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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1936.

WOMEN RAISE THEIR VOICES

IN PROTEST

Proclamation Issued

In Geneva

APPALLING HORRORS,

OF CIVIL WAR

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Murder Of Women And Innocent Children

"Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Geneva, September 5 The appalling "horrors of the Spanish civil war which reveal more and more clearly the influence exercised by Moscow in its fight against religious culture and national heritage of the Spanish people, has led to the assembly in Geneva of the general com- mittee of the Womens World League against Bolshevism and

war.

The committee published on Saturday the following proclama- tion to all women of the world: Horrified by, eye-witness re ports about the repulsive crimes being committed in the 'civil war in Spain where every day, at the command of the Moscow Central Organisation, for world revolution, thousands of men, wo- men and innocent children are being cruelly martyred, mutilated and murdered, we raise our volees in protest, and appeal to the world's conscience.

"With profound sorrow we see the same forces being unleash- ed in unhappy Spain which thrust Russia into the abyss of misery and which are everywhere at work to destroy religion and family tles and to involve all peoples in murderous war.

CALL FOR SUPPORT

million

"More than "twelve soldiers are in readiness to rush. with their bayonets to help those disturbers who, at Moscow's com- mand are arising everywhere. It Is the duty of the women of all nations to remember their mission as guardians of faith, family and to resist this scourage.

The Womens' World League declares itself for peace of the fatherland. civilisation and

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ligion. We call upori all women of the world to act together and sup- port us unanimously in our fight."~~ Transocean News Service,

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REBELS CELÉBRATE

VICTORY

Songs And Dances In Demolished Town

Hendaye, Sept. d.

Thirteen government defenders were killed in the anal clean-up as Irun fell," which leaves

the way open for an Insurgent advance un San Sebastian, at the same time cutting off government supplies from Barcelona.

The insurgente celebrated the victory with songs, dancès, año re- peated shouts, of: Viva Espagna, arribe Espagna," while amid the smoking ruins of the town little

PARIS CABINET

MEETING

Events In Spain Examined

STRENGTHENING OF DEFENCES

Larga Caballero, lender of the Sucidists and no important man of the Popular Frunt in Spain, in now the new Premier.

BRIDGE HEAD OCCUPIED

Red Guard Driven Across Frontier

IRUN IN CONTROL

men.

OF INSURGENTS

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NEUTRALITY IN ARAB ATTITUDE

CIVIL WAR

Germany Ready To Participate

("Hong Kong Dally Prese" Special)

Berlin, Sept. 5.

As is generally known, the French Government and subse- quently the British government approached the German govern- ment some time ago suggesting that those states that had agreed to pace an embargo on the export of war materials to Spain: should form a committee in London con- slating of diplomatic representu- tives accredited there to deal with the practical questions arising in connection with the maintenance of this embargo,

The German government at first asked for more precise informa- tion as to the function of the pro- posed committee. The diplomatic discussions that followed resulted in the attainment of an under- standing in the last few days so that the purposes and competence of this committee are now clearly defined. Thereupon the German government declared that

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STIFFENS

Palestine Strike To Continue

(Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)

Jerusalem, Sept. 6.

The latest decision of the British Cabinet regarding the despatching of further troops and army rein- forcements to Palestine and the threat to dec.are u state of seige has clearly led to a more critical state of affairs as regards the pre- valling strike.

In well-informed Arab circles is I declared that the general strike will be continued with all available means concentrated to strengthen the efforts said to have been made to induce all Arab leaders, includ- ing Mufti, to join the movement.

The most serious difficulty on the Arab side is said to be the want of ready cash. The Strike Committee is reported to be in- clined to make use of funds available for religious purposes, but are meeting resistance to this plan.

It might be stated that in general the wishes of the Arab Radical Wng go beyond what agreed to the German Charge might be reasonably regarded as d'Affaires in London taking part in | attainable.--

the deliberations on the supply of | Transaeran Yewa Service. arms to the parties in the conflict in Spain.

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REBEL LEADER ON SCENE

Jerusalem, Sept. 6. The chief function of the com-

A grim period is foreshadowed mittee is to simplify the exchange

by the arrival of the notorious of opinions of the Governments

zebel lender Fauzi Bey and coln- concerned" on their concrete ques-cidentally the British Govern- tions arising from their undertak-

ment's decision to send first | Ing to prevent the supply of arma

division from England to reinforce to Spain. Thus the committee

the eleven battalions in Palestine. serves to maintain clarity but has

The past week has seen a high no executive powers or authority to exercise control.-

any level of terrorism and the highest

British casualties since the dis Transocean News Service.

turbances

Following

("Hong Kong Dally. Prom" Special)

Hendaye, Sept. 5. The military situation was still unchanged on Saturday noon, the approach to the international bridge on the Spanish side of the

EFFORTS SUCCESSFUL } frontier was still in the hands of

London, Sept. 5.. A small party of ten Red militia-

explanations which But shortly after midday, the British Government, in agree the National troops brought up a ment with the French, caused to gun which was fixed in a key post-be given in Berlin regarding the tion on the bank of the frontier river, Bidasaca. End from this position were able to pour down heavy re on the position of the Reds along the Irun-Hendaye road as well as on the Spanish side of the international bridge.

