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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1936.

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POLITICAL CONVERSATIONS AT

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Belgian Minister's

Explanation

Brussels, Oct, 28... Belgium's obligations under the existing pacts will not be affected by the recent speech given by the King, shld the. Foreign Minister la the rat Chamber of the Parlia- ment

The military pact between France and Belgium in 1927, för Instance still remained intact. The same. applied to the obligations under- taken by Belgium as a signatory of the Three-Power declaration in London in March this year, re- garding the co-operation of the British Tench and Belgium mili- tary staffa

On Thursday. It is understood. the Rexists' Party will place a

M. VICTOR ANTONESCU Foreign Minister in Eumanla

resolution on the fable regretting SPANISH CIVIL

that the Government did not den- ounce the obligations arising from the military agreement with France and the Locarno Pact.

By not so doing, states the re- solution. the Government is itself In opposition to the intentions which were clearly expressed in the King's speech.- Transnovas, Neva NavnicÒ

LOYAL TO LEAGUE

Brussels, Oct, 28. Belgiam does not want neutrality, but desires to remain in the League of Nations. declared M." Spaak, Foreign Minister, when replying to questions in the Chamber.

The Foreign Minister emphasised that King Leopold's recent speech did not involve any breach of Bel- gium's obligations, but Belglum could not have found national security exclusively on collective security and mutual assistance.

Belgium must say that she would never allow her land to serve as a passage or base of occupation for aggression against other nations. Belgian policy was based on a de- "stre that Belgian Independence should be immune from, war- I ruler.

SWAYING THE

MASSES

Election Rivals In New York

PUBLIC INTEREST STIMULATED

New York. Oct. 28. Both President Franklin Roosc- velt and Governor Alfred Landon of Kansas, Democrat and Re- publican.candidates for the White House respectively, arrived in New York to-day to make their final 'efforts to win the support of the densely populated and highly in- dustrialised east, where the vote inay decide the election.

This is the first time in many years that two major candidates for the presidency have been in. New York together. But they are not expected to meet.

Thousands heard and cheered the candidates as they embarked on a hectic speech-making tour of the city, and hundreds of plain-clothes police and detectives mingled with

WAR FRONTS

Dearth Of News

London. Oct 29

News regarding fighting in Spain is scanty. The insurgents claim the capture of more villages on the Toledo-Talavera front, bus

northwest sector." no progress has been made on the

The Government claims to have heavily bombed Talavera, inflet- ing considerable damage..- Reuter's Bulletin Service.

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FASCIST CLAWS

Madrid, Oct. 29. Rumours of the reconstruction of the Spanish Government are current and a Cabinet crisis i considered imminent, with Sy dicalists reported to be pressing for active representation in the Ministry on the grounds that their organisation supplies the Govern- ment's fighting forces..

The Prime Minister and War Minister, meanwhile, have urgent- ly appealed for a decisive effort by Government supporters.

"This is the moment not only to stand up against the enemy but to free Madrid from the Fas- cist claws which are powerless to grab our city."- Reuter.

CAPITAL ISOLATED

Paris. Oct. 28.

The Spanish capital is now com-

Rumania-Czechoslovakia Common Front

LITTLE ENTENTE POLICY TO BE CONTINUED

Close Collaboration With Yugoslavia

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Prague, October 29. An official communique issued here regarding the political conversations between King Carol of Rumania, M. Antonescu (Rumanian Foreign Minister) and Dr, Krofta (Foreign Minister in Czechoslovakia) states that all questions interesting the for- eign policy of both countries as well 29 the main problems affecting Europe zenerally and the Little Entente in particular were discussed.

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The communiqué goes on to affirm that full agreement on all questions under discussion was reached, and also that there was absolute agreement concerning the policy to be pursued during the coming months by both countries in close collabora- tion with Yugoslavia,

CENTRAL

EUROPEAN PROBLEMS

In view of the forthcoming negotiations between the Western powers, the communique adds, the necessity was stressed of 'continu- ing the polley outlined at the last meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Little Entente held at Bratislava.

