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PRESIDENT CALLED DICTATOR

BLUNT ASSERTION BY PRESS

ROOSEVELT IS UNPERTURBED

Washington, Feb 8. Despite the storms of protest throughout the country, coming from such papers as the New York Times, President F

D.

Roosevelt is reported to be de- termined to press on with his judicial reforms.

The Washington Herald, editorially, Koes so far as to say that when the people voted for Mr. Roosevelt they voted for a dictator, and now they are going to get one."

President Roosevelt, however, re- main unperturbed. He has sum- moned the Chairman of the Senate and House Judiciary Committees to lunch to discuss means of obtaining carly congressional petion on his pro- posals for reform in the Supreme Court-Reuter,

JUSTICES MAY QUIT

Washington, Feb. 8. Speculation, as to the possible re- signation of some of the Justices of the United States Supreme Court has been Kiven Impetus since the Tribunal, apparently under tension, falled to act on several controversial cases which have been docketed.

The impression has ben strengthen- ed by the delay in the presentation of the Court orders containing the decisions on the pleas In various cases, which

nally distributed,

when carriet the decisions in only a few small cases without mentioning the plea for a re-henring of the New York Unemployment Insurance case, the Washington Minimum Wage Law or the attack on the "Windfall Tax" provisions in the 1830 Revenue Bill

Other events provide evidence of a distinct disturbance in the Court, On Saturday the Court met at noon and was in session until 5 p.m. which is definitely over time.

DRAMA BEHIND ́SCENES To-day things have been wrong from the start. No warning buzzer was rung to indicate the arrival of the Jurists. Mr. Justice Brandies entered unannounced, the court room stood. The Crier called "Quiet", while the members sat with grim mouth, several frowning heavily.

The delay in the delivery of the

orders was explained as being to "a change" in the original tist, but it was not explained whether this meant the elimination of some items. An obvious drama had been enacted behind the scenes.

There are several suggestions that sonte or all six of the oldest members of the Suprente Court might resign Immediately instead of facing the proposed

changes.

This would be the logical explana- tion of their failure to act on con- troversial cases, enabling those who resign

nvold the accusations that to they acted in

in anticipation of leaving.. Another unusual feature to which attention has been drawn, is Chief Justice Hughes' denial, through his Secretary, of the various newspaper reports regarding the Court's attitude, to which he is usually publlely heed- less-United Press,

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No. 18124

Malaga Surrenders Without Struggle

GERMAN

ATTACK,

DIRECTED

WARSHIP

LOYALISTS

CLAIM

Gibraltar, February 8.

A graphic description of the insurgent forces' 'entry of Malaga has been re ceived from the rebels themselves. When the Nationalist field batteries opened fire

on the gates of the town, militiamen retreated, though fighting desperately, while women, carrying children in their arms, dashed to meet the advancing troops.

These, the women and children of Malaga, cried for food, saying they had not had anything to eat for several days.

It is asserted that the whole of the Malaga force is completely demoralised, many of the former defenders shooting themselves during the retreat.

Conflicting reports are current regarding the capture of the town. But it is generally agreed that the insurgent advance met with less opposition than was anticipated.

The Nationalists report they captured considerable quanti- ties of war material during their fast, drive forward from Torremolinos to Malaga. And over 300 Civil Guards joined the insurgent forces at various points outside Malaga.

The insurgents are reported to have found a steamer anchored in Malaga harbour in which 600 members of the Rightist party and their sympathisers had been imprisoned for several months-Reuter.

Government Version

REBELS AIM AI VALENCIA

Almeria, Feb. 8. Following an order from the Gov- ernment High Command, Malaga has been evacuated and the Government troops, who retired in good order to their new positions, took with them quantities of war material. They have already been reinforced, re- equipped, with a view to meeting any further insurgent advance.

According to a special correspond-WILL ATTACK WITH ent of the Spanish Press Agency, the Guvernment- troops, during the hest few days, have fought with the great- est heroism against great odds, both with regard to numbers and equip- meat. He declares that 20,000 Italian thousands of Moorish soldiers were troops, several thousand Germans and

utilised by the insurgents during the Malaga offensive.

Over 100 Italian tanks, he declares, were used in the final phose of the assault.

German Direction?

