1936-08-12 — Page 9

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1936.

AMERICANS SWEEP THE BOARD

IN DIVING

ALL THREE MEDALS ANNEXED

WINNER SCORES HIGHEST - POINTS IN OLYMPIC DIVING CONTESTS

Degener Draws Storms Of Applause

ISPECIAL OLYMPIC SERVICE-COPYRIGHT)

Berlin. August 11. The spring board diving was decided in the Swimming Stadium this morning and proved an overwhelming victory for America. They gained the gold, silver, and bronze medals.

The gold medal winner Degener showed himself to be head and shoulders above the rest of the competitors, scoring 163.57 points which is 19.55 points higher than the Brevious winner was awarded in Olympic diving contests. His technique was flaw- 'less and his elegance aroused storms of applause from the large number of spectators watching the contests.

Other results were: Wayne (America) 159.56, Greene (Ameri- ca) 148.29, Shibihara (Japan) 144.92, Welss (Germany) 141.24 and Esser (Germany) 13799 points.

HOLLAND'S MERMAIDS

The ability of Holland's women | swimmers were again demonstrat- ed on Tuesday in the elimination contests over the 100 metres back- stroke when Miss Senff set, a new Olympic record of 1 min. 16.6 secs.. which bettered the former record by 1.7 secs. and was only 3/10 secs. off the world record held by Mrs. Holm Jarrett (UBA)

OLYMPIC SWIMMING

FINALS

Japan Wins 800 Metres Relay Event

Berlin, Aug. 11. . A new world record was created

MASSACRES IN SPAIN

Vatican Paper's Disclosures

(Hong Kong Balis Press" Spentsa

Rome, Aug. 10.

The "Observatore Romano," the semi-omcial organ of the Holy Ben, published a report of the Spanish Priest who escaped from the Span- Ish massacres and, commenting on the report of horrors contained in the fugitive's words, concludes that

NEUTRALITY PROPOSALS IN

SPANISH GOLD FLIGHT

Ruinous Financial Policy

BANK PRESIDENT RESIGNS

by comparison with the Spanish "Hong Kong Daily Pram" Specii). atrocities Russia was mild!

In Barcelona all, churches were destroyed. The Cathedrals which are said to have been saved from tuin were desecrated and occupied Herr von Ribbentrop has been by Anarcho-syndicalists. In Barce- "appointed as . Germany's Ambas-long, a city of over one million in

sador to Britain.

habitants, mass cannot be held.

Besides the ruins of churches lay corpses of more than 250 murdered priests and runs, all this being the

Hendaye, Aug. 11.

further the

The President of the Bank of Spain, Nicolau de Olwer resigned because he refused to assume responsibility for ruinous financial policy of the Madrid Government, according to à report from the Press Bureau of the National Defence Committee in Burgos.

AMBASSADOR TO result of a definitely thought-out that within the fast fortnight 45

BRITAIN

plan. The insurrection was merely the outward pretence for a prema- ture beginning.

"The Olympiad of the Popular Front" Exed for July 19th was to

have been

The statement goes on to say

milion gold pesetas sent to France by air, allegedly for clearing purposed, but in reality to pay for arms,. munitions and air- planes supplied to the Madrid

Herr von Ribbentrop have been the prelude to a pro- Government.

Appointed

LONDON PLEASED

Berlin, Aug. 11/ Herr von Ribbentrop has been appointed ambassador to London in succession to Dr. von Hoesch who died suddenly in London on Good Friday.

The appointment has given great pleasure in official circles in London where he has many friends.

His knowledge of British charac- ter and methods is expected to enable him to all the new post with distinction. Els visits to Those qualifying for the semi- in the swimming anals of the Britain so far have been associat- finals, which will take place on, men's 600 metres relay when Wednesday, are: Senff (Holland), Japan returned the time of 8 mins.ed with promotion of closer ap- proximation of Ang'o-German Brunstroem (Denmark), Frampton 51.5 secs. (Britain), Stolte (Germany) in the

America came second and Hung-ves as borne out by the conciu- Arst heat, Bridges (U.S.A.), Kerk-

ary third in 9 mins. 3 secs. and ssion of the Anglo-German naval

treaty. mester (Holland), Harding (Bri- mina 12.3 secs. respectively.— tain) Norton (Australia) in the| Reuter second heat, and Motridge (U.S.A.), Mastenbroek (Holland), Hancock (Britain) Nilsen (Denmark) in the third hest.-

Transocean News Service..

WOMEN'S EVENT

'Berlin, Aug. 11. In the final of the women's 200 metres breaststroke. Maehata (Japan) led the field in 3 "mins. SOCCER SURPRISE

3.8 secs.. followed by Generiger Berlin, Aug. 11, (Germany) in 3 mins. 4.2 secs, and Great surprise occurred at the Boerensen (Denmark in 3 mins, Olympic football tournament 07.8 secs.- Monday afternoon when - Norway.