At the same time, the desire "of the three Little Entente states for

co-operation with the signatories of the Rome Protocol as well as with Germany in all Central Euro- pean problems was emphasised. whilst the decision taken at the Bratislava conference to resist all attempts at Interference in the internal affairs of other countries and abstain from all participa- tion in ideological strife': was ratifled anew.

The communique concludes by announcing that the Prague dis- cussions will be continued within the next few days- Trananeyan News Service

p'etely cut-off from the rest of the "MALICIOUS

world, declared station in a broadcast on Wednes- day. The insurgents are stated to be within sight of Madrid, and the last railway connection between

been cut the capital and the south coast has

the Seville radio

Only one road remained open as. a means of escape, but this wa stated to have been subjected to gun-fire.

Testcomm News Servic

CALL TO SURRENDER

Lispor, Oct. 28.

A 48 hour ultimatum from General Franco to the Madria Government for the evacuation.or the city reported in the Itallau press, was not denied in official quarters. The final attack on the capital is therefore expected to be launched at any moment. I'ransocean News Service

the crowds as a precaution against WIDESPREAD SORROW

IN MERCHANT NAVY

violent demonstrations.

Wall Street accorded the Presi- dent a mixed reception of cheers and hisses

PUBLICITY

STUNTS

of

London, Oct, 25. News of the death of Sir Edgar With election day less than

Britten has caused widespread week away, public interest has been

sorrow in the merchant navy. stimulated by all methods

Blr Edgar, famous as the com- American publicity, and is rapidly mander of the great Queen Mary, gaining momentum after a slow Cunard-White Star holder of the Start Huge banners drape Man-Atlantic Blue, Riband, had only ar- hattan Island's streets, laud-rived at Southampton, last night "speakers blare election propaganda, from his home near Liverpool. motorists have covered their cars In the morning he was found with posters, while every other lying unconscious in his cabin by pedestrian wears a button. of his his steward." favourite candidate

Two doctors were summoned and Speaking In Newark, N.J., Gov- they ordered his Inimediate re- ernor Landon condemned the at-moval to a nursing home tempt to align Labour into one Lady Britten who had been party, declaring no-one could de- called, was hurrying to Southamp ilver American Labour to any one ton when she was informed that party because there were no classes her husband had died. in America.

Meanwhile, Captain Peel, com-: mander of the Berengaria had been hastily ordered to take the Queen Mary to sea. He was preparing to go on a holiday with his wife when the telephone rang and he was told that he must go immediately aboard the Queen Mary. He had only an hour to dress and get to the docks Nevertheless, the liner sailed on time.

Anyone claiming to deliver any part of the American people to a political master was betraying the creed of America and threatening to destroy the one classless nation in the world, by dividing it through class hatred.

As the President's procession drove through Manhattan scores of police facing the crowd, qtation ed at intervals along the route, afforded evidence of the unusual precautions taken to guard the chief executive in the closing stages of this most bitter campaign. Reuter.

The passengers were unaware of the tragedy aboard the great ship until a wireless message from Lon- don was heard while the vessel was on her way to Cherbourg- Reuters Bulletin Service.

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PRESSURE"

KING CAROL GREETED

Prague, Oct. 28. King Carol of Rumania and the Crown Prince Michael, acoom- panied by the Foreign Minister arrived here to-day,

They were greeted by Prestaent

Edouard Benes.

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The visit is erpected to result mania and Czecho-Slovakia -- closer co-operation between

Reuter.

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PRAGUE FOUR-YEAR PLAN JAPANESE WAR

DR. DAMIL KEOFTA.. Foreign Minister In Czechoslovakia

SPANISH

NEUTRALITY

WRANGLE

Russian Allegations Not Proved

London, Oct. 29. The Non-Intervention Commit- tee, with the exception of the Russian representative, has found the allegations of a breach of the neutrality agreement by Italy and Portugal unproved, declares communique issued to-day.

The Portuguese representative. meanwhile, has declined to ac- cept the Soviet proposals for the control of Portuguese ports in or- der to guard against assistance reaching the Spanish insurgents by sympathetic nations..

Lord Plymouth, President of the International Committee, told the Ru-gathering that Great Britain was only concerned with the preven- tion of the conflict Spain be coming international.