This correspondent asserts that the attack on Malaga was direct- ed by the German naval staff aboard the

warshop Admiral Graf von Sper, which lovered off Malaga during the operations of the last two days,

ALL STRENGTH- ALMERIA ALSO KNOWN GOAL

Gibraltar, Feb. 8. The fall of Malaga marks the successful beginning of campaign for the capture ol Valencia, present capital of the Government party. The in- surgents will throw every ounce their strength into this operation.

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It is learned here that the insurgents in the south intend to acı- Government military circles are of vance on Almeria next week. They the opinion that Malaga is of no great claim they have already partially value, that the loss is not strategically blocked the Madrid -Valencia road, important, as far as the general milithus Isolating the old capital.

tury situation is concerned,

It is added that for some months past the Government has not used the port as a nayol buse.-Reuter.

Rebels'

Jubilation

Gibraltar, Feb. 8.

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The inhabitants of a 90-mile constui area, from Malaga to Almeria, are reported to be fleeing, into Interlor, following a naval bombard- ment by air and sea. Insurgent warships which covered the attack on Mulaga bombarded the aerodrome It was announced this afternoon planes were raiding Adra,

of Motril while Insurgent bombing that the Spanish Nationalists were in east. The main street of this latter further full control of Malaga. Part of the town is reported to be wrecked, with insurgent fleet is already in harbour. 20 killed and 30 seriously injured.——

All insurgent radio stations, in- Reuter. cluding that at the headquarters, Salamanca, joyfully broadcast to the world the news of the surrender of completely occupied after only the

which, it was stated, slightest resistance.

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London, Feb. 1. From May 7 to May 13, a number of ships of the Home Fleet will be

JAPANESE CANCEL VISIT moored in the Thames and will be

London, Feb. 3. avaliable for inspection by the Cor- onation crowds. Six

The announcement was preceded by

The Japanese Embassy, here has battleships and two aircraft-carriers will bee playing of the Foreign Legion announced that the proposed visit of off Southend. Between hymn, and followed by enthusiastic England, which was expected in July.. anchored

a troupe of Japanese actors to Gravesend and the Pool of London, "Vivas" for Spain. General Francong been canceled. Reuter Bulletin two cruisers, the net-layer Guardian, and General Del Lano, whose troops Servle

.

the submarine depot ship Lucia, five submarines, the escort vessel Fleet- wood, the cruiser Cairo and one flotilla will be moored.

The number of seats to be erected under control of the Government for the purpose of viewing the Coronation procession will be ap- proximately 35,000-Brittal Wire- less.

S'HAI HOCKEY TEAM LEAVES

Shanghai, Feb. 9, The Shanghal Ladies Interport Hockey XI left here last night for Hongkong by the Empress of Asia.

The team is as orininally selected. with exception of Miss Nora Kelly, who replaces Miss Jean MacKeown, Misa Laura Carrion will play in goal, and the only rusuve i Mim Barbara

carried out the assault.

Supporters of the Spanish Right Wing in Gibraltar are overjoyed at the news-Reuter Bulletin Service,

Decision Stands

London, Feb. 8. Asked in the House of Cominons whether the Government were pre- pared to reconsider recognition of "the present regime of the Left in Spain," since latest Information went

HIS NEXT STEP VALENCIA

General Francisco Franco, rebel leader, who will aim his next attack at the sent of the Spanish Government in Valencia.

Woman, Child Shot Dead In

Mexican Raid

POLICE BREAK UP UNLAWFUL MASS

Escape

Mexico City, Feb. 8. A women and a child were shot dead in trying to when the police raided the home of a praminent rilizen at Orizsba, where mass was being said secretly, in contravention of the law.

women Werd arrested during the raid. Reuter.

Seventy-three

BULL HING DESTROYED

Mexico City, Feb. 8. Fire destroyed the main arena in this city shortly after a crowd of of the days entertainment, and no several thousand had left at the end

casualties are reported.-Router.

WILL FIGHT RETURN OF COLONIES TO GERMANY

London, Feb. 8.

to prove it represented not only a Colonies, the Parliamentary Committee of the Empire Industries minority but had been directed by Moscow for many years, Lord Cran- Association has adopted a resolution, moved by Mr. L. M. S. borne, replying la the absence of Amery, former Secretary of State for the Colonies, against any the Foreign Secretary, sald

the information of His Majesty's Gov- return of the Colonies to Germany.