Reuter. vanquisher of Germany, favourite for the finals, was defeated in turn in the semi-nals by Italy 2 to 1 after extra time.. À crowd of 90,000 spectators watched the game which was keenly contested.- Transocean News Service.

JAPAN'S TRIUMPH

Berlin, Aug. 11,

As was expecter. Japan won the 800 metres freestyle swimming re- lay and establishing a new Olympic record as well as a world record

of 8 mins. 515 secs.

The USA. team won the second place in 9 mins 3 secs., finishing secs. ahead of the Hungarian team which set up a new European re- cord of 9 mins. 12.3 secs.

France was fourth in 9 mins. 18.2 secs., Germany fifth in 0 mins. 19 secs., Britain sixth in 9 mins. 21.5 secs., Canada seventh in 9 mins. 27.5 Beck, Sweden eighth in 9 mins. 37.5 secs.mn Transocean News Service.

WOMEN'S EVENT

Berlin, Aug. 11.

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GYMNASTICS

It is assumed that his main alm will be closer Anglo-German re- lations.- Reuter.

KING'S HOLIDAY CRUISE

Visit Paid To Small Island

"London, Aug. 11. The King, who set out on his cruise in the yacht Nahlin from Sibenik yesterday, dropped anchor

gramme

of organised atrocities against the church.

Despite the intervention of the Catalan Government the celebrat ed Museum" for Science and the magnificent great Library of the Dioscan Seminary fell prey of in- cendiarism. In Madrid and Barce- lona anarchy prevails.

The only protection for Epanish Nationals and above all the priests. nuns and members of Holy Orders are the foreign Consulates.- Iranaceon News Servita

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PROTEST LODGED

of

Rowe Aug 10 The Holy Sce lodged a vigorous protest with the Spanish Govern- ment against the desecration church property and the atrocities .committed against priests and

during the Civil War, according to nuns, members of Holy Orders,

a semi-Official announcement of the "Observatore Romano." Franzicion. News Jermeni

SILVER MARKET

London: August 11. London" "Silver prices to-day were unchanged as follow:-

@Aug 310 Aug. 11 Spot

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

Forward

TOWN CHANGES HANDS

of the little Island of Cornato and ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special) the King went ashore. He walked

Lisbon, Aug. 10. round the Island and showed keen The town of Hueska in Aragon interest in the life of the fisher- was temporarily occupied by com- city folk, who displayed great enthus-munists who had taken the

The statement gives the name of the banker Carabias as that of the likely successor of de Olwer. and asserts that the new President of the Bank of Spain has for à long time past been on friendly the Marx'st leader terms with Prieto, with whom Carbias is also said to have had financial deal-

rige.

CIVIL WAR

Invitation Sent To Copenhagen

DANISH MACHINE GUN EXPORTS

Government To Investigate

Allegations

fler Bonx Dany Press" Special)

Copenhagen, August 11. Denmark has been asked to join in the neutrality pact in the Spanish civil war, according to despatches here. The French Minister is reported to have called on the Danish Ministry to re- The quest adherence in the maintenance of strict neutrality. Danish Government is expected to reply formally in the next few days,

Parliament is also expected to enquire into the allegations that light machine runs manufactured by Danish concerns are being exported to Spain. The Committee are also expected to discuss the question of collections for the Spanish Government now conducting in which the Socialists and Trade Unions are Denmark-Transocean News Service.

ARMOURED PLANES

MORE MYSTERY PLANES

Reported Arrivals At Tetuan

MOLA'S BROTHER, DEAD? Press despatches from Burgos afirm that the brother of General

Paris, Aug. 11. Mola who had served as omcer iz Barcelona, has been shot dead by Eight "Devoltine pursuit planea anarchists in the Catalan capital, | and six "Potez" two-engined planes and that the former Republican took off from the airport Francazal Minister, Miguel Maura-son of near Toulouse in South, France for the famous Conservative Premier an unknown destination, according under the Monarchy before the to the "Figaro," which states that Great War-as well as the Catho-, each plane is equipped with two

London, Aug. 11. ga, have "fallen into the hands of The paper points out that the

Mystery has been created by the Labour Leader. Dimas Madaria- twin-machine guns. the Marxists. Nothing is, how-departure of the planes, coincides report of the arital at Tetuan on ever, so far known as to their fate. with the presence in Toulouse of August 9 of twentyone aeroplanes." Tranincean News Service,

numerous Spanish aviators and An offcial spokesman in Rome that it is impossible to obtain any has stated that the report that offical information concerning the they departed for Orbetello air- destination of the heavily armour-port, near Rome false.

On the other hd. Faris bas ed planed-s.

received despatches from Tangier Tranioccan News, Service,

to the effect that Spanish” insur- gens headquarters at Tetuan has confirmed the arrival of the places. But the insurgents declare they are Spanish machines.

