Hendaye the Spanish NewA agency "Diana" reports that the battle at Oyarzun village, near San Sebas- tian, was the severest of the whale civil war up to the present. The Insurgents had three 10.5 con- Ametre cannon and captured Lesaca, which was, however, in- ally recaptured by Government troops after bitter dghting through the employment of armoured traina.

MORE GOLD FROM SPAIN

Committee Established In Paris

(Hong Kong Daily Press" Speciali

Paris, Aug. 7.

The Under-Secretary of State in the Spanish interior, Esglas, ar- rived here on Thursday evening. On board his spécial plane was a new consignment of gold. Eaglas has taken up quarters in the Spa- renish

The correspondent states that the rall communication between the frontier station of Trum and San Sebastian has now been established

STRATEGIC POINT TAKEN It was announced here on Fri- day that government troops had succeeded in capturing the strate- gically important town of Vaena, in the province of Cordova, ***

The radio

station

of Trades

Embassy, where he met ex-Minister, Fernando de los Rios. and the left wing deputies, Bolano and Ximenes Assua.

The three latter named form a special committee established by the Spanish left wing in Paris and their task, according to "Echo de Paris," is to supervise and conduct Union. "Union General, Trabaja-measures of assistance being given into the right channels the various dores," in now transmitting news bulletins in English, German, and French popular front-

the Madrid government by the Hungarian for the purpose, it 18 Transocean Fews Service, stated, of refuting false reports

of the Fascist press in countries."

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It is also claimed that loyal units are almost at the gates.

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Members of a special govern- ment commission, "Junta de Le-Granada, having driven the rebels vante," which had hitherto a seat in Valencia, "pald

out of Alhama fortress, which is a visit to Alicante, where they were accord-

the key to the city. ed a ceremonial reception. and have now returned to Madrid. The Catalan Government has appoint- ed a special representative Madrid for the purpose of "re- establishing normal relations with the Central Government.”-- Transocean New Service.

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MADRID UNEASINESS

Lisbon, Aug. 7. Well-informed

circles do not anticipate any decisive events in Spain for several days as the in- Burgents wish to organise their forces of Legionnaires and Morocco troops upon their arrival on the mainland. The transportation of thousands of these insurgent fight-i Ing men is proceeding regularly.

French sources from Tangier re- gunboat has been sunk and a sub- port that a Spanish Government

marine damaged by insurgent bombers in a battle yesterday in the Straits of Gibraltar.-- Reuter.

NO CONFIRMATION

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M Edouard Daladier is alleged to have ordered the supply of French war material to the Madrid Government.

FOUR GERMANS MURDERED

Spanish Outrage In Barcelona

ENQUIRY DEMANDED

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("Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)

Berlin, Aug. 6. The entire German Nation is shocked and stunned by the news that the Spanish Communists have wantonly murdered four Germans near Barcelona.

PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1936.

FRENCH NOTE TO POWERS

Non-Intervention In Spain

DIFFICULTIES IN BRITAIN

London, August 7. » The French proposals for non-

intervention received

BOMBARDMENT FROM SEA

Heavy-Attack On Algeciras

REBEL GUNBOAT

AFIRE

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Chbraltar, August 7, The Spanish Government balle- in Spain have been chip Jaime Primeiro, began the Foreign Office heavy bombardment of the insur- which communicated its views gent stronghold at Algeciras from thereon to the French Embassy about a mile and half out to sea. here this morning.

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The chief diety as London is concerned is understood as to lle in the proposed ban on civil the British Government possesses aircraft in view of the fact that

no such power and is reluctant to resort to special measures.

British circles regard the Geneva Convention of 1925 as a suitable basis for definition of arms, am- munition and Implements

war.-

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Reuter & Bulletin Service.

PLAN BEING FRAMED

Paria, Aug, 6. Officials are now busy framing the text of the proposed ner-in- tervention pact which is expected to prevent private or Government assistance to either faction in the Spanish civil war.

It is understood that the "plan aims at forbidding all commercial operations with Spain, Spanish Morocco or territories under Span- ish sovereignty, as far ag`armS, AM- munition. war material or aircraft are concerned. Dealings in air- craft of any nature would be for- bidden.

