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Hongkong Telegraphe

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No. 15064

1936. A-F THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26,

BRITAIN DISLIKES ANTI-RED PACT Suspicion Of Hidden Terms Felt In Official Circles

GERMAN-JAPANESE AGREEMENT

WEAKENS BRITISH POSITION

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London, Nov. 25.

British circles suspect the Japanese-German agreement announced in Berlin goes farther than the published terms indicate. It may, indeed, resemble an ice- berg, reaching farther below the surface than above.

Well-informed quarters, however, have no news confirming the reports that the two countries have agreed to a defensive military, alliance.

Such a step, if true, would naturally weaken the British position in the Far East.

There appears to be a readiness to credit the reports of a barter agreement, under which German arms will be exchanged for Japanese raw materials.

Taking its published terms alone,

It

It is felt the agreement does not alter the situation, and

is regarded merely as an Announcement made for political reasons and confirming the long-standing affinity between the contracting parties. Neverthe- less, the agreement is disliked by Britain in as much as it represents of a further accretion to the system blocs representing opposing Idealo-

FIGHTING FASCIST BARBARISM

xies, and any such alignment runs STALIN CHALLENGES

counter to British policy, as frequent-

ly made clear by Mr. Anthony Eden,

the Foreign Minister, and Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister- Reuter.

Italy Not Affected

Rome, Nov. 35

The Italian Government is not German-Japanese affected by the agreement, It is stated in authorita- tive circles.

It is added that no accord exists: between Rome and Tokyo, though in some matters, thele views are nearly

identical-Reuter Bulletin Service.

Bulletin Service.

SOVIETS', ENEMIES

RUSSIA MUST BE STRONG

Moscow, Nov. 25,

ENORMOUS FRENCH ARMAMENT

Paris, Nov, 25.

The Government is making an appropriation of 10.500,000,000 franes for armaments In 1937. constituting the largest defence budget ever presented in France.

Renter Bulletin Service.

FRENCH DOCK STRIKE

A bold challenge to Fascism was mude to-day by M. Iossif Stalin, President of the Soviet Executive Committee, during a three-hour speech at the opening of the All-Union Congress. He described the new constitution IN SYMPATHY WITH which gives the citizens of

Academic Interest

Washington, Nov. 25. The United States is only academi- cally interested in the German- Russia the right to vote and Japanese pact, according to the Secretary of State's office. Reuter which the Congress is to discuss and adopt at its present session.

This

new constitution, said M. Stalin, was an indictment of Fascism and would inspire all civilised people; Aghting for democracy against Fascist barbarism.

Italian Adherence

Rome, Nov. 25.

Reliable diplomatie quarters re port that Italy's adherence to the Japanese-German pact against Com- munism is imminent.

The Japanese Ambassador, con- ferred at length with Count Ciano, the Foreign Minister, yesterday and Japanese circles do not deny the possibility of Italy's adherence to the agreement. Italian officials decline to comment.

no

The sole amendment he suggested to the draft of the text was the in- clusion of plans of organisation of a new commissariat for military indus tries which, he urged, should be made the greatest military muchine in the world.

U.S. WALK-OUT

THREAT OF REPRISALS.

Havre, Nov. 25. French dock workers have struck

in sympathy with the United States

seamen und have refused to unload the liner Washington and the freighter Collamer.

It is learned that the United States Embassy has made representations la the Qual d'Orsay in an effort to

the two ships. get United Press.

B三十月十

BEHIND THE LINES IN SPAIN

Picture shows a scene from one of the Catalan Government artillery lines. A young militia woman distributing food to the soliters.

REBEL FORCES

SURPRISED

NARROWLY AVERT LOSS OF TOWN OF TALAVERA

Lisbon, Nov. 25.

While the Nationalists were rushing up thousands of re- inforcements to the Madrid front preparatory to a gigantic new offensive; Government militiaman, 1,500 strong, conducted a surprise attack on Talavera, 70 miles behind the rebel lines..

hour.

The militia were concentrated at San Bartolomo, 15 miles

of. south of Talavera, and suddenly advanced with batteries three and four inch guns and shelled their objective for an They actually gained a footing on the outskirts of the town before the Nationalists counter-attacked and forced them to retreat.-Reuter,

HALF. MADRID LOST ‹

Avila, Nov. 25.

The Nationalist high command has asserted that over half Madrid is either in the hands of the insurgents or rendered uninhabitable by repeat- ed bombardments. United Press.

SECURITY ZONE.

London, Nov. 25. Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secretary, told the House of Commons unloaded-to-day that General Francisco Franco

the Spanish rebel chief, had informed the British and other Ambassadors in Spain, of the extension by approx- imately a square mile of Uie security zone in Madrid, whch will include the British and American Embassies and several legations.

À COUNTER-MOVE

He severely criticised those wanting

New York, Nov. 25. to deprive priests and former While

The maritime strike hos now Guards of suffrage and maintained the Soviet Union was not afraid of assumed an international aspect as any groups, since its former opponents a. result of the walk-out at Havro. had been rendered harmless.

