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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, ́TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1936.

SOVIET OUTBURST

OUTBURST AGAINST

GERMANY

AGREEMENT ONLY A

SCREEN

Accusations Of Plot With Japan

Moscow, November 30

An allegation that the Japanese-German agreement is "only a screen for secret annexationist and particularly anti-Soviet plans" was made by M. Molatov, President of the Union Council of People's Commissars, in a speech at the Al-Union Soviet con- fress

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M. Molotov said that evidently the German plotters now considered they have sufficiently adjusted their internal affairs. to be able to engage in’external adventures and selecting allies Worthy of such things.

Japan too. he continued, seemed to consider itself free to

· transform Japanese forces into an ally for materialisation of -adventarist plans, German Fascism tegarding colonies -and all «kinds of seizures.

"MODERN CANNIBALS”

M. Molotov proceeded to draw a distinction between Fascist leaders in Germany whom he described as "modem cannibals" and the mass of the people who appeared to be hypnotised by pompous parades ⚫ and the tiresome rattle of speeches. He added that they had no other feeling for the great German peo- ple than friendship "and sincere regret.

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M. Molotov described the new Soviet constitution B5 the Arst phase of Communism-a constitu- tion of victorious Socialism.—

puter.

NO ALLIANCES

Moscow, Nov. 29. "We want no alliances or blocs." declared M. V. M, Molotov, Presi- dent of the Union Council cf People's Commissars, speaking to the All-Union Congress to-day. "We are relying on our own strength. which is growing dally.

"We are too busy with our own affairs to be concerned with for- eign intrigues. But we are willing to.co-operate in peace with all nations within the frame-work of the League of Nations," he de- clared.

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"Germany left the League order to obtain a free hand in

screen

aggression. and the Japanese- German pact is only a against an anti-Soviet war.

"There are two forces to-day" said M, Molotov: "Communism, standing for

Fascism. standing for war."

"Our air force." M. Molotov con- tinued. " the most powerful in

pence;

the world as regards quality and quantity. Since last year our pro duction has been doubled.

"We have hundreds of air des- troyers, capable of a speed of 380 milles per hour, which can drop a battalion of fully armed men by parachute, ready to attack enemy la the rear within ten minutes.

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"Woe betide the Germans if they Polack the Soviet Union," he con-

cluded

Kleuter

AIR FORCE GROWTH

Moscow, Nov. 9. The rapid growth of the Soviet Air Force was illustrated by figures - given by Flight General, Kripin at the closing session of the All Union Congress here.

In the first ten months of 1938.

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HOUSE OF COMMONS STATEMENT

Britain Informed Of Terms Of Agreement

"London. Nov. 30.

In the House of Commons to- day. Mr. Anthony Eden sald that the text of the Japanese-German agreement was communicated to the British Ambassadors in Berlin and Tokyo shortly before publica- tion. Baron von Neurath had, as- sured the Ambassador in Berlin that there was no kind of military or other aillance between Japah and Germany.

House

As regards the British attitude. Mr. Eden said the

Wag aware that Government explicitly deprecated the tendency to divide the world into camps, especially on ideological grounds. Their polity continues to be promotion friendly relations between comity of nations. Reuter.

MOLLISON'S NEW ADVENTURE

Flight To Capetown And Back

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Marseilles, Nov. 29. Jim Mollison, three times a con- queror of the Atlantic. ассом- panied by a relief pilot, Moliner, arrived here from Croydon at 12.52 3.m. on a voyage in which he hopes to fly to Capetown and back in Ave days- Reuter

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Paris, Nov. 29. The authorities at Le Bourget have received a telegram stating that Jim Mollison is returning to

England from Marsellies, owing to trouble developing in his petrol supply system. Heuter.

