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NON-INTERVENTION PROPOSALS

TALIANS EXPECTED TO MAKE RESERVATIONS

Press Criticises Soviet Russian Reply

Rome, December 30.

The Italian reply to the Franco-British note regarding non- hervention in Spain will, according to informed quarters bere, state to acceptance. In principle of the French Government's proposals, ht will make certain reservations necessitated by the actual state o affairs now prevailing in Spain. Generally speaking, it is said, the Italian reply will follow the same lines as Germany's answer.

The reports published by various papers abroad, according to watch the Italian Government advised the German Government to alandon the moral support of General Franco's Government, are enphatically denied here.

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The Soviet Russian reply to the Franco-British note is characteriz- ed by the

8.5 press here "manoëuvтe whose insincerity and ambiguity is obvious." "It certain- ly does not require tong explana Lions to prove that the Soviet Russian intervention in Spain has assumed an extraordinary extent," stator the editor of the paper

Tribuna" in a leading article.

"One must wonder why Soviet Russia would believe that she can vade the issue by such a reply hich any selfrespecting, state just reject for reasons of prestige Jone. It may be impossible to as- irtain whether the Soviet Russlan pops fighting on the Madridi int under the command of So- tRussian generals are really unteers, but, the fact of their. Esence in Spain is undisputed, to mention the arms and am- mition deliveries for which Callero la veriodically expressing hthanks to Moscow."-- socean' News Service. \TALIAN REQUIREMENTS

Rome, Dec. 30.

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GERMAN SHIP SEIZURE

Energetic Action Secures Release

Berlin, Dec. 30.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1937,

THIRD TEST

MATCH

Australian Players Unfit

Melbourne. Dec. 31. O'Brien has strained his side and McCormick is suffering from back trouble. Both of them will be

CHINESE GANGSTERS IN GUN FIGHT

Sergeant Michael Slater

Shot Dead

unable to play in the Third Test SHANGHAI BOXER AND ATHLETE

commencing to-morrow. Substi- tutes are being selected to-night.

O B. England's captain, Q. Allen, is not picking his team till just before the game owing to un- certainty in the weather condi- tions-

Beuter.

SINGAPORE BASE TO BE TESTED Large Scale Manoeuvres Arranged

The largest

London, Dec. 30. sea, land and air

manoeuvres ever to be held in peace time will take place next year at Singapore, according to re- Wednesday's ports published in papers.

The object will be to determine whether Singapore, which is Eng- land's most important naval base In the Far East, is able to repel a concerted sea attack of major British proportions. The entire sea, air and land forces in the Far East will participate, the China } fleet numbering 25 ships under the Command of Sir Charles Little be-

The release of the German stes- mer "Palos," which was seized and taken into the Bilbao harbour by sing "attackers." ship of the Valencia government is attributed in political circles here to the energetic and able interven- tion of the commander of the Ger- man cruiser, "Koenigsberg."

It is regretted, however, that a part of the cargo was confiscated and that a Spanish subject on board was taken prisoner since it is declared that there were no war materials on board, the cargo con- sisting entirely of technical and Industrial products and that, while

on

board the ship, the Spanish subject was under German juris- diction. Germany has made re- presentations regarding the cident and demands that a beplete restitution be made.

l'ansocean News Service.

is understood that the Italian rep to the Anglo-French notes on non-intervention faveable in principle, but that Halwill require complete 33- sures that non-interference in Epaliwill be maintained by coun- tiles ympathetic to the Madrid Govement, notably France and Pussi

Shanghai, December 31.

Police Sergeant Michael Slater, 23 years old, an "unmarried. man and a Canadian, was shot dead in a gun fight with four Chinese gangsters on the stairs of an office building following a hold-up in the morning.

Sergeant Slater joined the International Settlement Police two years ago and was well-known as a local boxer and athlete.— Reuter.

POPE'S HEALTH IMPROVED

Not Yet Out of Danger

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|BRITISH LABOUR

STATISTICS

Slight Increase In Ur¬tuployment

London, Dec. 30. Vatican City, Dec. 30.

The Ministry of Labour estim- The blood clot in the left leg of

ates that at December 14 the num His Holiness the Pope has dis persed, according to an authorita-ber of insured persons in empley- tive statement issued this atfer- ment in Great Britain, exclusive noon, and the patient's pain has of agricultural workers, was ap- 12,000 proximately 11,132,000, or considerably decreased in conso-

more than the month before and quence,

503,000 more than the year before. would enable which Statistics satisfactory estimates to be made of the

numbers of agricultural workers in employment will not be made available till after next July.

