HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY," NOVEMBER 20, 1936.
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NEW REGIME IN MILITARY OPERATIONS ON
EAST
COAST
OF SPAIN
SPAIN
Italo-German Recognition
London, Nov. 18,
The Italian and German Govern- ments have decided to recognise General Franco's rebel Govern ment.
Italian An
communique states that now the Insurgent
· leader has taken, possession of the greater part of Spain, it is con- tinually more evident that in the remaining part of Spain it is Im- possible to speak of a responsible Government exercising power The Fascist Government has therefore decided to recognis General Franco, and send him a Charge d'Affaires, who is leaving immediately, the former diploma- #tic representatives having been re-
called.
The German communique fol- lows almost exactly similar lines and adds that a new German Charge d'Affaires is proceeding in due course to the seat of the Franco Government and that the German Charge d'Affaires at All- cante has been recalled,
The British Government. t 15 understood,' has no intention of departing from its policy of non- Intervention in Spain. In spite of the Italo-German action.- Reuter
FRENCH ATTITUDE.
Paris. Nov. 18. The recognition of General Franco's Government by Italy and Germany was expected in authori tative French sources, but the an- nouncement came sooner than an- ticipated
Political quarters ho'd the opinion that the consequence may
GENERAL FRANCO
Leader of the Spanish military revolt
DIPLOMATIC CORPS OFFER
Services For Alleviating Suffering
London, Nov. 19. Recently Cine British Charge d'Affaires in Madrid, Mr. Ogilvie Forbes, together with the Mexican Ambassador and Argentine Charge
d'Affaires called 'on "the General Officer Commanding in Madrid and
behalf oo
of the Corps Diplomatique left with him memorandum offering the ser-
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Gen. Franco Warns Foreign Shipping
Barcelona Bombardment Imminent
alarseilles. November 19.
In
It is learned that General Franco has warned the B.itish naval anthorities of the danger to foreign shipping in the event of military operations on the east coast of Spain, especially Tarragona, Valencia, Alicante and Cartagena. The insurgents are only prepared to guarantee anchorages in certain recommended places and positions are given where ships could anchor with- in few miles of the ports affected.
Yesterday all German and Italian nationals in Barcelona were requested to leave, owing to the possibility of a bombardment. These warnings are understood to be a necessity as the insur- zents are gaining control of the ports in Eastern Spain. An early, attack by sea and land is ex- pected.
Spanish Government circles allege that the rebel cruiser Canarias is manned by German officers and supplied with. German munitions.
DECISIVE NAVAL BATTLE APPEARS POSSIBLE
It is learned in Londeh that most i of the Government fleet by concen-. trated in Cartagena, consisting of the battleship Jaime I, the cruisers Libertad. Cervantes and Mendez- munes, 17 destroyers and a couple of submarines, A few more sub-
to marines are reported be 11 Malaga:
For the insurgents, the cruiser
Republica, now the Cadia, the
cruisers Canarias and Almirante Cervera are believed to be at Ceuta, while the whereabouts of the in- surgent battleship Espana is un- known.
vices in any manner compatible The fleets аге thus evenly with their position with a view | matched, although the rebels have to alleviating the sufferings of the the advantage of more trained off- civilian population. The Charge cers and stronger aviation. On the d'Affaires' action was taken with other hand, their crews are belle" the full approval of the British ed to be disaffected. Hitherto the Government
fleets" have avoided each other but a decisive naval battle now appears possible as it is essential to the willingness to interview the insur- Government to "preserve the free gent commander. No reply has | import of supplies to Barcelona yet been returned to the sugges- and Valencia. tion.
In agreement with his co¡-"
be that Germany will openly sup-leagues he also expressed their ply General Franco with War materials,
here beileve
Political clrcles Italy's and Germany's recognition
of the rebel Government in Spain was prompted by their desire to enable the Insurgents to search ship's bound for Barcelona and suspected of carrying arms, with out violating international law.
France does not regard the mere recognition of General Franco us establishing the right of search and France will adopt the neces- sary measures in the Mediter- ranean to protect her own ship- ping. Simultaneously France co- firms that there is no change in her policy of non-intervention: Reuter.
