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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1937.

CAPTURE OF MALAGA VALUE OF PEACEFUL CO-OPERATION

ADMITTED

Defenders Leave Eighty Dead

"Little Resistance At First

From Madmen”.

VALENCIA, FEBRUARY 9. ́.

THE INSURGENT CAPTURE OF MALAGA IS OFFICIALLY ADMITTED HERE-REUTER.

Seville, February 9.

Malaga was occupied by four insurgent columns. General del Lano in a broadcast said: "There was little resistance at first from madmen who entrenched themselves in houses.”

Government troops left elghty dead, while only a few insurgents were wounded-Reuter.

GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION

Gibraltar, Feb. 8.

A graphic description of the in- surgent forces' entry of Malaga has been received from the rebels themselves. When the Nationalist field batteries opened are on the gates of the town, militiamen retreated, though fighting des- sperately, while women, carrying children in their armas, dashed to "meet the advancing troops,

Supporters of the Spanish Right

Duke of Gloucester

MOSCOW ARMY REVOLT

Duke Of Gloucester

On Democracy

NEW ZEALAND'S CONTRIBUTION

London, Feb. 19.

The Duke of Gloucester, who was the chief guest at the New Zealand Society dinner last night, recalled memories of his visit to that Dominion and referred to the ad- vances which had taken place in her status in recent years.

This summer, he added, her delegates will meet as they have met in the past in conference with the sister Dominions to deliberate on affairs in the British Empire.

"These are fateful days for the world New political theories are growing up and old Ideas of de- mocratic government Sre being challenged. For members of the British Empire. however, de mocracy is no outworn creed but represents the very Breblood of the people. It is at such times that New Zealand and other mem- bers of the Empire can make their greatest contribution to the wel Moscow, Feb. §.

fare of the world by showing the Rumours of disaffection in the value of peaceful co-operation and Red Army are indignantly denied by keeping alive the torch and characterised as "ludicrousberty and progress." by an official spokesman.

Wing in Gibraltar are overjoyed Rumours Indignantly

at the news.--

Router's Bulletin Service.

ENTIRELY OCCUPIED

dalamanca, Feb. 8. Malaga has been occupied in its'

entirety by the Nationalist forces. Immediately after the town was occupied, warships of the Nay tionalists, which had played an

Important role in capturing the These, the women and children city. steamed into the harbour of Malaga, cried for food, saying į Their sudden appearance gava rise they had not had anything to i to a dramatic encounter, when a cut for several days.

vessel with a number of Red poli- ticlans aboard attempted to escape.

It is asserted tat the whole of

Denied

He states that the Red Army has never been engaged in politics. and attributes the "persistent false rumours

to Dr. Goebbels" malicious anti-Sovet campaign.”

Well-informed circles point out that after the expulsion of Leon Trotsky from the Army in 1932, all Trotskists and other post MILITIA ESCAPES

tonista were purged and the Army Seville, Feb, 8. Was reorganised under General Reports from here make it evid-Voroshilon, Stalin's most intimate ent that the Red Militia succeeded friend and highly trusted lieuten-

the Malagu force is completely The vessel toon had to surrender.

demoralised, many of the former defenders shooting themselves during the retreat.

Conflicting reports are current regarding the capture of the town. But it is generally agreed that

the insurgent advance met with less opposition than was antici- pated.

The Nationalists report they captured considerable quantities of war material during their fast drive forward from Torremolinos to Malaga. And over 300 Civil Guards joined the insurgent for- ces at various points outside Malaga.

The insurgents are reported to have found a steamer anchored In Malaga harbour in which 600 members of the Rightist party and their sympathisers had been imprisoned for several months.--- Reuter.

ITALIAN TANKS USED

Almeria, Feb. 8. Following an order from the Government High Command, Ma- laga has been evacuated and the Government troops, who retired in good order to their new positions.

took with them quantities of war

material. They have already been reinforced, re-equipped, with a view to meeting any further in- surgent advance.

According to a special COTTES- pondent of the Spanish Press Agency. the Government troops, during the last few days have fought with the greatest herolam against great odds, both with re- gard to numbers and equipment. He declares that 20,000 Italian trooce. several thousand Germans and thousands of Moorish soldiers were utilised by the insurgents Ing the Malaga' offensive.

Over 100 Italian tanks, he de- clares, were used in the final phase

of the assault.

