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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1937.

INSURGENT THRUST SUCCEEDS

Malaga Defenders Offer

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Little Opposition

Narrow Corridor For Retreat

GIBRALTAR, FEBRUARY 8.

COMPLETE OCCUPATION OF MALAGA FROM ALL SIDES WAS EXPECTED IN INSURGENT QUARTERS TO-DAY FOL LOWING THEIR REPORTED ENTRY. INTO THE TOWN LAST NIGHT.

The attackers apparently made an extraordinarily rapii ad- wance since Saturday, being scarcely resisted at many points.

Insurgent headquarters at Avila claim that the Government defenders at Malaga now only have a three-mile wide corridor for retreat.

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An unconfirmed report states that ten thousand Italians arrived at Cadiz to-day.

The informant stated that two days before he saw another aix thousand Italians

disembarkat

Cadiz from Italian lineTA~~~ Renter's Bulletin Service.

MALAGA BOMBARDED

Gibraltar, Feb. 7.

All day to-day Malaga has been bombarded by insurgent warships, including the cruisers Canarias, Baleares and the Almirante Cer- vera. It is understood that the German cruiser, the Admiral Graf von Spee. is patrolling the waters off the besieged port.

Late to-night. the Insurgent commanders expressed their con fidence that the city would be en- Lered to-morrow from all aldes.--

BRIDGES BLOWN IP

Rabat. Feb. 7.

A broadcast from the rebel city of Beville states that the defen-

A ders of Malaga are in a panic and are blowing up the bridges to cover their retreat.- Reuter

STREET MASSACRES

Gibraltar. Feb. 7. Renter learns semi-omcially that the insurgents, under the veteran General del Lano, have entered the southern seaport of Malaga..

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It is reported that massacres in the streets are rife:-

Reuter.

NO PERMISSION TO STAY

Gibraltar, Feb. 7.

This afternoon the insurgents were stated to be within two kilo- metres of Malaga, and according to news received from Algeciras, they had captured Torremolinos,

a town about ten miles from Malaga, on the seacoast,

Following the occupation of that port, the rebels continued to ad- vance, and halted for the night a little Malaga.

more than & mile from

A number of foreign newspaper correspondents have arrived at Al- geciras from Burgas, where ther have been for several months, They report they were compelled to leave the rebel capital.

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ARMS STOLEN IN FRANCE

Cavalry School Ordered To Investigate

Paris, Feb. 8..

Thirteen machine guns, 'carbines and several revolvers have been stolen from the famous French cavalry school of Saumur.

The theft is believed to be con- nected with the recent departure of volunteers for Spain from Sau-

mur.

The War Minster has ordered the commander of the cavalry school to investigate the case in co-operation with the police.— Transocean News Service

SPANISH PLANE FORCED DOWN

Press Doubts Statement" Of Occupants

Paris, Feb. 8.

An aeroplane belonging to the Red Army was forced down near Brive la Gaillarde, 260 kilometres from the Franco-Spanish frontier, The two occupants declared they had lost their bearings:

The "Matin" expresses doubt as to the veracity of this statement. and believes that it really was a French "Devoltine" plane.

Rear-Admiral Carls, new chief of

the German Meet.

German Campaign For Colonies

Press Views Of London Conference

London, Feb. 8. That the completion of the arma- ments programme will be the chief concern of the British Government until after the Coronation and in- stallation of the new Cabinet, and ail activities of an internal and political nature are being post- poned until after this time la the consensus of opinion of the Br- tish press. For this reason it "is not expected that the visit of the German Ambassador, Herr Von Ribbentrop to Lord Halifax this week will lead to any immediate action.

There is a small probability that proposals either from the British or German side will be mentioned, the "Dally Telegraph" holding the view that the conference will be principally for the purpose of "taking an inventory."

JAVA RUBBER EXPORTS

Duty Alterations. Proposed

Batavia, Feb. 8.

An ordinance has been drawn up reducing the rubber export duty.

The proposed alterations in levy- ing export duty are as follows:-

When the average price of Java standard sheets is less than twenty cents per half kilo, no duty wil be levied.

