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GERMAN ACTION BOMB

REGRETTED

Sovereignty Over

Waterways

STATEMENT BY,

MR. EDEN

London, Nov. 16. Regret that the German Govern- ment should once again have abandoned procedure by negotia- tion, in favour of unilateral ac- tion in denouncing the articles of the Versailles Treaty relating to the nationalisation of rivers and the administration of the Kiel Canal, was expressed in the House of Parliament by

the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden in reply to a question of the leader of the opposition.. Mr Attibe.

Mr. Eden said the German Gov- ernment had on many occasions. since the signature of the Treaty signided its satisfaction with numerous aspects of the Interna tional Rivers regime summed up by the peace treaties, but on May 21, last year, the German Chancellor stated public'y that us regards the remaining articles of the Versail- les Treaty, including it was under- stood, those relating to the Inter- national Rivers and the Canal, the German Government. "Will only carry out by means of peaceable understandings Buch revisions as will be inevitable in 'the course of time."

WILS

Kiel

conarmed

This statement to His Majesty's Ambassador in Berlin on May 31.

RECONCILIATION FFORTS.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1936.

FALLS ON ROOF OF THE FRENCH EMBASSY SOVIET ARREST

Paris, Nov. 16—The French Com- munist leader, Maurice Thores

International Legion to free Madrid urged youths to volunteer for an

from the Nationalists, during a public address In Lens on Sunday. The speaker boasted of the fact that two brothers-in-law of his

were fighting on the Madrid front. --Transocean-News Service.

DUTCH RUBBER

EXPORTS

Duty Raised Again

Batavia' Nov. "17. The export duty on Netherlands East Indies native rubber has been fixed at 56 guilders per hundred. allograms effective November 30 for sheets and December 18 for blankets-- Krater.

LATE DR. SOLFA

Tokyo, Nov. 17. The German-Japanes: Society for the promotion of cultural re- lations is planning to erect a memorial hall in nonou> of Dr. Solf, the former German Ambas-

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Huge Fires Raging In The City

Madrid Spends A Sleepless Night

Madrid, November 17.

Another air raid began this morning, a number of planes' bombing the centre of the city.. *Madrid had no sleep all night long with the uninterrupted, roar of the intense artillery bombard- ment and the huge fires raging, including blaxes at the Royal Hotel and the neighbourhood of the French Embassy, caused by a bomb falling on the Embassy roof. "

Renter's correspondent with the insurgents outside Madrid cables that despite the night and day counter-attacks by fresh Government troops, the Nationalists gained further ground towards the West Park and the long boulevard running towards the northern station in the direction of the centre of the capital-Reuter's Bulletin Service.

NATIONALISTS CONSOLIDATING THEIR

Salamanca, Nov. 17, No Important events are reported from the Madrid front, but a broadcast message from Burgos

states that the Nationalist troops have consolidated their positions conquered during Sunday's severe fighing.

Contact between the Nationalist forces on either side of the Man- zanares river has been established, while foodstuffs, armis and muni- tions have been transported across the river.

The Nationalist airplanes have again bombed the northern railway station, as well as the northern

districts of the city where the Red militia is reassembling after their retreat.

It is further stated that the Nationalists have captured an armoured train on the sector be- tween the city and El Escorial, and that among the prisoners taken on this Occasion was 2 French captain.- Tranincean News Service.

WITHIN THE GATE

Madrid, Nov. 17, “ That the enemy is within the gate is now definitely established. A column of Nationalists, mostly Moroccans, has penetrated the

have completely invaders.

surrounded the

FRIGHTFUL AIR RAID The capital's most "frightful air rald so far occurred last evening, causing widespread destruction and a very heavy death roll,

The raiders raided powerful torpedoes and incendiary -aerial

shells, notably in the quarter be- tweeb Aucoba Square, Calle de Leon and the Cortes Square.

Many buildings were set afire, including the Provincial and San Carlos Hospitals.

