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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 1937.

SINGAPORE DEFENCES TO BE SEVERELY TESTED

Son of the famous inventor (Thomas Edison) Mr. Charles Edison, after the re-election of President Roosevelt, has become one of the most prominent officials in the US. Navy Ministry,

VOLUNTEERS FOR SPAIN

Italy Examining British Note

Rome, Jan. 14. The new British Note regarding the question of foreign volunteers for Spain is now being carefully examined by the Italian Govern- ment, according to information from political

qutarters bere, which expect that some time wi rass before an answer will be given.

Discussing the various aspects of the problem in leading article. the paper "Tribuna" declares that Italy and Germany are unable to

· disregard the fact that one of the belligerents in Spain wishes to change radically the existing inter- national order, .

The establishment of bolshevist Tule in Spain would result in the bolshevisation of France and a Boviet Russian ascendancy in the Mediterranean and in Spain says the paper, which points out that such a development would neces- sarily change the entire inter- national political situation.

The Joint German-Italian de fence attitude, therefore, says the "Tribuna," is not only influenced by the Spanish conflict but also by the consideration of a bolshe vist regime in Spain "which would disturb the entire European order."—

Truuseum News Serania

PORTUGAL'S ANSWER

London, Jan. 14. Portugal's answer to Britain's note to the Powers in the volun- teer question is at present being examined by the Foreign Office, The contents of Portugal's answer are stated in official quarters to be "encouragingTM- Transocean News Service

PARIS DEBATE

Paris, Jan. 14.

After a short discussion the

Chamber decided in the afternoon 'session to-day to begin a debate. on the Government's measure pro- hibiting the recruitement and de- parture of volunteers for Spain, to-morrow at 6 pm.

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China Station Ships To Participate

In Mammoth Manoeuvres

Air Squadrons From India And Iraq

LONDON, JANUARY 15..

NAVAL AND MILITARY EXPERTS ARE VERY KEENLY ANTICIPATING THE FORTH- COMING MANOEUVRES IN SINGAPORE, WHICH IT 18 UNDERSTOOD WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE MIDDLE OF FEBRUARY.

Although £2,000,000 has stili' to be spent on the mechanical squipment of the Naval Haic, it is believed to be now in à condition at which its emciency can be submitted to the severest test, Every available ship on the China Station will participate, probably Including the Dorsetshire, which will then be proceeding homewards to be reconditioned similarly to the Cumberland. The Suffolk, recently from Chatham after the same reconditioning, salls for China on February 9 to replace the Dorsetshire.

The Air Force units taking part in the manoeuvres include two torpedo bomb squadrons and two flying boat squadrons already stationed in Singapore, two squad- rons aboard the Hermes; one cata- pult flight divided between the Dorsetshire. Cumberland and Ber- wick, also squadrons from India and Iraq, the number of which is kept secret.

The enlargement of the Singa- pore Air Bases contemplates ex- penditure of £1.604,000 of which only £47,000 has 60 far been spent, but the accommodation; should be adequate for the pur- poses of the manoeuvres.

two anti-alreaft

bat-

The garrison in Singapore con- siste of four heavy batteries of artillery, teries, three companies of fortress engineers and two battalions or infantry.

AMERICA'S NEW BATTLESHIPS

Washington, Jan. 15. The two 35,000-ton battleships to be laid down by the United States Navy on June 1 will cost £10,000,000 each. They will have a speed of 28 to 27 knots against the 30 knots of the new British and other battleships.

American experts are deciding to sacrifice speed. to superior armament and striking power.

Each ship will probably have twelve 14-inch guns. The Anal decision depends on Japan adher- ing to the Landen treaty of 1938.

If Japan does not adhere, the

Americans will probably adopt 16- inch guns.

SEIZED SPANISH

VESSELS

Crew And Passengers Released

Berlin, Jan. 14.