Up to now France has received favourable replies to her note probing the nations' reaction to the suggested neutrality plan, from Great Britain, Germany, Russia, Italy. Belgium, Holland and Czecho-Slovakia, The reply from Portugal is still awaited- Reuter

The report, which is confirmed by the Headquarters of the Nation-pleted it will be circulated among Immediately the plan is com- al Socialist Party Organisation for the Governments concerned. Germans abroad, states that three members of the German Labour Front, Wilhelm Gratje, Helmuth Hofmeister, Guenter Schwalmius, and another German Karl Traitz, who had left Barcelona for the French border in a motorcar, were stopped by Communists in the. suburb Ban Martin a few miles out- side the city and, after being ques- tiuned by the so-called Revolution- ary Tribunal, were murdered in cold blood, although all four were mits. in possession of safe conduct per-

BELGIUM READY

Brussels, Aug. 8. It is omelally announced that Belgium is ready to adhere to the Two of the young Germans who

French proposal for ach-Interven- thus fell victims of the Red Ter-export of arms to Spanish terri- tion in Spain; and will forbid the ror had intended to go to Ham- burg, in order to attend the World Congress for Leisure and Recrea- tion.

The entire German press mani- fest horror at the ghastly deed as well as expressing the hope that a Communist Regime capable of the Spanish Nation will be spared

such crimes.

lory,- Reuter.

SOVIET FUNDS

Shells were seen from Gibraltar

town, exploding in various parts of the including the harbour. where the rebel gunboas Dato and hit the Date which is now adre. a torpedo boat are moored. Shells

One shell was seen to explode near the walls of the British Con- sulate at Algeciras.

Before reaching Algeciras, the Jaime Frimeiro accompanied the cruiser and exchanged shots with shore batteries at Ceuta, Reuter's Bulletin Service.

LOADINANDÉK SILVER MARKET

(From Onr Own Correspondent).

London. August 7. London Silver prices to-day- were up 1/16 as follow:-

Aug. 6 19-9/16 19-9/16

Spot Forward

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TIN CONTROL PROBLEM

Siam's Obstructive Attitude

Aug. 7 1945/8 19-5/8

CROWNING EVENT

AT OLYMPIAD

DECATHLON CONTEST

STARTS

GLENN MORRIS FAVOURED

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(SPECIAL OLYMPIC SERVICE-COPYRIGHT)

Berlin, August 7. The crowning athletic event, the decathlon, bogan on Friday morning in the Olymple Stadium before a crowd of 50,000. Glenn Morris (U.S.A) is being conceded the best chances of victory since he recently increased the world record of Slevert (Germany) to 7,878 points.

Germany's promising candidate, Stoeck, was unfortunately prevented from competing because of muscle straining anstained yesterday in establishing the world record in the javelin throw.

Following the first event, 100 metres fat race, Clark (USA) leads the field with 872 points, having covered the distance in 10.9, followed by Glenn Morris (U.S.A.) with 814, und Guhl (Switzerland) who finished in the race 11.3 | seconds.

The broad jump, shot put, high Jump, and the 400 metre flat race also take place to-day, to be follow- ed by Ave events on Saturday.— Trahocenn Neue Service.

(A decathlon is a series of 10 different athletic contests under- taken by one man and is regard- ed as a real test of an athletes versatility.)

OLYMPIC SOCCER

MATCH

China Defeated By Two Goals

Berlin, Aug. 7. Great Britain defeated China by

two goals to nil in the Olymple soccer match.

A crowd of 8,000 people, includ- ing the Chinese, Ambassador, watched an uninspiring game.

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The British team lacked practice and there was no cohesion between the players in the different post- Hons.

TRUE SPORTING SPIRIT

The Chinese frequently employed Berlin, Aug. 7, through passes, but they failed to That the true sporting, spirit is round off the attacks. In the later present at the Olympic Games is stages. the Chinese indulged. In evidenced by the incident during intricate passing tactics. which the 4-kilometre bicycling, pursuit proved ineffectual against quick race on Thursday. During the ex- tackling and defence." citing race between America and Holland a Dutch rider skidded and fell in trying to pass an opponent, of tin restriction were referred to and a second Dutch cyclist was tin miners. the Stam Government unable to avoid a collision, thereby would find an overwhelming putting the Dutch team out of the majority in favour of accepting | race.

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London, Aug. 6.

If the question of the renewal

The was the opinion expressed by Mr. E. J. Byrne, member of the Council of the Tin Producers' As- sociation, at the annual meeting to-day.

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A feature of the game was the heading of the Chinese. They proved to be adepts in this phase of the game.

