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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5,- 1937.

INSURGENT WARSHIPS AND BOMBERS SET OUT ON

NEW OFFENSIVE

Land Operations Opened

From Marbella

Wholesale Commandeering Of Motor Vehicles

Gibraltar, February 4.

Insurgent warships concentrated in the Bay of Algeciras weigh-

ed anchor and steamed in the direction of Malaga in preparation for.

a new offensive by land, sea and air.

Land operations opened from' Marbella' this morning when every available motor bas, lerry and private car was commandeered to transport insurgent troops to the Malaga front.

All doctors and volunteer nuries sent to the front reported that not a single doctor was left in Lalinea where thero were many cafes of influenza among the civil population.

Six three-engined planes left Melilla, Morocc), for the, scene of, the offensive and three bombers left Ceuta for the front-Renter's 'Bulletin · Service.

SUPERVISION PLAN

Lordon, Feb. '4.'

A new plan for the supervision of ships bound for Spain which was announced here, provides for control of the harbours which are touched en route to Spa'n. Here representativas of the Interna- tional Supervising Committee would come on board, and proceed with the ship to Spain. Inspecting the cargo on the way, and be present when it is unloaded. AB control-harbours Cherbourg, Brest Gibraltar. Madeira. Oran and Cagliari are mentioned.- Transocean News Service

WARSHIP CONCENTRATION

Paris, Feb. 3.

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PROTEST TO BE MADE

London, Feb, 3."

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A report has been received by the British Government, that the British battle ship Royal Oak while off Europa Point yesterday mor- ning observed three monoplanes which flew over her and dropped three bombs in her vicinity. is assumed they were Spanish Government machines and had mistaken the Royal Oak for an Insurgent vessel. The British Charge d'Affairs at Valencia has been in- structed to make protest to the Spanish Government and to re- quest steps be taken to avoid re- petition of such an incident.- British Wirelem.

"Another Report

British Policy On Mandated

Territories Again Clarified

London, Feb. 3.

The British Government's inten- tion of adhering to the policy al- ready announced with regard to its mandated territories, was made clear by the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, in the House of Commons to-day.

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Mr. Geoffrey Mander, Labour? had asked a long question, in the course of which he requested Mr. Eden to state what action the Government proposed to take with Brussels. Feb. 4-King Gustav of reference to the German demand Sweden left Brussels to-day for for colonies, as reiterated in Herr Parls He has been spending the Adolf Hitler's speech of Saturday last two days at the Belrian capital; last. and had talks regarding practical Mr. Eden referred Mr. Mander to steps to improve the trade relations his statement made in the House of the countries in Northern of Commons on July 27 last year. Europe. The Swedish

Foreign To that, he asserted, he had no- Minister, who accompanied the thing to add. King to Brussels, has returned to Stockholm-Reuter's 'Bulletin Ser- vice

ITALIAN-TURKISH CONFERENCE

Agreement Reached On All Questions

Milan. Feb. 3.

Topic Of The

Moment

Paris, Feb. 4.

Germany's colonial claims seen to have become the topic of the moment in tha French press, judging from the amount of space devoted to the subject on Thurs- day."The majority of these papers seem to adopt the view that Great Britain will continue to evade the issue.

The "Figaro" writes for instance that London believes no useful Purpose could be served for the time being, by taking this question up seriously. The British Govern- Supplementary to another ques-

ment-the paper purports to know tion relating to the access of na--will first demand definite formau- tions to raw materials. Mr. Eden lations of the claims. was asked if he would assure the

The "Excelsior" writes that House that there would

Foreign Minister Eden and Ambas- be no question of transference of terrisador von Ribbentrop will shortly tory.

meet for a personal exchange of views on the subject.

"Oh, yes, certainly," Mr. Eden replied. Neuter,

LORDS DISCUSSION

London. Feb. 3. The future of the British Co-

lonies will be discussed in the House of Lords later this month on a motion tabled by Lord Buxton calling on the Government to con- sult-the Dominions and other Co-

plying the mandate system to the lonial Powers with a view to ap-

majority of British and other Co- lonlea.

The motion will point out that dangers may arise by the exclusion of other nations from equal op portunities for development and trade.-

The "Quevre" states: "The Colonial' question can and will not be separated from the whole question of European settlement." -Tranencian News Service.

