MADRID DEFENCES STILL INTACT
AERIAL BOMBARDMENT
CONTINUES
Insurgents Preparing For Vigorous Assault
Madrid, December 7."
There is a hit in the fighting on the fronts around Madrid, but extensive insurgent necial Lombardment is reported, while there is a continuous long range artillery duel between the op- posing forces,
Madrid papers declare that, the insurgents are proparing to launch a more vigorous attack than they have attempted so far. Government forces are taking the initiative in the fighting go- ing on in the northern provinces.-Reuter's Bulletin Service."
NEUTRAL ZONE
IN MADRID
Nationalist Accusation
..
Of Misuse
"Hanz nor Daily Pres«" Special}
Faris. Dec. 7.
The Spanish National Govern ment in Salamanca has issued a strong protest against the misuse by the Reds of the neutral zone established in Madrid for women and other non-combatants. The National Government arms that the zone in question, which is sys- tematically spared by the National artillery and entirely Immune from aerial attacks, is employed by the Reds for military purposes. Nationalist airmen have observed that several thousand recruits are daily trained there.- Tranence News Service.
SEPARATE CATALAN
ARMY
("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Paris, Dec. 7. ometal gazette of the Catalan Generalidad published a decree according to
The
despatches
here, creating a separate Catalan
of
Army which is under the com- mand of three headquarters and w#1 consist
nine, 'Infantry Regtinents, three Cavalry
Re- giments, three Artillery Regiments, three Scouting Units, three En- gineering Units, as well as a Com missariat and a Red Cross Unit.- Transocian News Service.
VESSEL RELEASED IN MALTA
Cargo Not War Material
("Hong Kong Datly Press Special)
London. Dec. 7. The British steamer Thurston, which is bound for Spala from the Soviet Union, and which, in ac- cordance with instructions from authority, has been detained at
Malta, was released, the Malta authorities coming to the conclu- slon that the cargo did not con- stitute war material
A new dificulty has, however, arisen in the fact that the crew now refuse to bring the steamer into Spanish waters for fear of an attack by Nationalist cruisers.
The owner was approached to pay an extra large wage for the great risk, but decured.-- Triisocean News Server.
INSURGENT REPORT ON OPERATIONS
Salamanca, Dec. 6.
FRENCH PAPER'S"
DISCLOSURES
Soviet Influence In Spanish Territory
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY,
SOVIET SHIPS DETAINED
Action By Spanish Insurgents
Moscow, Dec. 7.
It is officially announced that the Spanish insurgents detained the following ships passing through the Straits of Gibraltar between November 28 and Novem-
ILLNESS OF THE POPE
Improvement Not Maintained
("Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)
London, Dec. 7. · The condition of His Holiness the Pope has worsened, according to despatches from Rome, which state that a bulletin was issued at ad-
tam-
ber 30, and examined the docu-night reporting that after ments and cargoes:
porary improvement. the
Holy Father had again grown weaker,-
Transocean eus Bereica,
Steamer Rion, bound from Dan- zig to Iran;
The Lossareff, with a cargo of British coal for Iran:
Rome, Dec. 7. The improvement in the Pope's condition was not maintained over-
The Kossareft, with a cargo of British coal for Iran:
The Emba, with a cargo of all night.- for Tallin:
The Stepan Khalturia, which was taken to Ceuta, where it was released after an examination.
On December 1. the steamer Schors, bound from Rotterdam with a cargo. of German coal for Italy, was fired upon by the "re- bels, who attempted to take the ship to Ceuta. The captain, how- ever, refused to submit and con- tinued along his route.
The steamer Kharkov, en route from Rotterdam to Port of Erralc with a cargo of German coal for Italy, was escorted to Palma by a rebel ship on December 1, and was not released until December 2- Reuter.
