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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1937.

AIR RAID HORRORS ANGLO-BELGIAN EGYPT DIGGING

IN SPAIN:

WOMEN AND CHILDREN AMONG THE DEAD

Forlorn Inhabitants Seeking Relatives

Bilbao, April 27.

Guernica, ancient capital of the Basque country, has been entirely blotted out and 100 civilians have 'beeri, killed, as a result of a prolonged, air bombardment, allegedly by German planes. The town is a blazing mass of ruins.

It is estimated that over a thousand high explosive bombs In addition to incendiary bombs were dropped on the city. The exact number of dead has not been ascertained yet, but it in- eludes many women and children,

"HUNDREDS "OF PEOPLE WHO ESCAPED TO THE FIELDS WERE SYSTEMATICALLY FOLLOWED AND MACHINE-GUNNED FROM THE AIR.

The raid lasted five and a half hours, after which the fremen and salvage workers were helpless as the whole town was ablaze and most of the streets were impassable.

Fifty women and children were trapped and incinerated in a bomb' proof shelter.

The burned out streets were paced continually by forlorn in- habitants seeking their relatives. Many, of the survivors alept on piles of belongings in the open squares awaiting evacuation which the Basque" Government, is pushing on with all the resources at hand.

The roads from the town were Alled with streams of walking peasants and lines of lorries.

All the Basque ministers vafted the town where rescue work is dangerous owing to the continual fall of masonry-- Reuter.

MADRID SHELLED

AGAIN

Madrid, April 20. " The city suffered 題 Further heavy bombardment to-day, the shells falling in many central

street and

squares. A number have been killed and wounded, and the total is believed to be siderable.

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A big explosion occurred near the Cortes building.

It is estimated that 10 to 15 per- sons were killed and about 50 wounded in the shelling of the city, to-day

The bombardment stopped this afternoon after Government alt- craft had bombed the Insurgent batteries.--

Reuter.

COURT SETS ASIDE

SENTENCE··

Washington. Apr. 26. The Supreme Court Has set aside Mie sentence of from 18 to 20 years' penal.servitude imposed in 1932 on Angelo Herndon, a negro Communist organiser.

The court ruled that the inter- pretation by the Georgia. Courts of the State law of 1871, prohibiting Insurrection against the State. had been unconstitutional, and that the statute invoked violated the guarantees of liberty embodied in the Fourteenth Amendment to the ..Constitution.

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The State said that Communist Ilterature found in Herndon's pos session advocated the establish- ment of "a black belt Republic" in the South after the seizure of al landa belonging to whites.

Hemdon, who is at present free on ball, contended that there was no evidence that he advocated violence or other unlawful acts.-- Reuter.

YUKON TERRITORY

ACQUIRED

Vittoria Apr. 20.

BRITISH CRUISER

INTERVENES

London, April 26. It is learned that the British cruiser, Shropshire to-day refused to allow the Insurgent cruiser Ad- mirante Cervera the right to stop a. British ship, laden with coal, six miles off the Spanish const.

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It is understood there was exchange of messages between the warships and that the Shropshire declined to recognise the six-mile limit for Spanish territorial waters claimed by the Almirante Cervera. -Reuter's Bulletin Service.

BRITISH STEAMER

STOPPED

Gibraltar. April 27. The British steamer Greathope, bound from Gibraltar to Antwerp. has been stopped by Insurgent armed, trawlers a few hours after she left Gibraltar, according to a reliable authority.

The Greathope arrived here yes terday morning from Valencia.- Reuter.

Gibraltar: The Greathope has

TALKS

Statement Issued At Close

Brussels, April 27. At the conclusion of the Anglo- Belgian conversations M Spaak read a communique stating that Mr. Eden, M. van Zee'and and be examined the principal problems of the moment of mutual concern, especially questions relating to strengthening European peace and particularly the elaboration of a new pact of security for Western Europe, a'so economic questions connected with the mission where- with M. van Zeeland was recently entrusted.

The Minister added that the discussions which did not amount to negotiations, took place in a particularly. cordial atmosphere and enabled great conformity be- tween Anglo-Belgian viewpoints to be noted.

Mr. Eden returned to London

this afternoon.- Reuter.

1000 GUINEAS

Probable Starters And Jockeys

London, Apr. 27. The following are the probable

Guineas to be run over a mile on starters and jockeys for the 1.000

April, 30:-

IN THEIR TOES

JAPAN'S NEW APPROACH

French Demands At Views Of "Manchester

Montreux

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Montreux, April 37. There are signts that the digging in their Egyptians are toes to the French demands which caused an unexpected hitch in the smooth sailing at the conference.

