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CAFE PROPRIETOR SHOOTS HIMSELF

KEEPS PROMISE TO HIS WIFE

Republican Debacle Blamed

New York, November 5.

With the mounting total of the popular vote, Mr. Roosevelt may easily break the record with a majority of over ten millions..

The Republican debacle is blamed for at least two suicides, A cafe proprietor is Kansas City told his wife that he will kili himself if Governor Landon were licked and be duly shot himself to death when victory was conceded Mr. Roosevelt, Another man walked out of a meeting, at Randolph, Vermont, when the Roose velt landslide was announneed and was later found shot dead in his home.

Wall Street has taken the result fairly calmly. Sums estimated at

* total of £1,000,000 were wagered FREE HAND FOR

before polling day at odds favour- Ang Mr. Roosevelt as high as 7 to 2.

The chief immediate market in- terest in the election aftermath was the ending of hopes that the new tax on undivided proẞts might not operate in most issues apart from the utilities rising. -- Router.

VOTING FIGURES

New York. Nov. 4. At 5.30 p.m. the Agures of the popular vote read as follows:

President Roosevelt Governor Landon

23,160,385 ....... 14.423,777

and messages of congratulation were pouring in upon the success- ful Democratic standard-bearer. Mr. William Lemke. the only other seriously considered contestant in the presidential fight, polied only

601,331.

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Sald Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary

State. in a

message from Washington: "The results of the election represent an overwhel- | ming enforcement of the Ameri- car. efforts for the promotion of Deace and the preservation of strict neutrality in wartime." He pledged that this programme would be pursued as formerly- Reuter

"CAN BE A DICTATOR"

Detroit, Nov. 4. "Future historians will devote less time to Caesar and Napoleon and

more to President F.D. Roosevelt. He can be a dictator 1 he wants to be," declared Father Coughlin, the radio priest, who supported Mr. William Lemke in the presidential race.

Father Coughlin asserted that President Roosevelt now has more power than any man ever had in the history of the world. The minority is now purely theoretical.

The election of state governors

are likely to result in the selection of 27 Democrata and six Republi- cans.

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The Democrat, Mr. Walter Hux- 'man, succeeded Governor Landon ir. Kansas, and Mr. Frank Murphy, High Commissioner for the Philip- pines, at present on leave, has been elected Governor of Michl- gan. Reuter.

FOREIGN REACTIONS

France. Welcomes Triumph Of Democracy

London, Nov. 4. President Roosevelt's "overwhel- ming victory surprised Germany and pleased Italy and France.

ROOSEVELT

Greatest Mandate In History

Washington, Nov. 4.

The American people have given | President Roosevelt the greatest mandate in their history, in the form of a completely blank che- que. Never was any President given such sweeping power or handicapped by "fewer pledges.

President Roosevelt has commit- ted himself to nothing but a liberal programme expressed in general terms, has made no promises whatever regarding the N.R.A., the AAA. or the Supreme Court and Constitution, and remains free to propose whatever courses he sees At regarding these questions.

He is not even pledged to avold | membership in the World Court

adhesion and League of Nations, although to either is naturally most improbable.

While it is too early to obtain an official indication of the Ad- ministration's plans, well-informed circles agree that the foundation of President Roosevelt's domestic policy were laid in his first term. The second term will be devoted to consolidation of that policy and making it part and parcel of Amé- rican tradition.

PEACE EFFORTS

Once satisßed that the domestic scene is tranquil, the President will be free to use his vastly increased prestige and power to furthering the pacification of the troubled world.

The latter part of his program- me opens with

the Imminent peace conterence in Buenos Aires, which Mr. Cordell Hull is attend- ing. Rumours that the President himself may attend this confer- ence are unconfirmed. It is thought he could hardly spare the necessary month away from Was hington.