BRITAIN EXAMINES HITLER'S SPEECH

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London, Feb. 3. At the usual Wednesday meeting of the British Cabinet, the chief theme was the last speech of the German Chancellor, Hitler. AC- cording to statements made, this speech had previously been thio- roughly examined by competent officials of the Foreign Office, so that the Cabinet could consider whether it would be necessary to ask for further explanation of cer- tain points in the speech. Som elreles state that at this juncture, the Cabinet sees no reason to adopt

A conference between the For- eign Minister, Count Ciano, and the Turkish Foreign Minister, Rushal Aras, which lasted two and hours was held here on Wednesday. At the conclusion of the conversation an ofcial bulletin was issued, which ing the two countries, in the light stated that all questions concern-

of the

treaty of 1928, were dis- cussed. Special attention was paid to the Montreux Conference over the Dardanelles. This friendly ex- change of opinions revealed that Italy and Turkey are in agreement on all questions, and it was agreed that the diplomatic relations Reuter should be furthered through "the official channels. During a Press conference following the con- ference, Dr. Rushdi Aras declared. that Italy and Turkey would con- tinue to co-operate along the lines of the Italo-Turkish agreement of 1928. The discussions had been straightforward, he said. and hop was expressed that occasion would present itself, when all Foreignbassador is bringing with him a It is rumoured that the Am- Ministers "could co-operate with- ing the framework of the League of lonial question for discussion with memorandum regarding the en- Nations. Count Clano also express- į free request that steps be taken to avoid of the conversations, and expreas- rumour is not confrmed in Ber- hrer himself will take the first fav-

ed satisfaction about the outcome the British Government, but the

Five Nationalist Spanish ehips and one torpedo boat came to anchor on Wednesday in the Bay of Algericas. It is stated that this mobilising of the Nationalist sea fighting forces is a preparation of a new offensive against Malaga which is scheduled to begin and of the week.- Traniorenn Naye Neruse-

MOTOR VEHICLES STOPPED Paris, Feb. 4, Six Dutch motor lorries and four Dutch Red Cross automobles, proceeding to Paris, from where they were scheduled to proceed to Spain. were held up by French customs officers at the Franco, Belgian frontier, and, despite their "humanitarian" destinatión, which was to

grant them transit, were held up, on grounds of "their papers not being in order." Transocean. New Service

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FRENCH PLANE EXPORTS

Paris, Feb.

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London, Feb. 3. Three Spanish Government aero- planes dropped three small bombs near the British battleship Royal Oak, while she was steaming in the neighourhood of Europa Point to-day, according to informa- tion received in London.

It is believed the plunes mistook the battleship for a rebel cruiser.

The British Charge d'Affaires at Valencia has been asked to draw the attention of the Spanish Goy- ernment to the incident

repetition.-

Renter's Rulletin Survion.

and to

NEW LOCARNO, PACT

London: Feb, 3. Reporting on behalf of

Negotiations for a new Locarno special committee for the control Pact were outlined in the House of of aeroplane exportation from Communa to-day by the Foreign France, Deputy. Berenger declared Secretary Mr. Anthony Eden, on Wednesday before the Cham-who recalled that on Novem- ber's Aviation Committee that all ber 6 His Majesty's Government of the special type "Devoltine" | had addressed a Note to the other planes ordered by the 'Air Ministry Governments were accounted for in France.

The answer to Deputy Keryller, who created a sensation when alleging that Air Minister Cob had ordered at least one

of these planes to Spain, is awaited with interest-

Transocean News Service.

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UNCONFIRMED RUMOUR

London, Feb. 3. Herr von Ribbentrop, German Ambassador, has returned to Lon don from Berlin; which he visited shortly before Christmas to sign the anti-Communist agreement on behalf of Germany with Japan.

ed the hope that beneficial results, and seems to be without foun- would be forthcoming-

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BOMB IN HOLD OF SPANISH SHIP

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IDENTICAL VIEWS

Paris, Feb. 3. Dealing with the colonial ques- tion in Hitler's Reichstag speech, the "Excelsior,” mouthpiece--an oc-

casions of the Quay d'Orsay, is of

Paris. Fuh thi A bomb placed in the hold of the the opinion that in this question, Red Spanish steamer Maria Amalia which is lying in the French har-views, namely, that this question France and England held identical

bour Bayonne, exploded on Wed- could not be dealt separately nesday morning, without, however, from the entire complex of ques- views expressed by the five Govern doing any damage. The ship con- Hons now awaiting settlement. It ments on certain questions in retained a cargo of motor cars and 15, in political circles, stated that a spect of which preparation was

was scheduled to depart on Wed tactical error is committed by the considered to be essential before nesday for Spain. No traces of the paper, as it has for the first time, the conference mek

perpetrators of the act were found. and in velled language, admitted Transocean News Service

that France is ready to negotiate on the colonial question.— Transocean News Service,