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plain terims, apart from technicalities, the French demand Egypt to conclude" a convention now to regulate the position 01 proteges at French subjects and the end of the transitional period They fear that whereas the British position is adequately protected by the

Anglo-Egypilan treaty, France's century-'d interests in Egypt might become the target of

fanatletam, nationalist

possibly stimulated by propaganda of a rival power.

Guardian"

London, April 27.· Japan's new approach to China, is striking'y featured in a leader in the "Manchester Guardian" succinctly detallag the contrast of Japanese supremacy in 1931 with China's extraordinary revival and formidable resuscitation of the Russian strength in the Far East. The Journal says that "when General Hayashi formed the Gov- ernment in February even the Army realized it would be prudent to try a new approach. Despite the military rebuke to Mr. Sato for his declarations of policy towarda China on March 8 and 9, "aweep- ing aside the whole work of his predecessors," other and more re- liable signs make it clear that the Japanese rulers have really de- more moderata conciliatory attitude towards the policy towards China and a more

"It is rumored that M. de Tessarcided to adopt a personally dislikes the French pro- posal, but a powerful French Com: pany on the backstairs is exerting pressure on him.

wor'd at large.

"The truth is that events over The Egyptians object to the

which the Japanese have no con- French demands which far

trol have forced a halt in the ad- transcend the conditions proper venturous army policy. The real

between sovereign powers and in

change is not internal but

any wise may an'y amount toternal"--- maintenance of capitulatory pri-Reuter. vileges in a different form. They are willing to negotiate treaties on

a friendly footing with all powers. "CORONATION

but the capitulations question must come first. They have no available stan at Montreux to undertake the wide matters in- volved in the French wishes.

M. de Tessan is returning to- day. The General Committee Penicuik (Gordon Richards),

Neutral obser- Gliding (Weston), Kind Kitty (Cliff meets to-morrow. Richards), Spray (Fat Beasley), vers believe that France cannot afford to embitter Egyptian Sweet Content Foster). Pack Ice feeling in the face of the too im- (Perryman). Fair Maud (Sar Wrary), Colette Baudoche (Elliott); placable opposition. Gainsborough Lass (E Smith), Celestial Way (Carslake), Field Fare (Sibbritt), First Flight (Mar- shall), Lover's Path (Sirett) Lotus (Harry Wragg). Exhibitionist (Steve Donoghue), Lady of Man (Jones).

E.C.B. Daring Duchess, Frog March,, Black Lashes and Burling- ton Lass have not yet been assigned Jockeys.

resumed her voyage. The British cruiser London left Tangier this Reuter. morning and will be in the straits

of Gibraltar until the Greathope

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is clear. The vessel is carrying a HONG KONG RUBBER cargo of fruit from Valencia to Antwerp.-

Reuter

Bilbao. April 26. Another British ship has reach- ed Bilbao. She Is the Newcastle freighter Sheafgarth.--

reter.

BUS DISPUTE TALKS

FOOTWEAR

Another Question In Commons

London, April 27.

In the House of Commons to- day. Major B. H. Nevens Spence (Co., Orkney), drew attention to the export to Britain of rubber footwear manufactured in Hong Kong and enquired how many persons wou'd be directly employ-

footwear ed in Britain if manufactured here.

were

Mr. Walter Runcimin stated that the imports in 1938 of Hong

London, April 28.. The bus dispute was to-day - the subject of a five hours' discussion at the Ministry of Labour, where at the invitation of the Ministry Kong rubber footwear amounted to 294.000 dozens. He was unable to state how many persons would be employed if footwear were manufactured in Britain.-

the chief representatives of the Transport Board and the Workers' Union met during the afternoon.

After two hours talk the parties decided to hold separate discus- stons, it is understood, with regard to certain proposals made by a representative of the Ministry.

The conference adjourned at 9 o'clock until 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon.

The position is now regarded as

more being somewhat

hopeful. The mere fact of an adjournment 18 considered to be an indication that since the parley has not broken down there is still a chance of settlement.- Reuter's Bulletin Service.