Half time arrived with no score.

in the afty arth. minute J. M. Dodds (Queen's Park) received a pass from J. Crawford which he

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the. International Committee's The American team appealed to terms sooner than face the terrible the judges after the race, asking placed in the net. Eight minutes consequences that would inevit that victory be disregarded, and later L. C. Finch (Bajnet) added ably befall the Siamese tin min have it repeated. The regulations❘ the second goal-d ing industry if international con- did not permit this being carried

Reuter. trol is not renewed at the end of cut, but the gesture was much ap-

OLYMPIC REWARD the year.

preciated in sporting circles.—

Berl. Aug. 7... Transocem News Service,"

The 5,000 metres final was won by RECORDS RECOGNISED

Hoeckert (Finland) in 14, min. 24.2 Becs, which represented an Olym-. Berlin, Aug. 7. pic record. German world records were ouicially recognised at the Olympic meeting of the Latex- national Women's Sporting Federa-

400 METRES tion, the record of 62.43 in the two- armed javelin throw set up by Lisa

Berin, August 7. Deilus (Munich), the 48.31 metres The 400 metres final whe won record of Gisela Mauermeyer by Wiliams)- (America) in 46.5 (Munich) in the discus throw, and i seconds. Brown (Great Britain) the record time of 46.5 in the 400 was second, 46.7 seconds, "and metres relay established in Cologne | Luvalle · (America)

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Mr. Byrne declared that Biam had been over-liberally treated in Moscow, Aug. 6. the past, and was now not playing Although Russia has signined the game. He asked whether Siam her willingness to sign a non-in-could afford to be unpopular the Spanish civil war, subscrip tervention pact with respect to Reuter

tions to 2 relief fund for the According to a telegram from the Spanish Government forces have Germar Consulate-General

in been opened as a result of an ap- Barcelona, Consul General Koecher peal of the Central Council of lodged the strongest protest on Soviet Trade Unions. Wednesday with the Government

of the four Germans, and demand-Reuter.

Already subscriptions amount 10 in Barcelona against the murder over 12,000,000 roubles. ed instant enquiry. Transocean New Servsce.

COMPENSATION DEMANDED

Madrid, Aug. 7. The German Embassy has relter- ated to the Government in Madrid the protest previously made to the local authorities in Barcelona against the shooting of four German subjects. The protest was accompanied by demand for

There is no confirmation of re-compensation.— ports that Government forces have Meter captured Cadiz.

The city is still in the hands of the rebels- Reuter,

FRANCO'S DRIVE

Hendaye, Ang. σ. General Franco is reported to have arrived in Spain from

A Portuguese radio station has Marocco, but his whereabouts is picked up a message which pur- being kept secret, It is believed ports to be from the Chilean Am- he intends to start a big "push" bassador in Madrid to his Govern- on Madrid as soon as he has land- ment, stating that the Ambassa-ed 15.000 to 20,000 dors in Madrid urgently need to Morocco. It is estimated that 8,000 leave, owing to the grave situation, have been embarked during the but as there is no means of trans- past few days. port avaliable they have held a meeting and resolved to collect at ane Embassy.

The message is reported to have added that the situation in Madrid was hopeless. Government authority being merely nominal all power being in the hands of the chiefs of red militia and syndicates.- Keuter.

CAPTURE OF CADIZ

Madrid, Aug. 6

A report which, up to now, can- not be conarmed, "says the lov- ernment's troops have

Cadiz.

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BRITISH ARMS FOR SPAIN

Rome Press Report

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Rome, Aug. 6. in Rome states that the Spanish men from Under glaring headlines the press Government through its Ambas- sador in London has placed large for the loyal troops with the "Vic- orders for arms and ammunition

payment to be made in gold, the kets Armstrong" Works in England,

Spain on British ships.- arms Bre to be transported" to Transocean News Service.

General Franco's immediate de- stination is believed to be Cordova. where the Government's forces are

believed to have concentrated for

a blow at Seville,

It is stated that General Franco has accepted the insurgent gener als' request that he assume con- trol of the future 8panish Govern- ment.

Reuter's Bulletin Service.

REBEL SUCCESS

Burgos, Aug. 8.

A communique issued to-day

claims that insurgents routed a captured

KING'S CRUISE

London, Aug. 7. It is understood that King Ed- large Government force at Or- ward who leaves on his cruising. If it is true, this success will deduna, which the rebel troops bave holiday at the week-end will join prive the rebel forces of their chief occupied, thus cutting "the com- the yacht Nahlin at Bibenik," a' seaport and will drive a wedge into munications between Vittoria and Jugoslavian port about 50 miles the middle of the lines in And-| Blibao.—

north of Split British Wirelean,

alusia.

Reuter

GERMAN STEAMER.

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BOMBARDED

Sharp Protest Lodged

Hong Kong Daily Presi" Special)

Berlin, Aug. 6. - On August 4 the German sten- "Sevilla" at anchor outside Larche in Spanish waters, was bombarded by the Spanish Govern- ment destroyer "Almirante Val- des" for 45 minutes without any reason or warning of any kind

The "Seville was fortunately not hit, when the steamer tried to leave it was stopped and for- bidden by the destroyer to leave Larche.