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Meanwhile the Red guards, on the bridge had been increased to thirty but under the murderous hall of bullets that poured down on them unceasingly, the guards fled BOTOKS the bridge to the French side of the river. Soon afterwards the Nationalist armour-

Car Paris, Sept. 5.

took possession of the The Cabinet Council met for

bridge head,

three and half hours after which

About 400 Red" militiamen had นี communique stated that the taken up the position along the council examined in detall the railway from Irun to Hendaye. situation created by the events in They offered a very stubborn re- Spain and the introduction of two | sistance. Their air. seems to years' military service in Germany, ¦ have been to protect the ammuni- Proposals by War Minister, tion transport, from Barcelona to Daladier, to counter Germany's Hendaye, destined to proceed from military service move it is under there to Igun and San Sebastian.

This

manoeuvre seems to have stood, will be considered.

According to "Le Temps," they been successful. include development of the me- chanisation of army reform, air service, and the arms industry at a cost of about a thousand million

Reuter's Bulletin Service. francs spread over several years.-

LONDON DELEGATION

London, Sept. 5. A Joint meeting of the Trades

red and gold flags were fastened Union congress and Labour Party on the blackened walls of houses, parliamentary group decided to When newspaper correspondents send a delegation to Paris to learn were permitted to cross the bridge first hand the position of France they were greeted with a Fascist with special reference to the situa

salute from General Molas soldiers. -Reuter

MADRID DETERMINATION

Madrid. Sept. 5. Indalecio Prieto has issued a statement declaring that the Gov- ernment is determined to speed up triumph over the rebellion and liberate Spain from all imperialistic domination. The Government la. resolved to maintain the integrity and national territory at all costs. Umuter's Bulletin Berwico.

MAJORCA EXPEDITION

Barcelona, Sept. 5. A Catalan government com- munique states that on orders from the Spanish Government the loyalist expeditionary force has withdrawn from Majorca and re- embarked without loss of life. It was previously understood that the Madrid. Government did not favour the Majorca expedition.-

leuter.

INSURGENT CLAIM

Corunna, Sept. 5.

tion in Spain. Subsequently, Mr. George Hicks (Lab., East Woolwich left for Paris.- Renter's Bulletin Service.

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KING TO VISIT VIENNA

London, Sept. 5.

Presa-messages report that the King. who is in Constantinople to- day, visited Santa Sophia. To-

RED SNIPERS

The town of Irun is now almost entirely occupied by the National troops who were abilged to search every house minutely as they were frequently being shot at by Reds in hiding. Many buildings in the town are still in flames and from time to time violent explosions uccur as the flames reach conceal- ed ammunition stores.

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EAST TO WEST FLIGHT ACROSS ATLANTIC

First Solo Achievement By Mrs. Markham

BATTLE AGAINST ELEMENTS

Louisburg. N.S.. September. 5. Mrs. Beryl Markham's record-making, trans-Atlantic flight ended in a forced landing in a field at Baleinecove; at the nor- thern end of Cape Beaton Island. The plane was badly damaged but Mrs. Markham's only injuries were scratches to her face.

The aviatrix scrambled out of the wreckage and walked to a neighbouring farmhouse, rang up the Air Club at Sydney, Nova Scotia and informed them of her safety. She then asked for a motor car to fetch her to the club immediatély.

An aeroplane was sent to render help in taking the airwoman to Sydney it possible.

She had been in the air for twenty four hours and thirty minutes.

ANXIETY DISPELLED

London, Sept. 6. Anxiety was aroused in London earller to-day for Mrs. Bery! Markham by adverse

Atlantic weather reports. It was set at rest by

a message received this evening from Halifax, Nova Scotia, that her Percival Gull aeroplane passed Newfoundland at 10.50 am local time. This was the first au- thentic news, of the airwoman since she passed the Irish coast last night because the machine is without wireless apparatus. The aeroplane was dying low and, after circling over to harbour at Renewse, Mrs. Markham continu- began. Neverthelesed her journey to New York. hopes of the termination of the The weather was then improv- str'ke persisted until the news of Ing. and the sun had broken the dramatic British action. through.

