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FIRST EDITION

Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDED 1851

No. 16132

一拜禮號6十月二英港香

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15,

1937. 日五初月正

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WEIRD WORKERS IN ANTI-GAS WARFARE

CORPORATION OF LONDON

SING

MADRID-VALENCIA

HIGHWAY SEVERED BY REBEL ATTACK

New Capital Distressed By Insurgents' Successes

Santa Cruz de Teneriffe, Feb. 14.

A communique from the Spanish in surgent headquarters, broadcast through the Radio Club here, claims the rebels now occupy territory effectually severing the Madrid-Valen cia main highway for a distance of seven miles. They are strongly defending the occupied section

the fire of the insurgent batteries has prevented the Govern- ment from constructing new lines of communication, though two Government food convoys have reached Madrid by secondary roads during the past 48 hours.--Reuter.

VALENCIA HEAVILY SHELLED

Valencia, Feb. 14.

This city was heavily bombarded from the sea at 10 p.m. to-night. The shelling continued for five minutes. The damage has not yet been disclosed.

Travellers arriving from Madrid have caused considerable disquiet in Government circles by reporting | that the corridor connecting Valencia with Madrid, long| held by the Loyalists against repeated rebel assaults, has been narrowed to about 25 miles. The insurgents are pressing strongly on the new Government positions, especially to the westward.

Latest reports here, however, indicate that the Government forces are still fighting stubbornly in a determined effort to prevent the closing of the corridor and the starvation of the old capital..

SCRAPS LUXURY

YACHT

SOLD

SHENONDOAH

FOR PITTANCE

SENTIMENTAL

REASONS

Less than twelve months ago £12,- 000 was offered for the luxury yacht Shehoadoah III, owned by Mr. G. Fahnestock, American multi-million- aire. The offer was refused.

Early this morning a dozen Chinese coolles were ferried out to the ship, anchored behind Stonecutters Island, to commence her destruction.

The Shenandoah III, undoubtedly the most beautiful and luxurious pleasure yacht under sail, has been abandoned to Hongkong shipbreakers. Rather than see her fall into "un- kind" hands, Mr. Fahnestock decided to have his 958 tou yacht broken up. The vessel was sold last week to the Yoe Koon-al Mining Company, of Kwangal, the purchase price being only a few hundred dollars.

Tho salo stipulates that the Shenondoah III must be broken up, and that the work must be done'iii». mediately in Hongkong.

Monster demonstrations, in which Communists and Socialists are com- bining, were announced for Valencia) to-day. Their purpose is to demand the immediate and compulsory mobi-

able-bodied lisation of all Reuter,

men.-

Grave Fuel Shortage

Madrid, Feb. 14. Housewives here are faced with a new anxiety. Supplies of fuel ure cooking has

of

short that the problem of cook

become neute, Branches trees, pieces of wood, and even smál! and twigs are eagerly snatched carried home to help to coo

cook the lentils, which are the staple die

diet of most of the inhabitants al

At present. Telephoning to-night, after visiting the front near the Madrid-Valencia

highway, Reuter's correspondent denied that the insurgents had cut the road, although it was udmittedly under insurgent shellfire.

The defence Junta has drafted a report regarding the present situation in Madrid, and has entrusted to three persons, whose duty it is to carry the document to Valencia, seat of the Government-Reuter Special,

Basque Protest

Bbno, Feb. 14.

The Basque Press Bureau states to-day that the Basque Workers' Association has cabled foreign Gov- crnments and the International Red Cross, declaring that seven Spanish steamers have been seized in Italian ports and protesting against the Italian Government's decision to con- vey the crews to the rebel city of Seville.-Reuter.

ACCEPTS POST AT DANZIG

Geneva, Feb. 14. Dr. Karl Burkhardt, Professor of the Insitute of International Study.

It is understood that the buyers are principally interested in the two fine Allas Diesel engines and the Westinghouse electric equipment. All of the fittings and furnishings, which are of an extraordinarily luxurious nature, have been retained by Mr. Fahnestock. They include the res markable Chinese sulle, to furnish at Genova, hás accepted the post of which Messrs. Komor and Komor High Commissioner at Danzig, suc- scoured China for antiques.

creding the Irishman, Mr. Scan Lester, whom Nazi opposition ousted. -Reuter.

TYPHOON DAMAGE

Mr. Fahnestock decided to scrap

the Shenandoah III for sentimental portion falling to the deck and pier-

reasons.

cing through two floors.