TIN AGREEMENT

HOPES

Siam May Modify Attitude

London, Det. 28. Rumours that Siam is adopting a more conciliatory tone in the tin restriction conversations were res- ponsible for to-day's exceptionally sharp rise in the price of this com-

Complaints Against modity. a full £8.

Soviet Methods

This change of front on the part of Siamese interests may be traced largely to the hardening of the Netherlands hearts, for the Dutch miners following the devaluation of the guilder, now say they will not support better terms for Slam. The British Government is using its good offices in this matter and striving to secure an agreement. which, it is understood, is no fur- ther off than a settlement. of a disputed amount of 1,000 tons,

SOVIET BLAMED

Signor Dino Grandi, Italian re- presentative, complained of the ambiguity of the Soviet statement and declared it was the Soviet attitude which had caused excite- ment in the press and encouraged one of the parties in the conflict to prolong the war.

M. Maisky, of Russia, intimated that the Soviet Government meant to combine its proposal for the control of Portuguese ports with that of Lord Plymouth for the control of Spanish ports and frontiers.

IN GERMANY

Goering's Statement

Berlin, Oct. 28.

A large concourse of people heard General Doering give his second address on Germany's New Four Year Plan, at the "Sport's Palace" on Wednesday night.

Of primary importance, stated the speaker was the need ta strengthen and extend the Ger-. man economic system. "It can no

tolernted longer be

that throat' be menaced by the foreign st," exclaimed. Goering to the accompaniment of resounding

cheers.

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"In the next four years we will break of finger for finger, this "fist" till the German "throat" La free again."

The minister. went on to say that Germany possessed.no colon- les "which were stolen from us in the war." She therefore possessed materiais. It required gold to purchase these materials "We would pay for them with gold if all our gold was not stolen too!"

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All the necessary foodstuffs could not be grown in Germany, but, it was his intention to extract the last ounce from German soil, and one of the most important tasks of the Four Year Plan, was to sure a good crop.

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Regarding petrol supply now im ported in large quantities, Goering

predicted that in eighteen months Germany will be independent of petrol from abroad.”

Turning to unemployment. Ge- neral Goering said that whereas other nations were confronted with a problem which was taxing the resources of their government, German industry was looking for more workers. It had to be under- stood by the workers that produc- be achieved when they everyone tion on a large scale could only

harmony of the plant, since Ger- -worked steadily to preserve the

many was no place for any dis- sention or strikes.

Conddence in each other and in the Chancellor was the greatest capital Germany possesed. "Thia cannot be bought for all the gold in the world," ended, Goering. He was given a tumultous ovation.-

runtoccan News Service,

DEATH OF FORMER LABOUR "M.P.

The death

London Oct. 28. hus vecured of Mr George Barker, former Labour M.P. The deceased was formerly the

GAMES

Venue Shifts To Peiping

Tientsin, Oct. 38. The grand autumn manoeuvres or the Japanese troops in North China were brought to a tempor- ary close to-day. Beginning from to-morrow, they will resume their war games near Pelping.

The Tientsin regiment left here this morning in Ave trains for points along the Peiping-Liuning Rallway to join the rest of the Japanese forces there. The batch early this morning carrying seven lets here for Anting and Lanfang

hundred "infantrymen, fifty horses and six feld pieces.

About seventy cavalrymen with one hundred and forty horses left by the second special train in the early afternoon.

The third train carrying about one hundred and sixty artilerymen was pulled out of the local station about one and half hour later.

Shortly afterwards another de- tachment of seventy artillerymen with seventeen trucks boarded the fourth train. The last train left. here at seven o'clock with eight hundred infantrymen and four field pieces aboard.- Central News....

AMERICAN FLYING

VISITORS

Shanghai, Oct. 29. Mr. and Mrs. Juan Trippe left here for Canton aboard the C.N.AC. plane. After a brief stay there, the couple are proceeding to California by the Clipper. Hong Kong and will return to

hal, is also leaving for Canton Mr. Roy Howard, now in Shang-

Central News... shortly on his way back to America."