He greatly desires the success or this conference because the chan- ces of inducing the rest of the world to hearken to his call for peace would be enhanced if he could point to a united America at the heart of a peaceful Western Hemisphere,

The President is probably too hard-headed to cherish any Wil- sonian dreams in this year of grace, but the late 'President Wil- son never received such a mandate for peace and reconstruction a.s Roosevelt has received, and this President Ig a deeply idealistic

The German, press notes that the world's democracies "are cox-, centrating their votes" and ex- man. pects that this will "change the fruter.... - face of the world."

Itallans recall that Roosevelt, did not join the Sarictionist Front and hail him as the "most Fas- cist of American "statesmen,"

M. Yves Delbos, French Foreign Minister, says the unprecedented

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PRINCESS JULIANA'S FUTURE CONSORT

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success President Roosevelt (Hong Kong Dally. Press” Special),

of

The Hague, Nov. 5.

and the triumph of democratic tendencies are welcomed in France The future Consort of the Dutch with great pleasure. Roosevelt's Crown Princess Jullana, Prince triumphant election will enable Bernhard. zu Lippe-Blesterfeld is him to play an ever greater role to receive Dutch nationality and as an advance-guard of civilisa- be explicitly declared a member of tion. M Delhós is certain, he the Dutch Ruling House of Near Kays, that during Roosevelt's sau-Oranien by two Jaws just second term in office the United drafted by the Dutch Government, States and France will be able to both bills having already been bring to a successful realisation sent to the second. Chamber. ---- the Ideals animating both na- Transtecas New Servier tipus.- Keuter.

DAUGHTER BORN TO 'LADY INCHCAPE

London, Nov. 5. Lady Inchcape, wife of Eart Inchcapé, formerly: Misa Leonora

Margaret Brooke, eldest daughter of the Rajah of Barawak, has given birth to a daughter.— Beuteri

DR. ROBERT BOSCH HONOURED

long Kong Daily Press" Special)

London, Nov. 5.

Dr. Robert Bosch was nominated | by the Institute of British Auto- mobil Engineers as honorary member of the Institute. Transocean News Service.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1936.

BERLIN-BURGOS

RELATIONS

Present Situation Explained

DEFENCES OF FRANCE

New Fortifications Proposed

<"Hong Kong Daily Press Special (Hong Kong Dally Press' Special)

Berlin, Nov. 5.

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Much speculation has been rife for some time as to the relations between Berlin and Burgos. There has never been doubt that Germany's sympathies were with the generals and Burgos, but the German neutrality in effect was always emphasisei. It has been stated many a time that Germany signed the Non-Intervention pact so that the Spanish civil war may remain localised. It is also point- ed out that the efforts of the former Spanish Minister, to Berlin Senor Agramonte y Cortijo-who resigned his post and placed him- self at the disposal of Burgos, to be recognised in Berlin as Ambas sado: from the National Govern- ment in Burgos, falled.

Although the attitude of Ger- many is the same, and neutrality is strictly preserved, yet there is an alternation to de perceived. Whether, however, this alteration

has any political significance, re- ronins to be seen. However, there ls now no longer any doubt about the strong sympathies for the Spanish national movement. How far these sympathies go was made clear by a broadcast by the special correspondent of the "Voelkischer Beobachte:," when visiting Berlin.

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TIN CONTROL INSURGENTS THREE

RENEWAL

Siam Becomes Party To Agreement

The following cominunique was

London, Nov. 5.

Issued after the International Tin Committee meeting to-day:—

ments were resumed.

Govern

"An agreement has been arrived at between "the Siamese and other delegates regarding tonnage basis in which Slam becomes a party to renewal of tin control. The agree- ment will be submitted to the approval of the Governments con- cerned.

"Paris, Nov. 5. The introduction of special train-

"The International Tin' Com- ing courses for young Frenchmen

mittee met in Paris on November who have not yet reached the ages and negotiations with represen- for military training, the creation

tatives of the Siamese of a special corps, the increase of officers and non-commissioned on- cers of the army, the expedited construction

fortlications- similar to the Maginot Line on the Francq-German border-on Franco-Swiss and the Franco- Belgian border, the increase of the number of professional soldiers. from 106,000 to 144,000, these and other measures will be proposed by the French Government to Par- lament as strengthening France's national defence, according to War Minister Daladier's statements be-.. fore the Chamber's military.com- mission.