Mr. Rynn, of the Longshoremen's threat Union, has countered with DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

that local longshoremen will refuse The draft constitution, M. Stalin to unload French ships at New York, continued, -

expression of Meanwhile, the Masters, Mates and was the already existing conditions, guaran-

Pilots Association has accused Mr. of the Leeing workers work, education and Ryan of "direct sabotage" rust. This distinguished it train strike, charging him with sending bourgeois constitutions, since there longshoremen through the picket, latter only declared a worker's nights lines in direct defiance of every

labour." organised without providing for their realisa-principle of United Press. tion.

there is Local Japanese Bay question of Japan recognising Italion sovereignty in Ethiopia and Italy of recognising the independence Manchukuo in connection with the anti-Communist pact, but it is believ ed these mutual acts of courtesy would be preliminary steps to the settlement of Japanese commercial affairs in Ethiopia-United Press.

Russia's Reply

Moscow, Nov. 25. It is officially confirmed that Russia's first reply to the German- Japanese anti-Communist agreement has been refusal to sign the Far Eastern Fishing Convention with landlords and capitalists had had their Japan. The pact had already been estates expropriated and the exploita Initialed and is of great advantage ton of man by man had been abolish- to the Japanese.

It is not expected that any official statement on the agreement will be made at present, as the Soviet leaders are fully occupied with the meeting of the All-Union Congress.

-Reuter,

Germans Feel

had

The Socialist Milleniunt already come, he said, because all

ed.

Over 2,000 delegates, representing 100 nationalities, including Cossacks, Tartars, Eskimos, Gypsies and Tur- comans, heard the speech, which was broadcast throughout Russin.

LINDBERGH SAFE AT SEALANDS

When M. Stalin rose to address the R.A.F. REPORTS HIS

delegates he was given a tremendous ovation, which continued for 20 minutes.--Reuder,

Resentment

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Mr. Eden trusted the zone would

nifford safety for non-combatants of all kinds, he said.

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PATROL FIRES ON RED SHIP

Rebel Vessels Guard Gibraltar Straits

SECRET SPANISH NOTE

SENT TO BRITAIN

Gibraltar, Nov. 25.

An insurgent trawler fired a shot across the bows of a Russian steamer which was passing through the

·Straits of Gibraltar from west to east to-night, while about five miles off Europa Point-Reuter.

MADRID REPORTS TO LONDON

London, Nov., 25. The Spanish Embassy has handed the British Foreign Office a communique regarding the activities of the Italian and German warships in the Mediter- rancan. The contents of the note are not disclosed.

The arrival of this information has excited. interest in view of the rapid accumulation of cir- cumstances apparently leading to an explosive crisis. Gibraltar reports that several armed trawlers are patrolling the Straits.

STICKLING ESCAPES DEATH

SENTENCE FINALLY

COMMUTED

SIX RUSSIANS EXECUTED

Moscow, Nov. 25,

It is officially announced that the sentence of death passed on the German engineer, Stickling, for sabotage, has been commuted to imprisonment for ten years.

Six of the Russians who were tried for the same offence have been executed, whilst two others have had their sentences commuted to ten years' imprisonment.-United Press,

It will be recalled that Germany threatened to sever diplomalle rela- tions with Russia and to take reprisals it Stickling were executed.

"CRIMINAL WRECKING"

Moscow, Nov. 25. Besides Stickling, the death sen- tences on two Russians, Leonenko and Kovalenko, were commuted to ten years' imprisonment.

The Admiralty has issued an official statement regarding British warships' movements in the Mediter- ranean, which аге described

"routine."

The Admirally says the cancella- tion of naval leave at Malta was duo- lo " gate which made communica

** tions

between ship and shore Im-

possible." The

Admiralty denlos that sub- mariats are accompanying the tender Cyclops to Spanish waters. How-

ever, seme observers are, of the opinion that British ships are moving to the Spanish war zone to impress upon the Spanish Rightists the fact that Britain will not tolerate inter- ference with her shipping.---United Press.

Germany Angered

--London, Nev.-26. Following the Spanish Govern- ment's demand that the German and Italian embassies in Madrid should be evacuated within 24 hours, the German press is angrily protesting at reports from Madrid that the German Embassy there was entered and searched.-Reuter,

Embassy Sacked

Home, Nov. 25. It is stated in authoritative circles that the Italian Embassy in Madrid has been sacked.—Reuter.

Cargo Seized

London, Nov. 25. The recent seizure of a Norweglan atcamer's cargo, when the vessel, the Lisken, was bound from Dundee to Valencia, by armed Insurgent traw- lers, was the subject of

of a question in the House of Commons to-day.

Mr. Anthony Eden,

Foreign

Secre tary, replying, declined to adopt the suggestion that the Government as a

DANIEL FINN wrecking and subversionist matter for the Norwegian Govern-

Indicative of the high esteem in which Hongkong held the late Rev, Father, Daniel Finn, S., who died in Europe three weeks ago, was the big attendance of distinguished non- Catholle mourners who attended the requiem mass for the repose of his soul in the Catholic Cathedral this morning,

Mr. Noel Baker asked if the Government would make reports on such incidents as the alleged, sub marine attack on a Spanish Govern- ment warship off Cartagena, on the

Uhat ground

such Incidenta might result in an International war.

