1936-09-08 — Page 9

HONG KONG. DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1936.

ATTACK ON FORT GUADALOUPE LAUNCHED POPULAR FRONT

KING PETER DI

PRINCE PAUL

Belgrade, September 7-Great rejeicing took place throughout Yugoslavia on the occasion of King Peter's 13th birthday. The festivities in the capital culminated in a big parade" before the Joung King and Prince Regent Paul. The city

with was gay banting and a huge crowd enthusiastically cheered the young monarch, who was evidently delighted with the reception accorded him by his subjects-Transocean News Service.

KING CONCLUDES VISIT

KEMAL INVITED TO LONDON

Cordial Greetings At Istanbul

TRIP TO VIENNA »

London, Sept. & The King's visit to Turkey con- cluded shortly before midnight when His Majesty, travelling in the president's train which had been brought over from, the Asiatic side of the Bosporus, left Istanbul for Vienna. The cordiality of the welcome extended to the King Was diaplayed by spontaneous popular demonstrations which greeted him everywhere, but which, according to newspaper reports, did not un- duly intrude on his incognito.

During the visit the Hing met Kemal Ataturk on four occasions. The King spent yesterday morning sightseeing and in the afternoon he attended a regatta held in his honour. He witnessed events from

the President's yacht and later

with h's party was the guest at the presidential villa at Morla

Constantinople reports state that the King invited Kemal Ataturk and Ismet Pasha to visit London and that the invitation was ac cepted.

The Royal rain is due at Soña "this

afternoon. Prince Cyril younger son of King Boris, Queen Joanna and Princess Maria Louise wil board the train near the cap!- tal where they will spend with His Majesty a brief halt of 40 minutes before the train proceeds on its

journey.---

British Wireless

TO RETURN HOME BY AIR

Istanbul, Sept. 6.

His Majesty King Edward, at the

FAMOUS LEEDS SURGEON

Lord Moynihan Passes

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London, Sept. 7. The death occurred early" this morning of Lord Moynihan. famous Leeds surgeon, aged. 70 years.

On Thursday he attended the funeral of Lady Moynihan, who died suddenly on Monday. Early on Saturday he had a seizure and remained

unconscious until his death.

Lord Moynihan's great services to his honoured in many foreign coun- profession have been

tries-

British Wirstean,

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BORN IN MALTA

The son of an Irish V. C.. he was om in Malta and educated at the Royal Naval School and Dublin University.

As a young Irishman. he went to Leeds as assistant to Dr. T. R.

Jessop, a famous surgeon of his day.

There is a story told about him in Leeds that suffering from some internal complaint himself, it was suggested that he should be operated on." "No." he replied. "there is only one man in the world that can do the operation properly-myself-so I would have the alternative treatment—a long course of aletinig.“

BROKER AND FATHER-IN-LAW

Insurgent Offensive On

San Sebastian

FORTS COMMANDING

TOWN STORMED

FALL EXPECTED IN FEW DAYS

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special!

Paris, September 7.

The Nationalist attack on Fort Guadaloupe, north of San Se- bastian, has begun, according to despatches here, which add that despite heavy, artillery, fire of the Red militia, Carlist volunteers have succeeded in making their way nearly to the summit of the hill on which the fort is, situated. The defenders have threatened to blow up all big munition depots if the nationalists should suc- ceed in gaining entry.

The battle for the possession of San Sebastian is reported also to be in full swing, the town being bombed simultaneously from sea and land. The Nationalists are reported to have stormed the heights of Pasajes, which command the town," but the two forta, San Pedro and Trincharpe, both strongly defended, still hold out,

FOOD BY PARACHUTE

It is stated in despatches received here that Nationuilst air squadrons

flew over Toledo and succeeded, FOUR OFFICERS

with the help of parachutes, to drop large quantities of food and medicine to the famous Alcazar Castle, where 1,200 Nationalist ofi- cers and cadets are holding out against the Reds ever since the beginning of the civil war.

The Madrid Government, the

despatches add, has given orders to

storm Alcazar at all costs. The historic building has already suf fered severely in course of the six

weeks' fight.- Transocean Neus Service.

TOWN ALARMED

il

SHOT

Summary JusticeTM At Barcelona

IN BRITAIN

Ambitions Of Trade

Union

AGAINST· FASCISM

London. Sept. 7.

An attempt to form a popular front on the Franco-Spanish model is, the burning topic at the Trade Union congress at Fly- mouth.

The chairman, Mr. Findlay, in his opening speech to-day, voicing the General Council's attitude, declared!" "If the Liberals and Communists cannot accept a con- stitution contrary to their ideas they cannot expect us to depart from our constitution. We are all against Fascism and can surely engage in a common effort against Fascists without foregoing the established principles."