In defending these measures, Daladier referred to the German Army as an "army organisation trained for a surprise attack." bat. stressed that the training of the German Army, was by no means finished, and would not be ready before next year.-

Tronanseon News Novoice.

"The next meeting of the Interna- tional Tin Committee will be held In London on December 11”- Reuter.

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DUTCH NATIVE ··

RUBBER

Batavia, Nov. 5. Netherlands East Indies native rubber export duty, which Was fixed at 53 gulders per 100 kilo- grams efective. November 3, has

been raised to 54 guilders from November 6.— Reuter.

He described in detail the cruelties KEELUNG INCIDENT TO

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and murders which have been committed during the progress of the war, and stated that it was his impression that "the war in Spain is no civil war. This description La misleading, and decries the noble task which the Nationalsts have set themselves, the task of combatting the terrors of Marxism and the sovietising, of western Europe."

Germany's relations with the Madrid Government are almost broken. It is true that since the attack on the German ship Kamerun there have been no fur- ther incidents, but the German Embassy has shifted to Alicante where it is under the direct pro- tection of German warships. The" Madrid Government has actually for months not had a representa- tive in Berlin, so that there are really no direct diplomatic re- lations between the Governments.

BEFORE COMMONS ·

COME

COURTESY VISITS TO JAPANESE PORTS

MAY BE CANCELLED

London, November 5.

The Keelung incident in which British sailors were allegedly assapfied will be brought to the attention of the House of Com- moas on Monday when Lord Winterton as Foreign Secretary will announce that, if falling reparation and adequate apology, he would infarm the Japanese Government that the British Govern- ment was regretfully compelled to cancel all courtesy visits of ships of the Royal Navy to Japanese ports and similar visits of Japanese naval vessels to British ports will not be welcomed.- Reuter.

FRENCH FRONTIER

INSPECTION

The question which now arises

Paris, Nov. 4 is whether Germany will draw

The Military Commission of the the diplomatic consequences from

Chamber met on Wednesday äfter- the situation. There is no doubt noon to hear War Minister Dalad- Berlin that the Nationalistler on the results of his inspection Government in Spain will endea-

trip to Northern France,

which vour to attain recognition from

the Minister had recently under- all powers. But is not to be ex-

taken, in view of the Belgiad de- pected however that, despite the

claration of neutrality. clear sympathies of Germany, such a step will be taken rashly, vations, Daladier described the but it will be seriously contem-fortifications which the Govern- plated as being of great conse- ment would have to erect quence to Europe, and be decided Northern France in view of the when the situation in Spain changed situation. becomes more clear-

Pranzocena Nmas Service. Transocean News Service.

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KING'S CORONATION Ex-Servicemen To Be Reviewed

London, Nov. 4.

It was officially stated to-day that the King will hold his Coro- nation review of Ex-Servicemen's Organisations on June 27 of next year.

The King will attend the Britian Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Albert Hall on the evening of Armistice Day. The King, as Prince of Wales, has frequently attended the ceremony in the past. British Wircles.

AIRPLANE FACTORY NEAR BELGRADE

Belgrade, Nov. 4 The Yugoslavian Government has bought shares in an airplane factory near Belgrade hitherto in French hands, said the Minister of Finance on Wednesday addressing cha press.

The output of the factory is to be increased. The Nationalisation of such works was a further step In the economic independence of Yugoslavia-

Transocean News Service

FARMER'S FLIGHT TO N. ZEALAND

London, Nov. 5..."

After briefly stating his obser-

SPANISH DIPLOMAT

ASSAULTED

Berlin, Nov. 4, The Charge d'Affairs of the Madrid Government in this city, Rovira, was assaulted on Tuesday

evening by two men and knocked down as he was about to enter his dwelling.

