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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1936.

MASTERS OF THE BELEARIC

ISLANDS

ITALY PREPARING TO

ATTACK

Startling Allegation By Spanish Embassy

Paris. October 28.

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"There is every indication that the Italian forces are masters of the Eckaric Islands and preparing to attack Barce- loma and the Catalan coast on November 3 er 4."

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This is the starțing allegation made in communique bỳ the Spanish Embassy, which states that eight Italian submarines painted in the Insurgents, colours are ready to leave Genda manned by Spanish Insurgent crews and commanded by Italians.

The communique alleges that the intention is to patrol the Catalan coast and prevent access to Barcelona. All boats they consider "undesirable. "

INFANTRY AND BOMBERS READY

Italian Infantry

It further quotes reports · als legedly from London that a large contingent of disembarked at Majorca, awaiting orders to attack the coast, and de- clares that Italian bombers are ready to raid Barcelona and that the Italians are building fortifica- tions on the const of the Belearic Islands.- Reuter.

RAPID ADVANCE ON CAPITAL

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General Varella's Troops Strike Severe Blow

INCIDENT IN KEELUNG

British Sailors Injured

London, Oct. 27.

As reported in the noon trang- mission of British Wirelesa, Vica- Admiral Sir Charles Little, Com- mander-in-Chief, China Station, has postponed arrangements made for a visit to Japanese waters.

On October 7 ап Incident oc- curred at Keelung. In Formosa, in which three British naval ratings were subjected to 11-treatment by Japanese police.

The facts of the incident were as follows:

A dispute occurred regarding payment of a taxicab fare, al- though there is good evidence to show the fare had, in fact, been paid. As a result of the alter- cation three British sailors were taken to a police station. While under detention they were Injured, one of them having his Jaw fractured.

A British naval officer who in- tervened on thelr behalf WILS insulted by the Japanese police.

The British Government to in communication with the Japanese Government on the subject of re- parations to be made for this in- London, Oct. 28.

cident. Meanwhile, it has been General Varela, insurgent com- mander on the southern front impossible for the Commander- established his headquarters tin-Chief of the China Station to Illescas where complete order has

official visit been restored according to mes- Bages from Insurgent sources. now rapidly

GALE HAVOC IN General Varela is

BRITAIN

Scotland Severely Affected

Lonton, UCL" 27. Reports, from all parts of the country indicate how widespread

and serious have been the effects of last night's gale, which had only slightly abated this morning.

A trafi of havoc was left on the Merseyside; where gusts reached a velocity of 92 miles an hour, «A family at Bootle had an alarming experience early to-day when the wind stripped a large section of the outer wall from their house and sent it flying down the street. Three lives have been lost in the west of Scotland and the injured are variously stated from a few dozen to nearly a hundred.

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A motor cyclist. was killed by a falling tree in Kent,

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From Lowestoft, it is reported that herring boats which sailed this morning have been driven back to port.

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advancing on Madrid.

The capture of the villages of Torrejon and Del Acalzada yester-

proceed on an Japanese ports.-- British Wirele

NAVAL RATING RECALLED

Singapore, Oct., 28.

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A naval rating was disembarked here from the troopship Lanca-

ay registered a seven-mlle ad-shire, in which he was bound for vance and brought the insurgent Home, in time to catch the R.M.A. forces within sight, of the aero- Dorado and return to Hong Kong 'drome at Getafe, which also is by that plane, within the range of insurgent artillery,

It is understood the rating is connected with the recent incident It is reported that during the in Formosa, but the naval authori- fighting in which Moors Legionaries made bayonet charges silence.--

and ties here are maintaining a strict

an Government forces defending Truter, the villages, a number of Civil Guards abandoned the trenches and joined the insurgents. General Varela personally directed the advance."

Meanwhile, according to the radio at Corunna, General Franco sent a last ultimatum to Madrid to surrender within forty eight hours or suffer terrific punishment. -Reuter.

COLONIAL TROOPS FIRST

Toledo, Oct. 23.

It is stated that General Franco intends that colonial troops will be the first to enter Madrid instead of the insurgents who are likely to be carried away by political passions and sack the capital- Rester's Bulletin Servir.

