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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER

1936.

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THOUSANDS, IN PANIC, GROWING MAJORITY

FLEE

FROM MADRID

REBELS TAKE

GETAFE

Fearful Carnage In Fight for Mostoles

LEFTISTS ADMIT RETREAT

FROM KEY POINTS

LISBON, NOV, 4,

GETAFE WAS CAPTURED THIS AFTER- NOON, ACCORDING TO A RADIO COMMUNIQUE FROM THE NATIONALISTS' HEADQUARTERS. THE REBEL, GENERAL VARELA, PERSONALLY LED HIS TROOPS INTO THE TOWN, AFTERWARDS TOLD NEWSPAPER CORRES- PONDENTS: “YOU CAN TELL THE WHOLE WORLD THAT MADRID WILL BE CAPTURED THIS WEEK."

AND

GENERAL VARELLA ADDED THAT INSURGENT AEROPLANES HAD REPORTED THAT THE MADRID-VALENCIA ROAD WAS BLOCKED BY THOUSANDS FLEEING FROM THE "DOOMED" CAPITAL.

The capture of Getafe, which is a

mass of smouldering ruins, followed a terrific five-hour battle, in which tanks, aeroplanes and heavy infantry units. participated on both sides. A fierce bayonet charge by the Spanish-officered Moorish regulars finally routed the Government militia, who abandoned six tanks.

The insurgents declare-a-Russian and two Spanistr generals vainly tried to stem the rout.—Reuter.

MADRID OUTS KIRTS BOMBED

Madrid, Nov. 4.

FOR ROOSEVELT

GOVERNMENT HOUSE VISIT

Snapped at Government House yesterday. Picture shows General Huang Mu-sung. Chairman of the Kwangtung Provincini Government, and Mr. Tseng Yang-fa, Mayor of Canton, with Captain W. J. R. Cragg, A.D.C. and Mr. A. Morris, Director of Ambulance, who is charge of the guard of honour drawn from

the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Photo: Mee Cheung).

AMERICAN ROOSEVELT GIVEN WARSHIPS

IN PORT

ADMIRAL YARNELL

VAST

POWER

ABOARD AUGUSTA Not Bound by Single

SUBMARINES

DEPART

Admiral 11. E.. Yarnell

Comi

Rightist war planes bombarded Getafe andmander-in-Chief of the U.S. Asiatie Fleet, arrived 121 Hongkong, this Cuatrovientos aerodromes on the outskirts of the morning aboard the flagship, U.S.S.

Augusta. capital to-day-United Press.

2,000 LEFTISTS SLAIN

Lisbon, Nov. "4.

Despatches from the Navalcarnero front state that Colonel Yaques' Rightist columns are at present at the|| gates of Alcorcon, north of Getafe, and anticipate the capture of the town to-day.

It is reported that 2,000 Leftists were slain in hand-to-hand fighting prior to the capture of Mostoles, which the Rightists have completely occupied. ·

It is noteworthy that Mostoles is in the first, or inner, line of Madrid's defences and the conquest of the capital can now be said to have commenced.-United

Press.

Evacuation Admitted

Madrid, Nov. 4. The Leftists admit the retreat from Getafe and the evacuation of this major airport. as well as the town of Leganes. Both are under seven .miles from the city limits of Madrid, -United Press.

Foreigners Arrested

Barcelona, Nov. 4. The Interlor Council announced to-day the arrest of the Paraguayan, Colombian and Austrian Consuls

here.

The Council charges the Colombiani Consul with selling passports to non-

Colombians, but the charges against the Paraguayan and, Austriun Consul are not divulged.-United Press.

Anti-Leftist Plot

Bayonne, Nov. 4.

In addition to the flagship there arrived in port the U.S.S. Black

Hawk, destroyer tender, the U.S.Sa Peces, the U.S.S. Paul Jones, 'de- į stroyer squadron igader, and right destroyers of the Fifth Destroyer Squadron.

until November 12.

Election Promise

Washington, Nov. 4,

The American people have given President Roosevelt the greatest mandate in their history, in the form of a com- pletely blank cheque. Never was any President given such sweeping power or handicapped by fewer pledgės,

President Roosevelt has committed himself to nothing but liberal programme expressed in general terms, has nude no promises whatever regarding the N.R.A.. the A.A.A. or the Supreme Court and Constitution, and remains free to propose whatever courses he sees fit regarding these questions..

He is hot even pledged to avoid membership in the World Court and League of Nations, although adhesion to either is naturally most improbable.

The vessels are remaining in port, Admiral Yarnell, the Commander- tin-Chief, has had a most distinguish-

ed career. He served aboard U.S.S. Oregon in the Spanish-

While it is too early to obtain an American War and aboard the U.S.S. official indication of the Administra-

the

Yorktown in the Philippines in- tion's plans, well-informed

surrection and the Boxer'commpaign.

cont

circles GERMANY

He also took part in the occupation japres that the foundation of Presi-| of Vera Cruz in 1914.