Sensational revelations concern-
Paris. Deg. 7.
ing the activities of the Soviet "Consul General" in Barcelona Antonoff Owssejenko, who is like- wise, virtually Commander-in-Chief or the Red Navy in the Mediter ranean
published "Matin," writing that, according ITALIAN OCCUPATION to information in its hands, influence of the Comintern not only over Barcelona, but over the entire revolutionary fleet daily in-
creases...
are
in
the
the
It I stated that General Franco's threat of blocking the ports still in the hands of the Reds. has greatly alarmed the "Consul General". who desires to maintain contact with
Soviet
OF GORE
No Hope Of Reconquest By Haile Selassie
("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
Paris, Dec. 1. Political circles here believe Russia via the sea, as a number that Foreign Secretary. Mr. An- of Catalan influentials are sym-tonny Eden will take advantage of pathising with Trotzky's ideas and
the coming session of the League resent his dictutorial attitude. 'In Council to point out to M. Delibes, order to stress that his dictatorial
French Foreign Minister. that activities had been in the interests after the occupation of Gure by of a better defence of Catalonia.
the Italians the possibility of re- conquest of Abyssinia by Emperor Haile Selassie can no longer be reckoned with. The reports, adds that Mr. Eder: will stress that co-
will operation in Europe with Italy make recognition of the Etaloplan conquest necessary- Transocean News Servier
the "Consul General" immediately upon General Franco's threat com- municated with Moscow to Lake the necessary steps, whereupon in mediately held between "Admirals Moscow 2 conference "was im-
Haller and Kojanoff as well as with General Obsleft. As result of this conference, according to the "Matin," it was decided to send 100 Soviet Russlari naval officers and petty officers to Spain. In order to take over charge of the Red Fleet. In addition 200 naval, engineers and artillery officers will be despatched.
The paper states that the Arst batch of 300 Soviet officers is due to arrive in Barcelona shortly— Transcean Xews Service..
REXIST LEADER
ESCAPES
Assassin's Bullet Misses Target
had a
Brussels, Dec. 6. The Rexist leader, Leon Degrelle, narrow escape from being assassinated on Friday, reports the party organ "Le Pays Reel." Just as Degrelle, after leaving a party meeting near Brussels, was about to
NEW CONSTITUTION
IN RUSSIA
Moscow, Dec. 7. - The All-Lion Soviet Congress has unanimously passed its new Constitution, "with amendments by the drafting committee, headed by M. Josef Stalin.
One amendment was included to meet the French criticisms that the original text made the Franco- Soviet defensive pact ineffective.
The orginal article, which em- powered the Presidium of the Sa- preme Council to procialm a state of war in the event of an armed attack on the Soviet, has now been amended so as to include "an event necessitating the fullment of International treaty, obligations aggression." concerning mütual defence against
The new Constitution comes in to force immediately.-
Heuter.
M. PINCHOT VISITS
HAMBURG"
Hamburg, Dec. 6.
step into the waiting motor car. several hundred Marxists began a nolsy demonstration. which The supreme command of the caused Degrelle, who was taken by Nationalist forecs issued a state-surprise, to halt. This hesitation ment stating that on the Vittoria saved the Rexist leader's life, for The leader of the French front the operations were made the revolver shot fred at him victima, M. Heart Pinchot, Pre exceedingly difficult owing to bad at close range passed between sident of the "Union Federale des weather, On the Burgos front in him and the car, just grazing Associations Francaises de Victim
war
the northern corner of the province. Degrelle's hund. The glass window de la guerre et des Anciens Com- small skirmishes and reconnoiter- of the car was shattered. Police battants" paid a visit to Hamburg.
400
Red positions of Villasane, Reds being killed and 200 rifles and a large quantity of other war material being captured.
Reuter.
Vatican City, Dec. 7. The Pope spent a calm night. His condition this morning reported to be satisfactory.--- Reuter.
was
EARLIER REPORTS
Rome, Dec. 6. No acute change has taken place in the condition of the Pope since Saturday. Pope Pius XI passed a quiet night, his physician-in-ordi- nary again remaining at the Vati- can so as to be near at hand. Al- though no diminution of strength is recorded, the patient's condition causes uneasiness for rther rea- sons. An inflammation of the velns of the left leg. which is the left knee also being swollen. - bleeding. is exceedingly painful.
Transocean News Service.
Rome, Dec, 5.. Professor Milan, who again thoroughly examined the Popen Sunday night. pronounced his condition as "slightly improved." On Sunday afternoon Pope Plus XI received a visit from his sister and niece, and expressed the Arm conviction to leave bed on Mon- day and resume his duties Transocean News Service."
