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ITALIAN BATTLESHIPS

INSURGENT FLEET

Valencia Cabinet's Allegations

One Of The Causes Leading To Fall Of Malaga

Valencia, February 10.

The Spanish Cabinet in a statement unanimously allege that one of the main causes of the fall of Malaga was the co-operation of Italian, battleships with the Insurgent fleet.

It is asserted by the Cabinet that on the eve of the battle for Malaga two Italian battleships appeared off the coast and manoeuvred so as to prevent the Government warships reaching Malaga from Cartagena-Rater.

VISITOR'S ACCOUNT

Algeciras, Feb. 9.

The situation

War-scarred

NATIONALIST FLEET RAID

Oraltar. Feb. 8.

nationalist feet carried

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1937.

ASSIST BRITISH TRADE

To-day in the Centenary of the death of Alexander Puschkin, who occupies one of the highest post- tions in Russian literature, He was educated at the lyceum DE Tsarskoye-Belo, and was early noted for his mastery of languages and his wide reading.

His Arst poems were

published when he was diteen. He was wounded in a

WITH AMERICA

Mr. Walter Runciman Questioned

London, Feb. 9.

Questioned In the House of Commons concerning the prospect of an Anglo-American trade agree. ment, Mr. Walter Runciman, Presi- dent of the Board of Trade and just back from conversations with President F. D. Roosevelt in Wash- ington, made no promises to-day.

He said that he had had many opportunities for informal exchan- ges of views with President Roose- velt and Mr. Cordell Hull, the Se- cretary of State, on subjects of common interest.

It was not intended that he should conduct negotiations with the American Government on any subject. when he lett London last month, he sald. Nevertheless, he trade matters while in Washington, had several useful conversations on from which it appeared that fur- ther exploration would be necessary before it could be determined whe-

duel and died two days later at ther or not there was a firm basis

EASY WIN FOR

ENGLAND

Spanish nationalist warships Malaga after the intensive bom- according to reports received here the age of 38. hardment by rebel guns was to-day seized three merchantmen off described by the first EnglishmanMalaga and moreover torpedoed to enter the city after its capture the Red state which was attemp- by General del Lano's Legionnairesting to bring provisions to Valen- and Moors and volunteers. The cla. After the fall of Malaga, the whole of the interior of the Cathe-

out dral was destroyed, and all chur-

raid against the Red coast, bom- ches and chapels were demolished.

barding the towns of Metril and So were the villas belonging to Na- Almeria. The bombardment, it is tionalists.

stated, considerably Impeded the retreat of the Red forces which ere retiring along the coast after evacuation of Malaga. Nationalist quarters here point out that with the cutting of the main line of communication

The Duke of Bevfile has been temporarily appointed military go- vernor of Mainga.

Many cases of smallpox and other "diseases are reported from the city. It is understood that 5.000 refugees who left Malaga before the Aghting com.aced in that area are anxi-

between

Madrid

Wales Outclassed At Portsmouth

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England, with nve new players in their teams, beat Wales by 9-1 and Valencia at a point 18 kilo-at Portsmouth yesterday in the metres southeast of the capital first amateur international match practically the only line of retreat of the season, writes a Home cor

respondent, The strong England half-back line completely master- ed the Welsh attack, while the new thews, and Riley-proved too fast English forwards Sowerby, Mat- and clever for the experimental Welsh defence, in which. L Ford and Williams, the Oxford Univer- sity captain, alone justified their

ous to return. In spite of the dan ger of epidemics, to seek out their now left to the Madrid Reds is families and friends. They may the road to Guadalajera since the request the British naval authori-road to Cuenca is in rather poor ties at Gibraltar to lend them a condition and hardly suitable for warship to transport them to the movements of large bodies ravaged city..

troops.- Treenaneena News Service.

COMMUNISTS ESCAPE There is no confrmation of the stories of massacres on either side. though yesterday it was being sald that the retreating Leftists had slaughtered people whose sympa thies were with the other side. Likewise, it was sald of General del Lano that when he heard of the mass murders of Rightists in Mala- ga he had his prisoners courtmar- tlaled and shut all Marxists.

The Communist leaders of Mala- ga, whom General del Lano was so anxious to capture, escaped by sea. They sailed in the direction of Valencia before the city fell, taking with them over 52,000,000 pesetas.- Reuter.

Imitation Of Trade Marks

Protests To China

In the House of Commons January 25.

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MADRID CHIEF OPTIMISTIC

of

selection.

Madrid, Feb. 8. In a fast first half Riley and rid. received a number of news- lead, and Matthews and Riley add- General Miala, defender of Mad-Sowerby quickly gave England the paper correspondents on Tuesday ed two more goals before Leahy and gave them his opinion on the military situation created by the advance of National forces to the south-east of Madrid, General Minja took an optimistic view and said that even if the National for- ces cut off direct communication with Valencia, this would not mean the investment of Madrid as other roads to the eastward were stil

open.--

Reuter's Bulletin Service..