When the price is over twenty and below twenty one cents, the duty will be one cent

When the price is over twenty one but under twenty two cents, 1/1 cents will be levied and for each additional full cent over the price of twenty one. 1.1 cents will be added to the duty.

As the basis of calculation, the average price between October 1, 1936 and January 1, 1937 will be taken as the average price for 1958. -Reuter.

Eden's Journey To The Riviera.

Prompted By Only Health Reasons

London, Feb. 8. Rumours that the journey of the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, to the Riviera was caused by- other than health reasons were strongly denied in the "Times". to- day. "

Office.

The paper points out that Mr. Eden had only one vacation in twenty one months of office, and of this one month he spent a fort- night in England, continuing to As further grounds for the un-direct the affairs of the Foreign likelihood of definite action, the paper declares that Mr. Baldwin does not desire to take a initiative in matters which will re- main for his successor to solve. nor can Mr. Neville Chamberlain decide on the policy of his new Cabinet,

new

The plan of the Riviera trip was already decided upon when Mr. Eden was in Geneva, but the journey had to be postponed owing to "malicious rumours," adds the journed.

The Daily Telegraph" learns that the Polish Foreign Minister, Colonel Beck, visited Mr. Eden Im-

The News Chronicle" believes The "Jour"" asks how one could that the conference between Herr fly across the entire Pyrenees, a von Ribbentrop and Lord Halifaxmediately after the latter's arrival high chain of mountains, without would not lead to any surprising at Monte Carlo for half an hour's seeing 'It, and also of the opinion development in Germany's cam-

conversation.~~ that it is really a French plane-Palga for colonies.

Transoren News Servic Transoceon News Service.

TROTSKY INFLUENCE

IN MADRID

Madrid, Feb. 8. The police raided the broadcast ing station in Madrid which it is understood has been controlled by Trotskyists.

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An order to close down the sta- tion was made owing to broadcast of frequent attacks on the Govern- ment and broadcast propaganda to detriment of Government

Other foreign correspondents, the who tried to enter Spain through policy.- Lalinea. were refused permission Reuter's Bulletin Service... to remain.-

WAR EXTENDING

London, Feb. 7. The war in Spain is developing a much greater intensity through- out the country, as evidenced by reports from many different cen- tres. In addition to the battles around Madrid, cables from Valen- cla state that heavy fighting is raging on a wide front 20 miles from Cordova, which the Govern- ment troops are threatening on their advance along the Guadal- quirvir River,

Six separate battles appear to be progressing for a ring of towns and villages surrounding the wes- tern approach to Cordova, which is regarded as one of the key post- tions in southern Spain.

An official report from Bilbao says Government artillery has set

Pope Broadcasts

To World

Message To Eucharistic Congress

Vatican City, Feb. 7. Propped up in bed with pillows, His Holiness the Pope to-day broadcast an address and benedic tion to the Eucharistie Congress at Manila.

His voice was steadier, if not strong, than on his Christmas Eve broadcast.

His speech was afterward trans- lated into other languages and re- broadcast for the world to hear. afre the insurgent headquarters not only the Pope's leg pains are It is officially confirmed that

disappearing, but his heart action

at Oriol Chalet.

The Government bombardment is returning gradually to normal.--- of Oviedo continues and there is Reuter. great activity in the Grado sector.

Meanwhile, in Madrid, the Gov-

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THE BENEDICTION

Manila, Feb. 8. has seized the pro- ernment

Blazing sunshine favoured the Trotsky broadcasting station owing 500,000 Catholics who gathered at to its violent attacks. The weekly Luneta Park yesterday and packed newspaper of the Trotsky or adjoining streets to receive the ganisation has also been closed-Papal Benediction broadcast from Reuter.

FOOD LORRIES

the Vatican.

Transocean Newe Service.