LONDON GREEN RELT SCHEME
11
London, Dec. 7. The report on the London Green Belt scheme issued by the com- mittee to the London County Coun- cil states that the Council's offer. to.contribute up to 50 per cent. of the approved cost of preserving land near London for open spaces and recreational areas has now been in operation for 20 months and still has 16 months to run.
The Council's commitment is, Umited to £2,000,000 of which just over £1,000,000 has been provision- ally applied.
The land which has been secured
is equivalent in extent to Parkway, a quarter of a mile wide and about. 200 miles long.-. British Wireless
An
BABY LION AT LEIPZIG ZOO
unusual
Leipzig. Dec. 6. celebration staged at Leipzig Zoo some days.
Was
ago. It was the
ווי
DECEMBER 8, 1936.
CONSTITUTIONAL FRENCH POLITICAL
CRISIS
(Continued from Pare 1)
public have every reason to sup pose the King's choice to be free and unfettered, while as regards Mr. Churchill's appeal "för time that the matter cannot be allowed and patience,, the "Guardian" says
to
drift for weeks and even should months, nor is there reason why it
The "Liverpool Post" says the consideration during the week-end of the Government's task has im- pressed the public afresh with the conviction of the wisdom of the Government's action, hard though it may seem from a personal view- point
to
DIVISION OF COUNTRY The "Yorkshire Post" says that the monarchy is greater than the monarch If statesmen fall preserve the imperial, luence, of kingship they sacrifice the national Imperial ceinent which nothing will ever replace.
The Northern Echo" says that already an attempt has been made to bring the King into politics and make the situation into an issue which will divide the country. That situation must not be allow- ed to develop, The public must be informed of all facts.
The "Western Morning News" opines that the country is content
Guardian"
SITUATION
COMMUNIST DEMAND
ON PREMIER
Observance Of Popular Front Programme
"Hong Kong Daily Press" Spectal)
Paris, December 7.. No clarification of the political situation" has yet been arrived at, although active negotiations behind the scenes with that ob- ject in view are being carried on.
The National Committee of the General Federation of Labour is scheduled to meet here on Monday with M. Jouhaux in the chair, officially in arder to consider the question of compulsory arbitration in labour questions, but in reality the meeting will discuss the general political situation resulting from Saturday's abstention of the Communists in the Chamber vote.
In this connection It is interest- Ing to note that the Socialist paper Blum formerly was editor-publish- "Populaire"-of which Premier
ed two articles by prominent per- sons of the Socialist party.
The deputy Secretary of the party. Severace, writes that despite the hard blow suffered by the Gov.
to await His Majesty's time, trust-ernment at the hands of the Com- ing time will be the healer.
munists, all hope for further co- The "Nottingham
operation need not be abandoned. holds that by abandoning the projected marriage the crisis will be quickly over and the King will be dearer to his people than ever. --Reuter.
PREMIER CLEARS THE AIR
Discussions With King Disclosed
The editor of the paper, Bracke, in another article writes that the demand, of the Communists, that the Popular Front Government fulfil the programme of the Popular Front is superfluous, as the Blum Government has never done any thing else, and its sole aim in future will be to carry out the Popular Front programme in integral co-operation with the popular masses the trade syndicates.
The Radical Socialist Deputy Montigny in the paper "Le Jour
and
London, Dec. 7. Mr. Stanley Baldwin, entering. the House of Commons. was re-writes that, although a moral split- ceived with loud and prolonged ting of the Popular Front is evi- ministerial cheering.
dent. the Popular Front will exist
Replying to Mr. Attlee's question until the Communists think their whether he had anything to add
hour has come.--
to last Friday's statement, the Transactan News Service. Premier sald that in considering
formation to the House.
FRENCH AID FOR BRITAIN
("Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
London. Dec. 7. Great satisfaction, the diploma- tic correspondent, of the ""Times" states, was felt in British official circles at the statement of the French Foreign Minister, M. Del- bos, that France would, in case of an unprovoked "aggression, come to the aid of Britain, all the more So as the statement bore such spontaneous character.
