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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, \NOVEMBER 28, 1936.

ASSISTANCE TO

BELLIGERENTS

NON-INTERVENTION IN SPAIN NOT OBSERVED Committee Agree On Scheme Of Control

London, November 27,

During the debate in the House of Lords last night on, the situation in Spain, Lord Cecil ssid there could be no doubt that extensive assistance had been given by outside countries to both sides to the dispute. The danger of some incident made him feel extremely anxious.

He also asked for information regarding the newspaper report of mïost formidable position in Majorca which was said to be controlled by the Italian Government.

"ALLEGED ITALIAN BARGAIN

Lord Plymouth replying sald, that

His Majesty's

"

Government had

been aware for some time" that

breaches of the non-intervention agreement had been committed by

NON-INTERVENTION

IN SPAIN

more than one signatory, but it Policy To Be Continued By

was extremely; difficult deânitely, to prove those breaches. The Gov- ernment had sent on what evidence they had been able to substantiate to the Non-intervention Committee which in due course would examine it.

The Government were colla berating in every possible effort to make the work of the Committee more effective. A scheme of con- trol and supervision had been

agreed to in principle by the Com- mittee, but as the scheme is not yet quite complete no approach had been made to the parties in Spain.

ITALIAN ASSURANCES Lord Plymouth said he was not In a position to conarm or con- tradict the information about Majorca,

Major Powers

"Hong Kong Daily Press" Special

The

London, Nov. 27. non-intervention policy in the Spanish war by the Govern-

ments of Britain. France, Germany and Italy is to be contiuned, stated the Under-Sesretary in the Foreign Ministry, Lord Plymouth, and the Governments concarned have given assurances to this effect within the last few days.

At the same time Lord Plymouth states that, although His Majesty's Government do not recognise Gen- eral Franco as head of the Spanish Government, uriofficial communica. tions with him have been going on regarding British interests in the parts of Spain, controlled by the Nationalists. British ships on the high seas will be guarded against molestation by either party.—. Fransarego Newa Serser

CARRIAGE OF ARMS

TO SPAIN

There had been suspicions on various sides that it was the inten- | tion of the Italian Government probably by bargaining with General Franco to take over one or more of the islands in the Balearics group. On several occasions in recent months, however, the Italian Government had given the British Government full assurances as to the adsence of any Italian inten- tions in regard to the Balearics. Only a few days ago the bead of ..

London, Nov. 27. the Italian Government had re- The Government's bill prohibit- peated these assurances in an in-ing carriage of munitions to Spain terview with a British press cor- and Spanish Morocco which passed respondent.

the first reading in the Commons

British Government's New Measure

With regard to mediation, he reyesterday empowers the authorities

MADRID BATTLE FRONT

Counter-Attacks Repulsed

MORE BOMBS FROM

THE AIR

("Bong Kong Daily Press" 'Speciali

Berlin, Nov. 27,

GORE OCCUPIED GREAT OUTCRY

BY ITALIANS

No Resistance ··

Encountered

Rome, Nov. 27. The Italians

GOTE. occupied headquarters of the Abyssinian Government In west Abyssinia without resistance according to an official communique.

NO INFORMATION

IN FRANCE

German-Japanese Agreement

Paris, Nov. 28,

GERMAN-JAPANESE AGREEMENT

LENGTHY DISCUSSION BY NEWSPAPERS

Italian Denial Of. Later Adherence

London, November 27.

To judge by the cone of the morning papers Paris has been thrown into very ill humour by the conclusion of the German- Japanese pact, some of the papers From an official statement that declaring that it is a military pact po trace of an independent rov- camouflaged as a mere defensive ernment has been found it is de- measure, directed against Soviet duced, that Ras Imru's atmies have Russia, and Communist pro- retreated towards the Sudan fron-paganda" The newspapers bristle tler.-

with ilusions to other secret pacts, Reuter's Bulletin Service,

and complain that this has all been gone behind the backs of the de- mocratic Governments.

In official circles on Wednesday the comment on the agreement WELS that judgement on such a momentous fasue needed Hime, and no verdict would be possible until evident.

all implications would be But at the moment the most important fact was that the

not agreement

concluded within the framework of League of Nations.