Balkan Countries Also Want Colonies

Athens, Feb. 7. In the event of a redistribution of colonies in the near future, the "Hellenikon Melon" states paper that the Balkan countries will alsu come forward with claims to the allotment of colonial territory. The same paper declares that the Bal- kan Conference, which begins on February 15 will discuss the colon- {al question

from the standpoint of the embargo on emigration be- ing enforced by so many overseas countries compelling the Balkan states to look for another outlet of the surplus population.- Transocean News Service.

BRITISH NOTE ON' CONTROL PLAN

Many Powers Silent

London, Feb. 8. Over half the powers concerned have not answered the note, of the British Government concerning the control plan in the civil war, declares the "News Chronicle" Al- though Portugal still retains her attitude of refusal, it is stated that pressure on the British aide might bring her in line with the other powers. It is also believed that Germany and Italy have in- timated that Portugal should not

Transoccan News Nervice.

BRITISH CABINET

CHANGES

Mr. Neville Chamberlain To Be Premier

London, Feb. 8. Several important changes in the British Cabinet will take place after the Coronation, states the "Dally Express."

THIS IS

BURGUNDY WEATHER.

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THE QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE OF THESE WINES

BEING UNSURPASSED IN HONG KONG.

CALDBECK'S

Flood Peril

Continues

Film Colony Members Drowned

New York. Feb. T. Dysentery nus broken out in the camp of the flood relief workers at Memphis, Tennessee,

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The efforts of 120,000 of these Mississippi within its bank at this workers have hitherto kept the

point, but the crest of the flood has not yet reached Memphis and the slow fall of the river at Cairo only three inches in 60 hours- is worrying the engineers, pecially in view of the forecasts of further heavy rain and a rise of 16 inches at St. Louis.

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Women and children are still being kept away from Cairo. The Hed Cross has requested Coast Guard boats to stand by, ready to evacuate the men who are man- ning the levees at a moment's notice.

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Dutch Vessel

Damaged

Collision With British Battleship

Lisbon. Feb. 7. The German tug Seefalke left There are now 415 known dead¦ Oporto at 10 am, to-day to assist In the Middle West flood ares. the Dutch steamer Kertosono The American Red Cross is caring which is understood to be seriously for 170,000 destitute familles, and damaged following a collision with has raised $16.755.000 by public

the British battleship Malaya, off subscription for food rellet.

Oporto.

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The Malaya was on her way to Joll: the Mediterranean when the collision occurred. She Fleet

is standing by the Kertosono and when the Dutchman le sate will return to Portsmouth for re- pairs.

Meanwhile, floods have invaded California. Three members of a fim colony were drowned to-day in serious floods following torren- tal rains, which melted the snow When Mr. Neville Chamberlain star Miss Judith Allen, who was In the hills. The dead include the assumes the office of Prime Minis-working on location when she was Reuter. ter, several members; including the marooned. War Minister, Mr. Duff Cooper, will resign. It is reported that the Lord Chancellor, Halisham, will re- sign and Bir John Simon will be his successor. The Lord President of the Council, Mr. Ramsay Mac- Donald, is also expected to hand in his resignation when Mr. Baldwin retires from office.- Transocean News Service.

ROYAL INFANT TO BE CHRISTENED

London, Feb. 8. "The infant daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Kent will be christened to-morrow in the pri- rate chapel at Buckingham Palace The baby will be named Alexandra Helen Elizabeth Olga,

stand in the way of a settlement-Mary and other members of the The King and Queen, Queen

Royal Family will be present at the ceremony.-

Reuters Bulletin Service,

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BRITISH ARMAMENT

PROGRAMME

General Mobilisation Of Industrial Firms

London, Feb. &

FLOODS RETURN INV

THAMES AREA

London, Feb. 8.

evacuated from their homes by Hundreds of other people were

boats in the nick of time, as the waters rose and carried away their houses- Reuter

BRITISH OFFER TO ARABS

Jerusalem, Feb. 7. The British High Commissioner, Sir Arthur Wauchope, la said to have offered the Arab leaders ap- pointments in the Legislative Council with extended powers, it is stated here. It is also asserted that Sir Arthur has promised that in Palestine the Jews would never be allowed to be the majority. It

about to leave for England to understood that Sir Arthur 18

make his report- Tranzaczan News Sergice,

KING FAROUK TO TOUR EUROPE

VESSEL SAFE

Amsterdam, Feb. 7.

