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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1936.

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE

MEETING

Non-Intervention Policy

In Spain

WIDESPREAD INTEREST

AROUSED

Soviet Threat To Recede From Agreement

London, October, 9.

The International Committee for application of agreement re

Widespread in- garding non-intervention will meet this afternoon. terest has been aroused in the meeting by the publication of the Soviet's communication which was handed to the Acting Chairman, Lord Plymouth, bringing to the notice of the Committee allegations of foreign help to the Insurgents and declaring that if the viola- are not immediately discontinued the Soviet tions of agreement

consider themselves relieved of the obligations Government will which the agreement imposes.

The hope is expressed here that the Committee will not in consequence of the Russian move" be deflected from the rules of procedure which it laid down for its conduct and which insist that the information regarding the alleged infractions be submitted only after the Governments sponsorlag such complaints had satisfied themselves at the trustworthiness of the evidence on which they were based, and that the Information made public should be confined to statements contained in the Committee's agreed communiques.

The Times," commenting on the situation and while admit- ting that the work of the Non-Intervention Committee can never be wholly effective, says the policy of non-intervention is nevertheless the only sound policy and this country will stand fast by it.

LABOUR ACTIVITY

The leader, of the Labour Parlia mentary Party, Mr. "Attlee, and Deputy, leader, Mr. Greenwood, who on behalf of the Labour Conference had an interview with Mr. Neville Chamberlain yesterday morning to discuss the alleged

breaches of the non-intervention

pact, returned to Edinburgh last night and reported to, the joint mecting of the General Council of Trades Union Congress and execu- tives of the Labour Party and of the Parliamentary Party.

LATEST MOVE

BY MOSCOW

Gerinan And French

Press Views

to-day in a tense atmosphere,

Londoïî, Oct-9. The Spanish Non-Intervention The three bodies sat until mid-Committee is meeding in London night and resumed deliberations this morning in order to prepare a report to the full conference which is to be invited to take the decl sion.

The conference has already passed a resolution approving or the non-intervention policy and although feeling is running high at Edinburgh, the general impres sion early this morning was that already recorded

the decision would not be reversed.

The "Manchester Guardian” says there among the delegates con- siderable distrust of the Russian Government's motives.-- British Wirelesa.

FURTHER NOTE -

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Landon, Oct. 8. When the Spanish Non-Inter- vention Committee meets in Lon- don to-morrow it will have to dis- cuss a further Soviet note, making charges against Fortugal and sug- gesting an impartial committee of inquiry be sent the Portuguese frontie and also that certain members of the comittee be ap-. painted to supervise falfilment of the non-ervention part,

The note says the importance of the weight of evidence affords the reasonable presumption that Por- tugal has committed a breach of the non-intervention agreement.

To-morrow's agenda includes a discussion of the two Soviet notes. the Spanish complaints sent to the League of Nations, and the Czecho- #Slovakian question regarding shipments of war materials from non-participating countries. car- ried in vessels belonging signatory powers.— Reuter.

to the

LEAGUE SEATS

to

The German press is unanimous against the Soviet, charging them under phrases such as lying de- famation, distortion of facts und provocation. The general German opinion is that Moscow is desirous of a free hand for open interven- tion.

Paris, Oct. 5.-The tale of Jose Antonio Primo de Rivera, the son of the former Spanish dictator of the same name, and leader of the Spanish Fascists "Phalad," who is now prisoner of the Marxists in the town of Alicante, would appear to be definitely sealed. The Corunna Broadcasting station' announces that the prisoner will shortly come try before the so-called "People's Tribunal."-Transocean News Ser vice.

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PARIS POLICE ACTIVE

Social Party Premises Searched

MISSING AIRMAN LATE PREMIER MARCH ON MADRID

FOUND

Pilot Wood And His Companions Safe

London, Oct. 9.

Plot H Wood and his three companions, who had set out in the monospar "Croydon" aero- plane from Australia to England and who had been miss ng for the past three days, have been found by a fishing smack on the Seringa- patam Reef. 482 miles west of Port Darwin,

They are now reported safe on board the ss. Nimoda bound for Derby. Western Australia...

British Wireless

A Reuter Bulletin message adds that the machine was abandoned.

EARLIER MESSAGE -

Sourabaya, Oct. 8. Two Dutch air nèrs left here to-day in an attempt to locate Lord Sempll's monospar plane, "Croydon," which has been mlag- ing for two days.