NEW PHASE IN CONFLICT
London, Nov. 13.
The Italo-Gerinan recognition of. the rebel Government In Spain, following so closely on General Franco's declaration of his inten- tion of instituting a blockade of Barcelona where Pussian arms are reported to have been arriving, 13 thought in some quarters 10 presage a significant new phase to the Spanish struggle.
-
The Daily Telegraph in an editorial to-day expresses the fear
that
the Italo-German gesture foreshadows ne taking of sides in more than a sentimental sense and confirms the impression gained from the beginning that it was not from Communist quarters a'one that foreign influences were work- ing, determined to mould Spain into a new political form agreeable. "to outside powers, regardless of the cost to Spain's unhappy elti-
-zens.--
Heuter
STORMY WEATHER FOR SHIPPING Many Casualties
London, Nov. 18.
Mr. Anthony Eden stated in the House of Commons that the
·Charge d'Affaires is authorised to take in collaboration with his colleagues such steps as he may consider practicable to sageguard the position of the wounded and of the civilian prisoners by repre- sentations to the authorities con- cerned. They could not do any
consent thing without the
and collaboration of the authorities. but they would do everything they could..
British Wireless
ITALIAN DIPLOMAT
FOR BURGOS.
Ambassador Recalled
Rome, Nov. 19. The Italian Counsellor to the Embassy in Madrid has been ap pointed Charge d'Affaires Franco's Government and is ex- pected to move io Burgos.
The Italian Ambassador
has been in French Spain who territory with most of his staff has been recalled to Italy. Heuter
SALENGRO ́S" LAST LETTER
Political Enemies Blamed For His Action
in
Lille, Nov. 18. The suicide of M. Roger Salen- gro, French Minister of Interior, Is attributed to depression caused
by the recent death of his wife, coupled with the venomous poll- tical attacks on his war record. Mass demonstrations by the Left- Ists against Salengro's assailants are anticipated to-morrow.
It is understood that the dis- position of the British forces is as fellows:-cruiser Arethusa and destroyer Garland, at Barcelona: destroyer Grafton. at Valencia: depot ship Woolwich.at Alicante: destroyer Glowworm, at Cartha- gena; and destroyer Greyhound, et Malaga- Reuter
to
DETERMINED RESISTANCE
|
MORE SUCCESSES
BY REBELS
Model Prison And Barracks Captured
Avila, Nov. 19. The model prison in Madrid, where hundreds of political pri soners were held until recently, is reported captured by the rebels right wing under Colonels Delgado and Bartholomeo. "
the
. It 13. also claimed they have of the 8th seized the barracks Regiment and are
advancing in the neighbouring streets in north-central "district. The co- lumns under Colonels and Barron have reached the North Station which is described to be in flames.
MADRID STREETS IN RUINS
Threat To Intensify.
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Air Raids
Madrid, Nov. 18. More ftres are raging in Madrid- as a result of insurgent air attacks during the night. These led to the of the printing destruction works of the newspaper Liberta! and the Duke of Alba's palace, wherein were art. treasures of in- calculable worth hitherto carefully protected.
The Government reports change in the position in
Do
the
GEN. CABANELLAS
Head of the Burgos Government
ROYAL AIR FORCE STRENGTH
Expansion Proceeding
London, Nov. 18..
A big increase in the strength of the Home units of the Royal Air Force since May last year is shown in the latest figures avall able.
In May, 1935, Home squadrons numbered 53, with machines
whereas
total 80, with 992
chines.
580 first-line to-day, they first-line ma-
These figures show that the Air Force has made a good start to-
Asencio University City area where fighting wards reaching the limit aimed at,
It is reported that the rebels are nearing the Royal Palace and the new cathedral. The millia inch of the is defending every ground.
in the southern Fires
#d eastern districts are spreading and the South Station is report- ed to be in flames- Reuter.