The gple has caused considerable

CONSCRIPTION ORDERED interruption to telephone and tele- graph services. Scotland appears

Madrid, Oct. 28. to have suffered most, ali

The Cabinet has ordered the routes in the Western Highlands conscription of all men between north of Glasgow being interrupt- twenty and forty-five. It is pre- ed In the whole of Scotland, six sumed that this step has been trunk lines and junctions and 855 taken owing to lack of support for lines are interrupted and 10,350 the Government's request for subscribers lines are out of ac- voluntary services in the defence of tion, wille 208 exchanges are com-

the capital pletely isolated. Seventeen tele- graph lines arc also affected.

It is officially claimed that the insurgent air base at Talavera was successfully bombed lay Govern-

Reuter Full-tin Service.

In England, 267 trunk lines and junctions and 3,075 subscribers' ❘ment planes.→→ lines are interrupted and twenty exchanges isolated.- British Wireless:

SHIP. FOUNDERS IN NORTH SEA

Hamburg. Oct. 27. The light-house ship Elbe foun- dered on Tuesday in the terrific gale which swept over the North Sea. No radio communication was received from the ship and the first news of the catastrophe was. received from the captain of an English ship, who saw the Elbe caught and capsize by an immense wave. Although all possible efforts were at once made to rea- cue any survivors, nobody was found, and it must be assumed that the whole crew of 15 perish- ed

Prankoron News Servion.

GRAF ZEPPELIN

Friedrichshafen, Øst, "27, The dirigible "Grat Zeppelin" arrived here on Tuesday afternoon at 10 o'clock, but due to storm wis not able to land immediately, and éraised over the Lake of Constance mitfl 4 o'clock, when a safe land- ing was made.. Transorean News Seyniče,

GENERAL'S DEFEAT

Beville. Oct. 28. General Pozas, who has recently been appointed "Defender of the Capital" has lost his first battle according to reports here, which add that the general thereby for felled the greater part of

the confidence placed in him by the Marxist authorities. The general with 6,000 men vainly endeavoured to dislodge the Nationalist troops from the town of Illescas, the Red militia being finally routed with heavy losses. The news of this defeat is said to have aroused great alarm'in Government circles in Madrid, who dread its de- moralising influence. Transocean Newa Sermez.

LORD NUFFIELD'S CRITICISM

Debate On Aeroengine Question

London, Oct. 28. Statements, which are to be made in Parliament regarding the organisation of production of aero- engines for the Royal Air Force and in reference to which Lord Nuffield recently made a public statement are to be supplemented by a White Paper which will be issued to-morrow.

It Is anticipated that to- morrow's debate in the Lords and

next week's debate in the Com-

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mons will be concerned with the broad question of the soundness of the Government's scheme to create the such an industry and statement will indicate that the dispute between Lord Nuffield and the Air Ministry is in process of settlement.---

British Wireless.

RING TIGHTENING AROUND MADRID

London, Oct, 27.

The ring is tightening around Madrid, according to communiques from the insurgents' figating lines. It is claimed that the Rightist army has occupied Guadalajara, on the main Madrid-Slopenza road, bringing the rebel line to the eas of the capital to within 35 miles of its goal. Guadalajara is a position for which the rebels have been striving for some days.

· Reports also state that insurgent aircraft again bombed Madrid barracks and railway stations and destroyed the civil aérodrome at Barajas.

radio Madrid's short-wave station falled to broadcast last night for the first time since the war began.

Renter's Bulletin Service

HELP FROM MOSCOW

Burgos, bet. 28. The Nationalist troops advancing on the capital from.... Illescas „aru said to have reached a point 18 kilometres from the capital, and It is stated that several strategi-Transocean Neue Service. ... eally important positions have been occupied,

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escape, is overcrowded with cars and lorries conveying the fugitives to the coast day and night-

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ITALY TAKES STOCK

Birthday Message From Il Duce

Rome, Oct. 28.

Italy s cerebrating the 14th anniversary of. Signor Mussolini's triumphant march cari Rome, Parades and fetes are held all over the country.

In Rome, Signor Mussolini wil review a parade of Black Shirts and appear on the celebrated bal

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Il Duce sent a birthday message to the Black Shirts in which he stated: "Our march Addis Ababa this year was

the logical sequence to our march on Rome. In 1922 we fought to find a place for ourselves. In 1936 we conquer- ed a place in the sun. Our work in Africa will be a contribution to civilisation."-

Renter's Bulletin Service.

.MUSSOLINI'S MANIFESTO

Rome, Oct. 27. Following the usual custom. Signor Mussolini lasued a manlies- to to the Blackshirts on the eve of the anniversary of the march on Rome, which occurs on Wednesday.