The crew and passengers, of the Spanish steamers Aragon and Marta Junquera seized by Ger- man warships off the Spanish coast as a reprisal for the arrest of the German freighter, Palos, have been released. Those aboard the Aragon The armament of British battle-were freed on January 11 and those on the Marta Junquera on The first and second Publabis ships for which tenders have late- and the Malayar Regiment willy been invited might also be January 12. They were then just also participate.-

similarly increased.----

of Malaga. This is the effect of Rester.

an official announcement. Rester.

The ships, the Germans have handed over to the Nationalists.

The crew of the Aragon, it is

ANGLO-IRISH RELATIONS

De Valera's Talks In London

*London, Jan. 15.

It is learned that yesterday's stir- prise talks between Mr. Eamon de Valera and Mr. Malcolm -- Mac- Donald centred around the present outstanding points in political and economic issues between the two countries

Although the conversations last ed nearly five hours, they could not be regarded officially as "help- ful." They did not result in any formal decisions.

It is, however, gathered that the utmost cordiality prevalied, and it is hoped that a basis was made for conversations,.. yielding further

are more

more conerate results.

The "Irish Times" says the peo- ples of both countries than anxious to put an end to a condition of affairs which is both foolish and mischievous, and they insist that their representatives shall not abandon their exorts until a settlement is reached.

The Journal remarks that the

REBEL ATTACK earned, was taken of the German

ON MALAGA

Cruiser Reported To Be Damaged

Barcelona, Jan 15.

It is reported from Malaga that many were killed and injured and serious damage done in a combin- ed land, sea and air attack on that port by the insurgenta. :

A communique from the Air and Marine Ministry in Valencia states that the insurgent cruisers Las Canaries and Almirante Cervera, a gunboat and smaller vessels · par;. ticipated in the attack on. Malaga, also a squadron of two-engined planes. -

ESTEPONA CAPTURED

Gibraltar, Jan. 14.

warship Graf von Spee by a Bri- tish destroyer, at the request of the Spanish Government. The transfer took place outside terri- torial waters and the destroyer landed her charges at Malaga- Reuter.

MISS BESSIE OWEN

IN CANTON

Leisurely Flight From Europe

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A recent portrait of Empress Nagako of Japan. With the close of the year 1930 ten years have paused by since Emperor Hirošito and the Empress ascended the throne of Japan.

SIAN UNREST SOLUTION

Shanghai Journal's Opinion

Shanghai, Jan 15.

A fundamental solusion of the

e- Gianfu embroglio demands largement of opportunities for popular co-operation

the affairs of the nation, declares the "Ta Kung Pao" - in a significant editorial this morning. It adds that this goal is only achievable by laying the foundation of con- stitutional government which will be the task at the next plenary session of the Central Executive Committee.

The journal advocates the early convening of the National People's Congress, but says that fresh elec-

tions to the body should be held

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It will be recalled that the meeting of congress scheduled for last year to Inaugurate constitu- tional government was indefinitely postponed.

The absence of constitutional means to express views wis given by the Slanfu rebels as the reason. for use of force in order to draw attention to their desire for 籍 change of national policy as re- gards Japan and the Communists.

Reuter.

COMMUNISTS ENTER

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Canton, Jan. 15. Miss Besale Owen, the American aviatrix who few from Europe to Canton on a leliure tour of the A Government plane dropped world, will take off to-morrow from

Shanghai, Jan. 15.7 two 200-16. bombs оп the the South-West airport aboard

General Yang Hu-chen, leader Almirante Cervera, causing much her Waco biplane for Hong Kong,

.of the Shenai ‘muidny, was report- The cruiser damage.

hurried where she will board liner

ed this morning to be. In a re- away in the direction of Ceuta back to her home in Santa Barpentent mood and ready to give and the other insurgent vessels barà, California.

up the deflance of the Central dispersed very speedily.........

"I am amazed to see the pro-,"authorities, enter

gress in Canton,” she said in an Difference or interview this morning in her hotel in Shameen. "What impresses me most is the Sun Yat-sen Univer sity at Shek Pel with its extensive grounds and many beautiful build- ings, I like China so much that I shall come back again,”

China is a must hopeful country, she added, because the people are hard working and progressive, She had never seen in any other coun- try what she sees in this country.