SETTLEMENT HOPES

London, April 27. Hopes 01 settlement in the London omnibusmen's dispute on the subject of a 74-hour working duty:

WETE considered to have improved last night after discus sions in which both sides brought together by invitation of the Minister of Labour in the presence of Ministry officials. The

were

Mr. T. D. Pattullo, the Premier discussions lasted for about five

of British Columbia, to-day, an- nounced the conclusion of an agreement with the Dominion

Government by which his province would acquire the vast Yukon ter- Titory.

hours

and the conference ad- journed until this afternoon.

Reater.

INDIAN STORES IN ABYSSINIA

Freedom Of Action To Negotiate Sale

London, Apr. 27-Lord Cran- bere in the House of Commons to-day said that the Italian au¬ thorities have now agreed to allow Mohammed All freedom of action to negotiate the, sale of its storest Iri Abyssinia to Italian. Interests, " The time limit for employees to remain in Abyssinia has been extended to end of May and the restriction on sales of its goods have been lifted.--- Reuter's Bulletin. Service.

FRANCE'S GENERAL

POLICY

Reuter.

NO NEWS OF AIRMAN

Brook Overdue At Kisumu

London, Apr. 27.

No news has been received of

of the airman H. L. Brook since he | left Khartoum despite inquiries at. Kisumu, Nairobi. He was due to reach Kisumu at 4 p.m. B.S.T. yes- terday.

Brook started from Gravesend

at 5.52 a.m. Sunday in an attempt to break the England to Cape and

back record set by Mrs. Army Mol- lison. Penter.

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ANXIETY ALLAYED

Juba, Sudan, Apr. 27. The anxiety over Brook has been

allayed by his arrival here at 6.15

a.m. B.S.T.

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COMMENTARY"

Damages For Libel And Injunction

London, Apr. 21. Reuter understands that Messrs. Allen and. Overy, the Duke of Windsor's solicitors, have served a writ

upon William Heinemann, publishers, and Geoffrey Dennis, author, "in connection with the book "Coronation Commentary) claiming damages for ilbet and an Injunction.

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The book contains chapters headed "Edward VIII" and "Abdication."-- Reuter.

SALE TO CONTINUE

"Coronation.

New York, April 26. book recalled by its publishers in Commentary," a

Britain under threats from the

the Duke of

representatives of Windsor to commence libel pro ceedings, will be released for sale here, it was decided at a con- ference of executives of Dodd., Mead and Company, American publishers..

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ROYAL JOURNEY CROWN JEWELS

DOWN RIVER

King To Formally Open Museum

London, April 27,

Large crowds are gathered along

JOURNEY

Police Van And Escort

Londen, April 27.

The Crown Jewels were brought

the embankment and advantage, from the Tower of London this points on both banks of the morning to the Crown Jewellers. Thames between Westminster and for renovation and preparation Greenwich to witness the Royal for the Coronation. journey, down river which" will take place early this afternoon."

The Crown jewels were taken in a police van escorted by eight policemen with a police car fals.

lowing. Among the jewels were the Crown of England four sceptres, two golden maces and

The publishers, announcing the reasons for their decision,' stated that "the book was intended to be a fair presentation of the meaning of British democracy during the

The King, accompanied by the the

Queen, will also be attended by past century in relation to King.

the First Lord of the Admiralty the book and will board the barge of the orte. can "read Brook explained: that he was without realising the author's blt- Commander-in-Chief The Nore at forced down in a thunderstorm

shared ter disappointment,

by Westminster Pler where a guard of near Bor, a hundred miles north of millions of his countrymen, over

honour and band from the Royal Juba, where he broke a tail wheel the sensational circumstances of

Marine division at Portsmouth and then took off again for Juba.} abdication, or without feeling that,

will be stationed. Ал escort of He is now trying to repair the all things considered. he has motor boats will take the Royal wheel and hopes to take off for treated Windsor with the utmost barge. Kisuma this afternoon...

fairness."- Reuter."

The airman is now almost twenty four hours behind schedule. Reuter.

BROADBENT'S ATTEMPT

Port Darwin, Apr. 27. The Australian airman, H.. F. Broadbent, took on at 6.45 am G.M.T. in an attempt to beat the Australla to England record es- tablished by HL. Brook-- Beuter.

CORONATION VISITOR

Geroa, Apr. 26. Mr. Chen Shao-kwan, one of the Chinese delegates to the Corona- Hon of King George VI. has left for London via Paris.

Dr. H. H. Kung, the head of the delegation. is expected to leave for Vienna and Prague to-morrow.— Beuter.

