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The

FINAL EDITION

Supreme Court

Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDED 1881

No. 18196

五拜禮 十三月四英港香

FRIDAY,

APRIL 30,

1937.

日十二月三

MOLA'S ARMY CONVERGING UPON BILBAO

Leader Orders Capture Of City On Sunday

TALE OF VIOLATED WOMEN RELATED IN HENDAYE

(Special to "Telegraph")

Hendaye, April 30.

Mola's army has entered Guernica, smashing "the last stand" of Bilbao's defenders there. It is reported that General Mola, the Insurgent chief in the Basque campaign, has ordered his troops to take Bilbao Sunday,

Large mechanised units, including Italians in tanks, have been ordered to converge on Bilbao from three sides 'during the next 24 hours.

An Insurgent radio message from San Sebastian states that Mola's infantry marched through the ruins that were Guernica and occupied Murueta on the left bank of the Mundaca River, within striking distance of Bermeo, the most important town in the Biscay fishing region.-

United Prega.

Desperate Rally Attempted

Bilbao, Apr. 30.

In the face of tremendous Insur- gent pressure, the Loyalist Basques have retired and reformed their lines through the constal villages of Mun- duca, Bermeo and towards Durango and Guernica, in a desperate

attempt

TELLS OF

TOLL OF THE AIR IN SPAIN

救

A common sight from Spain; torn by tear. A scounded soldier is being carried through a town in the wrigle bourhood of Madrid, which has been devastated by artillery fire and air bombs.

JAPANESE OVERTURES

TO BRITAIN

Preface To New Deal:

In Far East

BUS STRIKE

INEVITABLE

HORROR AT Tokyo China Policy Negotiations Fail To

to check the insurgent advance. GUERNICA

These movements apparently In-

dicate that the Loyalists have aban-

doned the whole coastline between One-Third Of Town's

Le Queitioz and Bermeo.

row

In the reorganised army. cadets from the military academics have been posted as full lleutenants,

United Press.

Tales of Atrocities

13,000 Folk Slain

May Be Reformed

London, Apr. 20.

opened

It is learned that Jupan has formal conversations with Great, Britain with a view to securing a "new deal" in the Far East. It is understood the

Refugee Escaped As United States has been informed

Rebels Arrived

“Hendaye, Apr. 30. As the Insurgents march towards Bilbao, Alberto Onaidia, Canon of

Hendaye, April 29. Valladolid and an eye-witness of the

Of the 13,000 souls who made Guernica horrors, related to listeners here a story of atrocities committed Guernica their home before Insurg-" by the forces attacking the Loyalist ent bombs destroyed the town, it is possible two-thirds escaped, accord- *Basques.

ing to Senorita Maria Golto, a refugee who Bed just before the Insurgent troops entered, but who saw the bombardment from the first

He says he intends to visit the Vatican and lay the facts before the Pope.

of the discussions, in which Britain wouldTMwélconte“her co- operation providing the talks prove fruitful,

to

In conference with Sir Alexander

former Ambassador Cadugan, China, now at the Foreign Office, Mr. Shigeru Yoshida, the Japanese Am-1

reported to bassador to London, is have urged that the Great Powers

The rebels lled when they said they were not responsible for the bombardment," he declared. "In the village of Ceanuri 24.women, includ- ing a girl of 12 years of age. were violated by the Moorish troops. It seems the rebels are trying to des- when the bombing started and crowds

charged.-United Press.

Senorila Goita did mol know cally. whether her own family were alive or dead,

troy the Basque race," the clerie

Basques' Accusations

the

but

were

Despite the fact that Mr. Yoshida

has taken the initiative his position is

us confirming Japan's desire for a

the presence of Prince Chichibu, os

Break

Deadlock

COUNTIES NOW HOME COUNTIES

LIKELY TO BE INVOLVED

-LONDON, APR 29, A BUS STRIKE IN LONDON TO-MORROW NIGHT IS NOW PRACTICALLY INEVITABLE,

OF THE BREAKDOWN CONSEQUENCE NÈGOTIATIONS TO-NIGHT.

་

SHIP AFIRE

IN

OF

An earlier message, before the breakdown was make a further. attempt to rehabi-known to be a fact, said that if London struck there was litate China financially and economi- a likelihood of a walk-out throughout the Home Counties. While negotiations to avert the London bus strike She said the market was crowded somewhat vague, but it is interpreted were entering upon their most critical stages, the country rushed to their houses, whose roofs more moderate policy towards China. Buddenly found itself facing the possibility of a simul- were soon afire, only to be driven Some well-informed quarters believe taneous strike of many thousands of busmen throughout back into the streets. Panic-stricken, Japanese delegate to the Coronation, the Home Counties.

people scattered, machine-gunned as they came into is bestowing special imperial sanction

At a conference held at Chelmsford the open, this refugee declares upon the conversations.