London, Nov. 29. Croydon omcials discount the report that James Mollison is re- turning to the airport- Rester

CAIRO PASSED

London, Nov. 30,

M. MOLOTOFF

AUSTRIA AND HUNGARY

Marching Again Ås Comrades

CORDIAL TOASTS. EXCHANGED

("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)

Vienna, Nov. 30. President Miklas and Regent Horthy of Hungary exchanged cor- dial toasts on the occasion of a dinner given by the President in honour of the Hungarian guests at Schoenbrunn on Sunday evening The dinner was also attended by Chancellor Schuschnigg and all members of the Cabinet,

SPANISH WAR FRONTS

Attempt To Bombard Aranjuez

ARMOURED TRAIN

ATTACK

Madrid, Nov. 30, The government claims to have retaken Eve villages north-east of

Madrid and their troops are again threatening Talavera.

The insurgents stated that two attempted to government trains bombard Aranjuez. The two trains. the first. of which was an armour- ed one and the other containing militiamen. drove up to the "Aranjuez line to a point where the insurgenta cut the ralls and start- 20 bombarding the town. A squadron of cavalry later came up to assist the Government attack.

The Insurgents brought up ar- tillery and cavalry and after an hour's terce fighting they forced government troops, to retreat. Reuter's Bulletin Service,

VALLAGE CAPTURED

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Salamanca, Nov. 30. The National forces resumed the offensive on the Madrid front on Sunday, according to report issued by the National Army Head- quarters here, which adds that the | Nationalists have succeeded In

breaking through

enemy's forces in northern direction to the west of the capital, where they succeeded in capturing the village of Pazuela de Alarcon, as well as strongly fortifed height do- minating the village. The enemy

have suffered is said to

heavy losses. The village Humuela, about four kilometres from Madrid, also fell into the hands of General Franco's troops. The ports or Alicante and Cartagena were bombed by Nationalist, planes on

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AIR RAID FEARS

Madrid, Nov. 29. A

bad sunny break in the weather this morning made the citizens of Madrid apprehensive

The President stressed that the Hungarian Regent's visit assumed greatest importance as evidence that Austria and Hungary, former ly united in centuries of common history, were to-day again march- Lig as comrades towards the ful-Sunday- Elment of their common alms. "Your Highness has come herg atter Impressive days spent, in "Italy. Hence I know that I shall be acting according to Your High- ness own wish if I recall the fee Lngs of sincere friendship existing between our two countries. and the Kingdom of Italy in com- munity of the Roman Protocols which serve exclusively the cause of peace. All my sincere wishes accompany this peaceful work, which has been reinforced through the re-establishment of the natural friendly, relations with the German Reich."

Regent Horthy answered that the ties of friendship which unite Austria and Hungary afe securely anchored in the hearts of the two people, and went on to say that the extraordinary hearty welcome accorded him in Italy proved that also the Italian people joined wholeheartedly in the policy pur- sued by the Governments of Aus- tria and Hungary with the support of Italy. "Our atm, which is the establishment of peace in Central. Europe is not incompatible with the friendly relations with other countries, as is proven by the agreement between Austria Germany."

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OFFICIAL RECEPTIONS

Vienna. Nov. 29. The Hungarian Regent, Admiral Nokilaus Von Horthy. together with Premier Darany1 and Foreign Minister von Kanya arrived here in a special train on Bunday mor ning. They were met on the plat form by the Austrian President Miking, Chancellor Schuschnigg

James Mollison who took off from Croydon at 9.31 a.m. Sunday in his Bellanca Flash aeroplane on a attempted record flight to Cape and all members of the Govern- town is accompanied by the French ment, In political circles here no pacted as result of this visit, since

Mollison stated before leaving Croydon that he hoped to make the return journey within five days.---

British Wireless,

the statesmen of the two coun-

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wald Kripin, production of planes co-pilot Edouard Corniglion Moll-important new agreement is ex- increased by 90% compared with nier. Mollison arrived at Cairo at the same period of 1935, while the 3.30 am. G.M.T. to-day and after Production of plane motors in-refuelling left at 5.25 a.m. to con creased by 146%. In the period tinue his fight. under considerailon, some airplane factories had trebled their output The increase in strength of the airflect, taken as a whole, during the last 4 years, was 334%. The speed of the Soviet fighting planes was 450 km per hour and within

After a short stay for refuelling, the near future this speed limit Mollison and his co-plot left for would be raised to 600 km. The Khartoum. The fight from Croy- number of active pilots would don to Cairo occupied seventeen very soon be 100,000, one single hours and fifty six minutes with a flying school for instance, in which only Young Communists stay of two hours at Marsellies. Mollison, interviewed by Reuter,

PREPARED TO JUMP

Cairo, Nov. 30.