RECENT DISORDERS IN ENGLAND

London, Oct, 28. An important decision was taken by the Cabinet to-day on the re- port of the sub-committee examin- ing the question of the recent dia- orders at public meetings.

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It is understood that legislation will be introduced to strengthen the powers of the police regarding policical demonstrations calculated to lead to disorder.

It is not yet certain whether political uniforms will be dealt

in the way--

Reuter.

The Portuguese representative manager of large stores in Tient-with, owing to the legal difficulties thereupon complained about the sin Indefniteness of the Russian at- Bruter.

itude and said it would be dim- cult to discuss complaints against Portugal In the presence of the Soviet Ambassador, whose pre-

that Russia still considered her- sence he regarded as indicating

self bound by agreement.

Changchun, Oct. 29. It is reported also that many similar acts of "malicious pres sure" are being committed

by Soviet agents against the Japanese and Manchukuo diplomatic au- thorities who are in the USSR Reports received here state that a number of employes of Japanese and Manchukuo consulates in the Soviet Union have been arrested The market, however, is inclined without sumclent reason and sub- to consider to-day's rise as some- Jected to strict examination,

what exaggerated and advises With agents of the O.G.P.U. | caution with a view to possible as unsatisfactory as the German maintaining a strict vigilance over alarms and excursions between reply to Russia's charges, and also Japanese and Manchukuo oficials | now and eventual agreement. In the Soviet, the latter are ex-

periencing various difculties in performing their duty. It is stated bere.

Taion News.

PACIFIC COAST SHIPPING

American Strike Threat Temporarily Averted

San Francisco, Oct. 29 The threatened strike of 37,000 dockworkers which was timed for to-day has been averted for at least twenty-four hours by last- minute negotiations between the shipping companies and workers" unions.

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If the strike takes place it is feared that shipping at all the Pacific coast ports will be held

Kruter

TURKISH REPUBLIC

CELEBRATIONS

Istanbul, Oct. 29. Turkey is celebrating the thir- teenth anniversary of the estab Ushment of the Republic. There will be three days of celebration during which the cities will be illuminated. A big milltary parade wh conclude the festivities- Reuter's Bulletin Service.

Well Instructed circles believe that a counter-offer from Siam is to be expelted, which may cause the International Tin Committee to reconsider the attitude which, it is understood, has already been laid down for publ'eation after the mecting of November 8-

cuter.

CALM AFTER ARAB STORMS

Curfew Order. Lifted In Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Oct, 29. Life will return to the streets ut 7 o'clock this evening when the curfew imposed on May 13 will be lifted in Jerusalein. **

ITALIAN REJECTION

The Italian Government reject- emphatically all alegations made against it, but the Soviet representative said that this was

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alleged that the Italian Govern- ment continued to violate the neutrality egreement in Spain and Majorca.

Lord Plymouth said that the re- sult of the examination of specific allegations made against Italy showed lack of evidence or that the incidents had occurred prior Italy's adherence to the neutrality agreement or that the alleged incidents were not shown to have occurred.

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The French representative, M. Charles Corbin, maintained the French Government entirely ap- proved the Non Intervention Agreement and would do its best to make it exective and examine any practical scheme of `control France would also participate in any measures other Governments. agreed upon.

Lord Plymouth then pointed out that the Soviet's position still was not clear and asked whether, Rus-- Cafes and other places of amuse-sla regarded herself bound by the ment are expected to be filled Beuter's Bulletin Beroita.

HONG KONG AS AIR TERMINUS

London, Oct., 28,

arranged that the Pan-American Reuter learna that it has been

Airways planes will in future make Hong Kong their Asian, terminus, instead of Macao, and that the Chinese National planes will alad put into Hong Kong.

agreement or whether she regard. ed herself free from obligations.

The sub-committee meets again on November 2 and the main committee on November 4- Neuter

aerial Clapham Junction of the Hong Kong will thus become the

Far East

Kong service will not yet be ex- Imperial Airways Penang-Hong

tended to Bhanghai Reuter

"Ovaltine

for me!"

All.children prefer Ovaltine because it is so delicious. But Ovaltine is more than adelightful beverage. It provides all the nutritive element, re- quired to build up Health and Energy

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