Accompanied by her mechanic, Mr. Henry Magnepat of Switzer- land, Miss Owen few to Canton on Wednesday afternoon" from Nanning, where she was feted by Kwangsi officials. They came to China via the India and Hanol route, dying leisurely on a sight- seeing tour. Union News.

It is officially announced from situation from the political view- Algeciras that insurgent troops point is more hopeful than it has have captured Estepona and it is ever been since the Fianna Fail | understood there were heavy losses came into power. What the Irish on both sides.--": people demand is, firstly, a settle- | Reuter, ment of the economic war, and,

thereafter, a permanent agreement with Britain which will safeguard Premier Blum stated that the their position as citizens of the Government would deal in detail | Commonwealth.n with this' question in the course | Beuter. of the debate and that under these circumstances an alternative pro- Ject introduced by Deputy Des-¿ bons, calling for a prohibition to bé put in force immediately with- out awaiting the decision of other Governments, could not be accept-

ed.

WELL PLEASED

London, Jan. 15. Mr. de Valera returned to Dublin this morning, having no statement to make before leaving, though Reuter understands he was well pleased with the opportunity af- forded by his conversations with Mr. Malcolm MacDonald..

economic,

The essence of the Government's measures is that the prohibition of volunteers will only come in force

Yesterday's surprise talks een- after an international agreement tred round the present outstanding has been reached on this question, points, political and that is to say when the other Po-between the Free State and Bri- wers concerned also decide to take tain. They were continued for the necessary measures for pre-nearly five hours in an atmosphere venting the inaux of volunteers of great cordiality, and although into Spain and agree to an inter- they did not result in any formal national control,—":," Tranincean News Service"

FRENCH BILL

Paris, Jan. 14.

The Bill banning volunteers for

decisions it is hoped a basis has been made for further conversa“ tions yielding to more concrete resulta....

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MADRID FIGHTING

Madrid, Jan. 15. Despite bad weather fighting around Madrid continued unabat- ed

The Government forces claim to have recaptured many places taken by the insurgents during the big offensive in the last few days.

and

Villages north of Madrid have been cleared of". civilians evacuation of the civil population at the capital is hastened. Reuter's Bulletin - Service.

circles is stated to be that there discussions form the first step to- wards an improvement of Anglo- Irish relations which have been. under a cloud ever since the de Valera government took office in 1932 193

AUSTRIAN COUP ON COMMUNISTS

Vienna, Jan. 15

Ah admission of increasing Com munist activity in Austria in pon tained in an official communique Dublin announcing twenty-six arrestä. The reports from Dublin ce respondents also show that a similar impression appears to have

The men detained are alleged to be the leaders of the Illegal Red Relief organisation and they in clude the "supreme leader of the Communists, whose name is kept

secret.

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been produced there in the capital of the Irish Free State It is believed that Mr. de Valers wishes to arrive at a settlement of the diferences between Great A large quantity of propaganda Britain and Ireland, in view of the is reported to have been found at parliamentary discussions which the secret headquarters of the or- wil be held in the Irish Free State sanisation.

· Reuter's Bulletin Kerniče.

FUBLIC IMPRESSIONS. Spain provides that the measures

London, Jan. 14. will take snect from a date to be

The Minister for the Dominions fixed by International agreement had a three hour conversation and will extend for a period of with the resident of the fan six months,

Free State, Mr. de Valera, to-day, This, and a further interview which followed in the evening, are the subject of much comment in in the autumn in connection the late editions of the London pa with the new constitution. pers. The impression in political Transocean News Service

The penalties will be imprison- ment from one to six months and fines from a hundred to ten thou sand francs.

Reater.

SIANFU

Grave Difficulty In Evacuation

Shanghai, Jan. 15.

MOTOR STRIKE TRUCE

Both Sides Agree To Negotiate

Tansing, Mich., Jan. 16.