Mr. Eden Confers With Belgian Premier

The King on arrival at Green- wich will formally open the No- tional Maritime Museum which is housed in the historic buildings of Greenwich Hospital- British Wireless.

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LITTLE VILLAGE TO CELEBRATE

Dance Around Bonfire

London, Apr. 27,

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Officially the regalia is now in the hands of the Lord Chancellor and on the day before the Corona-" tion it will be taken to Westmin-.. ster Abbey.-

Reater Bulletin Service,

JAPANESE AIRMEN IN ROME

Rome, Apr. 27. The pilots of the aeroplane Divine Wind called on Cardinal Pacelli this morning. In the afternoon they had an audience of Signor Mussolini and later interviewed Count Clano They left shortly after for Lon- dón.-

Reuters Bulletin Service.

ONTARIO FLOODS The Coronation of the King and Toronto, Apr. 27-Parta of Lon- Queen will have special interest don on the River Thames in On- for the little village of St. Paul's tarlo are flooded. The waters, of Hertfordshire where at the the river have risen 33 feet above Manor House, former home of the level. Some 38,000 people have Earl and Countess of Strathmore, been rendered homeless and troope Queen Elizabeth was born The have been rushed to assist in Meanwhile, ta Rome, General Queen'e brother, the Honourable evacuation

Goering, German Air David Bowes-Lyon, is the present Beuter's Bulletin Service. in Minister and chief administrator of occupant of the house and on

Coronation Day the villagers whose Pennsylvania Flood the four-year economic plan, waş exchanging views with the Italian houses lle close to its gates will be

Threats Minister, Count Clano, for nearly guests at the festivities which will three hours. Afterwards, General conclude with a dance around a Goering had a 40-minutes talk

British Wireless. with Bignor Benito Mussolini, the Prime Minister.

London, April 26. Long and important diplomatic | Herman conversations were recorded

European capitais " to-day, though the nature of them has not been disclosed.

two Paris, Api... 26. The newspapers state that the Ministry suggests a public inquiry

The Cabinet has agreed to a into all circumstances of the Chamber debate on general policy pute.

on April 30.

Tf the British Columbia Legis-British Wireless. lature approves, the Yukon Ter- ritory will be absorbed into the Jurisdiction of the province, mak- ing British Columbia second only

in size to Quebec.

blans, neighbours of the Yukon, appreciate the possibilities in that famous and romantic land, scene

Mr. Anthony Eden. Eritish For After a Cabinet meeting to-day, eign Secretary, was closeted for M. Vincent Auriol Finance Minis- two hours and 40 minutes with M. ter, stated that the Treasury Paul van Zeeland, Prime Minister situation was satisfactory, and the of Belgium, and M. Paul Spaak, Government had no intention of Foreign Minister. They met at issuing any long-term loan other the Prime Minister's office during

After lunch, Mr. Eden had an In future, the Yukon will pro-question of launching a special | other talk with M. van Zeeland at the great Northwest Territory, toobably become just another district loan or £100,000,000 for financing the British Embassy, sparsely settled and too vast to of British Columbia's vast Interior, a scheme of public works, as de- The British Minister will see M. support its own administration, administered from this quiet city,manded by the French Trade Spaak alone to-morrow morning must be policed and governed by Victoria, a thousand miles away- Uniona Congress-

and then all three will meet to- the Dominion, But British Colum-Reuter,

gether again to-morrow afternoon.

At the present time the Yukon Territory la administered from Ot- tawa, the federal capital, just as.

of the great Klondike gold rush of than that offered on March 11. the morning. 1807 to 1899.

It is learned that there is no

Rester,

While General Georing's visit is

bonfire.

New York Aprli 28. Bwollen ty continuous rains, flood waters are again threatening parts of Pennsylvania. Ohio, Mary land and West Virginia, which have not yet completely recovered January, magk

officially described as private. ICORONATION SERVICE from the disastrous goods, of la

London, Aprti 28.

understood the position in Spelp and the German four year-plan for economic self-sufficiency were the principal subjects discussed, It is learned on excellent au- Since both countries are suffering thority that, the Coronation Ser from a shortage of raw materials vice at Westminster Abbey will it has been suggested they may begin at 11 am, and last for two pool, their methods of production | hours.~-~- of synthetic materials-Reuter.

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Railway tracks and bridges have been wasted away, and the inhabi-.-. tants of low-lying_rections, are evacuating their homes.

Business is suspended in several small towns-