GERMAN DIRECTOR?

Transocean News Sørtne

to escape before the Nationalistsant, with a commanding staff pre completed the surrounding of the dominantly of working class org

and thoroughly loyal to the pre- sent regime. mon.

Reuter

town.-

Transocean News Service

PRISONERS TAKEN

Paris, Feb. 8. The Nationalist forces took 1,200 prisoners

when fighting for

MORE ARRESTS

Moscow, Feb. 8. Uninterrupted arrests are going

of

Mr. Malcolm MacDonald

CHINA TRADE HANDICAPS

Smuggling Problem Raised In London

London, Feb. 2. The Foreign Secretary was asked in the House of Commons to-day The Dominion Secretary, Mr.

whether he had drawn the, at-

the status of sovereign nations to ment to the statement recently Malcolm MacDonald, referring to tention of the Japanese Govern-

which the dominions had attained, said that they must, however, remember that nationalisin

Was

wisdom.

made by Sir Frederick Maze, Chinese Customs, head of the that accumulating stocks of smuggled goods in Tientsin were gradually Anding their way into the interior of. China. Mr. "A. C. Moreing. Conservative, was the questioner.

not the last word in political The nations must learn to co-operate to accommodate themselves to each other and the British Commonwealth was an experiment of vital importance in

He alleged that most of these co-operation between free and goods made their way into China equal

supreme proper by. lorry, under armed ca- responsibility which rested upon cort of Japanese and Korezn the British Commonwealth to-day "Tougha." was to show that such co-operation could work- "British Wireless.

nations.

The

Malaga. Judging by investigations on here, and the rumours of the Foreign Volunteers

made after the capture of the town, several hostages were shot; and it is estimated that in their six month rule, the Red Millitia

have shot several thousand hostages.---`

Transor can"News Service.

FLAG HOISTED

Gibraltar, Feb. 8. From here, it is reported that fierce street fighting occurred be-

grave condict which is supposed to have broken out between the Stalin and his dictator, Josef

In Spain

Repatriation Question

London, Feb. 8.

War Minister, Voroshilov, are per- sistent. As there will be a ges- sion of the Central Political Coun- cil, it is thought possible that the condict between Stalin and Voro- shilov, will be settled. There is no

Questioned regarding the re- doubt that the arrest of the GPU Patriating of those foreign volun- Commissar and former Comman-teers already engaged fighting in der of the Baltic feet, Voromkin, the Spanish civil war, the Under- has caused general consternation, secretary of Foreign Affairs, Lord

Mr. Moreing suggested that the Japanese Government might be invited to end his-atate of affairs which was calculated to seriously Impair the Chinese Customs.

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Sir Patrick Duncan

와

Premier Answers Criticism

Needs Funds

London, Feb. 9. Oxford University, which only a Cape Town, Feb. 9.

few months ago received £2,000,- 000 from Lord Numeld, publishes Bome criticism has been made by members of the House of Par- an urgent appeal for more funds. llament on the acceptance of the The buildings at present at the

fore the Nationalists finally took control of the clay, Spontaneous although, of course. the pubile is Cranborne, declared that this ques- and had repeated his represents honour bestowed on Sir Patrick University's disposal, the appeal

demontrations of joy on part of the population of Malaga occurred when the Nationalist Spanish flas was holated on the public build- ings. The hero of the attack is General Collis, who, though badly wounded. Insisted on conducting the final operations. Transocean News Norries.

VALENCIA NEXT

Gibraltar Feb 8.-

The fall of Malaga marks the successful beginning of a campaign

Pjata

extremely reluctant to state any opinion. The charge against Vo- romkin is that he prepared the tight plan for Piatakov. kov, so it is asserted, was so sure that the plan to escape would work, that he suffered a nervous breakdown when led from the cell to his execution.-- Transocean News Service.

Millett

smuggling. question, he continued, tion had not yet been discussed by tions recently when the the Non-Intervention Committee.

It was added that the British

tranic was reported to have been increased after falling off. Government had informed the German and Italian Governmenta

Lord Cranborne said he trusted that Britain was willing to have

the situation would improve. the matter discussed at an early Meanwhile, the Government was date at the Non-Intervention Com-closely watching the situation he

declared. mittec.