Referring to the executions of Zinoviev and others, the president said that it was profound'y dis- tressing to see the reversion to less humane methods of rule by the Soviet

FRANCO-POLISH AGREEMENT.

Old Alliance To Be Revived

STIR CAUSED IN

GERMANY

"Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Warsaw, September 7. It is officially stated bere that a Franco-Polish' agreement was initialled at a banquet given in honour of Marshal Bydz Smigli at the 'Rambouillet Palace.

The agreement, it is stated, lays down the technical and financial details by which the Franco-Polish alliance will be re- vived.-Transocean News Service.

CALL FOR ADVICE

Paris, September 7. "

It is reported from Berlin that Chancellor Hitler has sum- moned" the German Ambassador and his military" attache to Berchtesgaden apparently in connection with the signing of the new Franco-Polish agreenient-Reuter,

FRANCE HAPPY

Some Labdar Labourites and Liberals opine that a United Front is Socialsm's only chance of re-

Paris, Sept. 7. covering office in a general elec- Satisfaction prevails as the re- tion and there has been. much sult of the agliation in this direction in re- Generalissimo, cent months.

The Communists are reported to be prepared to plan whereby they obtain amliation to the Socialist Party at is congress in October with the support of the Miners Federation which will carry half a milion votes.

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The Trade Union Coune also will keenly debate the question of the polley of non-intervention in Spain in view of the allegations

supporting the insurgents.

Rydz-Smigli, who terminated a week's stay by lunch- ing with the President at Ram- bouillet.

Visit of the Polish FRENCH POLICY

DEFENDED

There is no doubt that a Franco- Folish. understanding has been reached along general lines. How- ever there are details, at present.- Reuter.

WARSAW COMMENT

Warsaw, sept. 7 In connection with the visit to

Hong Kong Daily Press" Special) that Fascist countries are actively Paris of Marshal Ryda-Smigli, the

Paris, Sept. 7. Four more omcers suspected of

At the opening of congress to- Nationalist sympathies were shot. day all stood for a minute in sence as a tribute to "Soldiers of at Barcelona on Sunday, after a summary trial by

freedom, working men, women and the People's Tribune according to despatches berty of the Spanish nation."

youths fighting and dying for

Reuter..

here.

1,500, wish to proceed to Barcelona. They declare that they had set fire to the provision stores in Irun in order to prevent the provisions

London, Sept. 7. The fall of San Sebastian is ex-

It is stated in the papers that pected within the next few days, the second train conveying Red according to the "Daily Tele- militiamen who fought at Irun graph's" special correspondant whe bas arrived at Perpignan, near the visited the town on Sunday. It is French south-western" frontier. added that the population is panic-The militiamen, numbering about stricken. All stores are closed, and foodstuffs are becoming very scarce. The women of the town held a mass meeting at which it was de- cided to appeal to the authorities To capitulate, "but the correspon- dent states that the Anarchists and Communists are fearing for their lives in the event of the Na- tionalists entering the town, and are therefore resolved to resist to the atmost, and are prepared, if necessary, to destroy the town- Transocean News Service..

THREAT TO MADRID

Lisbon, Sept. 6.

A broadcast message from Seville states that the Nationalists have again flown over Madrid, but that instead of

conclusión of his Mediterranean Mysterious Shooting fal

tour aboard the private yacht Nah-

I left here for Vienna to-day in Kemal Ataturk's personal train. He Is homeward bound.

The King was attended by the Turkish President, Kemal Pasha, until his train drew away from the station platform. He had previous ly dined with the Turkish chief executive.

His Majesty travels by air from Vienna to Paris, and thence by an- other plane to London.- Reuter.

ARAB ATTEMPT

FOILED

Shots Fired At Official

Jerusalem, Sept. 7.

Case In U.S.

be

bombs they dropped leaflets on the capital, calling ori the Government to capitulate in order to avoid further bloodshed and destruction. The leaflets point out that if the Government should fall to comply with this demand. attack un Madrid will launched without delay- Transocean News Service.

SAN SEBASTIAN ADVANCE Norwalk, Conn., Sept. 7. Don Burdick, New York. broker,

Hendaye, Sept. 5. and Harry Byram, his alleged vic- Flushed with, their victory at tim are both recovering from in- Irun, the insurgent troops under Juries received respectively in a General Mola, commanding the motor accident and mysterious northern rebel armies, are now shooting.

pressing fast towards San Sebas tian.