"It is with especial enthusiasm that we prepare to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the march on Rome. It occurs in the first year of our Empire, which has been gain- ed through the bravery of our soldiers and the discipline of our people against a world of open and hidden enemies. "

Now that our path has been se- cured, sanctions have fallen and the front of the League of Na- tions is split, Italy is stronger than ever before, steeled by her heroic efforts, and ready to repent them against anybody in order to de- fend her Empire.

The march en Addis Ababa is the logical sequel to the march on Rome. In the year 1922 we fought against the cowardly polley of the conquered our place in the sun. Philistines, in the year 1936 we

Our pride is justified, and the acti-" vity which we will develop in Abys sinia will be a contribution civilsation, worthy of Italy's thou- sand year tradition.

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The Fatherland counts on you at every moment and for every eventuality!"--- Tranacean News Service.

EX-SERVICEMEN'S GREETINGS

Landon, Oct. 27.

On behalf of a party of ex-ser- vice men now visiting England, the Duke of Coborg, President of the German War-Veteran Association, sent a telegram of greetings ta King Edward VIII. King Edward replied thanking the German ex- servicemen for their good wishes, and expressed the hope that their Visit to England would prove ea- joyable.-

Frankent News Service.

DEMAND IN MADRID

Madrid, Oct. 27.

PROTECTION OF

SHIPPING

New Zealand Bill Passed

Wellington, Oct. 28. The House of Representatives passed the blil Which "provides against foreign competition and protection of "shipping between

FRENCH SENATOR

FRENCH

SHOWS FIGHT

TO DEMAND ANNULMENT OF PACT

New Zealand and Australia. Soviet Russia's Interference

Mr. Fraser, Minister of Marine, emphasised that there was nothing in the bill which could be con- stryed ag hostile towards the United States.

The bill authorises the Govern- ment as its own discretion' to 'im-" pose restrictions and prohibitions

ships of a foreign country whose laws prohibit British shipa carrying passengers and goods be- tween its ports, or between itself and its territories, or which ith- poses restrictions on British ships, inapplicable to own ships, or icon- fers. subsidies and privileges' en- abling ships to compete on un- equal terms, with British shipping. The London Tramp Shipping Administrative Committee report

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Paris, October 28.

The annulment, or at least the re-examination of the Fran- co-Soviet pact, will be demanded by the Right Wing Senator, Haye, immediately after the French Parliament reassembles nc- cording to press reports here, which state that the Senator hay informed the President of the Foreign Committee of the Senate, M. Berenger, of his intention to table such a motion in a letter which argues that France's international position has been con- siderably weakened by the pact which is responsible for a change of Belgian policy and loosening that country's relations with France.

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GRAVE MISGIVINGS

SOVIET SUPPLIES" FOR SPAIN

Denial In London

Renunciation of the Franco- Soviet pact moreover is thorough- on the working of the tramp sub-ly justified from a juridical view- point the letter points" out-in sidy says that it has restored con-

view of Soviet Russia's failure to fdence in the British shipping in- dustry whose position has been observe the clause by which t though pledged not to meddle in Fiance's undoubtedly ameliorated. It is still critical, and much lee- internal affaks.--

Irunencran Hawn Service. way has yet to be made up and Government support is stil: neces- sary.

The system of freight co-opera- tion established in the Shipping Assistance Act has been or very great assistance and saved the in-

The denial was confemed by a dustry from disaster and would

Reuter message from Port Said. under the improved conditions be seems to point to Russia's desire

On the other hand, Istanbul the means of restoring prosperity. to provoke an Immediate Euro- reports that a 5,800-ton soviet -Reuter, •

steamer passed through the Dar- The paper concludes by sayingj danelles to-day with a miscellane-

ROAD BRIDGE FOR SEVERN RIVER

Construction Urged On Government

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London, Oct. 28. A conference of representatives of thirty nine South Wales and West of England local authorities

at Cardiff yesterday decided that a new road bridge over the Severn River was essential in the nation- a' interests and a committee was appointed to urge on the Govern- ment the desirability of meeting the cost find facilitating. Its con- struction....

British Wireless.

TRANS-ATLANTIC FLIGHT

Mollison's Attempt To Beat Record

Paris, Oct. 28. The Soviet Russian attitude in the Spanish conflict causes great misgivings in official circles here. The "Echo de Paris" in a leading article

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that if Moscow desires war that ls Moscow's business, but France will never march to help the Spanish Popular Front Transocean News Service

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PORTUGAL· MAY WITHDRAW

Complaint Against

Britain

London. Oct. 27.- Portugal reserves the right to withdraw from the Non-Interven- tion Committee at any moment, in a note delivered to the Foreign Office to-day.