Mr. Alan Graham drew atten tion to

Lord Cranborne, however, re- fused to make a further statement, CHIEFS DISMISSED

the pamphlet recently Moscow, Feb. 8.

when a Conservative member ask-issued by the Japanese Army That all the reports regardinged whether it was true that the Which outlined the aims of Japan for the capture of Valencia, pre-a purge in Soviet Russia are only Civil War would long have been and argued the need of a power- sent capital of the Government too well substantiated is now even and Boviet Governments helped prestige and sovereignty in

terminated, had not the Frenchful fighting force to maintain her party. The insurgents will throw admitted by the seal-oficial.or-

the every ounce of their strength into gan "Pravda," which declares that

islands and on the maintaing of the Red Government- this operation.

Transuttun News Servier

·Asia... the chiefs of the local Communist

CONTROL PLAN"

London, Feb. 8.

It is learned here that the in-party in Kiev, Propetowsk and

He asked whether Mr. Eden dar-surgenta in the south intend to ad- Rektoft, have been dismissed from

would instruct the Ambassador to vance on Almeris next week They their posts for "gravely neglecting

Tokyo to Tepresent to the Japa- claim they have already partially, their duties," since they had failed

The Bub-Committee of the Non-nese Government that in order to blocked the Madrid-Valencia road, to discover the total adherents Intervention Committee will meet maintain Anglo-Japanese friend thus isolating the old capital. plota in their territory. The this week, either to-morrow or ship the Japanese Government The inhabitants of a 90-mile "Pravda" also confirms that the Thursday. It is learnt. It is also should dissociate itself from the This correspondent asserts that coastal area, from Malaga to Al-head of the Ukrainian party or stated here that no further on sentiments expressed in his pub the attack on Malaga was direct-meria, are reported to be fleeing ganisation, Lieff, who was sup- stacles are expected to arise inlication. Lord Cranborne replied by the German naval staff into the interior, following a naval posed to enjoy Stalin's especial matters of finding the date of in- that he would call for a report aboard the warship Admiral Graf bombardment by air and sea. In favour and confidence, has like-auguration of the control plan-

and bear in mind the suggestion "von Spee, which, hovered off Ma-surgent warships which covered wise been suspended.→→→→

F'ruzaurenm "Feux Serves

advanced by Mr. Graham.—— laga during the operations of the the attack on Malaga bombarded Transocean New Seresch

Reuter last two days,

the aerodrome of Motril while in- surgent bombing planes were raid-

ed

Government military circles are

of the opinion that Malaga 18 of ❘ ing Adra, further east. The main

no great value, that the loss is not strategically important, as far as the general military situation is concerned.

It is added that for some months past the Government has not used the part as a naval base.-- Heuter.

CONTROL OF MALAGA'

Gibraltar, Feb. 8.

| street of this latter town is report-- ed to be wrecked, with 20 killed and 30 seriously injured.- Reuter.

SANTANDOR SITUATION

Bayonna, Feb. 8. The situation at Bantander, held

י

ATTEMPT ON LIFE OF ROSENBERG

Paris, Feb. 8. Several Nationalist radio ata- tions report that the Spanish an- archists have made an attempt to assassinate the Soviet Envoy, Moses Rosenberg, as well as the

by the Reds, is extremely serious. Soviet Consul General in Bar- Extreme shortage of provisions is

celona.-

felt, and the line of communica-fynsorean News Service.

It was anounced this afternootitions with Bilbao is completely cuť

"that the Spanish Nationalists were In full control of Malaga. Part of the insurgent fleet is already in harbour.

off- Transocean News Service.

ROYAL OAK INCIDENT

C London, Feb. 8. After Investigating the reported

PORTUGAL'S ATTITUDE

London, Feb. 8.

that the negotiations now going In political circles it is believed on in Lisbon will be settled at an that Portugal will give up her op- l'early date- position to the control plan, and Transocean News Service,

Hayashi Government

Announces Platform

Tokyo, Feb. 8.

The platform of the Hayashi Government was announced to day as including the unification of diplomatic relations, replenish ment of all facilities of national defence, encouragement of indas

activities comformable to the spirit of the constitution.