who Mrs. Markham, Thereafter the attitude of the learned to fy in Kenya and is the Arabs appears to be hardening. Drst woman to cross the Atlantic Fauzi Bey, leader of the old by air alone from east to west. Syrian rebellion, signalised his took ot from Abingdon aerodrome arrival by issuing a proclamation near Oxford yesterday at 5.50 p.m. calling the Arabs to arms, signing | OMT.

nature and scope of the proposed international committee to deal with questions arising from the prohibition by non-interventionist i himself as leader of the Arab A later message from Halifax powers of export of arms, muri- revolt in Southern Syria (Palessays, that Mrs. Markham's plane tions and aircraft to Spain, the tine). His prestige is attracting made & forced landing at Bauline. German Government has intimat- And emboldening the villagers, a small settlement ten miles from ed its concurrence in the establish- Brousing apprehension that they Lauisburg. Nova Scotia. and adds ment of a committee, and their may attempt a concerted attack on that she was unhurt, according to readiness to participate in its work

the settlements instead of operat- Arst reports.c through their Chargé d'Affaires in ing from a distance as hitherto British Wireless. London.-

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British Wireles

BISMARK APPOINTED

London, Sept. 5. Prince Blamark. the German Charge d'Affaires in London, häs been appointed to represent Ger- many on the proposed neutrality committee regarding Spain--- Reuter's Bulletin Service.

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SILVER MARKET

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(From Our Own Correspondent)

London, Sept. 5. London Silver prices to-day were down 1/18 as follows-

Sept. 4 Sept. 5 Spot.....

19-5/8 10-9/16 Forward..... 19-5/8. 19-3/16

SYRIA TO JOIN LEAGUE

Independent State To Be Created

How many of the original 14.000 inhabitants survived is not known. .but large numbers are certainly buried beneath the ruins of Homes destroyed by bombs from the atr ur from gunfire. Many civilians were killed in the streets by gun- fire. In Fuentarrabia, several

Paris, Sept. 6. hundred Red militiamen have as-. The establishment of Byrla as an sembled, but as they have very kt-independent state before her even- tle ammunition, they are not ex- tual entry into the League of na pected to offer much serious resis- tlons" is foreseen by a treaty be- tance.

tween Syria and France to be sign- ed in Parts on Wednesday as the result of some weeks of negotia tion

Nevertheless the task of

the National troops to clear up the town and battlefield is beset with difficulties as every remaining Red morrow His Majesty will be present seizes the least opportunity for at a regatta and is

expected to taking revenge on the National leave by train in the evening for troops.~-~- Vienna.

British Wireless

RAS GUGSA SEES' MUSSOLINI

Old Ethiopian Honours Surrendered

Rome, Sept. 5.

Traneoron News Service.

GALLANT DEFENCE

REINFORCEMENTS FOR PALESTINE

Ten Thousand Men To Leave Aldershot

London, Sept. 5. The Day Telegraph" under- stands that reinforcements des tined for Palestine total about 10,- 000 men, who are leaving Alder- shot on September 11.

The force comprises twelve in- fantry battalions. four field com- panies of Royal Engineers, "three companies of Royal Corps of Signals and three companies of Royal Army, Service Corps.

This reinforcement will bring the British forces in Palestine to a total of 17,000 men, sufficient to allow the imposition of martial law, though it is hoped this step will not be necessary.

The "Telegraph" learns from Jerusalem that British troops yer- terday reinforced the street patrois and pickets and barricades appear- ed in the streets.

TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED

New York. Sept, 5.

A newspaper plane which has

been awaiting Mrs. Markham on

PLANE EXPLODES IN THE AIR

Miraculous Excapt

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Of Pilot

Kansas, Sept. 5. While piloting a monoplane in a coast-to-coast air race. Joe Jacob- son had a miraculous escape from death. The machine exploded at In height of five thousand feet, but the force of the blast throw Jacob- son clear of the wreckage, and he parachuted safely to earth. The machine belonged to Gar Wood, the speedboat racer.- Reuter's Bulletin Service.

LABOUR MOVEMENT IN AMERICA

Unions And Federation At Variance

Washington, Sept. 5. threatened schism in the American labour movement became

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an actuality when ten industrial unions failed to comply with the terms of the ultimatum of Mr.

American Federation of Labour, William Green, President of the

who added that he considered that cally the unions had thereby automatí-

"withdrawn" Federation.

from the

Mr. Lewis indicated that his com- mittee would made a permanent organisation as a rival to the Federation.--

Reuter.

the New England coast has taken had to fly bind with instruments

o for Nova Scotia to bring her to from start to finish, encountertrig Floyd Bennett'airfield. She is ex-fog, bad winds and rain. pected about midnight.

