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FOUNDER 18

No. 16031

BRITAIN'S DEFENDERS PREPARED

Can Strike

Hard If Freedom Menaced

MINISTER REVEALS NEW DEFENSIVE MEASURES

(SPECIAL TO "TELEGRAPH")

London, Nov. 10.

三拜的 號一十月一十英港香 WEDNESDAY,

While emphasising that the Navy remained the British Empire's first line of defence, Sir Thomas Inskip, Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence, reviewing problems of his department in the House of Commons, to-day emphasised the necessity of close collaboration between the sea service and the Royal Air Force.

The main purpose of Britain's air expansion was to provide defence against aerial attack.

"It is our aim and purpose to develop as a deterrent as powerful a striking force as we can. In speed and capacity and range," said Sir Thomas, "our machines are not inferior to any abroad.”

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Behind the Air Force were other measures complete Britain's defence, guns, searchlights and other technical equipment. An extensive baloon bar- rage was contemplated for the protection of London. Next year, he said, would see an increased aircraft output, which had been already begin, extending in an.

Th increasing scale until | rulo,”

Government factory at Nottingham would begin pruduction in six weeks' Lime.

Powerful Guns Needed

Powerful guns, the Mindster de- clared, were a prime necessity in our defence

He revealed that while army re- eruiling was slow, recruiting for the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force was good. There had, been 50,000 03- plications for the 00,000 vacancies for airmen and bùys, while the phot strength had been increased 50 per cent,

He refused to believe that another war was inevitable if Great Britain look the proper measures,' but if Bellain were ever involved in an~ ather war she would never give up until she was site again. That meant that she would make her maximum effort until victory was complete.

GERMANY PERFECTS

HER NAVY

RAPIDLY EXPANDS TREATY FORCE

BATTLESHIPS BUILDING

HONGKONG

MARKS

ARMISTICE.

FOUR ADMIRALS AT

CEREMONIES

IMPRESSIVE SERVICES

Armistice Day, marking the anniversary of the end of the World War. is being observed throughout the world to-day. In Hongkong, the ceremony at the Cenotaph was both simple and inspiring, and unusual significance was given the oc- casion by the presence of four Admirals, which probably con- stitutes a record for such an occasion in this Colony. They were His Excellency Vice-Ad- miral Sir Charles Little, C.-in-C. of the China Station, His Ex- 'cellency Vice-Admiral. H. E.

Yarnell, C.-in-C of the United. States Asiatic Fleet; His Ex- cellency Vice-Admiral Esteva, C-in-C, of the French Asiatic Fleet, and Rear-Admiral C. G. Sedgwick

Com- modore.

(Retired).

A street sule of poppies on behalt of Enel Haig's. Fund was also held.

As on previous occasions, Inrge crowds gathered round the neigh- bourhood of the Cenotaph from on carly hour, while the balconies of the Hongkong Club, the verundpbs| of the Supreme Court and points of vantage were thronged with i people.

NOVEMBER

11, 1936.日八廿月九

SEEK TO SETTLE STRIKE

Mr. Edtcard F. McGrady, left, Assistant Secretary of Labour, in conference with Mr., Harry Bridges, leader of the Pacific Coast mari- time unions, hupes to settle the strike which is assuming alarming proportions in America. The strike followed the expiration of the Arbitration Award, when seamen asked for another increase in

lages.

U.S. STOPS WARPLANE. EXPORTS

her WILL FILL DEFENCE

NEEDS FIRST

The clergy, headed by Bishop H. Valtorta, the Rev. 11, W. Baines and Rev. K. Mackenzie-Dow, and the white-surpliced chair, made an or resting mark in the vari-coloured pattern which dashed conspicuous-

the polished bugles of the banda, At a quarter to eleven, all troops and representatives were in position, and while the Inst etitelals taking their places, the pipers of the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Cares played a Lamunt.

THE SILENCE

were

as

His Excellency the Governor, Str Andrew Caldecott, merived and soon as he had taken his stand on the south side of the Cenotaph, at- tended by Suntor Naval, Military and

ANTICIPATED ADVANTAGES.

Washington, Nov. 10. President F. D. Roosevelt has ordered the enforcement of a uniform policy,

ITALIAN PLEDGE RENEWED

AUSTRIA WILL BE

PROTECTED

HAPSBURGS RETURNING?