Lurid Games illuminated the sky, and firemen were impotent to cope with the outbreak. The po pulation was demented by the crashing to bombs and the rattle of anti-aircraft guns. They be gan to emerge to assist in rescue work when

a second

visitation started. Reuter

CABALLERO'S STATEMENT

Valencia, Nov. 18. The war is only now begin- ning," declared Senor Largo Ca- tallero. the Premier, in the course of an Interview to-day.

Protracted negotiations had however been in progress for many years with a view to recon- ciling the German desiderate in regard to this matter, with the Interests of the powers concerned. and with considerable measure of success. For instarice in May last. a convention regulating the navi gation of the Rhine was initiall-sader to Japan. This would be University City Inside Madrid, but would only have a moral value. ed by all the powers concerned in- cluding Germany excepting the Netherlands, which still entertain- ed certain objections of a purely technical kind.

The convention would, notwith- standing the Netherland's absten- tion, have been brought into force on January 1 by virtue of "modus viviend!" which Germany has now denounced.

GERMANY-CZECH ACCOD Again direct negotiations be- tween the German and Czechos lovak Governments, recently led to an agreement in regard to the Elbe, which it had been hoped to bring into force at a very early date.

Mr. Eden emphasised that it "was Germany's

abandonment of procedure by negotiation in favour of unilateral action, that was de- plored and added: "These re-

grets are not due to the fear that any important British trading in- terests had been jeopardized by the German Government's deci- slon, but to the fact that an ac- tion, of this character must ren~ der more dificult, the conduct of International relations.

British Wireless,

SWISS AOTION

Berne, Nov. 16. Upon receiving the German note announcing the re-establishment of complete German sovereignty over the German inland water- ways, the Swiss Political Depart ment immediately communicated with the Swiss delegation on the International Commission for control of navigation on the Rhine, which is at present hold- ing a session in Strassbourg. No emcial comment will be made or action taken, until the delegation has made a complete study the situation.--

Transocean News Service.

FRANCE SOUNDING

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OTHER POWERS

Collective Protest In Berlin

of

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Park, Nov. 17. The possibility of a "collective protest in Berlin against the act of the German Government in assuming again · sovereignty over her inland waterways contrary to the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles is discussed by the "Petit. Parisien," which states that the French Government is at the mo ment sounding the attitude of the British and other Governments.

The paper says that the British utfitude la not yet certain, but in-

formation received from London supports the opinion that Britain

ग not be eager to push the matter further, since the British Government is anxious to avoid

paying tribute to the work of Dr. Solf, which is fully appreciated in Japan.-

Transocean Neus Service.

REICH MOTOR ROAD

has left its communications' un- protected

The Loyalista have fiercely

claim

counter-attacked

and

FRENCH AIRMEN IN

SPAIN

to

-Leipzig. Nov, 17. Near Schkeuditz, a point on the

Paris, Nov. 1a. road running westward from the -No fewer than thirty French air- Halle-Leipzig airport in Centralmen are in the service of the Germany, the first Intersection of Spanish Government, states the two Reichs motor roads has just "Paris Midi" in an article written been completed. At this point by a pilot who has returned to the Halle-Leipzig road, which is France; after, several months ser- already in use, crosses at right vice in Spain. angles by means of a bridge over the road from Berlin via Dessau and Bitterfeld to South Ger-

mnaziy.—

Transocean News Service.

ITALIAN VISIT.

Although two pilots of captains

rank are at present in the Foreign Company, there is no difference of rank, and none of the men

wear

the

distinguishing badges. The Com- mander of the entire company of foreign airmen, who are quarter- ed in the hotel Florida, l French writer André Malraux. Budapest, Nov, 16. This foreign. Company is equip- The official visit of the Italian ped, according to the returned pilot. the Hungarian capital came to an Foreign Minister Count Clano to

with one-seater pursuit planes of the 62 Newport type and two- end, on Monday night, when the seater bombers of the Brequet 18. Minister, his wife and retinue left.į Budapest for Rome by the ordin- ary Trieste Express at 8 pm.— Frananceax Xetha-Servic

U.S. SHIPPING STRIKE

Washington, Nov. 18. Mr. Daniel C. Roper, Secretary of Commerce, discussed the ship- ping strike with President F. D. Roosevelt to-day, and emerged from his conference declaring that the prospects of a settlement ap- peared more hopefull Reuter.

anything that might jeopardize the prospects of negotiations in view of the Western Pact

type.