CRUISER TO VISIT LONELIEST ISLANDS

H.M.S. Carlisle's Mission

The cruiser Carlisle, which was Mr. Chorlton (C.-Bury asked the fagship of Vice-Admiral F. L. whether the Government would Tottenham Commander-in-Chief take steps to prevent the imitation by the Chinese of British trade marks registered in China, a prac- tice which was causing dissatisfac- tan to British firms trading in that country.

Lord Cranborne (C-Under, For- eign Secretary) said that the mat ter would continue to receive close

attention and all possible steps would continue to be taken to

of British

of the Africa station until the ar rival of HM.8. Amphion recently, Is to visit Tristan da Cunha during February and March. The Carlisle will leave Sunonstown on February 23 and arrive at Tristan da Cuntis on February 28, leaving again on March 3.

da Cunha malls for the islanders The Carlisle will carry to Tristan who now number about 150 and are ruted without any written laws. by Frances Repetto, the "uncrown- ed queen"-and also stores sup- plied by the Tristan da Cunha fund the generosity of the

upon which detalled negotiations for a reciprocal trade agreement could take place.

Mr. Runciman expressed his gra- titude to President Roosevelt and members of the American, Govern- ment for their friendly reception. He hoped, he said that the result of the conversations would be the" facilitating of economic co-opera- tion between the United States and Great Britain. Reuter.

Belgian Chamber Uproar

Heated Scenes Lead To Exchange Of Blows

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Speculation In Polish Political Circles

Warsaw, Feb. 8. Political circles in the Folkh capital are inclined to see impor- tance in the fact that the British Foreign Minister, Mr. Anthony

Eden, Is staying in the same hotel in Monte Carlo as the Polish For- Brussels, Feb. 8. Heated scenes leading up to ex-

eign Minister, Colonel Beck, Al- change of blows between socialist some authority that this is coin- though it has been stated with deputies on the one hand and Fle-cidence arising out of the mish nationalists and Rexists on that both Ministers are spending fact the other, occurred in the Belgian & short holiday on the Riviera, the Chamber on Tuesday afternoon. The inmediate cause

beller persists that the opportun-

president, Huismans, to say what on matters affecting both coun- was the refusal of the Chamber's conducting informal political talks of the fray ity thus created will be used for

was the object of his recent visit tries. Additional credence is given replied for Wales. In the second to Red Spain. Some forty deput- to this assumption by reason of the half the victors' forwards and half- les became involved in an angry backs continued well to dominate tussle in the course of which big

fact that the Polish envoy in Lon- the play, and in the closing half-leatherbound law books were hurled to the British Foreign Secretary's don twice called on Mr. Eden prior hour Sowerby (2), Parr, Thornton, down from and Riley obtained five goals for above the scene of the fray. One

gangway from departure. It is said that these England. Considering the water- Flemish deputy was badly hurt and

talks had reference to the Danzig. logged state of the pitch the Eng- had to be carried out.

Transocean News Service. ish forward play reached a high was found impossible to restore or- When it

standard. and a feature of the der. the session was suspended game, never so oresided as the and the gallery cleared. Later on score indicates, was the clever it was agreed to bring the mat- combined movements of Sowerby, ter up again on Wednesday dur- Matthews, and Riley, the new ing the course of a debate on for" comers in the attack. The other eign office estimates. two new men, Wetton and Bhleks. Transocean #cue Service, also did well in a well-balanced eleven, which from start to finish played impressively. The England team to meet Ireland on February 13 will be chosen in London on February 1.

COUNTRY CUP UPSETS

On the heavy, ground there was some remarkable scoring in the County Cup Ties, Walthamstow Avenue, the Essex Cup holders, de- feated Jurgens by 13--0. Hamlet won their Burrey Cup game with Walton-on-Thames similar margin; Carshalton Athle-

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Grand Old Rebel

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· Although nowadays not much is heard of Mrs. Charlotte Despard sister of the late Lord Ypres, she still remains the "grand old rebel." Despite the fact that the veteran Shanghal, Feb. 9.

fighter for women's rights and for. The tramway service was regum-

the case of Ireland is 93, she is ed this morning. The company contemplating a visit to Russla promised to consider the strikers Seven years #go she

made an London, Feb. 8. demands on Monday. It is under- inspection tour of USSR The sub-committee of the non-stood that the men decided to re-stitutions, and was delightedly im- Intervention committee has been turn to work on the advice of Chi- pressed by much that sne saw in convened for Wednesday after-nese authorities.-- noon. Transocean" "News' Service.

Non-Intervention Committee

Beuter."

Man Goes To Treasury For

10 Per Cent Of £20,000,000

wilful

came over here.

being the next highest scorers. at the Treasury recently, is alleged United and Southall with six each, who, while talking to an official tle, with seven goals, and Button Albert Lee, aged 34, of Liverpool, would happen if German airplanes Wimbledon, the Burrey Cup hold- to have seized papers and other Liverpool protect the interests

"So I wrote to the Bishop of ers, were beaten at home by King-office equipment and thrown them firms,

Mr. Chorlton further inquired

"I surmised the Bishop of Liver- stonian, who, after conceding an through the window, was remand-pool posted my letter to Mr. Bald. whether representations would be

early goal, recovered and gained a ed at Bow street. made to the Chinese Government through

win, and I surmised further that that the Chinese law on trade public.