The Shenandoah was built at the beginning of the presont century for the timber trade between the Philip pines and the west coast of America,

Despite extensive damage caused by Iast August's typhoon," the vessel was still in a sound condition, and several tentative offers were made for her purchase. During the typhoon her original name being the Luzon. the Chinese ferry San Ham Hol came She was purchased by, American in- Into collision with the acht, and

terests; in 1020: and’was: “zenamod -damage estimated at $25,000 was Kamilos, a Hawaiian name meaning caused to the superstructure. The "long search. As the Kamilos, the foretast snapped in two the ton

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Arabs Held For Helping Deserters

Oran, Feb. 14. Fifteen Arabs, allegedly mem- here of an organisation, to help deserters from tho French Foreign Legion to cross the Riff frontier, were arrested here to- day after French pollee had detained number of deserlers disguised as ivomen.

It is stated that the deserters were charged 500 francs to be taken across the desert by relays to the Spanish frontler.-Reuter,

FORMER JUDGE PASSES

Mr. Milton D. Purdy, former Judge of the U.S. Court for China,, who has just died whilst on a vit to

Honolulu.

WOMAN STRUCK BY MOTOR CAR

One incautious pedestrian, plus one moving vehicle, usually equals hospital.

These terrifying figuros, creeping through shattered streets where deadly gases lurk, may be warriors of the future. They are training to defend the heart of the Empire, London, against gas attacks. In rescue work and de-contamination they may be engaged. They comprise the latest-and most forbidding-arm of defence. Their mere aspect conjures' up 'visions of horror, rather than of reassurance, For where they go, hideous death will have been an earlier visitor.

THREATS AUSTRIA WILL JAPAN'S

OF NEW STRIKES

LEWIS' WARNING TO STEEL OPERATORS -

BOASTS LABOUR

VICTORY

(Special to Telegraph"} ̧--

Daroit, Feb. 14.

Mr. John Lewis, head of the

VOTE ON FATE

OF MONARCHY

Schuschnigg

Declares

Committee of industrial Organi- Himself "Der Fuehrer”

įsation, mushroom labour move- ment, to-day warned the steel industry that 500,000 workers would strike if the demands for the unions' bargaining rights were not acknowledged.

He simultaneously inserted that

capital's "united front" had been

broken and predleted that the steel Workers who were members of the

C.1.0. would win their demands whether it takes seven weeks, or seven months"

At

the first press conference since

the settlement of the General Motors

Corporation strike, Mr. Lewis assert ed that collective bargaining had entire labour situation and indicated

"come to stay." He reviewed the

that he was devoting the greater part

of his time during the next month to

laying die frame-work of the coal and steel-workers' demands.

going

would

on Sunday: and.

attend the opening sessions

of the United Automobile Workers

and the Appalachian Bituminous Operators' contract negotiations in New York next week.

Vienna, Feb. 14.

ECONOMIC EMPIRE

EXPANDING TRADE IN PHILIPPINES SENATOR URGES U.S. ACTION

(Special to “Telègraph") _

Washington, Fob. 14. Senator F. L. Crawford, Re- publican of Michigan, told the United Press to-day that he would urge on the floor of the An important declaration regarding the possibility House on Thursday considera- of a return of the monarchy to Austria formed the climax tion of means to strengthen of a two-hour speech delivered to-day by Dr. Kurt relations, prior to the granting Philippines-American--economic- Austrian Schuschnigg,

Chancellor, before 1,500 of full independence to the is-

representatives of the Fatherland Front.

Declaring he was Austria's "der fuehrer" as Adolf Hitler was Germany's, Dr. Schuschnigg asserted that he would decide the country's future. With regard to the restoration of Prince Otto to the throne of the Hapsburgs, he said it was necessary to make Austria's attitude absolutely clear.

The country, declared the new dictator, must keep her respect for his historic traditions, but the question must be decided exclusively by the people of Austria, according to the constitution. There would be no experiment; and monarchical propaganda must be kept strictly within the limits and frontiers of present-day Austria, he warned.

Austria's Der Fuehrer and the

RETURNING TO WORK Corporation announces that "more Meanwhile, the General Motors than 100,000 employees, who were thrown out of employment, as result of the strike, will be working state, he went on, must fix the by Tuesday. Of this sumber 2,000 moment when the Austrian people resumed work at Flint on Saturday, would be asked to decide the ques-

The company expects to reach tlon of the monarchy's fate. capacity production by March, with a monthly output of 225,000 units.

LEWIS' PROMISES.

Dr. Schuschnigg attacks the Legi- timists for demanding too far-reach- ing social reforms for the workers, The highlights.of Mr. Lewis' state- and appeared unwilling to grant the Lai Fi, a Chinese woman, discover-ments during the past few hours privileges the Legitimists are pro- ed this yesterday afternoon on are: Gangeolgne Road when she attempt

the Government, at the same time other denying that there was any Com-

1. The steel workers will fight to mising. However, he made a strong ed to run across the path of a car a finish to achieve collective bar plea to Socialists to co-operate with driven by Captain J. A. Mason, of gaining; the Royal Air Force.