London, Oct. 27. Reports that Soviet ships "läden with supplies for Spain had passed through the Suez Canal, were denied by the Soviet Embassy in London to-day.

ous cargo for Spain. Fifteen other Russian ships have passed through the Starts this month with various cargoes, including war materials, but Spain was not given as their destination

It is disclosed that subscriptions for the Spanish Invalists' cause' collected in Soviet Russia now ex- ceed 47,560.000.roubles - Reuter

NON INTERVENTION COMMITTEE

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London, Oct. 27. The meeting of the Non-Inter- The note complains that Britain ❘vention Committee, which Was violated 'the Non-Intervention scheduled for Tuesday afternoon Committee's rules of procedure' by was postponed, the reason given forwarding to the Committes with- being that Russia has not yet out due investigation the Spanish answered to the question whether Clovernment's allegations against she regards herself bound in the Germany, Italy and Portugal.

same manner as other countries by the Non-Intervention Agree- ment.

Portugal denies the accuracy of the allegations and reseTVES the right to withdraw, but does not indicate whether her retirement is

New York. Oct. 28. Jim Mollison hopped off to Har-Imminent.-

Heuter. bour Grace whence he hopes to start the trans-Atlantic flight to- night to Croydon in an attempt to beat the record.

"The going will be a touch trip," he told Reuter. "Weather reports

SINGAPORE FLYING BOATS

London, Oct. 27. The five Short Singapore Three Royal Air Force flying boats, which

left Pembroke dock on October

Ambassador Maisky sent to Mos- tow for instructions on this ques- tion, but the answer has not yet arrived. Considerable uneasiness is felt as to the attitude and action of the Italian: delegation at the Conference of the full Committae, which will be resumed on Wednes--- day, as Italy has pointed out the Impossibility of any country parti- cipating in the conference, if it

are very bad and it is snowing in the Atlantic. I hope, however, to beat the record for the complete 14 for Singapore arrived at Kara- does not feel itself, bound by the chi at 3.40 p.m. (local time) to- į principles governing the confer- day.--

flight of 144 hours actual flying time."-- Heuter.

CAMPAIGN AGAINST

CATALONIA

Paris, Oct. 27. The Nationalist General staff is now preparing the plans for the campaign against Catalonia, to begin as soon as Madrid is taken: These plans include one to com- pletely blockade Barcelona with submarines, in order to prevent Boviet Russia or any other country trom supplying the autonomous Catalonia with arms and food- A reconstruction of the Madrid | stuffs. Using the Balearic Islands Government has been demanded as a base, the militarists would by the Frente, Popular in several sink a'l ships that attempt to pubile meetings. Special insistence enter Barcelona harbour, without is laid upon the inclusion of the their permission.— Anarcho-Syndicalists in the new -Government and on the latter remaining in Madrid, as well as the return of President Azaria Madrid from Barcelona Transocean News Service.

POLISH COMMUNISTS DEFEND MADRID

Warsaw, Oct. 27.

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Transocean Newi. Service,

SURPRISE ATTACK

ON ARANJUEZ

Burgos, Oct. 27. A cavalry detachment which constitutes the vanguard of the Nationalist forces in the south of Madrid, undertook a surprise at- tack on the town of Aranjueż,

FOUR-MILE ADVANCE The Soviet Ambassador, Moses

Illescas, Oct. 27." Rosenberg is said to have sent an Insurgent cavalry registered a urgent appeal for help to Moscow, four-mile advance on Madrid to-

A company of Polish Communists | adeording to reliable reports here. and has also asked for дет day in the first large scale opera-

are among the defenders of The Government militia forces instructions in view of the tion by this arm of the rebel Madrid, according to a message re guarding the town were taken untenability of the situation, It forces of the whole war. The ceived here. They were enlisted | completely by surprise, and several is stated that the night of the troopers skirmished around Tamong the Pollah miners in hundred were taken prisoners. Foi- population, mainly women and rejon del Calzada and eventually France, and form the machine towing the raid the cavalry troops chlidren, is growing ever stronger, captured the town, which les 16 gun company of the Regiment, returned to their base without try- and that the road to Valencia, miles south of Madrid-

ing to occupy liha_town--". Tranincear News Hervice.

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