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were trained, turned out 8,000 said that owing to shortage of pilots this year- Znacean Few Service.

PAPER MONEY

INVALID

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Paris, Nov. 29. The Valenco Government held "two Cabinet meetings on Saturday which were attended by the Pre sident of the Spanish Republic Azana. Among other measures it was decided to declare all paper money issued by the Burgos Goy- ernment to be invalid.E Transocean Foes Service,

petrol they were prepared at any moment to jump by parachutes when reaching Cairo-

Beuter's Bulletin Service.

QUIROGA ARRESTED

Salamanca, Nov. 29.

The Anarcho-Syndicalista" have arrested the former Minister of the Interior, Cesares Quiroga, who assumed Premiership at the put break of the inflitary rising, ac- cording to a message from Ta- nerife....

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tries are already in constant touch with each other. The visit will thus serve chiefly to re-emphasise the friendly relations existing" be- tween Austria and Hungary, addition to various official recep- tions, a grand military parade in visitors will be held on Monday, distinguished

return to Budapest on Mon- and Regent von Horthy and party day evening- Transocean News Service..

bonour of the

FRENCH AID FOR

BRITAIN. "..

Paris, Nov. 29.

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01. further intensive bombing, but they were somewhat reassured wnen the Government's planes took the initiative, circled in fighting formation, and new off towards the enemy Hines.

Moorish cavalry attacks in the north-west sector

and an early morning thrust in the neighbour- hood of University City were both strongly repulsed by the militia, who assert the insurgent casualty lists were heavy.

News from other sectors of the Government's lines is equally en- couraging, from the defenders' point of view and at several points the Government troops'

manoeuvres are seriously thres- tening the insurgents' flanks.- Reuter,

ALICANTE AFLAME

LIFE TO-DAY IN STAGE DISCUSSION

MADRID

British Visitor's Experiences

London, Nov. 30. " Speaking amid the crash of guns while an air rad was in progress last evening the Conservative MP. for Chelmsford, Captain J, R. J. MacNamara, told Reuter over the long distance telephone how he Parliament, who are making an and three other British Members of

unofficial visit of investigation. narrowly escaped death from fall- ing shells while visiting the front Lines

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Captain MacNamara said that food conditions in the capital are awful. There is no meat on the hotel menus The main items are vegetables and cereals. People are waiting in long queues, sometimes for ten hours, to get a coullfower casting four shillings.

Underground stations are 'full of refugees sleeping in rows on the The outbreak of an platforms. epidemic would be most serious, he sald.

One third of the city is com- pletely in ruins. —— Renter.

"SHOT WITHOUT TRIAL

Gibraltar. Nov 30. "A British Journalist, who has Just arrived from Madrid, estimates that since the outbreak of hostili- ter many thousands of people have been killed in the capital, of whor the majority were "shot without trial. More people have been led in the streets by Madrid's defenders than by insur gent shells, he says..

The scarcity of food is acute and refugees are receiving only one meal a day..

AT GENEVA

SPANISH GOVERNMENT

REQUISITION

"Unlikely To Serve Any Useful Purpose”

London, November 30.

The date of the special meeting of the League Council which is to be held in response to the request of the Spanish Govern- ̈ment will bẹ decided after all replies from members of the Coun-

cil have been received to-morrow.

Spain's appeal is made under Article eleven paragraph two of the Covenant, and of the two dates suggested for the meet- ing. December 7 or December 14, the former seems more likely "to be accepted.

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Among several members including those of the British Com- monwealth the view is taken that at present a stage discussion at Genera" of the Spanish situation is unlikely to serve any use- ful purpose.