2. Ford, Chrysler and Captain Mason was unable to pull smaller manufacturers will up his car before it struck the wo-bargaining agreements by Christmas; also appealed for collaboration from man. She was taken to Kowloon 3. The United Automobile Work- Hospital, where her condition is not ers were the victors in the G.M.C. the Nazis, though he emphasised that regarded, as serious,

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this was his last overture towards them.

SENATORS OPPOSE REFORMS

ROOSEVELT, READY

FOR FIGHT

lands.

In view of the visit of Senor Manuel Quezon, President of the

Philippines, it would be timely for Congress to consider seriously two countries. They should afford to ferential treatment as that afforded. the Philippines at least equal pre- Cuba after independence was granted. It was foolish of the United States

Philippines markets, Senator Craw-

the future trade relations between the

J

to fail to entrench herself in the ford asserted. "We are standing idle walle Japan lays the foundallon for future economic empire," he warned. He proposed, in his speech in the Senate, to analyse the tariff report, with many points of which he dis ogrces. He predicted that, contrary to the report, the Philippines sugar Industry would expand after in- dependence, providing the islands were granted equal treatment with Cuben growers.

"UNDEVELOPED EMPIRE”

Senator

Crawford described Mindanao as an “undeveloped, em- pire," greater in potential wealth than Luzon. "However, both the Philippines and the United States will lose Mindanao unless they get busy immediately, Japan is ́pene- on astounding trating that area in manner," said he,

Senator Crawford is convinced that Mindanao contains great, de- posits of gold.

cultivation would be the salvation of the coconut oil industry after independence. Mindanao's was an ideal climate and there was virtually no menace from easily support a population of typhoons. That area alone could 25,-

He said that proper sign munist danger in the country. He WINS KING TO:

SUDDEN COLD SPELL BY NO MEANS A RECORD

HIS CAUSE

Washington, Feb. 14. Senators Harrison, Byrnes, King, Cool To Monarchists Van Nuys and Burke the three

latter being leaders of the Judiciary 000,000 "but by the time. Its real Dr. Schuschnigg's speech is regard-Committee opposing President Roose- value is recognised I fear. Japan will. ed as having evinced a marked cool-velt's Supreme Court reorganisation have dug in already." iness towards monarchist propaganda. Į plans-all conferred with the Presi Mindanao; Senator Crawford add- The Legitimists apparently belleve dent to-day for an hour and a halfed, was a great, low cost producing that the Chancellor fears their grow their stand was unchanged; except Philippines

Subsequently, all indicated that area, and may hold the key to the ing popularity, and hence is opposing Senator King, who said: "I was very

economic - future, United Press. their proposals, for social reform.

much pleased, with the President's They regard his speech-as indicat- views, and

serious Carter Glass, who did not GOVERNOR MURPHY HONOURED Hapsburg restoration only if it. Sa The lowest temperature recorded perienced on the Peak, the Matilda do not wish to be pushed aside after as "a frightful proposition," and an

brought about by himself. And they attend, described the President's plan

New York, Feb. 14. at the Royal Observatory on Friday. Hospital recording 41.8, last night. *

nounced that he would oppose the Bill was 01, but on the following day there The cold spell is nowhere near a ***

preparing a way for a restoration.*

the on

The American-Irish Historical floor of the Senate. J was a drop to 48. ang des record for February, the lowest ever It is understood that Dr.

President Roosevelt's secretary said

Socioly to-day honoured Governor Yesterday afternoon 47: Was regia=|| recorded in this; month being 38.4. Schuschnigg's declaration tered at the Observatory, and the on February 5, 1001.

that the the President arose from bed 10-day Frank Murphy of Michigan to a form of tho state, will be decided by tired, and read the newspapers, and

dinner at which he was presented with a medal for “distinguished public shine temperature was recorded at 3 The lowest temperature ever re- the Austrian people does not mean the Union Club's resciution opposing am to-day this being the lowest corded in the freezing plebiscite, but does mean the diniy organization, after which service as "Mayor of Dolte und

Commissioner In: the Philippines-and- level during the present chill point (12 degrees) on January 18, bled burgomasters of all Austrin "he began to feat beiter frumediately.**

Governor of Michigan-United Press, Much colder weather has been ex-] 1893,

Reuter.

United Pres

Hongkong has been shivering for the past two days in

drop in temperature catching: most pdople unawares:

consequence of the cold spell of weather, the suddenness of the Ing that Dr. Schuschnigg favours a senator Biving them.