Burdick is held on ball of one hundred thousand dollars, charged with intent to murder Byram, who Is his father-in-law. Police have not yet questioned him on doctor's advice since Burdick's skull was fractured in the car smash twelve

hours after Byram was shot.

Prosecutor Jagoe declared that the State would prosecute Burdick despite reports that Byram did not wish to press the case.--- Reuter.

SOUTH WALES COAL DISPUTE

London, Sept. 7.

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The attacking forces had a sur- prise, however, when a sudden splutter of shellfire fell on Tran from the fort at Guadaloupe, which was believed to have been evacuat- ed by the Government defenders.

It is believed that only a very few of the Government troops re- main at Fort Guadaloupe, and as the place is supposed to be heavily mined the insurgents are moving with the utmost caution.

from falling into the hands of the Nationalists.--- Transarean News Servire.

HEADLONG FLIGHT FROM MAJORCA

Reds Abandon War Material

(Hong Kong Daily Press" Special

Lisbon, Sept. 7.

A broadcast message from Jerez dela Frontera states that the Red

militia troops in their beadlong

them

FRENCH GENERAL

INSULTED Boisterous Conduct By Red Militiamen

official

Actions In Spanish Civil War

BLUM TAKES FULL RESPONSIBILITY

Paris, Sept. 7.

"Gazetta" Polska” writes again, that" the visit does in no

M. Leon Blum, the French Prime way indicate a change of sympathy Minister, adamantly defended the In 'Warsaw, nor does it show ; a

Government's neutrality policy in' change of attitude in Paris. No

the Spanlih crisis last night, when

the longer. so the paper writes, does he addressed a vast crowd of So-

Staff ad- cialists at Luna Park.

French General

vocate

military rapproachement Cheers of the moderate Left between France and Russia, but wing supporters alternated with characterises the role of Russia cries of; "Send more aeroplanes to

help as for military

"*illusion."

Spain!" from the extreme element, It is on the other hand now also which la clamouring for almost realised that too close a co-active intervention. on behalf of the operation with Moscow would Spanish Government, or at least lead to a tension in Europe. There the raising of the embargo on arms are, the paper continues, already and munitions. large and influential circles ia M. Blum declared that he realised "Hong Kong Dally Press" Special) searched to terminate the treaty ing between the Popular Front France. where valid reasuna are the existence "of a misunderstand-

Paris, Sept., 7. with Russia. This view coincides Government which he represented, According to "Le Jour," extra- with wide circles of public opinion, and the mass of the Popular Front ordinary scenes took place at the where the conviction, is becoming Party, which he wished to correct. station of Bordeaux, when the more and

"Can you believe that I have not train conveying the Red militiamen poller of the Comintern in Europe heard the delegation from the arrived from Hendaye. It is stated aims at war in the interests of Spanish Popular Front with the that the train conveying pilgrims the Comintern only. The events same fervour as you? to Lourdes was drawn up at an- in Spain. so the paper concludes. other platform, and the Reds im- have but served to confirm this mediately shouted Insults at the conviction. pilgrims. general in uniform had the effect The appearance of a French

of increasing the wrath of the Reds, who greeted Film with shouts of "Down with France."""

The paper states that the gener

fight from Majorca left behind al as well as some war veterans on the island 12 guns, 40 who happened to be present had machine guns, two armoured cars, to take refuge in `flight.—' and four lorries containing 4,500 Tronsocean News Service. rifles besides a quantity of other material, The retreating Reds were likewise compelled to release upwards of 600 prisoners.. Transocean News Service.

CUT TO PIECES

Paris, Sept. 8.

BRITISH RESIDENTS IN MADRID Evacuation Urged

Paris, Sept. 7, The British Charge d'Affaires in Madrid, Forbes, invited all British

According to reports received("Hear Kong Dally Press" Special) here it is stated that the troops sent by the Madrid Government to the Island of Mallorca have been completely cut to pieces. All their war material fell into the hands of the National troops. The Catalan Government confirms this

Fum.-

nationals still in the capital, and

urged all to leave Madrid without delay, adding that any British na

more rooted that the

Tranenteon News Servies.

ARMAMENT LOAN

Warsaw. Sept. 6.

the armament

"I assume the entire responsibil- ity for the Government's actions Our policy will lead to the salva- tion by Spain, and our neutrality suggestion has saved Europe from a general conflagration.

Concerning

"There is no proof that any Gov- loan, which is now stated to be the ernment adhering to the neutrality main object of Marshal Rydz-convention is violation its signa- ture and we decline to dishonour our Smigli's visit to France. "Czas”

signature to this agreement, other- wise a European crisis would be. caused, the consequences of which would be difcult to foresee,

learns that the negotiations are about to end satisfactorily.— Trepiocean News Service.