The correspondent goes on to say that Britain attaches particn- lar importance to those passages which state that"France as well a9 Britain wishes to see Germany in- cluded in & system of security based on equality of rights.--- Transocean" News Service.
minating the which may have arisen regarding
misconceptions → the Government's alleged actions from various stories published in the newspapers during the week- end, and particularly regarding the allegations contained in Mr. Winston Churchill's manifesto.- Heuter.
"PRESS REPORTS ON SITUATION
the whole matter it has always the whole of the avaliable in- !.. been the earnest desire of the Government to afford His Majesty the fullest opportunity of weigh ing the decision involving directly his own future happiness and the interests of all his sub- jects.
יל.
No Pressure Exerted On King
7
questions, he hoped the House Whilst always willing to answer
So would agree that at a moment in a situation so grave and anxious, and while the King is considering these matters and has not made
difficulty in offering Information, up his mind, he would have great
London, Dec. 7... The "Daily Telegraph" especially answering supplement-phasises to-day that no pressure ary questions,
the ariswers would have to be improvised. Beutelt
At the same time they cannot but be aware that any consider able prolongation of the present state of auspense and uncertainty would involve the risk of the gravest injury to national and im- perial interests, and indeed no- one was more insistent on this aspect of the situation than His Majesty.
MORGANATIC MARRIAGE
"In view of certain statements about the relations between the Government and the King, with the exception of the question of morganatic marriage no advice has been tendered by the Govern- ment to His Majesty with whom all my conversations have been strictly personal and informal,
"These matters were not raised birth of the at first by Government, but by 1,000th lion in the Zoo. Lelpzig His Majesty himself in conversa- has always been famous for its
tion with me when he first Inform- Bons, and in pre-war times, Leipzig ed me of his intention to marry Ilons were even exported to the Mrs. Simpson whenever she should Colonies.
be free. The subject therefore has been for some time in the King's mind,
"As soon
H's a3
Majesty' has arrived at a conclusion as to the course he desires to take, he will doubtless communicate it to his Governments of this country and the Dominions. It will then be for those, Governments to de- cide what advice, if any, "they New York, Dec. 8.
would feel it their duty to tender announcement of an
early him in the light of his conclusion, end of the shipping strike which has caused one of the most comment without expressing what the
"I cannot conclude this state
Transocean News Service.
An
U.S. SHIPPING STRIKE
Early End Expected
can history, is expected to be made respectful sympathy with His Ma- by Miss Frances Perkins, Secretary jesty at this time." (Loud cheera). for Labour.
MR. ATTLEE'S, REQUEST Mr. Altlee thought everyone would agree with Mr. Baldwin's
ing rallies took place near Sargen- immediately instituted an enquiry, accompanied by several members the cacmy was repulsed and put probable that the culprit will be speak at an ex-servicemen's gathe-plete maritime tie-ups in Ameri- whole House feels our deep and tes de Closa and Escalada, where but it is considered highly im-of the Comite Franco-Alemand to
to flight. Another enterprise found
ring. M. Pinchot was invited by brought the Nationalists to the Transocean News Service.
the newly founded Hanseatic Franco-German Society which works in conjunction with the Berlin Society and aims at bring ing about a greater understanding between the public men and or ganisations of the two countries. The work of the new Boclety 1s concentrated chiefly in Hamburg. Luebeck and Bremen- Transocean News Service.
Near NEHRU ELECTED AS
CONGRESS HEAD
Bilbao a Red attack was repülsed. The Reds left 65 dead and wound- .ed
Transocean New Service.
DUTCH RUBBER EXPORT DUTY
Batavia, Dec. 7.
("Hong Kong Dally Press? Special)
London, Dec. 7. The well-known Indian Nation- alist, Pandit Nehru, has again been elected President of the In-
dian Congress Party, according to despatches from Bombay,
It is recalled that Pandit Nehru
DEATHS ANNOUNCED
Reuter cables from London an-
The export duty on Dutch East was already several times Pres-nounce the deaths of the follow- Indies native rubber has now dent of the Pan-Indian Congress, ing been fixed at 59 gulders per and that he organised passive re- Dr. Dugald Christie, pioneer hundred kilograms effective Desistance as Gandhi's chief col-missionary doctor in Manchuria.
cember 8-
Reuter
laborator.