During the scuffle which ensur- ed. Rovira succeeded" in getting away, jumping into his car, in which he immediately proceeded reported the incident. to the Foreign Office, where he

ed that, the attackers were both Subsequent investigations show- Spaniards and that the probable motive was a political one. The German authorities have begun a thorough search for the perpetra- tors, who will be punished to the full extent of the law. Fransocean Hews Service

SOVIET OIL TRADE

Mostow, Nov. The foreign trade statistics of the Central Customs Bureau of the Boviet Union showed that the ex- ports in oll and oil products de- clined considerably during arst eight months of 1938. The export or crude oil and gasoline show the greatest decrease.-- Transocean Newi. Service.

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PRODUCTION OF COPPER

London, Nov. I.

KING GEORGE MEMORIAL

Progress In London

London, Nov. 5. As the result of a gift by the Government of certain property in Abingdon Street, Westminster. opposite the Houses of Parliament, plans for erection there of a

National Memorial statue to King George V may now be proceeded wish.

The Lord Mayor of London said that as a result of this gift the maximum figure now required for the Abingdon Street site and the memorial should not exceed £125,-" 000. This would leave about £20,- 000 available for the other part of the memorial which consists of provision of playing Aelds.— British Wireless..

PARLIAMENT MEETS IN FRANCE Hot Debate Expected

Paris, Nvv. 5.. The French Parliament la meet- ing to day. The session is expect- ed to be a lively one in which the Government policy will be hotly debated between the Radical Sedalists and the Communists. It is belleved, however that M

Blum's Popular Front Government will hold together and a vote of confidence in the Government will be passed by the parties.

The session is expected to last a few days during which measures Ior financial reforms will passed. T Reuters Bulletin Service,

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DESPERATE ATTEMPT BY MADRID

Decisive Battle Pending

Lisbon, November 5.

Every ablebodied man in Madrid is being transported to the front by, all sorts of vehicles in a last desperate attempt to keep the Insurgents out of the capital. According to the Gowernment radio a decisive battle is exfected at any moment.

The insurgents now occupy Carabanchel Bajo on the tram- way route three miles from the capital. All Government vero- planes have exicoated the military aerodroms on the outskirts... of Madrid.-Reuter's Bulletin Service.

GETAFE CAPTURED BY INSURGENTS

'Madrid This Week"

Getafe was captured this after-

noon, according to a radio com- munique from the Nationalists headquarters. The rebel, General Varela, personally led his troops Into the town, and afterwards told newspaper correspondents: "YOU сап tell the whole world that Madrid will be captured this week,"

BOMBING OF MADRID

Severe Casualties

Among Civilians

London, Nov. 4. Reports reaching London from Spain describe the casualties in- Alicted on the civil population of Madrid by the bombing from General Varella added that in-seroplanes belonging to avtl. surgent aeroplanes had reported Government forces. that the Madrid-Valencia road was blocked by thousands fleeing from the "doomed" capital...

The capture of Getafe, which is a mass of smouldering ruins, fol- lowed a terrific' five-hour battle, in which tanks, aeroplanes and heavy infantry units participated on both sides. A fierce bayonet charge by the Spanish-pficered Moorish regulars finally routed the Government militia, who abandon- ed six tanks,

The insurgents declare a Rus- alan and two Spanish generals vainly tried to steri” the rout.-" Reuter.

SURPRISE RAID

Lisbon, Nov. 4. A surprise raid by insurgent troops on Carabanchel, five miles from the centre of Madrid, found the village deserted. The troops returned to the rebel lines with- out firing a shot.

News of a Government diver- alon, however, is reported on the Estipona front. Every available motor vehicle has been comman deered to rush insurgent troops to Estepona, where Malaga mill- reported to have begun a strong offensive against" the insurgent forces. Reuter's Bulletin Servic

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KEY POSITION TAKEN

Burgos, Nov. 4 The Nationalist troops occupied the town of Alcorcon south west of Madrid. The possession of this town is of great strategical - portance, since it is but 5- metres from the military barracks of Madrid's suburb. Carabanchel, The Nationalists have thus cap- tured the key-position for march- ing into the capital- Transocean Neus Service.