The situation in Spain will again be discussed in the Commons on Tuesday on the second reading of the bill to make legal the carriage of war materials to Spain by British ships from any port. The Government desire early pass- ing of the bill so that non-inter- vention so far as Britain is con- cerned may be made fully effective. It is anticipated that the new law will come into force this week.-

British Wireless,

CHILE AGREES

Geneva, Nov. 30. The Chilean Government agreed to the Spanish Government's re- quest for convocation of the League Council, but considers a meeting at the present time ill- advised. Nevertheless it is prepar- ed to collaborate with other powers and authorise the Chilean Minister In London to preside at the meet-

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FEELING AGAINST

MEETING

Britain Advised To Keep Out

("Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)

London, Nov. 30. British political circles are con- vinced States the "Daily Tele- graph's" political correspondent that no good could come from the Spanish conflict being discussed by an eventual session of the League Council, since, it is added, the League of Nations could in any

case not decide upon a single mea- Bure of value, which has not al- ready been discussed by the In- ternational Non-Intervention Com- mittee,

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The "Daily Mail" warns the Bri- tish Government against having The Government prefers Decem- anything to do with the matter. ber 14 for the meeting-

Benter

He declares that the effect of the bombardments of Madrid are exaggerated, by the Government communiques. Shells usually falling. in the vicinity of some military objective, the insurgents apparent- ly being unwilling to destroy the city, though churches anu schools are being used RS barracks and have been shelled. The Telephone Exchange Building. Madrid's most prominent target, has not fired vat, he claims.- Krater.

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GERMAN ENVOY AT SALAMANCA

Gen. Faupel Presents Credentials

(Hồng Kong Daily Prem" Special

Salamanca, Nov. 301 The German Charge dAffaires accredited to the Spanish National Government, General Faspel, pre- Bented hs credentials to Foreign

casion made a speech, in which he said:

"My nomination as diplomatic representative

the German

Bulletin Service.

COUNCIL MEETING

since it is abundantly clear that the hand of Moscow is behind the whole affats-

Transocean News Service.

ATTEMPTED REVOLT

IN CATALONIA .

Plan Betrayed To The Autonomists

Geneva, Nov. 29. The League of Nations' Se- cretary-General has communicat- ed with the members of the Lea- gue Council, proposing that the Council meet on December 7 OT 14, to discuss the alleged Inter- vention in the Spanish civil war by Germany; and Italy, as re- quested by the Spanish Govern-wong Kong Pally Press" Speciais“ ment.

Repiles of the Council mem-" bers are requested by December though not stated, is expected to 1, and the venue of the meeting

be Geneva. Reuter.

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ITALY RESENTS

Rome, Nov. 29.

Paris, Nov. 30,

Ionia of the Catalan Autonomist An attempted uprising in Cata-

which aimed at doing away with party, the so-called "Etat Cattala,"

the anarchist dictatorship in that country, falled according to press reports here, which state that the plan of the insurrection was bc-

Minister Yanguas, and on, this oc-cretary-General's proposal that i trayed to the authorities, who

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Gibraltar, Nov. 29. Hall Alicante is aflame, follow-Reich gives me the greatest post ing ve hours' bombardment last night. i

Enormous damage has been dozu to the port. fortifications. barracks and station by incendiary tombs. Reuter.

STEAMER FURSUED

Gibraltar. Nov. 29. The Spanish steamer Arnebal- medi put in here for shelter after trawlers which fired on her in the s pursuit by three Insurgent armed Straits of Gibraltar-Reuter

INSURGENT REPORT

Salamanca, Nov. 29. ~ In a war bulletin Issued by the it is stated that no action could headquarters of General Franco

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ble satisfaction, all the more so as, in my capacity as president of the Ibero-American and German Spanish Societies both in Berlin I have had good opportunity of working for the consolidation of the cultural ties uniting our two countries. It is an especial hon- our for me to assume my duties at the historical moment, which it

sons.