At the same date, the num→ of registered unemployed were 1,628,719, comprising 1,365,035 wholly unemployed. 194,841 tem-

There is now talk of Installing a special arm chair which will give the Pope relief from the constant The air forces of Singapore. will strain of confinement. It is es- be reinforced by squadrons from timated that if his recovery con- at the present rate. His India as well as Iraq. The convic- tinues tion is expressed in military cr- Hollness may be able to get up in clea here that the defence facut-about two months fes will be adequate to repulse the "attackers."-

Transocean News Service

SALAMANCA ORDER

Balamanca, Dec. 30.

A decree forbidding all trade with agricultural and industrial products from regions not yet oc- cupled by the national troops, com-threatening to prosecute offenders for treason, was published in the official gazette here on Wednesday. The authorities have been structed to Berlin, Dec. 30.

selze all property

the Germany appears to be well offenders without regard to pleased at the speedy manner in

verdicts of future trials. Retail which the steamer Palas was re- merchants dealing with goods fall- leased by the Spanish authorities. ing under the prohibition are like-

wise Hlable to punishment.- Transrean News Servsce.

COMMANDER PRAISED

Arty will be sent in the next | A communique issued by a Ger few d Reute

$IET ALLEGATIONS

Moscow, Dec. 30, Claid to the possession of in- format showing that German and Itans fighting for the 8pan- 1sh insent forces are not volun- teers, he been advanced by the

man official news agency praises "the energetic and prudent ac- tion" of the commander of the cruiser Koenigsberg, but expTERECS regret at the arest or a Spanish! passenger and the partial confisca- tion of cargo not consisting of war material

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The communique demands the Soviet Gernment, which simul complete clearing up of the in-

to

taneous expressed its readiness | cident-

agre conditionally to the Reuter, Anglo-Fich proposals to ban the despatch volunteers to Spain.

M. Mah Litvinoff. Commissar for Forell Affairs, réplying to the recent Ap-French notes aiming at preveon of intervention in the civil in Spain, states that recently el forces were replen- ished witlarge numbers of Ger- man and allan citizens, arriving In masse board specially char- tered yesy.

The maer of recruitment, of these meland. their armaments and the patch of the steamers which caled them," in no way permita it be said that this was a case of vunteer movements, the Russian st staan claims- Neuter.

INSURENTS - STOP DAISH SHIP

London, Dec. 39. Another de of seizure of for- eign ships Spanish waters oc- Curred

on Wednesday

When Franco's ford stopped and board- ed the Dank steamer "Ingeborg" off the coast! Gibraltar. Follow- ing protest the Danish consul

" the ship waspleased and permit-

ted to continijits voyage. Transocean or Service.

LEAGU EXPERTS FOISPAIN

London, Dec. JD. A Geneva sage states that the League of ations has agreed to the request the Spanish Gov- ernment that'sperts be sent to Spain to sugge measures for pre- vention of elemics. General Lasnet, member of the French Academy of dicine, and Dr Wroczynski, he of the Polish Government dartment for the study of epidems, have been ap- pointed British Wirdesi

VOLUNTEERS FROM SCOTLAND

London, Dec. 30. 150 Scotch volunteers will de-

part from Glasgow on Friday to lain the forces of the Valencia government according to a report from that city. Recruiting in Scotland is in charge of regional Communist leader, Peter Herrigan, who has announced that he hopes

to obtain 500 volunteers by the end of January. A contingent numbering 150 departed on Decem- ber 18.

EXCHANGE OF HOSTAGES

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of

St. Jean de Luz, Dec. 30. Once again the chances of suc-

cessful negotiation of an exchange of hostages and prisoners of war are now considered much brighter. The President of the Basque provisional government at Bilbao

His Holiness had a short sleep this afternoon.

bers

than

st

However, he is not yet out of danger. There is always the bos-porartly laid off and 68,843 nor- sibility of more clots forming and maliy in casual employment. The

was 5,117 more the renewal of his prostrate trou- total ble. which necessitated an opera-j November 23, but 239,848 less than

His heart;

Unemployment us- tion some years ago.

a year ago. ually shows a reduction in Decem- which is weak. is also a danger

ber and the slight increase "this point

year was largely due to the effects of bad weather on building, in which 25,745 more were idle than at the previous date. and other outdoor occupations.

Reut'. Bulletin Servica

YUGOSLAVIA AND BULGARIA Treaty Of Friendship Rumoured

Belgrade, Dec. 30,

The increase is also attributable to the extension of insurance to

workers. agricultural

many of whom would not have registered In previous years during short spells of unemployment, and the number of whom recorded as un-

KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY

"TAIPO BELLE" ACTIVITIES

The following particulars as to the trains to which this Parlour Car is attached as well as the trips it performa under its own power ars published for general information:

ON NORMAL TIME TABLE

Attached to: 12.12 p.m.

5.37.p.m.