Mr. Markham added that her Mrs. Markham In a telephone petrol ran out completely while conversation with her New York flying over Cape Breton and the representative, Mr Bruno. safd petrol tank was absolutely dry that she was terribly disappointed when she came down,- at not reaching New York, but she

Reater.

T. T. RACE MARRED BY SERIOUS ACCIDENT

Car Skids Into Crowd

5.

Of Spectators

Arab leaders admit the situation BOY, KILLED AND MANY INJURED

has got beyond their control. Reuter.

London, Sept, 5. Riley machine, won, covering the

BULGARIAN KING The international tourist trophy, thirty laps circult, a total distance motor race over Ards 'Circuit, Bel- of 410 miles) in 5 hours 11 minutes ENDS TOUR

fast, to-day was won by F. W. "at an average speed of 78.01. 2011, ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special) | Dixon and 8. J. F. Dobson, driving on a Bentley, came second in 5 Boña, Sept. 6. a Riley, in 5 hours 11 minutes at hours 12 minutes at an average. King Boris and his Consort, an average speed of 78.01 miles an speed of 80.81. Fane, on a Frazer Nash, cane third in five hours 20 Princess home safely on Saturday night

Maria Luise, reached hour. after a

minutes, 45 seconds at an average speed of 12.32-

Bruter.

various Europe.

F. R. Hill was second in a Bentley long journey through in 5 hours 12 minutes at an average

ta countries

Central speed of 80.81 miles per hour and Prince Cyrill met the AFP. Fane was third in a Frazer

persons

were

The treaty provides for a tran- sition period of three years during royal couple at the Bulgarian Nash B.M.W..in 5 hours 20 mintes!

FURTHER DETAILS which progressive changes will be frontier, where a large crowd of 46 seconds at an average of 77.32

London, Sept, 6. One of the most serious trage- made in view of the termination of loyal subjects gave the pair an miles an hour...

dles of motor racing in the United the French mandate, the admission enthusiastic welcome.

Although, elaborate safety pre- | Kingdom attended the Ulster ió: independent Syria to the League. At the Sofia railway station the cautions had been taken, one boy Tourist Trophy race, at Belfast,

also a reduction in the number of King and Queen were met by the was killed, two

Driven by J. 3. Chambers, the Hendaye, Sept. 5.

French troops, and organisation of Prime Minister and members of seriously injured, and 14 others are car skidded through a rallway Insurgents recaptured the Irun a new system of judiciary regulate the Cabinet together with a cum-in hospital as a result of an ac-bridge and plunged into a, crowd- bridge head, following a gallanting the position of the property of ber of high milltary officers, and cident' In which defence by two hundred Govern- French subjects in Syria.----

a competitored footpath, civil policials.

skidded into the spectators.-

Four were instantly killed and meat militiamen. The gold and | Neuter.

Transocean New Service.

Reuter,

twenty ave injured. Two died' shortly afterwards. All the casual- ties were local people.

red flag of Spain is now foating over the Bpanish frontier post at the end of the bridge. Tanks and armoured cars carrying machine

SOVIET-AFGHAN AGREEMENT

Moscow, Sept. 6.

Ras Gugan, the first Abyssinian | guns battered down the last de- The insurgent radio station chief to submit to the Italians, was fences of Iran, after which the ("Hong Kong Dally Press” Speciali claims that it has routed the received by Bignor. Mussolini to column of Legionaires and Carliste government reinforcements from whom he handed over the Imperial marched through the centre of the Bilbao for San Sebastian, The decorations conferred upon him by town. loyalists lost forty six killed and the Negus, including a shleid, clook, over hundred wounded.— Reuter.

and ljon hair headdress-

Reuter's Bulletin Service.

The majority of the millilamen *k refuge in France...” Reuter's Bulletin Service.

An agreement to prolong for ten years the Soviet Russian-Afghanis tan non-aggression pact, has been ratified. Transocean News Service

LORD MOYNIHAN TAKEN ILL

ANOTHER REPORT

Belfast, Sept. 5. The disaster occurred at the The Moter-Car Trophy was mar- nastiest spat of the famous New- red by a serious accident near tonards course. The front wheel London, Sept. 5. Newtonards railway bridge where of the car skidded and demolished Lord Moynihan, famous surgeon, one boy was killed and sixteen lamp-port, zigzagged at terrine whose wife died suddenly on Mon- spectators injured as a result of speed, and allthered into the day, has been taken ill and is in car skidding. w crowd who were backed into a wall þéritical condition at his home near One hundred thousand spectators and, according to eyewitnesses.

Leeds. He is in his 71at year witnessed a thrilling race in the they went down like nine-pins- British Wirelean.

blinding rain, Dizon, riding a Reuter.