Vienna, Nov. 10. The Italian Foreign Minister, Count land, on a diplomatte mission to restricting the exports of Rome, has

the solemnly assured American military-type aircraft until | Chancellor, Dr. Kurt Schuschnigs. all the Government's requirements that Signor Benito Mussolini, the

for fighting ships, of ull varielles, Lullan dictator, is determined to pro- have been fulfilled.

teet Austrian independence,

of

This statement was

He has prohibited the sale abroad

designed to of the type manu- aeroplanes factured for the United States Army reassure patriotic circles in Austria, mid Navy until a full year after the Which have become alarmed ut

Air Force Ofleers "and" by members second "consignment" has been deeports-about-Count-Ciuno's recent

of the Executive and Legislative Councils, the Judges and Senior Members of the Government, a nuvai gua announced the hour of 11

A deep and solemn silence fell on the like a "mantic, undisturb

square ed by crowds and the distant streets, nuver wholly silent. For two minutes' all thought was as one.

livered on tracts.

U.S. Government con- discussions with the German Nazi leaders and by Samor Mussolini's cool reference to Austria in his recent. Milan speech.

Military

observers declure the principle will give the United States approximately a two-year lead on foreign Governments buying identical

Count Cinno also

Indicated that Signor Mussolini was sympathetically.

SINGLE COPY 10°CENTUH $36.00 PER ANNUM

DURABILITY of

DUNLOP

FORT 90'

SITUATION IN MADRID UNCHANGED

Rebel Bombers Raid But Guns Are Silent

ATTACKERS HALT DRIVE TO REORGANISE FORCES

London, Nov. 10.

The insurgent artillery fire on Madrid decreased somewhat to-day, Reuter's correspondent in the capital telephoned to London at 7.05 p.m. But from noon insurgent planes flew over the city and dropped bombs wherever they chose. The Government anti-aircraft guns did not reply and no Government planes took the air.

The huge bombers dropped their charges in the Toledo Bridge district, but apart from several lorries taking fire, no damage was reported.

The Fifth Regiment of militia has issued EL proclamation of instructions on street fighting. The Defence Council has ordered all residents to surrender their firearms to police within 48 hours and anyone failing to do so will be considered an insurgent.

Earlier in the day, Reuter's correspondent telephoned that the situation in the capital appeared unchanged, despite the heavy aerial bombardment- Reuter.

STRIKE DEADLOCK CONTINUES

BUSINESS CIRCLES GROW UNEASY

Reports Conflict

Hendaye, Nov, 18.. Rightfal wireless stations are re-. porting again that Nationalist troops. have crossed the Manzanares River and have penetrated the Madrid

defence Bnes on its western

sice after a three-hour, intensive artillery .bombardment.

However, Leftist stations, assert that the loyalists have commenced

In #strong offensive

the south- western sector of the Madrid front, have captured several strategic posl- tions and continue to advance to-

the faint rustlings of the planes as the United States fighting considering the question of Prince HAWAI'S TRADE wards Giclafe.

Another boom and the spell was broken, followed immediately by the dis-sounding of "The Last Post" by the Dunters 1st Battalion Royal

Berlin, Nov. 10. The Navy Year Book closed to-day that Germany has under construction over 150,000

tons of warships, including one No Supply Ministry battleship of 35,000 tons, one air- The Government had decided not to craft carrier of 19,250 tons, six appoint a Ministry of Supply in the destroyers of 1,811 tons cach, absence of cogent proof that such an three 10,000-ton cruisers, 12 600- appointment was necessary. decision would be reviewed periodle submarines, 12 600-ton mine- This ton torpedoboats, four 250-ton ally.

sweepers,

three light minc- The Minister concluded by re-sweepers and four speedboats. 'minding the House that the re-

armament programme was placing a Referring to Germany's recent stupendous strain on the finances of naval agreement with Great Britain, the country. 11 the Government whereby Germany is permitted were to interrupt peace-time indus-aultd up to a certain relative tonnage, try, it would run the risk of deny the Year Book saya: ing the nation's financial fabric.

"When all is said and done," he said, "we have a long start over any- one ill-advised enough to meddle with our freedom. And if we care to use our resources I don't see any reason why that freedom should be Jeopardised."Reuter Special.