Daily (except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays). All Stations from Kowloon to Shum Chun. · 47 Daily All Stations from Shum Chun to Kowloon,

ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS

2.30 p.m.

Under its own power from Kowloon to Shum Chun, stopping at any station on request,

5.37 p.m.

ON

9,20 a.m.

'Attached at rear of train-All stations from Sham

Chan to Kowloon.

SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS.

Under its own power-Non-stop Kowloon to Shaung Bhui arriving Sheung Shui at 9,48 am, and thene to Shum Chun.

The "Taipo Belle" may also be hired for parties up to si în number for local trips and for journeys to Canton and hack at rated A which will be supplied on application to the Traffic Manager. Special excursien to Canton and back for a party of 19 costa only $16,- per person and for a party of 94 only $19.- person.

THE

HONG KONG

PENINSULA HOTEL;

HONGKONG HOTEL; REPULSĘ BAT: KOZRL;

SHANGHAI

ASTOR HOUSE; PALACE - HOTEL;

HOTELS

LIMITED,

In association with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lits, Peking.

CHANG FACES TRIAL

[Continued from Pare 1.)

EARLIER MESSAGE

Nanking, Dec. 31. A severe sentence will be impas-

employed rose by over 8,000 last month. In the case of about 43 per cent. of the total of 1,400,- 168 applying for unemployment allowances, the last spell of re- gistered unemployment had lasted on Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang six weeks and for by the special tribunal of the Mili- about. 69 per cent. less than six tary Affairs Commission to-day. according to a forecast made by the Chinese presa, but it is gene- rally expected that this will be followed by special. pardon.

It is considered extremely pro- bable in informed quarters here that an agreement between Yugo- slavia and Bulgaria will be signed at an early date. The agreement, sc it is said, will take the form of a "Treaty of Friendship" which will formally confirm the cordialed less than relations which have been existing months.

will con- between the two countries for a considerable time, and stitute an important contribution towards the consolidation of the

British Wireless.

has empowered delegates to nego-political situation on the Balkan. PREMIER'S MESSAGE

The negotiations for the agree- tiate with the rebel junta at Bur-

ment between Bulgaria and gos with a view to effecting an exchange of several thousands of Yugoslavia. It will be recalled, when the Yugoslavian men and women. These efforts began

visited Stoyadinovics, are being encouraged and assisted premier,

at the latter's country seat. Kritchin, y His Majesty's Government in King Boris of Bulgaria

early in November Granzucena Nemo Service.

Great Britain.--

Reuter's Bulletin Service.

SOVIET CONFIDENCE

IN STRENGTH

London, Dec. 30,

FRONTIER GUARANTEE

London, Dec. 30. The Prime Minister, as Conser vative Leader, has sent & New Year message to the Primrose League, in which he refers to the disturbed condition of Europe. asserts that the Government's foreign policy is the only possible policy 1 Britain is to be secured from attack and to retain its in- ofquence on the side of peace,

Belgrade, Dec. 30. Negotiations for B bact

Jugo-Slavia friendship between and Bulgaria,“ guaranteeing the

The Government will probably Issue a mandate in the New Year announcing that on account of the Young Marshal's repentance "he vill be allowed to continue to serve his country."

Reuter

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INSURGENT TROOPS BLOWN UP

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ACT OF SABOTAGE IN FRANCE

Infernal Machine Under

Lorry Driver's Seat

Marseilles, Dec. 30. An age of sabotage against a Spanish steamer which had taken., over cargo, including a number of motorlorries

the destined for Spanish Reds at the port here, was committed on Wednesday by -unknown - perpetrators.

Fise men had placed under the driver's seat: or one of the lorries an infernal machine which exploded with a tremendous, detonation," fortunate- ly without causing serious harm.- Transocean News Service.

DOLLAR LINE FLEET DIFFICULTIES

New York, Dec. 35. The well-known Dollar Line, one of the most important of the United States mercantile ́ #eɛts, is at a complete standstill-unable to earn a penny with its millions of dollars worth of ship.

Madrid, Dec. 31. Thirty five coaches fulled with Mr. Baldwin adds that in face of insurgent troops and supplies from the world situation and the rapid Talavera for the Madrid front growth of armed forces in Europe, were blown up by dynamite mines the re-armament programme is a laid Government troops at

Sector southward necessity which no British Gov-Aranjuez

of Govern- dare ignore. Britain's Madrid, according to ejament armed forces will never be usedment communique.

by

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"I Am not revealing any state present frontiers of each and en- The Independent Labour Party secret if I declare, with full res-suring political and economic co- and the Socialistic League, which ponsibility for every word I say, operation, have reached an advan- recently consolidated with the that to-day we feel sufficiently ced stage.