It is expected that the plane made a forced landing on one of the small islands between Timor and Java.

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The plane, which is piloted by Flight Lleut. Wood and has also abourd Messrs. Gilroy, Davies and Crocombe, was attempting a re- cord flight from Melbourne to London-

Reuter's Bulletin Service.

JEAN BATTEN'S FLIGHT

London, Oct. 9. Remarkable progress has been

Paris Oct. 8. The headquarters of the newly founded "Social Party" of Colonel la Rocque, as well as the, dwellings of numerous leaders of this party were searched on Thursday by the police. It was pointed out that this action was not based upon amade by Miss Jean Batten who is new order, but merely the contin uation of the actions against the It new party begun a month" ago, is however reported that last Bun- day's disorders were also respon sible for the action of the police. Transocean News Service.

COMMUNISTS APPEAL

Berlin, Oct. B. A delicate situation has arisen In Paris, sine the decree of the

Minister of the Interior Balen- gro, was fisued to the effect that no political assemblies are allowed

and in Paris,

the Communist Party wrote a letter to the, Minis- ter expressing the opinion that that party was exempted from such regulations. The Communist

the assemblies of the Communlat party states that for 2 years past party had been without distur- The French press tends towards bance, and asks the Minister to make an exception for this party the view that nothing can prevent in his decree. It is further de the fall of the Madrid Govern-manded. that the dissolution of ment The Echo de Faris" states these organisations considered as that Germany, Italy and Portugal undesirable in the Popular Froat are more than willing to assist the programme, be carried out spee overthrow-

Pransocean News Service.

of the workmen's dily.-- mallitia. but M Germany. Italy. France and Britain remain calm. order in Europe will not be troubled dr the usefulness of non- Intervention in Spain over- thrown→→→ Reuter's Bulletin Service

NEW ITALIAN SUBMARINES

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Rome, Oct. 8. Ten new submarines have off- cially been listed on the Italian naval programme, the construe tion being at present under way.

The boats are named Adowa. Aksum; Aradem, etc. in

memory of important events in the Italo- Abyssinian war- Tenmaassan News Service.

CIANO TO VISIT BERLIN

for

Rome. Oct. 8. It is officially announced that Court Clano, the Minister Foreign Affairs, is visiting Berlin to exchange views with the Ger man Chancellor, Herr Adolf Hitler,

attempting to lower by one week her own record of 14 days 23 hours for the flight to Australia and who intends to continue the journey to her native country, New Zealand.

She left England at 4.10 3.m. G.M.T: on Monday and had reach- ed Akyab, Burma, Jast evening. She left early this morning and passed over Rangoon shortly after six o'clock. This afternoon she landed and refuelled at Penang and at 5.30 p.m. local time landed at Singa- pore british Wirdes

COMMISSIONER FOR SPECIAL AREAS

Mr. Malcolm Stewart

Resigns

London, Oct. 9. For personal reasons. Mr. Mal colm Stewart has with great re- lactance asked to be relieved, of his duties as Commissioner for Special Areas, and the Minister of Labour who has accepted the re- that Sir signation: announces George Gillett has consented to succeed him.

tor of

Str George Gillett, who is direc- EAGER INVESTORS

Gillett Brothers Discount Company, has devoted the greater London, Oct. 9.

part of his life to social and re- Over £80,000,000 was offered in gions work of the Socfety of

Ave thirty

minutes yesterday Friends and until 1935 was Labour In the morning during which the subs- Member of Parliament. cription Este for the Manchester; last Labour administration he was Corporation's new loan of £5,000-Secretary to Department of Over-

seas Trade. 000 were opened. Terms of loan

British Wireless. were three per cent, redeemable consolidated stock 1958-03, price of issued being £99.109 per cent- British Wireless.

PLEASING CONCERT

For Deserving Cause

The second of the series of three concerts given in aid of the New Christ Church, Kowloon Tong took place at the Helena May Institute

It is understood that the object last night.

The artistes, Miss Prue Lewis, of the visit is to reassure Herz

Mr. Maurice: Barton Hitler that the devaluation of the (violin).

Geneva, Oct. 8. "The election of China, and Latvia, already cabled. was

lita does not mean a. chinge in (piano) and Mrs. Neli Mathieson non-permanent seats

the on

the Italian polley of friendship | (Soprano) played before an ap- League Council for three years,

China was elected by 51 votes and co-operation with Germany preciative audience.

fcuter.

out of 52.