The Soviet Russian planes must

according to the French pilot, be of the very latest design, since they are capable of attaining a speed of 400 m. per hour. At the special request of the Boviet Gov- ernment's diplomatic representa- tive in Spain, these machines are only piloted by Russians- Cennent Truss Service.

FATHER BURNS

ESCAPES

Bandit Captive Since February

Tokyo, Nov. 17, ¿

The Premier added that even if. Madrid should be captured, it

The war would continue as long as there was a yard of Spanish territory to defend.— Beuter's Bulletin Service.

MAILS. FOR SPAIN

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POSITIONS.

MANZANARES CROSSED

Madrid, Nov. 18.

Indications that the insurgents have succeeded in crossing the Manzanares River, despite yester- day's dynamiting of the French bridge, are afforded by the heavy fighting which is proceeding around the University City, which, according to an insurgent com- munique. the insurgent troops have entered by the Puerto River, occupying a number of buildings.

To-day's offensive was preceded by a violent artillery bombardment and an air raid over the western sector above the North Station.

day long, high explosive shells The bombardment continued all

landing every five minutes. Great damage was done, but there was no loss of life.

The Government claims to have brought down" one three-englued enemy Junker machine near the racecourse, and to have bombed insurgent concentrations in the People's Park, from which the batteries are shelling Madrid.

Reuter,

NEW COMMANDER

Cayenne, Nov. 18.. The Government commander for Bilbao and the whole Biscay front, General Lano de Necomtesna, has arrived at Bilbao by air from Barcelona to direct activity on this front- Reuter.

BRITISH NÁVAL AIR FORCE

Extension Planned.

("Hong Kong Dally Fress" Special)

Paris, Nov. 17. Mail destined for Nationalist Spain will henceforth be sent there directly via Irun, not as heretofore ("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special) Tia Barcelona, in accordance with a decision of the French Govern-

London, Nov: 17. The British Naval air force will ment

The state of affairs which pe considerably increased in the had given rise to numerous pro- tests from abroad has now come "Daily Telegraph." which adds future, according to the to an end. Malls destined for that the Navy at present possesses parts of Spain occupied by "the" Nationalists had hitherto

79 front line planes, and that this reached their destination, but were of these, the paper says. 130 will never number will be brought up to 480. held up by the Red authorities of be attached to the battleships and Barcelona-

cruisers which are equipped with Transocean New Service.

catapult apparatus.

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ANTWERP-MOROCCO SERVICE

hear

The paper states that the new airplane carrier Ark Royal, which

have

London, Nov. 17.-Lord Baden- Powell, Chief Scout, is arranging to spend his eightieth birthday in India which he is visiting early next year with Lady Baden-Powell, Chief Guide. They will leave England on January 8 to visit the All-India Scout Jamboree which will be held at Delhi in February. -British Wireless.

POWDER FACTORY

EXPLOSION

Heavy Death Roll In France

Marsellles. Nov. 17. St. Chamas powder factory was the scene of yesterday's explosion It is the largest power factory in France, extending over an area of five miles.

OF GERMANS

Protest Lodged By Berlin

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Berlin, Nov. 16. to-day informed by the Soviet authorities of the names of the 14 out of 23 arrested Germans, rounded up in Russia as a result of the widespread fear of anti-Stalin plotting.

An official communique annour- ces that nine Germans have been arrested in Moscow, 12 in Lenin- grad, one in Kharkov and one in Novosibirsk, none of whom has yet been allowed & visit from a German official.