NO WAR MATERIALS TO BARCELONA
Preventive Action By Insurgents
SPECIAL CHINA COMMITTEE
British Trade Bid Features
- London, Nov. 19. The Federation of British Indus- tries announces the formation of a special China Committee of nine members, recognised experta on the China market, represent- ing firms of the Federation, calico printers, A.P.C. BAT. and Im- perial Chemical Industries, of which the Chairman will be Bir George MacDonogh
The Secretary of the Federation of British Industries, interviewed by
the Reuter, explained than Committee was only partly due to Mr. Wiliam Kirkpatrick's appoint- ment. The FBI had already noted with satisfaction the im- provement in Chinese trade and finances due to reorganisation of Chinese currency and belleves, in the absence of unforeseen difficul- ties, that the optimism regarding the future is now fully justified. The F.B.I. feels, however, that a direct impetus by the Government is indispensable, hence it warmly welcomes the appointment of Mr. Kirkpatrick who will be able to supply invaluable information; re- garding credit requirements 1 China in which direction foreign
competitors offer great facilities
The Secretary said that it was believed that China will provide a growing market for capital in- vestment and goods. The new Committee's business will be to study Chinese requirements and ensure co-operation among British, firms supplying various machinery for single undertakings as. for example waterworks, also among different firms in the same indus- The streets of Madrid are
try. Concurrently the formation ruins, its palaces are gutted. Semi-
The Air Minister's plan provides of a Committee of the F.RI. official Bgures show that 250 were killed and 300 wounded in yester- for the erection of 50 new aero-making gifts of various household These dromes, of which 39 are already in equipment, to Sino-British cultural day's bombardment alone. bring the admitted casualties for course of construction. The majo-associations and the new building Several firms are the week to 500 dead and 1.200, rity of these are situated in the in Nanking.
also making gifts, for example an wounded, the majority of them south and south-east of England.
electric clock and radio grame-
continues.
women and children.
namely, 129 Home squadrons, with 1,750 first-line machines."
It is understood that the new
The Puerta del Sol, the very balloon barrage will considerably heart of Madrid. is burning. The strengthen" London's aerial defen- tram-lines in the area are tam up ces, and they are expected to prove and
cloudy the underground station is of great advantage in Alled
The with debris.
market weather, when it is difcut for
to iccate district is destroyed and tongues nghting planes of flame are still shooting from the bers- offices of La Libertad.
Planes have dropped pamphlets threatening to intensify the raids to-night unless the city. capitu- lates
Rter's Bulletin Service.
Ветивет,
WORLD RACE IN ARMAMENTS
bom-
Austria Not To Be Left- Behind
Vienna, Nov. 18.
phone. The gifts will be shipped at the end of the month.- Reuters
GERMAN ACCUSED IN MOSCOW
Charge Of Sabotage In A Mine
Moscow. Nov. 19. The trial of the first German Arrested recently in Moscow was begun to-day. He is a mining en- gineer and charged with sabotage in a mine under instructions of the Fascist Party of which he is a member.
The accused will be tried publicly An economic agreement with before a military court at which Germany, under which large the German Consul-General will be
Reuter's Bulletin Service.
London, Nov. 19, Although Madrid is continuing suffer severe bombardment from, guns and aeroplanes which has caused great loss of life
HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE London. Nov, 19. among clvillars, including women
'Paris. Nov. 18. and children, as well. 35 the
It is learned that the Burgos
Bombing raids undertaken by has Junta
informed Britain. military, reports reaching London
the Nationalists places over Mad- state that the defenders are con-
France and other powers that the
rid, caused conflagrations in var- tinuing a determined resistance insurgents intend to prevent the and little change in the military transport of war materials to Bar-lous parts of the city, states a re- port which adds that the Madrid situation has occurred in the last celona by all possible means.".
fire brigade is no longer capable few days.