As was to have been expected the Communist and Socialist press washed its hands of the pact as it are naturally loudest in condemning is going beyond the realm, the agreement, lock, stock and diplomacy. It was Chancellor barrel. The "Humanite" Ands Hitler's and Herr von Ribbentrop's everything quite clear, the agree- exclusive afTalr.

The German-Japanese agreement continues to figure largely In all the papers. The Times” devotes thren columns to the subject giving prominence to Japanese press fears that "Inter- national complications, particularly British suspicions, if not re- moved beforehand, may outweigh the benefits of the anti-Com- munist crusade.

Counter-attacks on a large scale were launched by the militia against the University City and the Segovia bridge" on Wednesday, states the special war correspon-

London, Nov. 27. dent of the German news agency with the Franco forces in Madrid. don stated that it has not receiv- The Abyssinian Embassy in Lon-

These attacks were repulsed by

ed information of the fall of Gore, the Legionaries with customary and added that even should Gore heavy losses for the enemy, while have fallen into the hands of the the artillery kept the northern | Italians it could not be without suburb of Cuatro Caminos under

resistance.-- heavy fire.

Reuter's Bulletin Service, Other

of the city were parts also bombarded, airplanes flying quite low owing to the

poor visibility and discharging their bombs headless of the anti-aircraft guns.- Transocean Nesex Service.

fire from

SUCCESSFUL ATTACK

Salamanca, Nov. 27. The Nationalist air squadron bombarded the village of Villaruele with great success, scattering the Reds, that had used this as a base for reassembling forces

The Nationalist airfleet also at tacked the military parts of the port of Malaga, dropping bombs in great number on a Soviet transport steamer.

MILK PRICES AND MARKETING

Action In Great Britain

London, Nov. 27. Far reaching changes in or ganisation of milk prices marketing are contained in the and report of the Reorganisation Com- mission for milk for Great Britain. The Commission recommends that the wholesale price of milk only should be fixed, retail prices being left to competition: that prices should be fixed by the permanent

MUK Commission and not by the The Nationalist artillery and air Milk Marketing Board as at pre- force made' combined attacks en sent, and that the loss sustained the Marxist positions in the neigh-by farmers on surplus milk should bourhood of Passo Rosales on the be met by a subsidy amounting in the forces the initial stages to £3,000,000 gathered around the west park-yearly- Transocean News Service.

British Wirelen.

Madrid "front and on

FLIGHT FROM CAPITAL

Paris, Nov. 27, Until now more than 200,000 persons have departed from Madrid, transported by special trains and more than 25,000 motor cars, as well as 2,500 motor buses, according to report at the French news agency from Madrid,

-Transocean News Service.

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GEN. KLEBER'S OPINION

BELGIAN PREMIER IN LONDON

London, Nov. 27. The Belgian Prime Minister. M. van Zeeland, who on arrival in London last night was welcomed by a representative of the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, will speak at the luncheon of the British National Committee of the International Chamber of Com- merce to-day. and to-night he will be entertained at a dinner at the Belgian Embassy. He will see Mr. Eden to-morrow and is expected to

British Wireless.

gretted there was at present little to detain and search suspected Government Victory return to Belgiums, 94 Sunday

possibility for reconciliation, and vessels.

the present moment was therefore

Should the ship be found to con- inopportune for a general offer oftain contraband goods, "it will be

mediation-

tritish Wireless.

HOLLAND'S FOREIGN

POLICY

"Hong Kong Dany Press" Spe ial)

Amsterdam, Nov. 27..

In a memorandum dealing with Holland's foreign policy, submitted to the Second Chamber by Foreign Minister de Graef, the latter stated

escorted by naval vessels to the nearest British port where the case will be adjudicated by a competent court...

The measure does not apply to ships registered in the Dominions, Colonies and mandated terri- tories-

Reuter's Bulletin Service,

SOVIET STEAMER HIT BY SHELL

that the Dutch Government had "Hong Kong Dally"Press" Specini

no occasion to make any change in their attitude of "non-recogni- tion of the Soviet Union

Paris. Nov. 27.