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and in no uncertain terms it was The sharpest protest has been lodged by the Reichs Government,

demanded that measures be in-

of such gross breach of internA- atantly taken to prevent repetition

tional law-

nurrar Heus Sermon

BRITISH SUBJECTS IN SPAIN

London, Aug.,6. The Foreign Once took an ex- ceptional step to-night when it appealed through the BBC. to all Britons still in Spain to communi- tate immediately with the nearest Consulate-General and indicate whether they are safe and well and able to leave.

ROYAL GUESTS IN BERLIN

Lunch Given By Hitler In Their Honour

"Berg Rang Dally Preis“ Speciati

Berlin, Aug. 7. In honour of the numerous per- sonalities of Royal Rank the Chan- cellor and Fuehrer gave a lunch in Berlin for the guests, which in- cluded HM the King of Bulgaria, H.PH. the Crown Prince of Italy, and Princess Maria of Bavoy,

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by the German team- Transocean News Service,

PERMANENT SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY

Sir Archibald Carter's Appointment

London, July 23..

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Lehtinen (Finland) was second, 14 min." 25.8 secs, and Johnson. (Sweden) third, 14 mins. 29 secs.-- Reuter

seconds. Reuter.

third,

NEW HIGHWAY OPEN FOR TRAFFIC

Canton, Aug. 8.

RECONSTRUCTION WORK

The highway linking up Lung- moon and Tsangshing, more than 100 1 in length, will be ready for motor trame in the coming week. The construction of this highways has been proceeded with by the Crown Princess of Greece, Heredi- Sir R. H. Archibald Carter. two districts for some time. On tary Prince and Princess Gustav | KCIE, C.B, has been appointed account of lack of funds, the em Adolf of Sweden, Prince and Prin- Permanent Secretary of the Ad-pletion has been delayed HIF now cess Christoph of Hessen, the Ita-miralty in succession to the late It will take two hours ter rum Kian Minister of Propaganda, Al- Bir Osyyn A. R. Murray, G.C.B. through the whole line in z mo Beri, the two sons of the Italian

Sir Archibald Carter played an tor-car, as stated by one of the Premier. Bruno and Vittorio Mas-important part in the shaping of highway officials." sulini, as well as members of the the Indian Constitutional Diplomatic Corps..

forms. Appointed nearly nine Germany was represented by years ago to be an Amistant General Goering, von Blomberg, Becretary of Bir John "Simon's Reichs Foreign Minister

Statutory Commission, he has Neurath, Dr. Goebbels, Secretary of strice been constantly engaged on State for the Office of the Reichs" the problems of framing and ap chancellor, Dr. Meissner.-

plying the new system. He was irinancean News Service.

Becretary-General of the suc- cessive Round-Table Conferences, prepared official material for the Joint Select Committee, and lastAccording to well-informed year for the prolonged Parila sources, the Central Government mentary discussions on the India bas decided to continue the BW. In his aftieth year he has Kwangtung reconstruction pro- been Private Secretary to a sue amme as laid down by the de- cession, of "Under-Secretaries and funct regime, particularly erection to two Secretaries of State for of proposed factories shall be con- India. His promotion to Assistant tinned till their completion. These office was announced only a few Steel Works. the Paper Mill, the Under-Secretary at the India factories include the Iron and

weeks ago.

MORE TROUBLE IN PALESTINE

talks

Railway Sabotage Resumed.

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Jerusalem, Aug. 6. After the breakdown of peace

arranged by Abdullah of Trans-Jordan, It is be~ the" Emir leved that the Palestine Arabs are planning fresh strike measures. way sabotage for weeks occurred The first serious case of rail- this afternoon and resulted in the derailment of a goods train from

It is believed that 800 are still Haifa, near Lyddo. There were no in Spain. And

Some 2,000 Britons and 1.000 foreigners have been evacuated in British warships up to now- Reuter

casualties..

British armed forces are combing out, Haifa for gun-carrying gangs- ters who are thought to be hiding

there-

Reuter

AIR MINISTRY POST FILLED

London, Aug 700 The Prime Minister has approved Donald Banks Director-General of the appointment of Colonel er the Post Office, as Permanent Under Secretary to the Air Minis

Plans To Be Carried Ou

Canton, Aug 1..

Beverage Factory, the Suphuric Aeld and Boda Plant and the Fer- tilizer Factory. It is learned, that the National Economic Commis sion will advance loans for their completion

try, in succession to Sir Christophe Bullock.

Sir Thomas Gardiner, Deputy Di

Bir Donald Banka is succeeded by rector General of the Fest Office. British Wireless