Consultations between Erital
of handling the situation. Yesterday's announcement that and France regarding the naval
Several buildings on the "Puertascale re-armament would be ef-present
fected, is being sought by the Germany and Italy have recog-position in the Mediterranean is del Sol, Madrid's principle square
Foreign Secretary, Dr. Guido aised General Franco's adminis- foreseen in Paris in consequence of
and the main traffic junction, are
Schmidt, whe left for Berlin, to- tration is not considered in Lon- this development.-
declared to be on ire.
day. It is considered significant don to have made
The civilian population are
that the Austrian Minister is ac-"; seeking shelter in the ground railway and cellars since companied by Freiherr von Papen, the German Minister at Vienna, on the first official state visit, of an Austrian Cabinet Minister Germany in four years.
any radical | Reuter.
change in the situation since it bad long been foreshadowed, the
under-
only difference being that the BRITISH AND FRENCH ACTIONS other shelters no longer afford
announcement did not await the capture of Madrid which had ap- parently been expected. This question does not, of course, ab solve Germany and Italy from the non-intervention pledge. The British Government's polley, which is still to support the principle of non-intervention, is unaffected.
"BARCELONA BLOCKADE
any protection against the al- raider's bombs and shells."
The losses sustained by the Reds in and around Madrid are stated to be the heaviest in the Civil War. The so-called "International Bat- talion" which attempted to stay the Nationalsts advance on Tues- day, has been entirely annihilated, The message adds that Soviet Russian machine guns of the very latest type and design were em.
to
JAPAN'S MILITARY
PROGRAMME
Acceleration Following
Agreement With Germany
London, Nov. 19. The British Government is con-
"Shanghai, Nov. 19. aldering the issning of a warning
It is the proposal of the Austrian One of the main results of the to British merchant shipping as a
Government that Germany should reported Japanese-German agree- result of General Franco's declaras
buy Austria's surplus dalry and ment wifi by the completion of ton of a blockade of the Spanish
timber products, of which Germany Japan's 3,000,000 yen military re- coast, a cruiser and a destroyer
is much. in need, and sell in returnį plenishment programme in three already at Barcelona have been
planes. tanks and heavy to four years instead of six, ac- ordered to evacuate British nation-
artillery
'cording to reliable sources here.. als as rapidly as possible if the city
Hitherto, the low prices Cer-
Under a barter or credit ar- The British and other Govern-is bombarded.
many has offered for Austrian rangement, Geman war materials. ments have received a circular The French Government con-ployed in this action and that so-goods, for example, two pence a including aeroplanes and tanks, from the Burgos. Administration sider General Franco's blockade viet Russian officers acted as ma- "pound for butter, have caused a will be used for the necessary indicating the intention to take illegal and it is stated in Paris that chine-gunners.
deadlock in negotiations, but it is mechanisation of the Japanese war measures against Barcelona the Ministers of Marine and For- This action in question, accord-believed that Dr. Schmidt's mission
army, the defects of which were and advising foreign shipping and eign Affairs will take appropriate ing to the report also introduced. will eliminate all obstacles.
emphasised-in' recent manoeuvres. foreign residents to leave the steps to insure the immunity of another novelty, in so far as the
Omela Chinese,circles withhold port. The communication is being French citizens and merchant Senegalese negros, and natives
comment, but the Chinese Gor- considered in London. At the shipping
fought on the side of the Reds
ernment is particularly interested against the Nationalists.
in the anti-Communist aspects of Pranonica News DerviCK.
the agreement in view of the cur- rent Japanese pressure upon Nan- king to join the Japariese Govern- ment against the Regis, Meanwhile. further
Japanese .negotiations in this direction have been further jeopardised by the "Sulyuan adventure, which may form the subject of a formal pro- test by the Chinese Government to Japan. Reuter
moment there is believed to be no
Several shipping casualties arc
In a most pathetic letter- ad- reported ag the result of a 70 dressed to M. Léon Blum, Prime Immediate danger of the threaten- m.ph. gale which swept the sou-Minister, M. Balengro said: "Myed bombardment. thern part of the North Sea and wife died as the result of cal-ritish Wireless
the English Channel to-day.
Fishing vessels off the Norfolk coast were forced to return
turn for
shelter.