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FRENCH LABOUR

APPEAL

Help For Spanish Comrades

BUSSIAN DEMAND

Paris. Aug. 11 The Italian and Soviet Russian answers to the French neutrality proposals have been handed in to ("Hong Kong Daily Pracy the Quay d'Orsay, and the "Echo de Part states that the Russian Paris, Aug. 11.

answer demanded the elimination A new appeal "Come to the help of the preamble in the proposals. o* the Spanish people" has been which affords each

country the issued by the General Contedera, opportunity to state the reasons for tion of Labour here, and publish measures taken by them to en ed by the Socialist organ, "Popu-sure their neutrality. laire."

The Italian answer, so the "Echo de Paris" states, presents a mere

provisional character, and makes numerous important reservELĀCIS.-.- Transocean News Service.

by the Foreign Minister, Count Ciano,

The reply adheres to the prin ciple of the formula for neutrality proposed by France, with some re- servations. It is understood the points which are still to be discuss ed by Italy and France will not be divulged at present, in order to facilitate Franco-Italian negotia- ttons.

Berlin, Aug. 11, · The Olympic gymnastic competi- dions were continued this morning. France. USA., Luxemburg, Yaro- slavia, Japan, Bulgaria, Italy, Austria and Rumania as well as Hungary were competing for the 4th to the 14th places, while Ger- many. Bwitzerland, Czechoslovakia

after a surprise attack according and Finland, who gained the high-lasm over the unexpected visit.

Commenting on the conflicting" The Nahlin anchored for the to a message received here from La est score on Monday will compete

night off the Island of Salka Coruna which declares that the later in the day for the Arst four places.

In the ensuing close competition, especially between Italy and Hun- gary, Italy was, awarded the 5th place with 815.133 points, Yugo- slavia 598.386, Hungary 590.197, France 580,288, Japan UB.A. 555.300. Transocean News Service.

YACHTING AT KIEL

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570.827.

Berlin, August 11. Perfect sailing weather prevail-

British Wireles,

GROUSE SHOOTING

SEASON

London, Aug. 11, Over 7,000 people travelled by train from London to Scotland last | · night to take part in the opening of the grouse shooting season to- morrow. Over 4.000 sleeping car

at Kiel, but no Olympic berths were booked and the Royal

Anished in the 8 and 8 metre classes.

Prospects for sport on the High- land moors are better than for British Wirrles. several years past.

nationalist troops under Colonel La Vega recaptured the city from the communists after severe Bght Ing.The message adds that the casualties on both sides during the action were at least. 800 dead. Transocean News Service,

MOB ELEMENTS IN SPAIN

Home, Aug. 10%

Japan proved her abilities in yachting events were held to-day, Highland Express from Euston ran("Hong Kong Daily Preas" Special swimming for the second time to although the races have not yet in seven sections. day by winning the 200 metres breaststroke event for women. Machata, holder of the world re- cord in this event, won a close victory of 3 min. 3.6 secs. from the German opponent Geneger with 3 mins. 4.2 secs. Boorensen (Denmark) won the third prize with 3 mins. 7.8" zeca.——— Transocean News Service.

SOCCER FIASCO

Berlin, Aug. 11. Referring to the decision of the Fifa admitting the Austrian pro- test concerning the football match with Peru, the President of the International Olympic Committee, Count Baillet Latour staled to a represenative of the German riews agency on Tuesday that this de- cision was based purely of techni- cal considerations involved in the game. "Neither the International Olympic Committes nor the Or- gunising Committee had anything to do with the matter, nor had they the right to question the Fifa's decision,

It was therefore clear that no German sporting authority shared any part in the responsibility, Ger- many not even being represented on the Fifa Committee of appeal Transocean News Service.

The entire judging committee met this morning to consider the tests and has not yet announced whether a special elimination ráce will be held before the final com- petition of the star boat Olympic

races are German-Holland victories.---- Transocean New Service

completed with the

ROWING REGATTA

Berlin. August 11. The Olympic rowing regatta be- to-day on the Gruenau regatta course with the elimina tlon races in coxwained fours.

gun

Holland won the first heat in 6 mins 50 secs. after a close race with Bradl

Germany won the second heat in 8 mins 41.1 secs, and Switzer land was victor in the third race

with a time of 6 mins. 41.9 BECS.

Holland, Germany and Switzer- land will this compete in the finals, while consolation races will be carried out for additional places-

Trananocan Neon Rervice.

WATER POLO

Berlin, August 11.

to-day, Holland meeting Britain in the first competition. The Dutch swimmers bed at the beginning of the second half, but were unable to withstand the Anal attack of the British team.