They are charged with espion- are, and as the authors of terror- lat scts and the organisers of act vities inimical to the Soviet state, Government's information in this Germany regards the Russian

matter as

completely insufficient " and has described the charge as incredible.

The German Government has raised a solemn protest against the mass arrests of obviously in- nocent citizens of Germany. But the Soviet Foreign Commissariat has rejected the protest with for- mal juridical explanations. Never- theless. the German protest against the Soviet procedure is fully maintained. Riuter

WOMEN INCLUDED

Moscow. Nov. 16, The German Embassy has pro- tested against the alleged arrest of 22 German persons in Moscow and Leningrad.

"

The Soviet Government has re- The death roll so far is" 40,"buejected the protest, stating that 14 the number i ukely to be higher Germans, including two women, through the fact. that members of have been arrested and charged the management, the are brigade, with military espionage. and other helpers congregated to nght the flames before the ex- plosion occurred.

Rescuers worked throughout last night, using hand torches until searchlights were rushed from Istres

where and Berra, from troops were also despatched to help in the rescue work.

A curious features that a large number of the bodies of victims so far discovered have been completely stripped of their clothing by the force of the ex- plosion.- Reuter.

NEW COLOUR FILM

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The German Ambassador, Herr von Schulenburg. is, hurrying to Moscow from the Caucas013.---- Reuter

REQUEST FOR DETAILS

Berlin, Nov. 18. Germany has asked Moscow for a further explanation regarding the arrest of German citizens, as the reply given by the Moscow authorities, is considered insufici ent, owing to its general nature,

Another request for details of

the actual charges against the German citizens will be submitted very shortly, according to well- informed quarters.— Heuter

TWENTY-THREE ARRESTED

Warsaw, Nov. 18. The number of German nation- als now under arrest in the Soviet Berlin, Nov. 17.

Union has increased to 23, the The Agfa Department of the

reason given by the Soviet Union 1. C. Farben. Trust (German Dye Trust). gave a reception at the

for this action is that the per- sons are suspected of spying acti- house of the German press Here;

vities and of attempts to organise where the new colour Allm was dis-

realstance against the state. All played. The method is still in an yet and application on the screen,

those arrested up experimental stage, and

to the present" cannot

are representatives of German arms or employees in Russian fac- but enthusiasts in colour photo-tories. A. high degree of anxiety in graphy will be pleased about the newest discovery on this subject. cow, where it is stated that every reigning in foreign circles in Mos- The new Alm consists of three foreigner is aware of the sense- layers variously sensitive

lessness of such attempts against the state, and that this proves the absurdity of the accusations.--. Transocean News Service.

red.

is now being bullt, will have room yellow and green. Developing for 70 airplanes, while the smaller similarly takes place in three airplane carriers Victorious and stages. The pictures on exhibit Hustrious will each

50 showed a wide range of finest tones from brilliant white through all colours of the spectrum deepest black- Transocean News Service.

Marseilles, Nov. 17.. Franco-German co-operation on the Antwerp-Morocco service will planes on board.. shortly be inaugurated, according Transocean News Service

to an announcement by the Olden- burg-Portuguese Steamship Com- pany and the Societe Anonyme de Gerance et d'Armement, which states that the services to Casa- blanca and the other Moroccan ports will in future be run as a common опе Each company will make one trip per week, and trade connection with Morocco #ill thus be stimulated.-. Transocean Neros Servics.

GOVERNOR GENERAL OF SOUTH AFRICA

London, Nov. 16. His Majesty the King, on the re- commendation of General James Hertzog has appointed Mr. Pat rick Duncan, Governor-General of South Africa, in succession to Lord Clarendon, whose extended period of office expires in March.

The paper states that the French After having been held captive Government is awaiting the re-by bandits since February in an ples from the interested Govern almost impregnable mountain for- ments, and will then decide whattress in south-eastern Manchuria form of protest in Berlin will be the Rev. Father Joseph Clarence Reuter adopted.