A Soviet Russian steamer en routs to Barcelona with a cargo of Furthermore the Dutch Govern-war material, on board, was free ment recognised unreservedly that upon by a Nationalist warship, and the good relations with Germany hit so severe'y that the crew was were a valuable asset.

forced to take to the boats, while it is not known whether the ship sank or not-

Summing up the Dutch Govern- ment's attitude towards the League of Nations, the Minister said that Gespite all complaints about this institutan its imperfections and weaknesses. and notwithstanding the dangers arising from wrong League politics, the dissolution of the League would be a misfortune for humanity- Pranencen Nome Service

ITALY DENIES RUMOURS

"Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)

Rome, Nov 27.

Transarean News Service

DELIVERY TRUCK ABDUCTED

("Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)

Paris, Nov. 27.

The delivery truck of the "Grin- goire," the paper which launched the attack on the late Minister Salengro, was abducted, the driver and his companion being forced, at point of pistol, to abandon the truck, when it was driven away by the two assaltants. The police are! - The rumours that Italy is pursuin charge of the matter, but no ing at present a policy, towards clues of the missing truck have yet Spain with the intention of secur- been found ing Spanish territories for her own Tenneocean News Service. possession, especially the Balearic Islands, Br must emphatically dénted in authoritative quarters.--- --Transocean News Service.

By End Of Year

Madrid, Nov. 27.

Victory, for the Government for-

war

material which the govern ernment forces lack, but they were taught a sharp lesson on arriving at the gates of Madrid.

FRENCH WAR DEBTS TO AMERICA

return

ment

was

alled

with

the

mistrusts,

"The "Times" also gives prominence to Poland's opposition to divide Europe into antagonistic bloes and Italy's steadfast dental of any likelihood that she will join the pact.

The Rumanian Foreign Minister, M. Victor Antonesen,"who is renerally regarded as the spokesman of the Little Entente, em- phasises that Rumania will not join any anti-Soviet pact.

The Berlin correspondent of the Daily Telegraph" says that the German Foreign Office has entirely

"what underlies it.

of

that the

JAPANESE AT BANQUET

Distinguished Attendance In Berlin

A banquet in honour of the Im-

perial Japanese Ambassador, Baron Moshakojl Was given by the Fuehrer on Wednesday night to celebrate the signature of the German-Japanese ant-Communist agreement. Besides the Japanese Ambassador, Embassy Councillor Inoue, Military Attache Major- General Oshima, Naval Attache Captain Koleima. Legation Secre- tary Janas and Attache Furouchi and their ladies were present.

The "Daily Telegraph" believes ("Hong Kong Daily Fress" Special) represents 3.B alliance England and a peril to peace and Ministries are closely collaborating against Soviet Russia, France and that the Japanese and German Air

Berin, Nov. 27. democracy. The "Populaire" fol- and a constant exchange of army lows the same line. The burgoise officers is being made. press la

The Spectator" says newspapers like "Le Journal" and whole agreement is couched in "Figaro" which otherwise recog-language" so vague, and obviously nise the Communist peril are very the question of importance is not clearly full of apprehension and what the published text means but

this really the appropriate way doubt. The "Journal" writes: **Is

CITY OPINION of defending the world against

A summary of representative

clares that It is not the Red perli The Figaro" de-

opinions in the City obtained by a case of Reuter shows there was consider- ideological agreement, but of

apable anxiety yesterday, and to-day

Among the Germans were Prime political pact under a very estim-a more moderate view prevalis):

Minister General Goering, Foreign able form. "But on the other hand,

A leading industrialist equally | Minister Baron von Neurath. the we now,, enter a period of world friendly to China and Japan said: Fuehrer's deputy, Rudolf Hess, Dr. polities which have

"I am neither surprised nor alarma- Goebbels and Ambassador von Rib- clearness."—

ed. The situations of Japan and bentrop. Secretary of State Dr. Transocean News Service