In connection with Herr Hitler's recent reference to the

WIK that the present

ernment Spanish Government contained re- that there cannot be any transference provide no substantial rellet for Ger

The resolution re-affirms the view |Empire, especially in Africa, and presentatives of all parties, except of territories held under the British many regarding raw materials or for one two small groups compris ing the Popular Front which was 0.

| settlement; of its people, successful; as, the last Spanish.olec-The Committestates that it is der proposals to meet the dificulties The Committen is ready to consi❤ tlon They were not prepared to convinced that the German claim to of Germany and other States in consider recognition-Brician Wire- transfer would limperil the safety and socuring, enw materials and food-

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WHITEAWAY'S

ANOTHER AIR

LINE

COMING TO COLONY

IF GOVERNMENT WILLING TO GIVE PERMISSION

London, Feb. 8. The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, was asked in the House of Commons to-day whether he had drawn the at- tention of the Japanese Govern- ment to the statement recently made by Sir Frederick Maze,

The Telegraph understands that the Eurasia head of the Chinese Customs, Aviation Corporation is approaching the Hongkong that accumulating stocks Government to obtain permission for the Corporation's smuggled goods in Tientsin were gradually finding their way big Junker planes to make this a port of call on a into the interior of China. Mr..contemplated service bewteen Canton and Peiping. A. C. Moreing, Conservative, was the questioner.

Kai Tack Airport may soon become a port of call for yet another international air service, if negotiations, which are to begin shortly, are successfully concluded.

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He alleged that most of Fese goods

made their way into China proper by lorry, under armed escort of Japanese and Korean "roughs."

Mr. Morcing suggested that the Japanese Government might be in- vited to end this tale of,

affairs which was calculated to seriously Impair the Chinese Customs.

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Lord Cranborne replied on behalf the Foreign Secretary, saying that although he had seen press recorts along the lines of Mr. Morcing's al- legations, he was unable to give an authoritative estimate of the actual loss to the Chinese Customs through smuggling by foreigners. The British Ambassador on various occasions had made representations to the Japanese Government on the smuggling ques- tion, he continued, and had repeated his representations recently when the licit trafe was reported to have been increased after falling off.

Lord Cranborne said he, trusted the situation would improve. Menn- while, the Government was closely watching the situation he declared." INJURIOUS PAMPHLET

outlined

Mr. Alan Graham drew attention to-the-pamphlet--recently---issued-by- the Japanese Army which the aims of Japan and argued the need of a powerful fighting force to maintain her prestige and sovereign- ty in the islands and on the main land of Asia.

The Canton-Peiping service is expected to be inaugurated shortly. Whether Hongkong is a port of call depends, it is understood, upon the attitude of the Hongkong Government.

The Eurasia Aviation Corporation operates between Shanghai and Tchukuckak, Lanchow and Paotow, and Sian and Kunming. The latter service, however, has been suspended as a result of the trouble in Kansu.

AIRWAYS CONTRACT APPROVED.

BRITAIN, AUSTRALIA IN AGREEMENT

CONTRIBUTION -ARRANGED_

When, and It, the Pelping-Hong- kong-Canton service is operating smoothly, the Eurasia Aviation Cor- poration will turn its attention to its tong-planned service to Europe.

It was originally intended to use the northern route to Berlin, through Soviet Russin, but it is

is understood that the Corporation was unable to obtain the permission of the Soviet authorities to Ry over their territory.

The Eurasia Corporation hopes to commence Its service from Shanghal to Berlin' sometime in the latter part of this year, using the southern route employed Imperial Airways, K.L.M. and the French Air Orient

ہوتا

"The route will probably be from Shanghai to Hongkong and Canton, to Hanol, and through India. It will lake about seven days to reach Berlin from Shanghal. Permission of both Melbourne, Feb. 0.