On November 19. His Majesty's | Government had addressed à fur- BARCELONA ARRESTS ther. Note to the other Govern- Paris. Feb. 3. ments giving their views on the Twenty Italian nationals have various opinions expressed by the been arrested in Barcelona. They five Governments on this question. were accused of espionage. ONE On December 19, His Majesty's French national was also arrested representatives at Berlin, Brus- on this charge

sela. Paris and Transación News Service.

Rome were Instructed to enquire whether the respective Governments expected shortly to be able to reply to their memoranda. Mr. Eden sidded that the French Government had re- plied on December 19, but reply had" yet been received from Paris, Feb, 5. the Belgian, German or Italian Herr Adolf Hitler's speech has Governments. ..produced a stalemate in Euro- Answering 3 supplementary pean international affairs, is tue question suggesting further TG- gat of a statement which it is quests for replies Mr. Eden said: understood the French Foreign It just as much in their In Minister, M. Yves Delbos. made terests to answer as in ours." to-day in the Foreign Affairs In another reply. the Foreign

France Looks To Britain

French Bill Against Foreign Service

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a definite attitude towards the co- | AQUITANIA HAS lonial question, even though Hit- ler's references to colonies applied particularly to England. It is stat- ed that Herr von Ribbentrop, who have certain communications to has just returned to London may

tion of the Chancellor's words. It make as to the correct interpreta-

Ger- Day,

London, Feb. 4. The President of the Board of

LONDON TUBE RAILWAYS

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London, Feb. 4, Noise in London tube railways is however believed that the Fue-Trade, Mr. Walter Runciman, who to be reduced

by halt at is returning from his short visit estimated cost of £100,000. ourable opportunity to make the

to the United States on board the Experiments for reduction of necessary explanations.

Aquitania, is expected to arrive in wheel-on-rail noise are now 're- It thought probable that

London to-MOITOW.

ported complete and all many's National Memorial

rall The liner has encountered ex-sections on 440 track miles of February 21, will be chosen--

ceptionally rough seas In mid-system and on all planned exten- Transocean News Service.

Atlantic which, according to state- sions are to be welded by a special ments of the masters of vessels process. arriving at English ports yester- day, have been as severe as" any experienced for many years past. The Aquitania is a day late in

British Cabinet

Members' Salaries consequence of the storm.

London, Feb. 4

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The anal solution of the second.. half of the noise problem has not yet been reached.

Experiments have been made in a section of the tube with asbestos The foremast and part of the composition mattresses raised to wireless apparatus of the Nor- the height of the floor of the trains

salaries for the British Cabinetved in Thames from Vancouver number of reasons, however, they

The question of an increase of wegian steamer Tilthorn which ar- along the tunnel walls For a. members will probably be settled yesterday was carried away in the have been found unsatisfactory for by special law in the House of damaged and part of the deck with other materials are to con- Boats and gear were general purposes and experiments The salary

cargo of timber was washed over- tinne.-. board...

Commons very soon.

raised to £9,000 annually. He will of the Prime Minister will be

probably get additional allowances for representation purposes. Transorcan News Service.

Schooner To Go On

World Tour

Atlantic.

British trees..

KING TO ATTEND R.A.F. DISPLAY

British Wireless,

PEPPER STOCKS

Amsterdam, Feb. 4. White pepper stocks returned on January 31 at 11,735 tons as against Corresponding agures for black 13,251 tons on January 31, 1936.

pepper are 1,792 and 1,593 tons. from producing companies, which There is no unusual heavy offer is considered the reason for the

There will be ho air review in the King will attend the Royal connexion with the Coronation but

Air Force display at Hendon on June 26. This information was given to the House of Common President Azans, who gained world-wide reputation dur- to-day by the Under Secretary for arm undertone of the market.

Air, Bir Philip Sassoon British Wireless.