Burns. AD American Roman The paper belleves it certain

Catholic missionary, has escaped that Prague and Belgrade, aze

and is expected to arrive in Tung- favourable to the suggestion of ahua, "to the east of Mukden, to- collective probest, but thinks that the attitude of Belgium is uncer tain. It is declared that Rum has already declined to participate, while Switzerland remains neutral, since she is not a signatory of the Versailles Treaty,

day.

A Chinese captive, named Wo was his companion in his dash for liberty.

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WORLD FAIR IN NEW YORK

AMERICAN PEACE CONFERENCE

President Roosevelt To Attend

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CORONATION GOODS TAXED

Heavy Duty For Importe Into Britain

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WELSH REFUSAL TO: MEET KING

London. Nov. 16.

A sensation has been created lo political circles by the refusal o two Labour members of Parlia ment, representing Welah con- stituencies, Mr. Aneurin Bevan and Mr.W. H. Mainwaring to be present to meet. His Majesty the King when he visits South Wale this week.

Washington, Nov. 16. President F. D. Roosevelt has

London, Nov. 16. definitely decided to go to Buenos

A duty of 100 per cent. ad ter of Mines, in reply to the in-- Mr. Bevan, writing to the Mir............ Alres for the American peace con- valorem has been imposed on vitation to be present in his con- ference, and will probably leave Coronation decorations and sou-stituency during the King's tour, to-morrow to attend these historie venira imported into Britain be declined on the grounds that there talks, according to the contents of tween December 15, 1936, and July a statement issued for the bene-31, 1937.

were pressing problems and suf- fit of the mayor of various Ame-

fering in South Wales, for which. rican ports affected by the wide-

The order applies to articles Ministers were responsible. spread shipping strike. These bearing & representation of the executives have asked him to in- ing or any member of the Royal King's sympathy with the unem- While paying a tribute to the Family, or any royal emblem, ar- ployed, Mr. Beran regrets that tervene in the dispute.

ticle or building associated with such sympathy should be used to "As between this strike and the Coronation. The fag of any conceal not only the negilgence of whatever the effect of my visit to

country in the Empire or as re- His Majesty's Edinisters but their South America may have on thesembling such will be taxed to the active persecution of the poor. peace of the world the peace of full extent of their value.

the world is the most important of the two," said the chief execu- Hive.

AIRSHIP BACK

Mr. Mainwaring has written re The Imports Committee 8835 fusing to participate in the tour, that no considerable importation on similar grounda- Washington, Nov. 18,

Freddent Roosevelt expressed developed but precautions are

of Coronation souvenirs has yet Keuter President Roosevelt is issuing a

the hope that ship-owners and necessary to prevent a serious loss They gained their freedom while proclamation inviting the nations strikers would recognise this fact, to British, manufacturers through troops were attacking the bandit,of the world to participate in a and come together.

the indux of foreign goods at low forces.

New York world's fair in 1935 in come toge

A conference of the mayors of prices. Although the paper takes the During Father Burns captivity, order to celebrate the 150th an-New York, Los Angeles, San Fran- The French and German gov- view that any protest would be the bendits made extravagant de-alversary of the Inauguration of cisco. Philadelphia, Boston, Port-emments have agreed to waive purely platoufe, it none the lese mands for his ransom. One of the Arst president of the United land and other cities, has appeal expresses the hope that a collecthem was for $5,000,000 in cash States and the etablishment of ed to an parties to the dispute to

and a supply of modern weapons.

the national government in New submit their differences to arbit including artillery

York city.

·Renter

tive demarche will be made in the German capital.— Tranioccan News Service.

Reuter

ration

Reuter

The

their rights under trade agree turn mente during the duration of the order in view of the exceptional ed circumstances of the case. Beuters Bulletin Service

Maju

Frankfurt, Nov. 15. airship Hindenburg,"'", re- from South America, there on Monday, and larid

at the airport VoRhins.

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