Sir Samuel Hoare, First Lord of the Admiralty, replied in the negative, adding that it was vital that the British Government should not inter fere with things which did not con-University. cern il-Reuter Special,

EVACUATING EMBASSY

Among them was Ils Excellency the Governor, Sir Andrew Calderoti, who took his seat with Sir William Hornell. Vice-Chancellor of the near the impressive catafalque which was representative of the dignity, of the priesthood.

Celebrant of the mass was tha Rector of the Cathedral, the Rev. C M. Spada, who was assisted by the Rev. Father Pilengo as Deacon and the Rev. Father Brookes as sub-

Washington, Nov. 25. The State Department announced to-day that Mr. Erle. Wendelin, the Charge d'Affaires in Madrid, had advised that he was evacuating the Deacon. Embassy early on Thursday, with two motor buses and one truck,

CRUISER TO AID

The

choir Was composed

In the case of six other Russians, maritime power should initiate a described as the main organisers in protest. He said it was clearly a

activities by

counter-revolu-ment. ionary group," the death sentences were carried out.-Reuter.

the

Government

Retains Its

Preston Seat

NARROW MAJORITY OVER LABOUR

London, Nov. 25, The by-election at Preston, caused by the appointment of Mr. W. M. Kirkpatrick to represent the Export of Credits Department in China, has

When the Lisken arrived at Gibral- for a few days ago her master in- formed the naval authorities that he was stopped and interrogated off Cape Finistere, when miles clear of land, and was ordered to follow n trawler Into Finistere Bay, but re fused on the ground that he was well outside territorial waters. There- upon an armed guard was put aboard his vessel and the ship was taken to Vigo, where a cargo of seed potatoes, consigned to the Spanish Government, was confiscated-Reuter Special..

FOG-BOUND BRITAIN

TRAFFIC IN MANY PARTS DISRUPTED

It is believed the parly will consist seminarists from the Cathedral and resulted as follows: of 50, Including women, children and | the Regional Seminary, Aberdeen,

London, Nov. 25. Embassy employees. About 100 where the late Father

Capl E. C. Cobb2 (Nat“ Finn was

Many cities in England have been GovL.)

32,575. Americans are remaining faà Madrid. | posted. Chester, Nov. 25.

fog-bound during the past tow days. Oulcers of the Sealands Royal Air |--United Press.

Also in the sanctuary were clergy:

· Mr. Bowles (Lab.) .......... 30,070. Shipping has been held up at Liver- Force Aerodrome have confirmed surprise of the German Government that Colonel Charles Lindbergh, who

representing the Jesult, Spenich,

Ailsa Florence While (Ind.)

3,221. pool for five days, whilst trains ar Italian, French and regarding the award of the Nobel had not been reported for twenty-

riving at the town have been delayed American Washington, Nov. 25,

missions in Hongkong.

for hours, Peace Prize to the radical, Herr von

traße being almost brought four

1,805. hours after taking off from

Govt. majority Ossietoky,

The Navy Department has sent o

to a standstill. yesterday. Just released 'from Baldonnet Aerodrome in Ireland, wireless to

Among those present were the the U.S.S. Raleigh, a

Mac-

Mise White stood for pensions for In Birmingham, two trains collided Chief Justice (Sir. Atholl funded yesterday at 4 p.m.

cruiser now in the

Mediterranean Gregor), the Pulsne Judgo (Mr. spinsters-Reuter.

danao fog, a number of passon..." It is understood the Germain This announcement ended

Dr. LT. Ride, Preston returns two members; and gers being Injured. evacuation of. American refugees

where draw its own conclusions from this whereabouts.

Mr. Berlin, Nov, 25.

from Valencia,

Eric Forster, Mr. W. Schofield (Chief Kirkpatrick was second on the poll, award, while recognising the Nor- The RAF officers, however, de Wendelin, Charge d'Affaires, and the Magistrate), Choy. M. Alves, ht. accuring 36,707 volca against 32,225 Tho Cermian Miniator at Oslo, wegian Government, as such, is not clined to state whether Colonel Embassy staff, ogether with about 50 Norway, has expressed to the directly concerned. Reuter Bulletin Lindbergh made a forced landing private citizens, are expected from Leurquin (French Consul), Me, Trecorded for his nearest Labour

(Continued on Page 12.) Norwegian-Government the great Service.

Madrid to-morrow--Reuter" Special.

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Government reserves the right to mystery regarding the noted airman's / instructing her to arrange for the Justice J. J. Hayden Prof: Lnt the Inst General Election Mr. |

United Press.

Dr. G. A. C.

opponent.

London fa also experiencing fog," although it has not reached die "pen soup standard. Traffic has been dis- organised in many places in London. —Reuter Special,