Three vacancies on the Hague. Court

Justice of International have been filled, the Assembly electing Mr. Mr. Manley Hudson (America), Mr. Hamarskaold (Sweden) and Dr. Cheng Ten-hal (China); The last-mentioned election necessitated a second ballot, as athough Dr. Cheng was elected by the Assembly, the Council first voted for the Turkish candidate. Reuter.

DEATH OF GRAND VIZIER

Istanbul, Oct. 8. The last of the Grand Viziera of Turkey died here to-day, at the age of 95 years. He was Ambasss dor to Berlin and to London before the Great War - Breuler's: Bullción” “Berpiem

GENEVA DEBATE ON ECONOMICS

Geneva, Oct. 8.

L

OF HUNGARY

Remains Brought To Budapest

Budapest, Oct. 8.

The train with the remains of the late Premier Goemboes, arriv ed here on Thursday, thousands of peasants having paid homage on the way through the country. The entire Cabinet, headed by Minister Daranyi, members at Par- liament, State oficials: and the foreign diplomats were present at the station, where a short cere- mony was held. The casket, drap- ed with the national dag, was placed in the main hall, which hud been decorated with flowers, flags and silver Tamps for the occasion. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the casket was placed on a catafalque and borne through the city to the copula room of the House of Parliament, where it will

to state until Saturday when the state funeral will be held.- Transocean News Service.

GOERING TO ATTEND

Berlin, Oct. 8. General Hermann Goering, the Prussian Premier and Air Minister. and will represent the Fuehrez Reichs chancellor at the funeral of the late Hungarian Premier, General Julius Goemboes, on Sa- turday- Tinnsosean News Servica

AUSTRIAN DELEGATES

Vienna, Oct. 8.

CONTINUES:

FURTHER GAINS BY INSURGENTS

Siguenza Captured

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Burgos, October 9. Official reports state here that the troops of General Franco are continuing their march on Madrid, and have ejected the Red militla in fortified positions in Arriera de Grodos. Other detach- ments have even captured the village of San, Martin, 65 kilo- metres west of Madrid. The Nationalist forces operating on the Guadarasuma' front, south-east of Madrid, have captured the town of Siguenta.

It is annanced that the Catalan authorities have seized 600 million pesetas in the vaults of the various banks of Barcelona. and that before evacuating San Sebastian, the Red militia moved upwards of one milliard worth of gold and valuables from the banks and private houses.

The Nationalist Provisional Government has decided to create the post of Governor-General of all territories in its possession. This functionary wilt reside in Valladold..

SIREN WARNINGS

to

The Minister of Interior of the Madrid Government decided provide the capital with sirens in order to warn the inhabitants of danger in case of air attacks, since there is not a single church bell left in the city to sound a warn-

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The Austrian Government willing, according to reports here.-- be represented at the funeral of Tranean News Service. Julius Goemboes by Chancellor Schuschnigg. Foreign Secretary and General Zehner, Schmidt. minister for defence.- Fransocean News Service.

FIRE ON DUTCH LINER

*AERIAL DESTRUCTION

Lisbon, Oct. 9.

WHEAT CYCLE WHEEL

Turns Full Circle

Londoni, Oct. 9. The railway between Aranjuez "The wheel of the wheat cycle and Madrid was destroyed by aerial | in fact has almost turned a full bombing according to an insurgent circle" is the concluston arrived radio message from. Corunna, at by, the "Economist" in an which also announces that the analysis of the world wheat post- Government militia encircling Kon Oviedo for two months retreated after Berce fighting. Oviedo is now 'considered to be free, from danger.-- Reuter,

Nice. Oct. 8. The Dutch ner Marnix, with fou passengers from Southampton. bound for the Far East, put into Ajaccio to-day with fire in her hold. The crew extinguished the one of the Government's strong blaze.

INSURGENT SUCCESS "It is officially admitted to-night

that one of the Government's miles north-west

towards

The ship is now proceeding to strongholds, 25 Genoa to land 80 passengers for of Madrid, the elaborately defend the Riviera, who were to have ed town of Navalperal, has been gone ashore at Ville Franche when captured by the insurgent forces the capital the fire was discovered six hours pressing

Navalperal fell after three days steaming from the nearest land.

The vessel made Ajaccio at top heavy fighting. speed and the passengers jere never even aware of the trouble in the ship. Renier.

FRENCH LOAN TO YUGOSLAVIA? -

("Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)

Paris, Oct. 9.