Diplomats are apparently speculat-to-day, it was decided to support the on strike and to cease ing as to whether the conversations men now mean a long range change of polley work at midnight to-morrow, when towards China or that the Japanese the London strike is due to start un- Army is merely marking time until less demands are met.

better diplomatic atmosphere pro-

this strike is sport General valls.

will approach the One of the first tests of Japan's Workers' Union with the good faith would be whether she is that the Home Counties strike should willing to suppress smuggling of be recognised officially and.

purpose of Japanese goods into Chino. It is ference called for the believed.

securing a national bus stoppage. has ONLY 24 HOURS LEFT

With only 24 hours remaining be- co-fore the London bus strike decision becomes operative, the leaders of the busmen have been summoned to the

Parls, Apr. 20, Bitter accusations against the Ger- || Reuter. man and Italian Guneral Staffs are (Continued on Page 4.)

U.S. GOLD POLICY ATTACKED Buying Chokes Fiscal Digestion

SHELTER FOR REFUGEES

London, April 29. Sir John Simon, the Home Secre- tary, has agreed to the request of the National Joint Committee for Spanish Rellef to admit Busque refugee children Into Britain. He only allpulates that the Committee should accept responsibility for their main- tenance and that they be repatriated when conditions in Spain improve-

Reuter.

It is emphasised, that Britain no Intention of making any agree- ments without American operation.-United Press.

U. S. Buries Half dead on the battlefield by the In- Mrs.

World's Supply

INSURGENTS SUFFERING

Valencia, April 29. It is claimed that over 800 were left

surgents when their infantry, com- posed of Foreign Legionnaires, attempted to advance against the positions dominating the main road and

railway from Teruel to

Saragossa..

Washington, April 29. Senator A. H. Vandenburg, Re publican of Michigan, commenting on the Administration's monetary policy Official circles here declare Durango to-day, declared: "It is about time is still in the hands of the Basques. we did away with this fantastic Reuter Bulletin Service.. formula whereby gold and silver dust at the the American taxpayer,

South Africa at $10

expense

travel the route of dust to

of the "Gold dug in

BRITISH ATTITUDE

And

Simpson

Windsor

Plan To Meet

St. Wolfgang, Apr. 20, It is understood that the Duke of Windsor to-day had his longest tele- phone conversation with Mrs. Wally Simpson since he left England..

The conversation lasted an hour, and confirmed the arrangement that Duke should start for the the

London, April 29. Elucidation of the British Govern- per ounce we buy at $35, and It goes ment's attitude with regard to the to ground again at Fort Knox. The Government spends one and a half evacuation of refugees from Bilbao,

say well-informed quarters, is now Chateau de Cande, via Paris, on Mon- billions yearly buying gold and silver. forthcoming. The Government will day or Tucaday, in order to meet Mrs. It is absurd to talk about balancing assist in every proper way any Simpson-United Press.

the budget unless we take the gold humanitarian effort in connection with

altuation into

consideration.

It the Spanish conflict.

into

chokes economie balance

cocked hat.

The first thing necessary with re- FOREIGN PROFITS

gard to Bilbao, It is. considered, is "Meanwhile foreigners Invest the for General Francisco Franco, in- profits in American securilles

at surgent, leader, and the Basque bargain prices It seems to me that Government to come to an agree this is carrying the good neighbour ment. After that the British Govern-

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OMO FLOOD RECEDING +

the busmen

demand

a con-

Ministry of Labour, following a two- hour conference between the Government mediator and Lord Ashfield and his colleagues on the London Transport Board. The two parties to the dispute have not met since the Ministry intervened, but their separate talks have now lasted

24 hours.

The men express their determina- tion to cease work to-morrow unless their demands are met and the posi- tion is regarded as critical.

The Transport Board's buses carry 5,000,000 passengers weekly and there are about 5,000, of these vehicles on the streets.---Renter,

COMPROMISE HOPE

London, Apr. 29.

off Negotiations for the purpose averting the strike of busmen in Central

London at midnight to-) were continued at the Minstry of Labour to-day,

morrow

So far as is publicly known the Wheeling, W. Va., Apr. 29. Transport Union maintains its de- Rehabilitation of the Ohio River mand of a seven-and-half hours' day,

IN GALE:

SINGLE COPY 10 CENTS

138.00 P'EIL ANNUM

好みだ

The Worlds

Master lifre

Contract

Let

For Stanley's Big Barracks

FIRST UNITS OF ARMY

EXPANSION SCHEME TO COST $1,400,000

British Steel, Cement Be Used Entirely

To

-

A $1,400,000 contract for the construction of the barracks for the new Stanley Peninsula fort has been let by the War Office to Messrs. Hop Cheong & Co., of 137 Johnstone Road.

The contract is one of the largest of its kind in recent years. It calls for the construction, at Stanley, of 23 buildings.