Paris, Feb. 4 A bill, providing for the revoca- tion of French citizenship from all those French nationals'enlisting in a foreign army, was brought be- fore the Chamber by the right wing deputy. Reibel.. Defending the Valencia Government hand- his bill, Relbel declared that In ed in his credentials on Wed view of the present-day decline of nesday to 10

the birth rate and the serious international situation in which France finds itself, all sons of the country are needed for the main- tenance of their own security.. A law similar to the one proposed existed in the French Code until 1927, when it was annulled, Teocean News Serhan

Commission of the Chamber of Secretary observed that the Ger Deputies.

man Chancellor on March 31 last did not propose any immediate general negotiations other than new security agreement for West- ern Europe between the Locarno Powers Mr. Eden added a com- ment that, as indicated in the

SIR ERIC PHIPPS FOR PARIS

The situation, he said, remains as it was at the time of the recent speeches of Mr. Anthony Eden, Bri- tish Foreign Secretary, and M. Leon Blum, French Prime Minister,

London, Feb. 3, who made overtures to Germany.

The appointment of Bir Eric Phipps as Ambassador to France Public conversations had ended, communique of July 23 last, it is welcomed In Paris. where he he went on, but talks, aimed at always had been the expectation served for 'many years in various securing an international agree of His Majesty's Government that ment would be continued in dip-progress in the negotiation of a is felt that Sir Eric is coming from tomatic channels.

It is stated that M. Delbos added that the initiative was with the British Government. which was mainly concerned with Herr Hitler's colonial claims and Germany's re- fusal to disarm

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new Western agreement to take the pince of the Treaty of Locarno would lead to a widening of the aron of discussions so as to in- clude other problems, the solution of which is essentiel to the peace

of Euro British Wirelens,

capacites

Particular satisfaction

Berlin, bringing "first-hand in- formation regarding Germany.

The German papers express re- gret at Sir Eric's departure, but satisfaction is felt that he will take with him to Paris a full know ledge of German conditions. Reuter

Berlin, Feb. 4. Count Felix von Luckner, who

Public Holiday

Traniocean News Service.

DUKE OF WINDSOR

ATTENDS SOCIAL

had specially come from Barcelona ing the war as sea-raider, will for this purpose. In his message again proceed on a world tour. of introduction the Mexican Am- this time with a new two-masted bassador extended the greetings of schooner, called after the old one. the Mexican workers and peasants, a Devil," but with an auxillary and declared that the entire Me-

motor. The voyage will be a xican population was keenly aware Luckner to the Argentine, Brazil, claimed that Coronation Day, May goodwill tour, and wil: carry Graf

London, Feb. 3. of the strong ties uniting it with Bouth Africs, and New Zealand- 12

His Majesty the King has pro- Spain. In replying. President Azana Australia, In New Zealand he will throughout the British Empire. thanked him for the moral sup be guest of the Boy Scout Or

$ public holiday port, declaring that this served to: encourage those engaged in the Legion, and he will also visit the House of Commons, that Hi Sir Philp Sassoon, Under-Secre ganisation and the Australian

tary for Air, announced in the struggle. Tronkorean News Service

South Sea Islands, where he was Majesty was attending a display | Republic, Miklas, and members of made chief of many native tribes by the Royal Air Force on June Praniocean News Service.

Chilean Embassy Refugees

Heavy Influenza Toll London, Feb. 3,

In Britain. The Chilean Ambassador le rego tiating here with the "Valencia Am- bassador, about, the evacuation of

London, Feb. 3. Influenza, which has reached This Embassy is, like many others, Great Britain, accounted for the the Chilean Embassy at Madrid, serious, epidemic proportions in filled with refugees, who, for want deaths of 1,155 persons last week of space and comfort are suffering The week previous the total was many hardshipa—10) Transocean News Service

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TWO NEW CRUISERS

London, Feb, 3. Bir Samuel Hoare, First Lord of the Admiralty, announced to-day in the House of Commons, that yards would begla construction of Portsmouth and Chatham Dock two cruisers of the Dido Class on March 15, whose displacement wis estimated at 5,000 tons Renter

Vienna, Feb. "The Duke of Windsor for the first time gave up his life of re- tirement, and took part in a soiree.. ziven by the British Ambassador- In addition to the Duke, the wife of the President of the Austrian the Diplomatie Corps were -- pre- Traniocean News Service.

Col. Lindbergh Calls On General Valle

his wife by plane on Tuesday ready reported, reached hete with

· Rome, Feb. 4.. Colonel, Lindbergh, who, as al-

night, called on the Under- Secretary of State for Aviation, General Valle, on Wednesday, Transocean Neui Servici..