French and British authorities would Under the new ́Empire Air Mail

be required to use this route. Agreement between the United King- Founded in February, 1031, by dam and Australia, the present Chinese, and German interests, the scheme of operation will be in force Eurasia Aviation Corporation is for 15 years, with each side having capitalised at $8,000,000 (Shanghai) the right of revision.

divided between the Chinese Ministry Australia will retain its present of Communications, and the Deutsche

of five

pence per half Lufthansa,

Big Junker tri-motored planes are

maintain surem consents to the use of Em-

He asked whether Mr. Eden would instruct the Ambassador to Tokyo to represent to the Jupanese Govern- iment that in order to Anglo-Japanese friendship the ounce, Japanese Government should dis- pire flying boats on the link between used on the internal service in Chian. associate itself from the sentiments

ents Singapore and Sydney. expressed in this publication. Lord may be withdrawn if this consent Cranborne replied that ho would ment proves call for a report and bear in mind the suggestion advanced by Mr. Graham-Reuler.

OXFORD APPEALS FOR AID

NEEDS BIG SUM IMMEDIATELY

LORD NUFFIELD HELPS AGAIN

dimculties

are

arrange-

unsa pory; and

Britain will accept in principle Australia's control ove

Singapore-Sydney

over the section of the service.

tion in the

The

Meanwhile, there will be no reduc- in the Orlent line mail subsidy.

will contribute of £30,000 for main- enance of the new route, which will open on January 1, 1938.

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maxmonwealth

Australia's mail payments will range between a minimum of £30,000 and a maximum of £62,000. The subsidy will be between £40,000 and £50,000-Reuter,

FIRE LEAVES

40 HOMELESS

FOUR HOUSES BURN IN UN LONG AREA

STRIKES

FAR FROM SETTLED

FEAR OF DISASTER AT CONFERENCE

Detroit, Feb. 8. The conferences in the

motor strike, between company officials und labour leaders, have been resum- ed, but there is no indication of an agreement on the question of collec- Uve bargaining, on which labour inalsts, and on which it is generally

the expected

conversations will

come to grief.

Mr. Willam Green, President of the American Federation of Labour, disclosed to-day that Washington had telegraphed to Governor Frank London, Feb. 0.

Four houses were destroyed when | Murphy, of Michigan, who is acting Oxford University has issued a public appeal to the friends of Oxford Long market.

a fire broke out last night at the Unas negotiator, urging him to see that the "rights" of federated unions were in Britain, the Dominions and the

protected.-Reuter. United States, to -subscribo "a very large sum of money"

AKRON STRIKE SETTLED for its most pressing needs.

Akron, Ohio, Feb. 8. The strike in the Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Company plant Number Two here, which has been progress- ing for the past four days and which affected 5,000 men, has been settled and work has been resumed.—Reuter.

The appeal is signed by Lord Halifax, the Chancellor, ond Dr. Lindsay, the Vice-Chancellor.

It is shown that £500,000 is re- quired for two main purposes alone— namely, the Bodleian Library and im- mediate expenditure on other build- Jogs.

Monoy is also required for an ex- tension of the Ashmolean Museum and research work in several direc- well as for additional

The fire is believed to have started house used as a combined shop and residence.

Efforts to save adjoining buildings were successful, although at one time it was feared that the flames would. spread and do extensive damage.

No persons were injured, although about 40 are left homeless.

SPORTING

PEER TO HEAD

laboratories. Lord Nuffield has given PHYSICAL CULTURE PLAN

£100,000 to start the appent fund.

„The appeal shows that the Univer- sity's net revenue from its own capital assets is only £19,000 annually.. Reuter Special.

BOMBING DEPLORED

London, Feb. 8.

Lord Aberdaro is to bo Chairman of the National Advisory Council of thirty members in connection with the physical training scheme.

The duties of the Couneli will be champion in the U.S.A. He was also Loudon, Feb. 6. partly selentifle and advisory to local jsingles champion of Canada and open

champion of the British Isles. After Investigating the reported committees Router. bombing of H.M.9. Royal Oak by Lord Aberdaro has néhloved great In tennis he was "amateur chem-" three Government aircraft on success as a sportsman, specialising plon of the USA. In 1920 and of the February 8, the Government at in tennis rackets and cricket. Ha British Isles in 1932, thirteen times Valencia has apologised to: Great war Amateur Rackets champion in representative of Great Britain in the Britala, deeply deplasing kuthe 20s and 1931, nine simes doubler Bathurst Cup, and five times winner Inoldente Router Buildin® Serate and shamshilomista di Marland in and did blad na Radio