1933-12-14 — Page 27

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. -THURSDAY, DECEMBER -14, 1933.

STORIES OF THE REIGN OF TERROR IN SPANISH REVOLT

LEAGUE POLICE PERSIA MARCHES

FORCE

MR. EDEN SCORNS-

PROJECT

BRIEF DEBATE IN COMMONS

London, Dec. 14. The efficacy of the Shanghai Defence Force, composed of

FORWARD

BIG RAILWAY ORDER

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London, Dec. 13.

A largu order for covered roll- way vans for the Persian Railway has been secured by the British firm, Metropolitan Cammell Carri-

CHURCHES BURNED TO

THE GROUND

ANARCHISTS USE WOMEN AND CHILDREN AS SHIELDS

·

age Wagon and Finance Co. SHOCKING EVENTS IN PROVINCES

In a leading article, the Times to-day pays a tribute to thro evolution of modern Porsia, under the vigorous leadership of the Shah, from its previous state of Bevon nationalities, was among dangerous and turbulent foudalism. the arguments cited in the Special referents is made to the House of Commons last night corruption, which the Times says [Shah's campaign against official in support of proposals for an has greatly benefited his humbler international police force. subjecta,

The debate WIB initiated by The newspaper adds that the Mr. G. to Mander, the Liberal revival of Porsia under the Shah's member for East Wolverhampton. leadership is welcome to Great Mr. le Mander moved that the Britain, who always desires her to British Government press for be a strong and Independent coun the formation of such a force try-British Wireless. under the League of Nations and argued the practicability of the scheme at some length,

After several days of complete anarchy and grave anxiety, the situation in Spain is believed to be under control. All public forces have remained loyal to the Government and the crisis is thought to be over.

At least a dozen provinces were involved in the rebellion and tragic stories are related now detailed reports are trickling into Madrid.

NO PASSPORT RESTRICTIONS

ON LONDON-PARIS WEEK-END TRIPS

London, Dec. 13.

In the House vi quailuvad, the Mr. Foreign Under Secretary, Antony Eden, said the French Juuveinien, in response to an en-

iry, had been informed that the

paration Government were gind to

enter into an arrangement sy which week-end tickets will be awed to and London respectively without Passports-Britan Wueless,

Brition and French, Homers of

continue their journey to Paris

A ghastly example of what a mob is capable cuites arom Log- rono province, where, the Red Beized the wives and cauldron of | Civil Guards and forced them to march ahead while the Reds red on the husbands, who were power- leas to reply.

There were, howover. fow the country. It is learned that incidents suggestive of disaffection the rebels now hold only two or in the army. Rocrults staged a three villages. mutiny In Badajoz Province. In broadcast speech Schor Feace envoys sent to them were Martinez Barrios, the Premier, as a result of the disturbances is The known death-roll hitherto Anthony Eden, the Under-Secre-fired on, a sergeant and corporal told the nation that the Govern- 60, while the injured number hun Bupport came from both sides taryfor Foreign Affairs, who con of the civil guard being killed, of the House, the principal tonded that the suggestion was im-

ment was firmly determined to speakers in favour being Brig-practicable and scorned the ides ing an

Women were found to be play maintain order throughout the dreds. So far, over 1,000 arrests

active part in General E. L Spears

the country. He appealed to all have been made, A (Con. of an international polico, force uprising, carrying unsuspicious citizens for their co-operation in Carlisle) and Major C. R. Attles being allowed to use bombing. looking baskets, which saved them restoring peace. (Lab. Stepney, Limehouse).

Captain Eden nasorted that per-interference from the police, sonally he would not feel much containing revolvers and ammun- happier In smithereens ns, the ition for the rebels. Their job result of an international bomb was usually to remove unloaded than a national bomb-Reuter. pistols and to return with them

reloaded.

EDEN SCOUTS PLAN. The motion was, however, dropped after a reply by Captain

LAHORE TERRORIST TRIAL`·

A convent and a church were completely gutted at

Granada where the Reds set fire to Dix religious buildings.

The Marchese Marconi and his wife who arrived in Hongkong aboard the sa. Conte Rosso to-day,

ENGLISH CUP REPLAYS

Q.P.K. TRIUMPH AT NEW BRIGHTON

London, Dec. 18.

Queen's Park Rangers stoned handsomely for their failure to defeat Now Brighton at Loftus Road on Saturday. In the second round of the F.A. Cup.