Anxiety over, the safety of It is authoritatively learned that foreigners at Bianfu has been in- the General Motors Corporation creased following a semi-official | Kave agreed to open, negotiations admission of the Government's on January 18 for settlement of inability to evacuate them by air; the strike. owing to the danger of the aero- planes being detained.

It is pointed out that many Government machines are already in the hands of the Blanfu mal- contents.

·Special assurances of immunity views between had to be obtained from General General Yang and the troops of Yang Hu-chen before the Eurasia General Chang Bauch-liang is machine sent from Nanking was believed responsible for the alleged able to fly to Evanfu with General collapse of the revolt, according to Chun-kan, General Yang's a cemi-oficial report. the rigid press censorship in allitted to evacuate foreigners, who Owing to emissary. This plane was not per-

parts of the country, the true It is believed, are being retained situation in Bhensi is not exactly as hostages in order to prevent known, and reports are conflicting. | serial bombardment of the city.

As a result of this state of affairs Another report stated that the, Communist troops of Chu Teh and the foreign Embassies are advised Miao Tse-tung, notorious Com-to open direct negotiations with munist leaders, have arrived in General Yang Hu-chen and others Bianfu, provincial seat or Bhensi. in control of Siantu-- An aliance was recently entered Beutar, into between General Yang Hu-. chen and the Communists for common front... Union News,

BED CHIEFTAIN

AMERICAN EFFORT

It is reported that the Union leaders have agreed that the sit- down strikers will leave the plants by 9 a.m. on January 18 after an assurance that the re- opening of the plants will not be attempted

Meanwhile it is stated from New

York that the Governor of Michi- gan has announced a truce in the strike of motor workers and that negotiations for a permanent set-

Reuter tlement will open in Detroit - on

January 18-

EARLIER CONFERENCE. An earlier Reuter message stated that a four-hour meeting of the Union leaders and representatives of the General Motors Corpora tion was held on Thursday,

The conference was called by the Governor, Mr. Frank Murphy, and strong hopes were entertained that good results will be achieved." Nanking, Jan. 15. The delegates dispersed after Mr. W. R. Peck. Counsellor to four hours without making any the American Embassy, left for announcement, though the Bocre- Sianis on the. Eurasia plane this tary of Labour, Miss Frances Per- Nanking, Jan. 15.

morning in an attempt to devise | kins, said she had been informed A weird and uncanny looking means to evacuate the Americans that some progress has been made. figure with long hair dropping the same plane to-morrow. Several He hopes to return to Nanking in down on his shoulders, plus a beard over one foot long and in a peasant long gown of fantastic went to Blanfu in the same

machine. description arrived at Blanfu on

Reuter January 12 in the person or Miao Tse-tung, notorious

Communist leader.

Students and soldiers gave the Red chieftain a Bolshevist wel- come. Later in the day General Yang, Hu-chen, the rebel Leader, took the Communist chior to Weinan where he gave a "pep" talk to the soldiers.

Communist troops in Sianfu are identified by a red band around

their arms,

General Sun Wel-ju, the newly appointed chairman of the Shens Provincial Government, is detain

prominent Chinese omcials also

NORWAY'S BUDGET

Oslo, Jan, 18. The King opened the new ses alon of the Norwegian Parliament and the speech from the throne proposed the adoption of the bud get for the coming year.

The budget shows an increase of expenditure for old-age pensions and an increase in the civil ser-

HOPEI CHAHAR APPOINTMENT.

Japanese Protest

Shanghai Jan 15 According to a Domel maas from Pelping the local Japa authorities have protested the replacement of Chen Chang fu by General Chin Toh-so chairman of the Fores Commission of Hopel

tical Council without the sent

The that

Chinese

ed by General Yang En-chen, who No substantial Increase of taxes, merits and them It is understood that further, ar- took over the command of Bun's Fowever, has been made in the oficiais rests are imminent.

38th army

budget Reuter

Union NewTA

Reuter's Bulletin Harnice.

Japanese approv Realer,