Gravity Not Questioned

Loudon, Nov. 10. Winding up the defence debute in the House of Commons to-day, Sir Sumuel Hoare recalled that no speaker in the debate had questioned the gravity of the altuation or the need for rearmament. International disarmament discussions, he said, cannot begin upon a status quo. The question must be discussed upon a Lasis of a proper standard of security for Britain and the Empire, he said.

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"Germany's alm since the signing of the treaty has been the regular, but practical, development of the Navy."

Regarding the Dardanelles agree- ment, there is comment. "The gene- rat naval situation in the Mediter- ranean has undergone a considerable change, bringing advantages to Rus sin and Turkey, but disadvantages to Britain and all anti-Bolshevist countries."-United Press.

RAPID PROGRESS

Berlin, Nov, 10. It is learned that Germany, is pushing ahead rapidly with her naval construction programme, in order to bring the navy up to the level pro- vided by the London agreement.

The sister-ship to the Scharnhorst, 20,000-ton battleship launched Inst Sir Samuel denied the assertion month, is now being constructed at that the country was vastly behind-Kicl, and in addition there is one hand with its air programme. Pre-36,000-ton battleship building. sent conditions in this respect were 19,000-ton aircraft carrier, three satisfactory.

erulsera, and a host of lesser ships, in all about 150,000 tons.-Reuter,

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With regard to the "shadow Indu- try," us it is called, by which scheme each of a number of manufacturers

a vast amount of work remained to turn out single aeroplane parts, Sir be done. For example. a Samuel asserted that when the had fanly started it was intended to the field of supply and strategy."

sories of questions needed sifting in give them further machine-tools so that In the ovent of an emergency

"We realise the gravity of the they could carry out the whole pro-world situation," he concluded, "and cess el plane building under one roof feel strongly the need for speed."--

Though progress had been made. Reuter..........

the

of Bines..

forces possess.--Reuter,

Queen Mary

Delayed By

Ollo's restoration to the throne of the Hapsburgs, But he will not take active steps in this matter until the vital Mediterrancan

question is settled, since a Hapsburg restoration will probably kindle the wrath of some of Austria's and Hungary's neighbours.-Reuter.

Fierce Gale "Digest" Poll

The The massed bands of the 2nd Battalion East Lancashire Regiment and the 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles then led the singing of "O God Our Help in Ages Past." There followed the prayer and blessing by the clergy, after which the buglers SKIPPER ON BRIDGE

1st Battalion Royal Ulster of the Rifles sounded the awakening notes of "The Reveille."

Following the playing of the Na- tional Anthem by the massed bands, His Excellency mounted the Cenotaph steps and Jald a wrenth at the base by the Heads of the three Services, of the Monument. He was followed (Continued on Page )

SUBMARINE SINKS JUNK

INVESTIGATION TO

BE HELD

White on patrol in the vicinity of Chilang Point yesterday morning. the submarine H.M.S. Parthian came into collision with n large junk, holing the vessel which inter sunk, was injured, were taken off safely The crew of the junk, one of whom

and brought to Hongkong by the submarine, which had sustained no serious damage.

A destroyer left. later in the day. to locate the wreckage and found there was nothing which would con- stitute a danger to shipping.

It is understood that an Inquiry will be held.

GOVERNMENT DISAPPROVES

London, Nov. 10. It is believed the Government's dis- approval has halted the plans of the Rev. H. L. Shephard, British radio preacher, to charter, an acroplane and By to Madrid there to intercede with General Francisco Franco, the rebel leader, on behalf of the Madeld populace. United Press.

FOR 60 HOURS

Southampton, Nov. 10. The Cunard-White Star Jiner Queen Mury arrived here aftern and n half hours laté, owing to a terrifie

the past two days. gale in the English Channel during

The acting comunander, Captain Peel, was on the bridge continuously for sixty hours while the giant liner battled through mountainous waves und winds of high velocity,

The commander stated that the Queen Mary rode through the storm beautifully. She rolled alightly, but was superb in the heavy seas.

A Tow of the passengers were slightly injured.Reuter's Bulletin Service..

SILVER'S ADVANCE

NEW HIGH LEVEL FOR YEAR

London, Nov. 10. Both spot and forward silver prices were fixed at 22:15/16 pence per ounce here, to-day, which represents a rise of 1.1/0 pence per ounce from the previous day's Axing, and a new high price level for this year.