Town, the Herts Cup holders, were Graham Campbell with deserved 2-1 victory. Letch-worth! He' was charged before" Sir Rollo | Mr. Baldwin retired. marks should be so interpreted and

also defeated at home, their con-damage of six panes of glass amended as to prevent décaption. other foodstuffs, boats, paint, can- thanks to their superior forward a remarkable statement.

These stores comprise flour and querors, Apsley, winning by 3-1. Lord Cranborne said the question vas, cordage, and all manner of play. In the London League, the

He was remanded after making of trade-mark China had from the beginning the lives of the islanders. Perhaps Epsom gained them top place in

other items which are necessary to 4-1 victory of Grays Athletic over medical report. been given careful consideration. the most important item of stores that table. Frequent representations in the is fishing tackle, of which there is interests of British firms

were believed .made by his Majesty's Ambassador shortage.

before the Chinese trade-mark law

registration

in

to be considerable

No regular steamship line calla

DRAWING OF STATE LOTTERY

actually came into operation, and at the lonely islands in the South last July the attention of the com- Atlantic, midway between South petent department of the Chinese Africa and Sonth America, and the

The magistrate said he wanted a

vacation "Anyway, he went on for three days. When he came back, he' came out with a proposal for £20,000,000 for aerial defence. "I wrote claiming ten per cent. commission. I think I started that war work.

to

A police-sergeant said he was in Whitehall when he saw, a tray, an

"I have written to various mem- ink-pot, and a number of pensbers of the Cabinet. I wrote come from one of the windows of my mother's Member of Parlia the Treasury.

ment, and he said he would give the matter his attention. He did not do anything,

He entered and saw Lee detain- ed by one of the officials,

He said he had a grievance against the Government "some

"Mr. Lloyd George answered my letter, saying that he would do

Government was again drawn to inhabitants are dependent for malis Ticket No. 033150 Wins The idea apparently in connection with what he could, but nothing came

re-

..the particular point raised.

Mr. Chorlton: With what sults?

Lord Cranborne: I have not heard of any further developments, but I will make inquiries.

ánd stores on casual visits of ships. On one occasion they were without communication from the outside World for more than two years.

The last warship to visit Tristan da Cunha was a Dutch submarine, which called at the Islands Jast SIR HAROLD BOWDEN year. Curiously enough, the last British warship to visit the islands was HMB Carlisle several years

ORDERS A YACHT

Sir Harold Bowden has ordered a steel, Diesel-engined yacht of 500 tons (Thames displacement) frum Camper and Nicholson, Limited, of Southampton.

The engines will give a speed of 121 knots.

ако

$250,000 Prize

anti-air raid defence."

of it.

"WORKING WITH GERMANS".

"I went to the Defence Office. They told me to go to the Trea- Ticket No. 033150 won the first if he had anything to say,

When the magistrate asked Lee aury. They were very nice about prize of $250,000 in the 31st draw-replied:

Leet, but nobody knew anything. I ing of the State Lottery held at

WAS a shuttlecock one to the the Canidrome Shanghal, before a work in a factory, and I wrote to

"About four years ago I started other. I got rather wild.. tors. The winning number was I was working with a lot of Ger- to the Treasury to say that I had crowd of several hundred specta Mr. MacDonald and told him that they told me to write. I then went "I called at Downing-street, and drawn about ten minutes' after the mans as an engineer. huge drums were set rolling at 2

come round to settle the matter "Mr. MacDonald sent a manup. I had got fed up with the p.m. The second prizes were won round to see me, an inspector, I whole business!" by Noa 041646, 119719, 294138 and think.

Lee concluded by saying that it "For two years nothing happen was only Mr. Baldwin whom he All the prizes may be collected cd, so I wrote to Mr. Lloyd George.. could actually call as a witness to from the Government banks within "The the Bishop of Liverpoo! prove to the magistrate that what six months beginning February 13. wrote an article showing what he had said was correct.

Sir Harold owns the auxillary | 071805. schooner - Mald Marton (225 tons), which was built by Camper and Nicholson in 1908.

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AIR LINER FALLS INTO SEA

San Francisco, Feb. 10. An air liner has fallen into San Francisco Bay, The fate of the occupants, eight passengers and three members of the crew, as as

yet unknown,-- Reuter.

AID TO OXFORD UNIVERSITY

London, Feb. 9.

appeal for £1,000,000 made yester-

Oxford University has already re celved over £250,000 towards the

And day.

now, according to a letter from her Irish home, which is being broadcast from Moscow with pride, she has intimated her intention of revisiting the Soviet Union some time in 1937.

The Rhodes Bcholarship Trustees have promised £100,000 to increase the facilities for research at the University, this sum to be available for Rhodes Scholars. Reuter's Bulletin Service.

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