Roosevelt's domestic policy During 1917 he served on patrol were laid in his first term. The duty at Gibraltar and in the follow-

ing year he was on the staff of second term will be devoted to con-

a member of the technical staff of

Admiral Sims in London. He was solidation of that polley and making | the American delegation to the Con- A part and parcel of American Insurgents and issued false punsports, ference for the Limitation of Arma- tradition. permitting Rightist sympathisers Inments in London in 1930. Bilbao to escape,

It is understood the names of those involved will only be disclosed after drastic sentences have been imposed, -United Press.

Leftist Counter-Blow

Lisbon, Nov,

CALLS EXCHANGED

Calls have been exchanged between

PEACE CONFERENCE

RESENTS ATTACK

IN BRITISH HOUSE OF COMMONS

Yesterday, the U.S. Submarine Squadron No. 5, comprising U.S.5.

Once satisfied that the domestic Canopus (flagship), U.S.S. Pigeon and the U.S. submarines $36, $37, scene, is tranquil, the President will

London, Nov. 4. $30, $39, 540 and $41, left Hong-be free to use his vastly increased kong after a stay of several days.

Herr von Ribbentrop, German prestige and power to furthering the Ambassador to London, has pacifrallon of the troubled world. drawn the attention of the A surprise raid by Iraurgent troops the American Consul-General, Mr.

The latter part of his programme British Government to the on Carabanchel. Ive lies from the Charles Hoover, and Admiral Yarnell, opens with the imminent peace con-violent attack made by Mr. centre of Madrid, found the village Commander-in-Chief of the U. S.ference in Buenos Aires, which Mr. William Gallacher, Communist deserted. The troops returned to the Asiatic Fleet. rebel lines without firing shol.

Cordell Hull is attending. Rumours M.P., in a speech in the House of News of a Government diversion, con Admiral for central that the President himself may at Commons on Thursday last. however, is reported on the Estipon, W. Bartholomew, who will return tend this conference are unconfirmed. tront. Every available motor vehicle

In the course of his speech, Mr. has been commandeered to rush in- The call.

It is thought he could hardly sparerst message to the people of Eng- Callacher said Herr von Ribbentrop's

awny from land was: "The Leader (Herr Washington.

Hitler) says 'We have only one com- mon enemy: Communism.'

Later to-day Yarnell will

surgent troops to Estepona, where Admiral Sir Charles Little, will call the necessary

The British Commander-in-Chief, Malaga miltinmen are reported to have launched a strong offensive American flagship at 2 pm. against the insurgent forces.--Reuter and the call will be returned immedi- Bulletin Service,

ately.

To-morrow at 10 am. Admiral Yarnell calls on His Excellency the Governor, who will return the call at 10.30 am.

ARMISTICE DAY CEREMONY

month

He greatly desires the success of this conference because the chances of Inducing the rest of the world to

Mr. Gallacher added:-"What 1 hearken to his call for peace would poslilon for England to get into when It is learned in authoritative quat-

be enfunced if he could point to are red with blood, making such a somebody comes here, whose hands -ters that the Bilbao Ministry of the

united America at the heart of a

statementl" Interfor has discovered "a vast plot" In connection with Armistice Day with 21 guns at 8.02 a.m. and Fort

U. S. S. Augusta saluted Hongkong peaceful Western Hemisphere.

It is understood that Mr. Anthony against the Leftist Government in

The President is probably too hard- Eden, Foreign Secretary, replied to Bilbao, involving two South Ameri- three hundred

ceremony, special accommodation for Blackhead replied at 6.00 am. At headed to cherish

is being 8.09 a.m. H.M.s, Falmouth fired a

any Wilsonion Herf von Ribbentrop regretting Mr. can Consuls, une European Consul, un

reserved to the north of the Law gun salute to the C.-in-Co. of the U.S. the late President Wilson never re was powerless to prevent it.

dreams in this year of grace, but Gallacher's attack, but saying he Infantry commander and four civi- Courts. Application

tickets Asiatic Ficet and the Augusta replied.ceived such a mandate for peace and Bans.

should be made before November 8 An attache alleges that these men to the Deputy

At 0.30 a.m. U.S.S. Mindanao reconstruction as Roosevelt has re- precedent for an Ambassador calling It is believed that there த no furnished military information to the General, China Command.

Assistant Adjulant saluted the American Admiral and celved, and this President la a deeply the attention of Britain to a speech

the Augusta replied with seven guns, idealittle man-Reuter. -

in the House of Commons-Reuter.

persons

for

17

NOW LEADS BY

9 MILLIONS

World Seems Pleased At Democrat Victory

New York, Nov. 4.

At 5.30 p.m. the figures of the popular vote read as follows:

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

GOVERNOR LANDON

.23,160,365 .14,423,777

and messages of congratulation were pouring in upon the successful Democratic standard-bearer. Mr. William Lemke, the only other seriously considered contestant in the presidential fight, polled only 601,331. Said Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, in a message from Washington: "The results of the election represent an overwhel- ming enforcement of the American efforts for the promotion of He peace and the preservation of strict neutrality in wartline." pledged that this programme would be pursued as formerly,--- Reuter.