In Spain." since latest informa tion went to prove it represented not only a minority out had been All insurgent radio stations, in-

directed by Moscow for many cluding that at the headquarters, bombing of H.M.8. Royal Oak by years, Lord Cranborne, replying in Salamanca, joyfully broadcast to three Government aircraft on the absence of the Foreign Secre try, and application of government the world the news of the surren-February 5, the Government at tary, said the information of His der of Malaga, which, it was stat Valencia has apologised to Great Majesty's Government was that ed, was completely occupied after Britain, deeply deploring the in only, the slightest resistance, ⠀

The announcement was preced- { Renter's Bulletin Sermen,

cident.-

DECISION STANDS

the present Spanish Government 'contained · representatives of all parties, except for one or two amal ed by the playing of the Foreign

groups comprising the Popular Legion hymn," and followed by

London, Feb. 8.. Front which was successful at the enthusiastic "Vivas” for Spain. Asked in the House of Commons last Spanish election, They were General Franco and General Del whether the Government were not prepared to consider recognl Lano, whose troops carried out the prepared to reconsider recognition tion-- RÉSZUÍT..

of "the present regime of the Left! British Wireless,

In his concurrent capacity as foreign minister, Premier Senfuro Hayashi, received members of the Diplomatic Corps and briefly told them that he would continue to promote friendly relations with the powers and to adhere to the policy of stabilization of Tastern Asia'

Whether the Diet will be further suspended from February 10 to a later date will be decided by the Cabinet to-morrow, B

Mr. Koki Hirota, the resigned premier, and members of his late Cabinet were received by the Em- peror at the Palace this morning High court officials were also pre-

Onion News.

NEW WAR MINISTER ·

Tokyo, Feb. 9. War Minister Nakamura has re- signed owing to illness and Gene ral Sugiyama has been appointed to fill the post- Keuta

Duncan,

titles.

Governor-General-desig- says, are utterly insufficient to.

demands of modern nate of South Africa, which is a meet the contravention of the resolution science, and at least £500,000 are. banning Bouth Africans to accept needed for two of the most urgent

extensions, General Hertzog. the Bouth African Premier, said that in this case the honour was a personal matter concerning the King and Sir Patrick Duncan. In fact it is a promotion in an Order in which Bir Patrick is already a member Reuter's Bulletin Service.

No Coronation

Durbar This Year

King

The Chancellor of the Univer sits, Lord Halifax, is said to have declared that Oxford would lose its reputation as one of the world's leading Universities if the present financial dimmculties are not over- come shortly- Transoccan News Service,

New Empire Air

Mail Agreement

London, Feb. 9.

Melbourne, Feb. 5. George, informed the Under the new Empire Air Mail Secretary of State for India that Agreement between the United he would not be able to hold a Kingdom and Austraila, the-pre- Coronation Durbar in India this sent scheme of operation will be in year. The King pointed out that force for 15 years, with each side the duties and responsibilities, having the right of revision. which he undertook when he ac

Australia will retain its present cended the Throne under unex-surcharge of five pence per half pected circumstances, made a pro- ounce, and consents to the use of longed absence from England dur-Empire flying boats on the link be ing the first year of his reign un-

tween Bingapore and Sydney. Her fortunately impossible..

consent may be withdrawn if this parrangement proves unsatisfactory; and difficulties are insuperable. Britain will accept In principle Australia's control over the Sing- apore-Sydney section of the ser-

The King added that he never. theless intends to pay a visit to India on a later date Transocean News Service.

No Agreement In

vice.

Motor Strike baldy

Meanwhile, there will be no re- duction in the Orient Ene mail

The Commonwealth will contri-- bute a

mum of £30,000 for Detroit, Feb.. a..

maintenance of the new route. The conferences in the motor which will open on January 1, 1933, stake, between company oficials Australia's mail payments will and labour leaders, have been re range between a minimum of £30,- sumed. but there is no indication 000 and a maximum of £52,000 of an agreement on the question | The subsidy will be between £40,- of collective bargaining, on which 000 and 250,000. labour insists, and on which it is Reuter generally expected the conversa tions, will come to grief.

Murphy,

Mr. William Green, President or

GOODYEAR WORKERS BACK the American Federation of La-

Akron, Ohio, Feb. 8. bour, disclosed to-day that Was The strike in the Goodyear Tyre hington had telegraphed to and Rubber Company plant Num- Governor Frank

of ber Two here, which has been Michigan, who is acting as nego progressing for the past four days Lator, urging him to see that the and which affected 5,000 men, nat rights" of federated unions were been settled and work has been protected.

resumed Reuter.

Benter