The owners of the Kertosono nave received a report from their ship that she is in no danger and is proceeding by port under her

own steam.

The Kertosono has a large hole in her stern, but above the water line.- Reuter.

MILES AND MILES

OF STANDS

British Industries Fair Bookings

London, Feb. 8. British industrialists are taking up 25 miles of stands to display the products to thousands of buyers coming from all over the world to attend the British Indus- tries Fair which opens at Olympia and White City, London, and at Castle Bromwich, Birmingham,

Lighthouse Keepers Marooned

#! London, Feb. B. Owing to persistent gales and high seas, the Island of Foula, in the Shetlands had been isolated since December 27 until yesterday when a fishery protection vessel arrived with a stock of provisions,

Three keepers of the Tusker Lighthouse off the Wexford coast of Ireland have been marooned there for 34 days and a further attempt yesterday to relieve them failed owing to heavy seas. The. keepers have long since exhausted ply of emergency rations will last. their fresh provisions, but the sup- for three months.-- British Wireless.

SACRED RELICS OF EGYPT

Cairo, Feb. 7. The Egyptian Government is. taking steps to give the Royal | Mummies-taken from their ori- ginal resting places during the last few years by over-zealous explor- ers a resting place and tombs worthy of their kingly status.

This step has been prompted by the increasing resentment among the public at the increasing dese- cration of the sacred relics of Egypt. The site for the new mauso- leum will be chosen. either near Gizeh in the neighbourhood of the Pyramids, or in Heliopolis, where the kings would be re-interred with bentung ceremony. Further disturbances of the Royal Tombs are to be strictly forbidden- Transocean News Service.

YUNNAN BURMA FRONTIER

Boundary Commission Mocts Bostility

next Monday,

Shanghai, Feb. 8. The White City and Olympia The Bino-British boundary de- London, Feb., 8. stands will extend for à total of marcation commission was attack- King Farouk, 17-year-old monarch |14 miles.

ed by hostile tribesmen at Nan- Heavy and almost continuous of Egypt, will begin a tour of All records for the number of latest reports received at Kunming: tungting last month, according to A general mobilisation of ali rain yesterday caused a return of Europe at the end of next month This ceremony concluded the British industrial firms necessary foods in certain

exhibitors' floor space taken and Eucharistic Conference.

parts of the from Cairo. according to reports number of buyers attending have the Madrid, Feb. 7.

The tribesmen were repulsed by for a complete armament pro-Thames area and in some other here. He will travel unofficially, been broken.

cominission's regiment From the International Solidar- The Pope's words, appealing for gramme is planned by the British districts. Flooding was serious in and will be accompanied by his will be 2,442 exhibitors.

Altogether there Chinese guards, who later attack- of ity Committee a'supply of 17 lorries new missionary fervour. were Government, special stress being certain Dorset villages. Puddle-mother and sister. He will pro- from 88 countries will attend the by use of. Held pieces, machine Buyers ed, and captured their stronghold of food arrived here to-day. The clearly heard through the land laid on constructional projects, trenthyde near the Committee has now sent for over speakers. The multitude fell on such as the laying out of aviation river overflowed its banks and en- nation. He will visit the most im- buyers, with Germany, Belgium,

Dorchester bably be in London for the Coro-Fair. Holland is sending most guns and hand grenades. five million pesetas in gifts to its knees as the Pope pronounced fields, buildings and munitions fac- tered some houses, rendering the portant industrial and commercin Irish Free State, France, Poland designating the Yunnan-Burma The commission was engaged in Madrid.

the benediction.

ground floor rooms uninhabitabic. centres of Europe.—

and Denmark next in order- British. Wireless.

Fransocean News Service.

British Wireless.

frontier Reuter

Transoccan News Servico.

Reuter

tories

Transocean News Service.