CHANGED SITUATION IN IRAQ Friendly Assurances To Britain

These are reproduced in news- papers and the accompanying comment shows, just as the news of the indiscriminate arrests and detention of suspects by the Gov- ernment

supporters. allenated much of the previous sympathy of a considerable section of public opinon with the cause of the Madrid Government, so the failure of the insurgent aircraft to con- fine their attacks to definite mill- *tary objectives has shocked many who have been inclined to view the insurgents aims with increasing understanding.

The inevitable reactions of the bombing outrages on the safety of prisoners in the Spanish capital- for whose fate in common with other parts of Spain, His Majesty's. Government has already demon- strated its concerni-is not over- looked in press comment and the bope is expressed that the anti- Government leaders will take steps to obviate

a recurrence or the events which can only add to the ghastly record of horrors of the civil conflict in Spain- British Wireless.

NON-INTERVENTION WRANGLE

Soviet Reply To German Allegations

London, Nov. 4. The Soviet reply to the German charges of infringement of the . non-intervention agreement in the Spanish, civil war occupied to- day's meeting of the Non-Inter- vention Committee.

The German and Italian reprd. sentatives tenaciously contested the Russian explanations of each charge, especially that, concer ning the alleged presence of four Russian Gorki bombers at the Getafe Aerodrome, near Madrid. On September 18.

M. Maisky declared that ΠΟ Russian bombers or aeroplane factory of that name existed.

It is understood that ame London, Nov. 4. tionally appointed government of gard to

points in the German allegations The resignation of the constitu-

were not proved, while" with re- Iraq as a result of violent action invited to obtain further informa- others M. Maisky was by the army leaders, has naturally tion from the Soviet Govern- caused the British Government ment and subunit same concern, declared Mr. Anthony Committee.

to the Eden, the Foreign Secretary, Heuter. speaking in the House of Com- mona to-night.

He said the latest information indicated that the country was quiet and that the aafety of none of the Iraq minorities was endan gered.

The British Ambassador had re- Geneva, NoT, 4.

ceived assurances from the new The situation in the former Ger- Prime Minister that the Govern- man Colohy, West. Samos, over ment was holding to close triend- which New Zealand has received ship with Great Britain The the mandate after the war was Prime Minister declared it was discussed at the Mandate Com- their intention to govern in con- mission of the League of Nations, formity with the constitution. The New Zealand delegate; in his report declared that, the relations between the Mandatory Govern ment and the natiyes were excel- lent, and enumerated a number of measures recently taken by the Mandatory authorities on behalf of the natives, such as the dis- patch of a special commission to

Mr. LE Clarke, the young New It is officially announced that Zealand farmer who left Lompne | copper production has been in- on October 26 to fly to New Zea-creased by ten per cent to 105 per land, amived at Port Darwin from cent basic quota effective Novem-establish closer contact with the Kospang at 10.23 am, to-day,

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natives

"Vyanauraan. News Barelor,

Mr. Eden said he had instruct ed the Ambassador to warn the Prime Minister of the deplorable effects which would be caused by further outrages like the murder of General Jaffs Askari, and to emphasise that one of the prin- ciple criteria, by which the new Government would be judged out side Iraq was the humanity of its treatment of minorities- Beuter,

RUSSIAN THRUST AT ITALY

London, Nov. 4. Hot words between Italy and Russia, marked the meeting of the Non-Intervention Committee, M. Malsky bitterly attacking Bignor Grandi, when he declared: "Bignor Grandi even ridiculed the bombing of women and children in Maditd.: He made me think he was a bitter enemy of the female sex and children, and indifferent to suffer ing and anguish.

"I am not surprised at that because the creed he represents means war of the most brutal, naked and abhorrent Hind. I u not the first time that we have witnessed from his country a com- plete and utter daregard human suffering”- Reuter