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If the League of Nations' Se

thereupon arrested and shat the the Council of the League meet leader of the Catalan autonomists. to discuss the Spanish situation Hammar, as well as two other per- results in such a meeting being held, a situation will arise which former president of the Catalan It is rumoured that the will be regarded by Italy "grave and dangerous." In the opinion of unofficial observers such a situation may constitute grounds for Italy's severance of all relations with the League

It is claimed here that the Italian and Gerrṇan -Govern- ments are entirely within their rights in

recognising the rebel junta

General Francisco

of

is becoming ever more clear that Franco, of Spain, and a League Communism constitures per-meeting at which Italy would

Parliament, Casanova, who is a prisoner in the fortress Mont Juliz. has also been shot- Fransocean News-Service,

EGYPTIAN ARMY STRENGTH

Gradual Scheme Of Expansion

the common foe of all civilised na- manent danger to peace. and is again gure as an accused would "Hong Kong Dally Press" Special) be regarded here as intolerable!—— Reuter

tions." A

London, Nov. 30! The Egyptian Government in- The Spanish Foreign Minister

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN" MOVE tends shortly to raise the strength replied, stressing the particular

Vienna, Nov, 29. of the army. from 10,000 to 50,000 long been known to Spaniards, has Franco's insurgent government, Egyptian Government proposes to Batisfaction of his Government that General Faupel, who has so cognition of

Joint Austro-Hungarian re- men, according to press reports General Francisco here. It is stated that the be undertaken on front on Saturday owing to bad

Madrid been appointed representative of when the capture of Madrid is make the Increase gradually, at the

the German Reich at the seat of weather. According to other re-

completed. is reported to have rate of 5,000 men annually, so that the Spanish National Government. Sierra ports, the

Guadaramma

been decided upan at a con- General Faupel was then intro-ference

the total of 50,000 will be reached attended chain of high mountains is already

by Austria's in 1945. In order to make the in- duced to General Franco, to whom

Dr. covered with snow; so that both

Kurt Lezionaries and

Bchus- crease possible, the existing re- he in his turn introduced the Em- Multa are

chnigg and Dr. Schmidt, the For-cruiting law will be modified, and liged to take skis. The same source Transocean News Service."

abbassy staff.-.-.

eign Minister, and Hungary's the present exemptions abolished. place between the opposing forces states that an artillery duel took

Prime Minister Koloman Darany! It is added that the largest in- and Foreign Minister Koloman crease will take place in the. on Monday.-

de Kanya.!!

Egyptian air force, which now. Reuter Francaran News Service,

counts only 29 planes→→ Transocean News Semerca

TANKS BOUND FOR SPAIN

Reported To Be Aboard British Steamer

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London, Nov. 30. The British @steamer Thurston,

TREATMENT OF WAR PRISONERS

No Humane Methods By Red Front

Salamanca, Nov. 29. The Radio station here announ- At the next big debate on the

∙ces that on Saturday & Communist foreign political situation in the Chamber, Foreign Minister Delbos, "Hong Kong Dalis Prose" perighing that the "Red Front would

atation issued a statement stress according to the "Excelsior" and

never comply with the demand for the "Journal," will take appor

humane treatment of the pri- tunity to" answer Mr. Anthony which passed Istanbul on Sunday, soners in the war, and any dip Eden's remarks about France's re-is, according to the "Daily Ex-lomatic representations to this lations to her friends and alites.press," bound for Spain with a effect would be completely de

Delbos will state that France cargo. of 100 tanks destined for the less."

walling to come to England's Spanish Reds. The London owners The task in hand was to stamp aid in case she is made a victim of the vessel state that they know out Fascism, and that could never even before signature of the pro- nothing whatever about the be done by employing humane posed Western Pact-

Thurston's cargo-

methods.-- Transocean News Service.

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chancellor,

ALLEGED SHOOTING

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OF CONSULS

PARAB HIGHWAYMEN HOLD UP CARS Foreigners Robbed

Jerusalem, Nov, 29. Aran highwayuien held up eight

Paris, Nov. 29. General Franco's headquarters at Balamunca have issued a state- ment according to which the Aus-i

Bilbao were shot on Saturday by trian and Paraguayan Consuls at

the military authorities, on char-motor cars on the main road be- gas of espionage. The statement tween Nablus and Tulkarem-last declares emphatically that Fran-night and robbed their occupants, co's army never had any conneccluding an Englishman and a tion with these diplomatic repre- German sentatives, and expresses its deep- They erected a barricade in the est sympathy to the Austrian and madway and, armed with rifler, Paraguayan Governments, at the covered their victims, collected same time sharply condemning the their valuables, and then vanish- deed. 31

yea into the night

Renter

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