The negotiations are believed to defend ourselves with Communist Party In England, strong` to

a purpose inconsistent with The British warship Foresight ar- have officially assumed the task success and single-handed, against be aimed at Bulgaria's entry into for

the Covenant of the League of rived at St. Jean de Luz with 120 of obtaining recruits for the Red any power, or powers," declared the Balkan general pact.

Apparently Bulgaria has drop-Nations, and no foreign country refugees and a delegation from the forces and of alding in supporting the Soviet Ambassador. M. Maisky,

ped her revisionist claims, possibly need tear that Britain hus ag-Basque Government who are meet- them.

speaking at a banquet at the Em-

as a result of pressure by Italy,gressive intentions- Transocean News Service.

brosy.

whose influence in the Balkans | British Wireless. Would be appreciably increased thereby... Heuter.

PILGRIMAGE TO MECCA

Franco To Assist Moroccan Families

Beville, Dec. 30. General Franco is to finance the hundred pilgrimage of several Moroccan families to Mecca as a reward for the services of the Mor- occan troops in the Spanish war, according to a report in the "81- villa ABC." A steamer has been provided for the journey, and will sall under the banner of the Calif in a few days. **

It is announced that the news of this offer has aroused great en thusiasm in Spanish Morocco since It is the fondest hope of every Mohammedan, to make this pil grimage during his lifetime to the Haly City of Mecca, but few an able to afford the long journey.--- „Transocean : Few Service.

The main goal of the USSR however, he added, was not to win war, but to prevent it. That goal was not to be accomplished by Russia alone and that was why they approved all measures tending to promote a rapproche- ment of countries and peoples-

Reuter.

WOMAN LAWYER

SURRENDERS

NATIONAL EMBLEM OF AUSTRIA

NEW ATLANTIC LINER

Cunard-White Star Lane Addition

London, Dec. 30.

ing representatives of the Burgds junta for discussion of measures to exchange hostages.--

·Reuter's Bulletin Service

MILK DISTRIBUTION IN BRITAIN

When the President Harrison re- ́ turned to-day from a world cruise tho was ordered to tle up owing to the shipping strike, thus com- pleting the company's paralysis. The Dollar Line comprises four- teen big vessels.

Officials of the company said to- day this would be the first time. In thirteen years that none of its Vessels was in service either to the Far East or on a round-the-world cruise Beuter

WOMAN COMPLETES SOLO FLIGHT

Natal, Brazil, Dec. 30." London, Dec. 30,

Mas Maryse Hastie, the French "Co-operation between the 10k Vienna, Dec. 30.

A new Atlantic liner, between

Board Commissioner Aviatrix, arrived here at 440 p.m. The "Booked Cross" flag of the 30,000 and 40,000 tons, will be built Marketing patriotic front has been made the at Birkenhead for the Cunard for special areas and the local to-day, having left Dakar, An national emblem of Austria and White Star feet, it is understood Council has secured from January Senegal, at 1.23 am, on a solo the Dollfus Hymn has been elevat- It will be the first liner out of the 1 an extension to Jarrow, the light across the South Atlantic, Shanghai, Dec. 31

ed to the National Authem through Cammell-Laird yards since the Tineside town badly hit by the She has thus beaten the record Miss Sze Liang, the woman law-

ofter-effects of the industrial de of Mies Jean Batten, pretty, young a government decreo on Wednes-Samaria in 1920.

She will be an improved type pression and by the reorganisation New Zealand airwoman, who, new yer who jumped her ball following day, in the official gazette. At the her arrest on November 23 with same time on announcement was over the Britannic and Georgic of industry, and from which a that stretch of ocean in 18 hours march to 15 minutes, and got lost at the six others, all alleged leaders of issued in the Archdiocese of Vien-class, but less than half the size community-organised the National Balvation Associa- na declaring that the Dollfus of the Queen Mary.

London recently took place, of the South American end of her voy- The Cunard-White Star line is scheme in operation in other de-are. Miss Bastle improved the New tion, surrendered to the Klangs hymn is to be sung in addition to Figh Court at Boochow yesterday. the national anthem at ali nan-planning to reorganise its fleet by pressed areas by which one pint Zealand girl's time by 70 minutes. After two hours questioning, religious festivities of catholic or building eight or more vessels at of milk at reduced price will be Her machine carried suficient she was ordered placed in detenganisations, but that only the old a total cost of about £10,000,000, supplied each day to expectant fuel for a 2.500 mile cruise and is tion with the six others still to national anthem, may be sung or custody..AL

played in churches- Router.

Transocean News Service.

to be used to capture the bulk of and nursing mothers and children capable of a speed of 158 miles

per hour under school nge- the North Atlantic traffic

Bouter

British Wireless.

·Reuta.

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