Transocean News Service.
Also of Jessie, wife of Mr. Joseph Conrad.
The first American vessel to clear a Pacific port since the strike began sailed from Beattle to-day This was the motor-ship Boxer, which is en route to Alaska with a full cargo of food supplies.-- Heuter.
NEGUS TO SELL HIS TREASURE
("Hong Kong Dally Prem” Special)
London, Dec. 7.
A sensation has been caused here by the news that Emperor Halle Belassie will soon be forced to sell a part of his silver treasure.--- Tranacean News Burosen,
sentiments. He naked If one can assume from this statement that His Majesty has not come to the conclusion on the advice submit ted to him en, the subject of a morganatic marriage.
as
לי
em-
has been brought to bear upon the King by his Ministers and considers Hie Majesty is not likely to reach any decision for some days,
SUNDAY SESSION
London, Dec. 8. A large crowd, quiet and unde-
The paper belleves to-day's monstrative, assembled in Down- statement by the Prime Minister. ing Street to watch Ministers ar- Mr. Stanley Baldwin, promised to rive for a second Sunday session the House, of Commons, will be of the Cabinet, held at 5.30 p.m. devated largely to dissipating false Following the Cabinet meeting impressions created by rumour or it was announced that there would misunderstanding. be no decision until, to-morrow question of & compromise arrange- (Monday).
ment is no longer under considera- ·
fi
It adds the
U
The "News Chronicle" declares that public sympathy with the King is strong and nothing should be done hurriedly or without due consideration.
Reuter learns that the position. tion is that His Majesty the King is being given as much time as he chooses to decide on his course following the disposal of the ques- Hon of a morganatic marriage, which is now dèad,
The Cabinet meeting, called for to-morrow morning, has been can celled -
Heater
15
BUSINESS AFFECTED
London, Dec. 6. Reuter learns that the reason for the intensive deliberation of Ministers during the week-end is a recognition of the fact that the King's inevitable delay in reaching
2
The "Morning Post" observes that the King is known as a man who has dedicated himself to the Empire over which he reigns. What would be thought of him. the paper asks, if he proclaimed that he would not, in such a trust, Lacrifice something less than what hundreds of thousands of humble men cheerfully sacri- iced in the Great War?
Bays the "Daily Mail:" "If by the decision is undermining con- King's own act and will the King's fidence, affecting employment, de-subjects lose the benet of his vast preciating stocks and to a large knowledge and extraordinary po- extent paralysing the Government pularity, the nation will deeply in international affairs.
lament that loss"
Provisional preparations have now been made to enable any con- from His Majesty's decision to be stitutional
questions resulting
dealt with the least possible deinv.
Reuter
NO ULTIMATUM It is learned by Reuter that
London, Dec. 6. there is no question of the Cabinet having presented any sort of an ultimatum or formal advice to Is Majesty the King.
7
DEADLOCK MUST END The "Dally Herald's political reports that the Government is correspondent characterizes any
precipitating the King into a rash and hasty declafon, as fan- tastic. But the same paper in an
lock must be ended scom, editorial says the dangerous dead-
the
of hostility towards the Cabinet 18 The demonstration by a minority
a regrettable disservice to King and country. Mr. Attlee requested Mr. Baldwin
The small It is understood that the dell- to bear in mind that the House beration of Ministers and the Ca-
groups behind it oppose the Ca- binet not because it is Conserva- and country are deeply anxious to receive the fullest Information.getting into form all the steps and tary
binet has been directed towards tive but because it is parliamen without which it is quite impossi-documentary formalities required Not persons, but events are de ble to have any proper discussion
Ir His Majesty decides upon 1 on the matter,
manding that the fateful choice course which will have constitu-shall not be delayed indefinitely, tional consequences.NE Rays the ""Times Parliamentary Baldwin, will make a statement in there are no grounds for declar
The Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley correspondent, who adds that the House of Commons on Monday, Ing that this tragic predicament probably confining himself to eli-
PREMIER AGREES
Mr. Baldwin' fully agreed with Mr. Attice's remarks and express ed gratitude therefor and promis- ed at a suitable moment to give
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