JAPAN'S WAYS IN CHINA

Caustic Comment By Home Journal

London, Sept. 7.

"I will never admit that war is inevitable and will labour till the last minute to avoid it," he pro- claimed.- Reuter.

STORMY WEATHER IN ENGLAND

our and adds that the remnants of tional still remaining, in Spain after to miss says the "Mancheatered this morning in the death of a

the Red Expeditionary force would be transported back to

lona.-

Transocean News Service.

Barce-

The warning applies to all those who are not engaged in essential

The forts at Pasajes de San Fe-ately, has been issued by the Bri- dro and Trincherpe, the intter

tish Charge d'Affairs there. strongly held by the Government supporters, present obstacles in the path of the rebel advance on San- Sebastian

From stories told by refugees it appears that about a dozen host-

t

work... Reuter.

An attempt has been made to assassinate the assistant secretary

CRUISER'S REVENGE and clerk of the Executive Coun- cil. He has entering the new gate.

New efforts to settle differences ages were executed at Fort Guada-

Lisbon, Sept. 1. from the Old City of Jerusalem which threatened to lead to & loupe, but the majority, of the

General Azana Horaz has been when shots were fired point blank strike of 120,000 South Wales several hundreds of rebel arm-appointed Commander-in-Chiet of at him. He threw himself on, the miners will be made at a conter-pathisers held captive there are the Madrid Government's forces, ground and escaped injury. ence in London on Wednesday. The belloved to have found their way according to despatches here.

It 18 reported that several strike notices, due to expire last to safety with the Insurgente at It is stated that two submarines British troops were wounded while night, were, as announced on Fuenterrabia- travelling on Nablus Road in a Saturday, withdrawn following in- | Reuter lorry convoy. A number of Arab tervention by Captain H. F. C. snipers fired on the convoy at Crookshank, Secretary for Minen. some distance and managed to The dispute concerns rights of escape before soldiers could reply miners to choose their own Trade to their fire.---

Union- „Reuter's Bulletin Service.

British Wireless.

BRITONS WARNED

and one torpedoboat attempted to attack the Nationalist cruiser Ex- pana while she was 'proceeding to San Sebastian. The cruiser, how- London, Sept. 6. ever, successfully worded off the Anal warning to all British attack, and sank the torpedoboat subjects in Madrid that they must and one submarine leave the Spanish capital immedi- Transcreań Nows Service,

at his own risk and peril, and could this last warning did so entirely

expect no protection and assistance of any kind from the British au- thorities in case of physical in- Jury or damage to property, sc- cording to despathes here.

It is added that to stress the ef- fect of this warning, Mr. Ogilvie

Forbes pointed out the possibility that the British Consulate in Mad-

rld would be closed down.

It is believed here that this warning is connected with the possibility of an immediate ña- tionalist attack on Madrid. Transgrean News Service.

GLIDING MEETING

London, Sept. 7. Gliding competitions near Hope, Derbyshire, ended yesterday with 39 hours six minutes of dying, making a total for the week's meet ing of 150 hours 49 minutes. British Wireless.

London, Sept. 7. Stormy weather continues over a The incident at Chengt was large part of England, causing fur- too good an opportunity for Japanther accidents, one of which result- Guardian" and it might even be shepherd who was struck by a fall- sald that it is the duty of troe ing tree. patriots to travel to parts in China | British Wireless. where they are likely to be mur- dered for the advancement of Japan.

There is only one unusual feature-the Nanking Government has ordered an investigation and before the Japanese Governtaent actually executed two ringleaders had made up its mind as to the exact strength of indignation to display.

The phrasing of the demands is becoming a delicate affair for there is an ever-increasing danger that General Chiang Kai-shek may turn. In desperation and strike back.

It is said that the Japanese Cabinet, was at first divided "as regards the demands which were presented in the form of a typical compromise. It is probable that the minimum which, would satisfy Japan would be the establishment of a consulate at Chengtu with a garrison to protect it-- Reuter des

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INDEPENDENCE FOR SYRIA

French Concession

("Hong Kong Dany Press" Special)

Parts," Sept... 7." The negotiations between the Syrian delegates and the French Government, which had been con- ducted with a view to ending the present French mandate over Syria and giving the country Indepen- dence, have been brought to `a successful conclusion, it is slated in the press here, and it is added that the treaty will shortly be signed, a

The text of the agreement will be submitted to the Cabinet Coun- cil on Monday for approval. Transocean News Service.