The crew of ten of the Glasgow steamer Yewbank, 621 tone, were rescued by the Winterton lifeboat after the vessel had been driven ashore near Great Yarmouth this afternoon. The Gorleston Lifeboat, which also went to the Yewbank's assistance, was struck by terrific scas and two of the crew washed overboard, but were rescued by ropes. The lifeboat's, steering gear was wrecked, but she ultimately returned with a temporary rudder,
A small drifter with all eight- members of her crew, sank off Great Yarmouth. Other small craft were driven ashore, but the crews were saved.
umny against me. which has also eaten my mother's heart.
FANTASTIC SPECTACLE
Reuter's Bulletin Server.
EYE-WITNESS ACCOUNT
Madrid, Nov. 19.
"I ventured out to-day during a brief lull in the bombardment and was appalled at the destruction." rites Reuter's special correspon dent Mr. J. R. Allwork.
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GREAT BRITAIN AND ITALY
Austria's determination - to re- arm to the teeth is evidenced by her introduction of conscription in April, the increase by 60 per cent. In her army expenditure and the declaration of her right to re-azin on November 12— Reviter
BRITISH DEFENCE
PROBLEMS
"I have fought hard, but I am
Lisbon, Nov. 19. beaten. They did not succeed in "We were like Nero watching
London, Nov, 18. dishonouring me, but they bear Rome burning," remarked a popu-
The Italian plan for a "gentle- the responsibility for my dentblar toreador, Senor Pepe, now a Neither a deserter nor a traitor, Nationalist officer, as the watched "There are huge craters in the man's agreement between, Great al- my party has been my life and the operations against Madrid last main streets and scores of ruined Britain and Italy, has Joy."
night from a tower above Gene- buildings, many of them still ready taken, daite shape said
London, Nov. 18. Count Ciand to the well ral Varela's headquarters General aflame. The main squares resem-
During a further debate on de-. Varela's troops were the first to ble scenes from war films. I wtut known Bridish correspondent. Mr. Ience in the House of Lords, Earl smash through the outer loyalist to visit a friend in Mendijabal Ward Price in an interview, Italy Stanhope for the Government said lines and reach Madrid city proper. Street and found both my friend, proposes to exchange letters setting the Minister for the Co-ordination forth the precise interests of both of Defence was devoting at- Senor Pepe's remark was apt, for and his house had disappeared."
The 'actual fighting fronts are.] countries" In the Mediterranean. tention to certain aspects of the lurid flames stabbed the night sky practically unchanged though, the Italy moreover will not press for a neat air arm, but no statement
M. Blum's eyes were led with tears as he read the letter with bowed head before the body of his friend.- Keutr
NEW COMMODORE
..
from all parts of Madrid and 100
insurgente c'aim to have progress prompt recognition of the Abys- flaming parachutes Buttered down from raiding aeroplanes enabling ed in the northern sector of Mad-sinian conquest by the British the bombers to choose their targets. They have apparently suffer- Empire, but is confident that Erl
ed severely from a withering fire.tain will take gradual steps in this. more easily.
Meanwhile, the loyalists, accord- direction, at Geneva The whole Insurgent Generaling to breadcast despatches, cialn The first step in this direction, Staff and many newspaper corter- Lifeboats were out at several
that over 40,000 men have arrived will be when Abyssinia will not Channel and east coast ports, and modore in accession to the late pondents watched the fantastic to assist in the defence of the be recognised as a member of the
League of Nations-
effected rescues-
British Wireless.
London, Nov. 18. Captain R. V. Peel, senior Com- mander of the Cunard-White Blar fleet, has been appointed Com
Bir Edgar Britten...
British Wireles
'spectacle from a distance
Reuter.
capital. Reitter.
Transocean Arms, Kayuh
could be made until a decision on the proposals was taken by the Government.
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TUGWELL JOINS COMMERCE
Washington, Nov. 18. Professor Rexford Tugwell, one President Roosevelt's former Erain Trust chiefs, has become an He also stated that the Govern-executive vice-president with the ment were preparing the minu- American Molasses Company and facture of gas masks at a very does not contemplate returning to rapid rate. Distribution would be Columbia University where he was entrusted it the occasion arcee, to a professor of economics before local authorities.
the New Deal picked him up- Reuter
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