The advance is said to reflect the general belief that the United States

gramine:

Probe Plan

"WICKED, COSTLY

PERFORMANCE”

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Memphis, Nov. 10. Senator McKellar announces he will seek Congressional investigation of the Literary Digest's pre-election "atraw vole," and declares incosures should be taken to prevent "auch wicked, costly and apparently diş- honest performance ever again oc- curring in a national election," The Digest found opinion swinging to- warda Governor Landon in the majority of states and among readers.

Its

Senator McKellar warned the ma- gazine to-day to "keep all books, papers, ballots and every other fact connected with the poll intact so a committee will be able to get full and accurate information."---United Press.

AIRLINES NOT CHALLENGED JAPAN'S MANDATES REPORT ACCEPTED

Genova, Nov, 19.

examination

of

HARD-HIT

San Francisco, Nov. 10. As the deadlock in the maritime strike continues, a feeling of un- easiness is becoming apparent in business circles.

According to 20 Seville rudio broadcast, Rights! planes have destroyed the Madrid gas works.

The rebels, it is stated, have tem- porarily halted their drive on Madrid to permit the organisation of columns in the rear.—United Press.

Bombers Over Madrid

Madrid, Nov. 10. The strikers claim that 247 accompanied by a protecting force Five Rightisi tri-motor machines,

vessels are now tied up.

of nine pursult ships, and heralded by the approach of artillery barrage, swept over Madrid this af-, ternoon and dropped ten bombs.

In Honolulu the situation is des- cribed as increasingly serious. Sea transport is paralysed and the tourist trade to the Hawaiian Islands is wreeked. In is estimated the strike has already cast Hawali £100,000 in

revenue. Reuter.

Fascist Plot Unearthed By Russians

Moscow, Nov. 10.

A widespread plot has been unearthed aiming, it is alleged, at the building_up of . Fascisi organisations in Russia.

It is

is officially declared that aumerous foreigners, including Germans, Austrians, Swedes and Poles, are among those already arrested and charged with pro- pagandist activities.

Further revelations are ex- pected at any moment--Reuter.

CAUSE NOT CLEAR ·

Borlin, Nov. 10. A fresh wave of arrests in Russia is reported from Moscow by the cor-

The explosives struck the Parlia ment Buildings, the National Palace, and also the vicinity of the Toledo bridge and Montana barracks, and starting fires. Casualties were not ascertainable immediately.

Casa Del Campo. Fight

The battle for the capital has raged dramatically and for hours in the densely wooded groves of the Casa del Campo, and the result is still in doubt. Following an almost con- tinuous 24-hour bombardment, in which scores have been killed and 200 wounded, Madrid tensely awaits the outcome of the Casa del Campo struggle.

An ominous silence has prevalled on the south-west and south-east sections of the city's outskirts. The Rightists are apparently reforming their lines in preparation for the final assault,

A shattering roar of three bombs, dropped simultaneously by two visit- Ing raiders, broke the slience in Delicias Drive, on the southern edge of the city-Ünited Press.

New "Foreign Legion"

Perpignan, Nov. 10. Fourteen buses, bearing 400, anti- Fasciat volunteers, comprising # dozen nationalities and including many Frenchmen, has entered Spain

as well as Austrians, Meanwhile, in. Madrid, - a new

H Completing will press the silver purchaslog pro-Japan's annual report, the Mondates respondent of the Allgerine Zeitung through this town to jpin the Catn=

Commission to-day failed to challen- who says the arrested include five Jonions. A speculative demand was deve-ge the decision of Tokyo to establish Germuns, loped here on reports that the Senate airlines, utilising the mandated Pack-Swedes, Poles, and other national "Foreign Legion," made up. of Bliver bloc, led by Senator Pittman.

French, German and Russian anti-: is meeting on Saturday to discuss the silver question.

Chinese and Indian speculators were aggressive takers of small offer Anga-United Press.

fic Islands.

ties.

The Commission only questioned The reasons for the obvious ner-Fascists, has taken the field, bolster- the Japanese representative regard-vousness of the political police are ing up the militia defenders and Ing the economic welfare of the not yet clear,

but

these safety heartening the populace, although it islands native population--United methods are being employed in other is admitted that the rebels have

places besides Moscow-Router;

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