"People Have Spoken"

WORLD HAILS VICTORY

New York, Nov. 4. Mr. Alfred Smith, who has twice campaigned against President Ron-. sevelt, issued a brief statement in acknowledging the Democratie vie- tory, "The Amertean people have spoken and the cardinal principle of | democracy is the will of the majority. "Every citizen, every real Ameri- jean, must put his shoulder to the

Presi

ONLY GERMANY IS wheel and stand behind the

PESSIMISTIC

ONE CRYPTIC COMMENT

(Special To "Telegraph")

Washington, Nov. 4. Countries of every continent have expressed their joy at the re-election of President Franklin Roosevelt.

sient."

From Tulsa, Okinhomi, General Hugh Johnson telegraphed his con- gratulations to President Roosevelt and his condolences to Governor Landon

"Dear

Bass,"

he wired President | Roosevelt, "Go to bed. It's all over." In his message to Governor Landon he said: "Have just heard your mess- nge to the President. Congratula- tions on your sportsmanship and Americanism.”

Inessage-to-Colonel-Frank Knox, Republican nominee for Vice- less your old heart, you put up a President, General Johnson wrote: great night."

Outshines Napoleon Father Coughlin, the famous rudio

With the exception of Ger- many, where there is a definite priest and propagandist, sold in lack of enthusiasm since Nazi Royal Oak, Michigan: "Both Caesar commentators preferred a con- and Napoleon were toy suldiers com- servative triumph, Roosevelt's Dared with the power voted to Presi

dent Roosevelt."-Ünited Press. "good neighbour" policy has re-

"Can be A Dictator" sulted only in praise. Fram London to Tokyo, from Rome to

Detroil. Nov. 4, Liberia, the President's success

"Future historians will devote less is acclaimed.

time to Caesar and Napoleon and more to President. F. D. Roosevelt,

Father

Comment generally emphasises that He can be a dictator if he wants to the victory is for democracy. Rome be declared Father Coughlin. the applands it, remembering America's radio priest, who supported Mr. the Ethiopia William Lemke in the presidential strict, neutrality In affair. Moscow welcomes it because race. of the feeling in Russia that Roose President Roosevelt now hus more Coughlin asserted that vell stands for peace

power than any man ever had in the tional co-operation,

history of the world. The minority is now purely theoretical.

The election of siate governors are likely to result in the selection of 27 Democrats and six Republicans.

and intern-

Mexico is jubilant, for there were fears that the election of a fepublican president would mean a different polley towards Mexico.

The Democrat, Mr. Walter Hux- In Paris, M. Blum, the Prime man, succeeded Governor Landon in Minister, said to the United Press, Kansas, and Mr. Frank Murphy, High that he was happy at Roosevelt's represent on leave, has been elected Commissioner for the Philippines, at

Governor of Michigan-Reuter.

ne

Philippines Interest

election. "I am convinced his efcc- tion insures the continuation of close collaboration between the three great democracies, as inspired by the re- cent currency realignment agreement.

Washington, Nov. 4. In Vienna people rejoiced at Koose- The Philippine Islands are await- velt's victory, believing it means aing with engerness word of their continued trade revival in which the former Governor-General's success Old World will share--United Press. in the Michigan gubernatorini clec-

tians. Mr. Frank Murphy's carly GERMAN PREDICTION

signation from his High Commis London, Nov. 4. slonership in the Philippines is President Roosevelt's overwhelming pected in the event of his victory. victory surprised Germany and

Philippines Interests regard Pre- ploured Italy and France.

sident Roosevelt's success as Indicat- The German press notes that the a continuance of the United world's democracles are concentrat

States present insular policy, with ing their votes" and expects that this wide latitude in future handling of will "change the face of the world." the P. I. economie problems. It is Italians recall that Roosevelt did also considered a guarantee of the not Join the Sunctionist Front and continuance of the Congressional at-

as the "most" Fuhelst of

Litude towards the sugur marketing American statesmen."

plan. M. Yves Delbos, French Foreign, gratifiention at the plain people's In Detroit, Mr. Murphy expressed Minister, says the unprecedented cess of President Itoosevelt and the faith in the intelligent and progressive

leudership of President Roosevelt." triumph of democratie

tendencies are welcomed in France with great Hotel he watched all night as

In a crowded suite in the Cadiline election will enable him to play an endorsement of Roosevelt and other pleasure. Roosevelt's triumphant

returns poured in, and praised the "splendid ever greater role as an advance-guard Democratic candidates for national of civilisation. M, Delbos la he says, that

and state offices." He during Roosevelt's

gratitude for the support he had re- second term in office the United States ceived in his gubernatorial contest and France will be able to bring to a successful realisation the Ideals message to the Philippine Islands at and said he would iestas a special animating both nations.-Reuter.

noon-United Press.

hail

suc

expressed