Germany are very similar in Meissner, Director Dr. Dleckhoff of respect of political isolation, hatred the Foreign Office, Admiral Behnke of Bolshevism, and need of raw

and many other prominent officials... materials and exports. They na- of Government and Party turally draw together. There is no Tramorean Yew Service. need for alarm if British policy shows comprehension of Japan's economic needs.".

the

a merit

تاره

IMPORTANT EVENT

Milan, Nov, 26. "A political event of great signi- cance" is the verdict passed on German-Japanese agreement by the "Popolo d'Italia," which continues that "this is a complete confirmation of the Intention of the Reichs Government to fight the influence of Bo`shevism not

BRITISH "VIEW On the other hand it is under- stood that British official circles

POLISH-RUMANIAN. FRIENDSHIP

only within its own frontiers, but view the pact with considerable ("Hong Kong Daily Press Special)

over the whole world."— *ransocean' News Service.

misgiving!

It is learnt that the Russians long anticipated the pact and told the other delegates to the Institute

Warsaw, Nov. 27. In honour of the Rumanian For- eign Minister Antonescu now on a state visit to Poland, the Polish

COSSACKS SHOW of Pacific Relations conference at Foreign Minister, Beck on Thurs-

FIGHT

Ready To Crush Fascist Enemy

Moscow, Nov. 26. The Red Cossacks are deter- wipe out mercilessly mined to

Attack the

Yosemite in coming. Heuter.

August that it 19 day gave a banquet, follow

SOVIET BLOW. AT GERMANY

"Hong Kong Daily Presa" Special;

ing a reception, at which all mem- bers of the Polish Cabinet and the Diplomatic Corps were present. Beck and Antonescu, exchanged toasts, declaring "that the Polish- Rumanian friendship was not the outcome of exigencies of the mo- ment, but based on longstanding sympathy and goodwill between.

Trinocean News Service.

Moscow, Nov. 27. neighbours.— At the session of the All-Union Congress of the Bovier State, the chairman of the tentral executive committee for the Ukraine, Liube tenko demanded increased cam- paign against the internal enemy, and referred in this connection to the trial at NovosibirsŁ.

AMERICA'S OLDEST

ces by the end of this year is pre-Hong Kong bally Presa" Special) dicted by General Emilio Kleber who commands the international

Paris, Nov. 27. force. Kleber, who is a naturalised The negotiations. between France Canadian, in the early Afties, of and the United States concerning mixed Franco-German extraction, the payment of war debts due fought in the Great War and then from France to the USA will be joined the White Russian army. resumed in December, after Roose-

Kleber asserts that the enemy is ❘ sevelt's

to Washingtou, Oghting with a great superiority of states an official announcement by Japanese or Germans or any other

enemy who dares the Ministry of Finance on Thurs- day...

Cossack Fatherland”

This pledge was made by the Don Cossock group at the con-

ACTRESS cluding session of the All-Union and Congress of the Soviets,

Death At Age Of 91 brought everyone present, includ- Alluding to the Napoleonic wars, ing M. Stalin. the military chief, Liubeherko said that the armies of Montvale, Virginia, Nov. 27. M. Voroshilov, and every member the Soviet Union, under a Sovieti The death haa occurred of the Political Bureau, cheering | Marshal, could deal Germany a far America's oldest actress, Blanche..

*1 wildly, to his Jeet.

more devastating blow than at Whiten at the age of 91. Her Dressed in their old Cossack that time did Napoleon to the first appearance on the stage was.. uniforms, which were banned un-Prussians. It would, stated the in 1865, and she was still acting til last year because of the re-speaker, be a blow standing uni.... in 1927.- lactance of the Cossacks to sur- que in the annals of history.-----

Transocean News Service.

ALBANIA ACCORDS

RECOGNITION

The situation around Madrid is a

pates that during the next few question of nerves, and he antici-

relives incapable of retaining con- days the enemy will find them-

Tirana, Nov. 28. ttol over the reckless troops.