Hungary defeated Belgium in the second match of the day after a hard fought contest Transocean Hems RarvicK

WORLD HOCKEY `CHAMPIONS Berlin, Aug. 11. The Indian Olympic Hockey world champion.. have teams: arranged a fixture against the Ber- lin City team, on August 28 Transocean News Service.

That the rage of the left extre- mists mob elements in Spain is directed particularly against | Ita- itaris and Germans is attested by 2 report published by the paper. "Tribuna" bere which adds that the rioters are also taking special delight in destroying church pro- perty. Rumours, are persistently circulating in Spain that several priceless works of arts have thus perished, states the message. Transoccan News, Service, a

AMERICANS URGED TO LEAVE

Washington, Aug. 10, The United States Embassy has circulated all Americans in Mad- rid urging them to leave the capit al immediately, in view of the in- CYCLIST'S FUELURE

creasingly threatening situation. Berlin, Aug 11. A conference held at the white The German Olympic victor and House to-day, which was attended world champion in cycling, Toni- by President Roosevelt and the merkens, has decided to enter into Secretary of the Navy, discussed the ranks of the professionals after the possibilty of re-establishing having won all the possible tiles an American squadron to Euro

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The semi-inal matches in the as an amateur- Olympic water polo matches began 1. Transocean Frus Service,

The appeal states that medical supplies to the value of 250,000 francs together with an ambu- lance unit given by the suburb Flamart in the "Red Belt" around Paris, have already been placed at the disposal of the "Spanish Com. rades" and that a further 50.000 francs worth have since been sub- scribed. Potatoes and rice have have also been supplid to the Mar- xists of the town of San Sebastian, But, the appeal concludes, this is only a mere drop in the ocean compared with what is still left: to be done Tranioccan Nevr Service, ·

GEN. FRANCO'S PLAN

Reduce Madrid By Close Siege

Lisbon, Aug. 11. General Franco's plan, is to re- duce Madrid by maintaining a close slege. He estimates that the privations consequent on such a step will lead the inhabitants to compel the Government to sur- render.

GERMAN PRESS COMMENT

Belin, Aug 11.

tendencies of French public opin-

OPORTUGAL'S REQUEST

Aug 10 London, While the Portuguese Govern-

on in its attitudes towards the ment has agreed in pridiple ta

diver-intervention, in Spain, it is under war in Spain, the "Boersen the proposed agreement of non- Zeltung says that these gencies of views illustrates the dif-stood that before Portugal can Aculties confronting the French whole-heartedly support the plan she requires satisfaction on three Government:

points by Britain and France--

The first of, these concerns the necessity of Russia niso participat- ing in the agreement;

The paper goes on to stress that the responsibility of the only great power having common: frontiers with Spain is naturally great.

The paper further says that the question of intervention may ever

The second, respect for the in- ternational tone in Tangier by

tend more and more to be decided both sides in the Spanish civil by the revolutionary French La- | wär;;

bour Syndicates, which are utiliz

Portugal wants reassurance con-

And the third" is the more in- ing their influence over the masses timate matter of Fortugal's own of the French working classes to security, drep itensify their struggle in favour of openly going to the aid of Bolshe-cerning the security of the present regime at Lisbon, believing that vizm in Spazi

anarchy in Spain constitutes a Traningcan News Service,

menace to Ita

FRENCH PRESS VIEWS

Paris, Aug. 11: The question of neutrality of the powers in regard to Spain continues to occupy the attention of the press.

ng Portugal is apparently abidons to know to what extent she can rely for support upon Great Brit aln sind France in the event of a possible threat to her territorial integrity,

It is pointed out that reaffirma- tion of the pledge of Britain, and France to defend Portugal's terri-

This information was given at

"Petit Parisien" says that the an interview in Diario. Lisbon.

atmosphere in Paris and London Aaked whether the flag of Sprin favours the hope of an early in- will be the republicat or monternational agreement. archist standard to be boisted by “Le. Journal" opinęs that Italy torial integrity under the League the Northern Army General will not use the incident of the of Nations Covenant," might do Franco said the former was the execution of Italians as a pretext much to reassure, Portugal. There present omcial dag of the revolu- for reprisala "L'Oeuvre" thinks is a likelihood that Britain will tion, but the question will be dis that if an agreement, is not rapid- be able to recall her obligations cussed later

ly concluded France may resume under the Anglo-Portuguese alli liberty of action

· Better

MOSUL OILFIELDS

London, Aug. 11. The "Timer" says it is under. stood that the controlling interest in Mosul Ollields, Ltd., has been acquired by the Iraq Pétroleum

Company.-*** Leuter

"Populaire demands support for Reuter the Spanish Government and de- claree that the French working classes cannot remain neutral in this drama of reality......... Transocean News Service,

ITALIAN REPLY

Home Aug 11 The Italian reply to the French neutrality pact plan has been handed to the French Ambassador.

RUSSIA AGREEN

Moscow, Aug. 10,

is learned that

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