SANGUINARY COMBAT:

Barcelona reporta a sanguinary combat when anarchists and syn-

MOTORISTS AS HOSTAGES.

In the reply at New Brighton to- dicalists raised the flag of revolt Motorists

day, the Southerners proved their were stopped at In Santa Eulalin, a suburb of the various places, their cars

over superiority in convincing fashion REDELS SURRENDER. city, over extremist headquarters. turned, and the passengers forced winning by four goals to nil.

Police battled the radicals with to accompany the rebels as host-resulted in a victory for a team also The other replay to-day The Ministry of Interior reports tear bombs, and in the subsequent ages.

which failed at home. Halifax that part of the Villanueva rioting, seven persons were killed. Vitriol was used in 4 fight went to Hartlepools and won by garrison in Badajoz province mu- Elsewhere in the vicinity of Barce-around Saragossa University,

two goals to one. Extra time was DEATH SENTENCE PASSED ON TWO inled and opened fire on the Civil Iona five persons were killed and while 200 anarchistes besieged the

Guard, killing

necessary before they obtained the three. Troopa, twelve wounded,

police barracks at Tormos, near winning goal. were rushed to the spot from There is comparative tranquil Huesca, where a general strike was Badajoz with a field gun but thelity in the terrorised regions, but proclaimed.

an estimate of casualties Is still tion lines, including 150 telephone lines have been destroyed.

BROTHERS

activi-rebele promptly surrendered.

Several bombs exploded indimcult because many communica-

Lahore, Dec. 13. and other conspiratorial The trial of twenty-one men, tles.

various parts, of Madrid. Bomba accused of an attempt to blow

Two brothers, held to be the were also thrown by the anarchists up the Viceregal train four prime movers in the terrorist in some neighbouring cities and

MOB CALLOUSNESS. years ago has concluded.

organisation, were sentenced to the electricity plants wore the The defendants were arraigned | death, while three men were sell-†ain sufferers. •

The Anarchists issued an . in-1 on a whole series of additional tenced to transportation for life. With the exception of a few flammatory manifesto urging the Indictments, including conspiracy Eleven men were given varying places where the insurgents are people to "destroy the State and in the organisation of bomb terms

Imprisonment. Five still restive, in Huesca Province, seize banks and houses of the explosions in the Punjab in 1930

|calm reigns once more throughout | rich."

of

were acquitted.--Reuter,

In the third round, Q. P. Rangers are nway to Notts Forest and Halifax visit Bolton Wanderera.-- Router.

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SOVIET REGIME PROCLAIMED.

More serious happenings have occurred at Alcauzen, where the rebels burnt the town hall and proclaimed a Soviet regime.--

In Soville, like an armed fortress, the police and military A strong anticyclone is centred were ordered to fire at sight. over South Manchuria, and covera Machine-guna were placed at all China and Japan. Local Forecast: strategic points.

N.E. winds, fresh; fine.

FINE WEATHER

MARCONI HERE

NOTED INVENTOR IN COLONY

Greated by Consular officials, many prominent members of the Italian community and landing residents of the Colony, Marquis' Marconi, most famous inventor pi the twentieth century, arrived in. Hongkong at 2 p.m. to-day by the | Lloyd Triestino liner Conto Rosso. The famous inventor of radio is returning to Italy after a tour that has embraced the United | States, Japan" and China, and, is accompanied by the Marchioness and his private secretary, Mr. V. Marconi.

The distinguished visitor left the ship Immediately after. Its arrival, and, crossing the harbour, made a aight-aceing tour around the island in the company of the Italian Consul-General, Comm. A. Blanconi.

Thia aéternoon a private recep- tion is being held at the Repulse Bay hotel. At 6.30 p.m. the Mar quis and Marchioness will be the guests of His Excellency the Governor and Lady. Peel at tea, at Government House.

Among those who were present at the reception ten-danco at Re- pulse Bay this afternoon were the Italian Consul General, Mr, and Mrs. Gonella, Mr. and Mru. Vannini, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Piovanell, Mr. and Mrs. R. Bugazzi and Mr. and Mrs. Bacci.

CHESTERFIELD KEEP IT UP

London, Dec. 14. In the Northern Section of the | Third Division to-day, Chesterfield who are running away with the championship, obtained their fifteenth victory in seventeen. gamca. They were playing at home to Barrow and won by two goalu to one.

In a friendly match at Liverpool, Liverpool defeated the Austria Football Club by four goals to two. -Reuter.

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