In consequence of the anti-com- Furthermore he says, the. Gov- munist polley pursued for some ernment's victorious goal muust

time past by the Albanian Gov- be gained by a display of more. ernment. the National Govern- confidence, more pugnacity, and ment of General Francisco Franco especially greater activity on all in Burgos has been recognised by fronts.-

Albania as the Spanish Govern- Reuter.

ment

FUTURE STATUS OF CATALONIA

Nationalists Will Not Allow Independence

Lisbon. Nov. 26. Nationalist Spain will детет consent to recognise an indepen- dent Catalonia. stated. General Queipa del Llano on Wednesday, speaking from Seville, This era phatle statement occurred on the

Transocean News Service.

ROOSEVELT IN BRAZIL

crossed the

render to the revolutionaries after the downfall of the Czar, and be- cause of their bloody resistance to the militant. Communists who hated the Cossacks as the “ser vants of the Czar.” and brandish- ing their sabres, the flerce men of the Don country completely captured the session.

"We are ready to help again at any moment to crush a Fascist enemy," the spokesman of the

Cossacks declared.

Rio de Janeiro, Nov. 27. President Roosevelt arrived ou the cruiser Indianapolis wearing a ight grey suit and Rio Branco avenue in an open

"""The Cossacks are now forming car despite the rainy day. He was

the best divisions of the Red Army cheered by the largest and most

and we will stop at nothing to enthusiastic crowd that "gathered there. Brazilian school working classes."-

ever destroy an enemy and help the boys sang the American anthem. Reuter.

occasion of an announcement that a Marxat delegation from Ber celona had just arrived in Geneva, in order to induce the League of Nations to recognise Catalonia as and free, the country from this an independent State, The Gene, foreign Bolshevist rabble." The *"Hong Kong Välls Press" Specialral intimated that certain Euro- General further announced that the

SAFETY ZONE IN BARCELONA

CABINET MEETING

London, Nov. 27. London, Nov. 27, It is understood that the British An emergency meeting of the Government finally received an an- Cabinet was called in London this wer from General Francisco Fran- morning, believed to be in connecco, agreeing to the British demand tion with the international altua for creating a safety zone in the tion.

port of Barcelona- Transocean News Barvier.,

Reuter's Bulletin Service,

Beuter.

BY ELECTION AT GREENOCK

London, Nov. 27. by-election at Greenock caused by the death of Sir Godfrey Collins, resulted as follows:

Chibeon (Labiur) ...

pear states were inclined to notorious Garcia Tavel, reputed to The this request, and the clear state-be the man responsible for the ment from Seville was obviously mass executions in Madrid, had intended to nip in the bud any been captured just as he was such attempt

about to board a ship, and will be The Genera continued: "Once tried in a Spanish Nationalist Madrid has been taken, we shall court QWAROVS continus to march on Catalonia Transocean News Service,

Transocean News Service.

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NOBEL PRIZE AWARD

Norwegian Government. "Not Responsible

"Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)

Oro, Nov. 27

Reuter.

GERMAN TOBACCO

IMPROVEMENT

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Berlin, Nov, 27.

A Society for studying the possi bilities for utilising German grown tobacco has just been founded as a limited company with a capital The Norwegian Foreign Minister of 20,000 marks. This society-haa Koht issued a statement, confirm-set itself the task to improve. Ger- ing the call of the German Minis-man tobacco to bring it on the ter to Norway, Dr. Sahm, and same standard as the Imported stated that the Norwegian Govern- | leaf-

a.

ment was in no way concerned in Tronsocean News Service. awarding the Nobel Prize, which was solely the duty of the Nobel Prize Committee.- Transocean. Fewer Service,

PLBLIC RECEPTION

Paris, Nov. 27.

RUSSIAN STEAMER

WARNED

Gibraltar, Nov 25.

A public assembly in honour of the Nobel Prize winner, Karl von

An insurgent trawler fired a shot Ossietzky has been convened for across the bows of a Russian 20.594 December 4 by the so-called steamer which was passing through "Thaelmann Committee to be the Straits of Gibraltar, from west 17,990 held in the Paris Trade Union to east to-night, while about Ave

miles off Europa Point.

V. E. Cornellas (Liberal-

National) **This represents a Labour gain House Router.

Fransorean Nama Service.

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