The possibility of a French loan to Yugoslavia was mentioned by usually well-informed circles in connection with the visit to Paris of the Chief of Staff of the Tugo- slaw Army, who will represent his country at the unveiling on Satur- day of the monument to King Peter and Alexander- Transocean- Newt Service.

HEARSE DRIVERS ON STRIKE

New York, Oct, 8. Fourteen hundred hearse-drivers have struck for a minimum wage of $35, and are picketing under- takers' parlours and garages,

Vermin-killers attached to New

On Thursday the debate on the momentous question of internatio- nal economics and finance, raised by the devaluation of their cur-York hotels and apartment houses rency by several countries, came have also struck, thus threatening

the health of the city- to an end.

Dr. Gle, South Africa warned | Reuter. against too great optimism, since to be successful an economic mea- sure had to be undertaken ita time of political quiet" Frutoscan News Service.

GIFT TO OXFORD UNIVERSITY

2. London, Det. 8. It is announced that Lord' Nuf- The programme included ex-field has given: £1,000 000 to Oxford cerpts from the works of C. Arm- University, strong Gibbs, John Ireland, R. British Wireless. Vaughan Williams, Cyril Bcott, Michael Head, Temple Bevan,

Granville Bantock and Elgar.

The accompanist was Mr, E. ONell Shaw,

"CHEIRO" PASSES

New York, Oct. 18. The death has occurred of the

The last concert of the series will take place on Friday, Octo- famous mystic, "Cheiro," at the ber 23, at 9.30 pm, at which age of seventy years His real Rev. H. W Baines will sing two name was Count. Louis. Hamon groups of songs.

Reuter

BANK OF CANTON TO

REOPEN

At a special meeting of the shareholders of the Bank of Can- ton held on Thursday last, it was announced that the Bank, would. reopen for business some time next month, all matters connected with its suspension and re-opening having been satisfactorily settled. Chinese Boeting Press.

WORKMAN HURT

While working at a building. construction at 240, Queen's Road West yesterday, a labourer Chenng Sum of 50, Tal Yuen Street, fell a height of 30 feet, He was removed to the Government Civil Hospital for treatment.

Government troops retired from Navalperal to Las Navas after the rebels had shelled and bombed the former throughout the night.

The insurgents' success is chiefly to their superiority in the air, it is claimed.

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After reviewing at length the re- quirements of importing countries and exportable supplies In 1936-37. the article points out that the margin between the two is likely to be very small, hence the ex- portable carryover at the end of the current setion

be will negligible.

The tendency of prices during the winter therefore is likely to be. arm and with practically no stocks to draw upon in 1937-38 only a bumper crop that season will suffice to prevent the steep upward | trend of next summer.

Bruter.

portant strategic post on, is com- pletely surrounded.

The insurgents are being gradu- ally forced back to the centre of the town, the Loyalists thrusting.

The fall of Navalperal may open the way to Madrid through Elescorial, but it is understood the towards the arms factory, where Government intends to defend the defenders are strongly en-

trenched this sector stoutly,

Reuter Meanwhile.. from Seville report that planes have bombed the Government city of Malaga Inflicting considerable

damage.➡ Beuter.

rebal

broadcasts

STRONGHOLD TAKEN

MADRID CLAIM

Paris, Oct. B The Madrid Government in- nounces that the Red militia suc jceeded in breaking through the

Nationalist defence of Oviedo,, Rabat, Oct. 8.

entering the city from various The capture of Escalonia, an sides. The munitions factory is “ Important Government stronghold now being fought for: fascely, the 40 miles north of Madrid, 15 Nationalists, it is reported having claimed in a broadcast by the barricaded themselves in it Seville radio statin.

Transocean News Service.

It is reported that a column commanded. by Colonel Varelas captured" many prisoners and 2 quantity of war materials. Reuter's Bulletin Service.

OVIEDO BATTLE

Madrid, Oct; & Exceptionally violent, fighting is raging in the streets of Oviedo, where the Asturias miners have bombed and fought their way into the town.

The prison, which is a most in

eturo shows the bowling held at the Gerzana

RAILWAY BOMBED

Hendaye, Oct. 8. Reports from Burgos state that the railway from Madrid to the south western harbour-cities-has been put par of order by bombs thrown from planes, and the gia tión at Aranjuer is practically demolished. It is also reported that a train load of militia men was hit, and 300 killed.- Transocean Neive ServscH.