This is only one of several similar contracts to be let by the War Office in the near future. Similar under- takings will be required for the two new forts to be erected on the mainland. At least $20,000,000 will be spent on the construction of the new cantonment in Kowloon City, initial work on which is expected to commence shortly.

PRISONER'S

FATE. HANGS

The buildings for the new Stanley fort will be constructed of reinforced concreto, British cement being used. The two main buildings, cach of three storeys, will be 300 ft. long, and will be used as quarters for the garrison. A similar building will be constructed for married men. Other an officers' mess, gymnasium, school, hospital, cle. The Stanley cantonment, when finished, will be completely self con-

UPON VITAL buildings will. Include LEGAL POINT

Common Intent Must Be Proved, Counsel Submits

"Charcoal Murder"

Trial Ending

Provision is made in the contract for the levelling of large playing football fields, which will includo

grounds and tennis courts.

Covers 207--Acres

The military enclosure will occupy an area of approximately 207 acres, In addition to the 23 buildings on this enclosure, the contract calls for the construction of approach roads, and the levelling of sites.

Approximately 0,000 tons of Bri- The legal point whether, iftish steel will be used in the construc two persons set out to commit ton of this building. It is under- stood that suitable arrangements have felony and, in committing it, been made for obtaining delivery of one of them perpetrates murder, this steel, despite the world shortage.. the other is guilty of the crime, received for the work. The success- number were was argued in the "Charcoal ful tenderers are one of the largest Sessions this morning, when the It will be recalled that initial bids Murder trial at the Criminal construction firms in the Colony. trial of Chiu Yuk-fai, P.W.D. for the work on Stanley Peninsula were withdrawn by tenderers when 'draughtsman, for the murder of the price of steel rose above Cheung Sam-koo, shopkeeper's estimates. A re-issue of

then became necessary. concubine, was resumed.

For the defence, Mr. Leo D'Almada contended that a necessary in- gredient of murder was intent, and submitted that the Crown had falled to prove any common design. The case is being heard by the Chief

MANY LIVES Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, and

IN DANGER

Steering Gear Broken, U.S. Vessel Helpless

a

jury, of which Mr. J. L. Robinson is foreman.

This morning's proceedings began with continued cross-examination of accused by Mr. E. H. Williams, Assistant Attorney General,

In reply to. Mr. Williams, accused said he did not interfere with To's treatment of Sam Koo, because he

104 Passengers thought he was only trying to keep

Aboard Cordova

Seattle, Apr. 29. The Coast Guard has re- ported that the Alaska Steamship Company's s.8. Cordova, 1,209 tons, is aflre- In number two hold, with her atcering gear broken, und floundering in a gale in Hecate Straits. She was on her way to Craig, Alaska.

The Cutter Alert, s.8. Northwestern and U.S.S. Swallow are rushing to her assistance.

It is announced that 104 passengers are aboard the Cordova.United Press...!

Valley is proceeding as the floods re- and the London Transport Board, mand cannot be met out of Ils fin- cede almost as rapidly as they rose, while prepared to refer the issue to ances but it is still hoped that com- found British and the Red Cross reports conditions public enquiry or arbitration, has promise may be Improved In Virginia-United Press, not modified its position that the de- Wireless.

tenders

BAD BREAK ON LONDON EXCHANGE

Government Supports. Defence Loan

London, Apr, 20, her 'illent.

The London Stock Exchange to-day His Lordstup: What on earth was staged one of the worst breaks since there in your plan to make her 1931. nolsy? You only went there to

All classes of securities dropped apply stupefying smoke?-I was sharply under heavy calling from then under the impression that To Paris and South Africa, with the wanted to keep her quiet before latter's interest centred on gold min- applying the smoke.

ing issues, the popular West Wi-

Accused added that what To did watersrand losing a were weak

to deceased was entirely on his own. Oll and Industrial

It had never dawned on him (nc-and Government issues were duil,

Meanwhile, the subscription lists cused) that Sam Koo might die through Te's treatment of her by for the £100,000,000 in Defence Loan holding the girdle round her neck, were closed to-day, the time for the entry of subscriptions being extended above an hour.

WHY HE WAS SILENT

It has been learned that the sub-

up the balance.—United

· US. MARKET, CONTROL"

He did not shout out for help be- cause. (1) he was too frightened scriptions from institutional Investors when he realised the woman was were small, forcing the Government dead; (2) he took deceased to the to tako floor and was seen by several persons Press. to do .80; (3) the murderer was ad mitted to the floor by him; (4), he was present when Sam Koo died; (5) the house belonged to his father: and (6) his family lived only next door. All these reasons care through his mind before he refrained from (Continued on Page 5.)

New York, April 29. ̧ The Securities and Exchange Com- mission.: Is“ preparing to retighten market control, it is reported. here. However, It is understood that there (Continued on: Page (5.)