1938-02-23 — Page 27

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1938.

France May Also Treat With Italians

NATION WILL HONOUR NUMEROUS PACTS WITH CZECHO-SLOVAKIANS

Backs Promises with Huge New Vote for Armaments

Paris, Feb. 28.

M. Yvon Delbos, French Foreign Minister, told the Foreign Affairs Committee to-day that if the Anglo- Italian talks succeeded, France might consider opening similar talks, subject to certain guarantees.

TERUEL TAKEN

Loyalists Slain In Hundreds

3,000 MADE PRISONER

of the war,

Hendaye, Feb, 23. The Insurgents have captured Teruel in one of the bloodiest battles It is claimed that hundreds of Loyalists were slain or captured while attempting to escape from the encircling movement of the gents from the north and south.

A Salamanca radio broadcast states that above 3,000 Loyalists have been made prisoner. The captured pro-

is stated.

treat fought a

Referring to France's alliance with Czecho-Slovakia, M. Delbos said that if international difficulties arose, France would have to remember her numerous agree- ments with that country, and France would honour them.action, while its

He added that he would approach the League of Nations in an endeavour to obtain from Great Britain a statement on their joint standpoint in the attitude to be adopted. Reuter.

FRENCH CABINET CHANGES

New Premier Is Likely

Parla, Feb. 22.

The parliamentary groups are meet- ing to-night to discuss reconstruction of the Cabinet on a broader basis. M. Camille Chaufemps' Ministry composed almost entirely of Radical- Socialists. The Socialists, which form

More Money. For Arms

Paris Feb. 22,

Credits to the total of 9,200,000,000 franca for the purposes of increasing air, land and sea defences, are to be voted.

The credits will be divided thus: 1,800,000,000 francs for the Air Ministry;

800,000,000 francs for the Navy:. 000,000,000 francs for the Army, The Navy's share will be utilised in the 1938 building programme, totalling 50,000 tons, as well as for two 35,000 tons battleships now under construction.

Instir-

Diplomat Dies While Riding Steeplechase

Nock. Brokon In Fall

From Horso

London, Feb. 22. Mr. Hugh Lloyd Thomas, C.V.O., Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at the

British 1835. was Embassy in Paris since killed at the Harrington Steeplechase at Derby to-day. His neck was broken when his horse fell at the last fence, when level with the winner.

Mali, winner of the Grand National Mr. Thomas was owner of Royal last year, He intended to ride Royal Mail in this year's Grand National Router,

approaching

was

CHINESE PREPARE TO FIGHT MONGOLS

Prince Teh Leading Japanese Allies Against Suiyuan

Yulin, Northern Shenal, Feb, 23. In snow-bound Salyuan Province, when ley north-westerly winds sweep arcoss the high plateaus, two forces

leading roles are heading for armed collision.

And two personalities are playing

In this one is Prince Teh,

wor drama. who has joined the Japanese, and the Mongol leader

other Gen. Teng Pao-shan, former Deputy Pacification Commissioner for. Kansu, who has been commis-

perty of the Loyalist army surpassen

Mr. Lloyd Thomas, who la importance the stores and equip-

hip 50th birthday, ment seized at Santander or Gifon, it

entered the diplomatic service in stoned by the Central Government to All night long the flames Icaped 1912. He became a first secretary in Yulia to handle the Mongol affair on up from Teruel, signalling a general 1020 and a Counsellor in 1020. He soldier, General Teng is one of the the spot. Known as a scholar- evacuation. The main column in reserved ut Cairo, Constantinople

bloody rear-guard Rome and Madrid. He was diplomu few Chinese military leaders well-

van struggled the private secretary to the Secretary versed in border affairs.

Affairs from Prince Tch is heading the Inner through a weak spot in ille Insurgent of State for Foreign lines.

1924 to 1029. He. accompanied the Mongolia Federal Local Autonomy The Insurgents have severed the Duke of Gloucester on the Garter Government. Dreaming of a great Mongol empire, he is relying on the Saragossa-Valencia rallway in the Mission to Japan in 1920. He was north-east and crossed the Sagunto assistant private secretary to the Japanese for support. Under him are several thousand Mongol irregulars, Thus Prince of Wales from 1029 to 1035.

Il-equipped and ill-trained. Facing He married the Hon. Guendalina | these hordes on the south-western Ada Bellew, daughter of the late Suyuan front are men under the Hon. Richard Bellew and sister of command of Gen. Teng Pro-ahan. the 5th Baron Bellew. They had They include a newly-organized de- orte son and three daughters.

tachment under Gen. Ma Chan-shan, hero of the Nonni River Battle of 1031.

road to the east of Teruel. they have left only a single, narrow road to the south, which is under Intensive fire.-United Press.

CABINET IN SESSION

Barcelona, Feb. 23, The Loyalist Cabinet has met to

For study the military situation. four hours It was in session.

At the close an official noto attri- buted the fall of Teruel to the enor maus quantity of "foreign aviation and artillery" employed by the In- surgents.

It was admitted the Loyalists were insurgents'

unable to match the superior war machine in that sector. But, the defeat did not erase the Government victory of two months ago, since it had frustrated the In- anti-surgents' winter offensive.

The Army's share will be chiefly devoted to war material and aircraft defencen-Reuter,

French Cabinet Meeta Paris, Feb. 22. The French Cabinet met after the

the largest party in the Chamber, House of Comunions debate, and dis apparently favour a wider selection, with a Socialist Premier if possible.cussed foreign affairs, especially con-

It is probable the reshuffle will be Bulletin,

cerning Anglo-Itailan talks-Reuter

effected before the Chamber debatej on forign affairs on Friday.

Faithful To League

Paris, Feb. 23,

Russia Ready

While quiet continues to prevail on the southern Sulyuan front as both sides refrain from taking the initia- tive, it is only a lull before the storm. In on attempt to strengthen his

To Wage War front, Prince Teh has convened at-

With Gases

Voroshilov Tells

Of Traitors' Fate

as

pented conferences with rebellious princes of the Ulanchub League, northerwort of Kwelsul, the capital of Sulyuan.

CHINESE PREPARED

The Chinese, on the other hand, are taking all necessary measures for the defense of south-western Sul- yuan. Heavy contingents have been placed along the 300-kilometres front, Igecho League to the Sulyuan Shensi running from Wuyuan through the border.

It is claimed Teruel was evacuated without loss of men or material.- United Press.

FIGHT WAY OUT

Moscow, Feb. 22. Marshal Voroshllov, Soviet War Barcelona, Feb, 22. requerempiant city in north of the 20th anniversary of the founda- troops, trapped inside Minister, in a speech on the occasion eastern Spain, following encirclementtion of the Red Army, said Russia of the stronghold by the Insurgents, would pour polson gas "by the pail-

Loyal Mongol soldiers are standing successfully fought their way out ful" on her enemies if gas warfare shoulder to shoulder with the Chinese. yesterda

The former are under the command according to a Government was used against hier.

Marshal Voroshilov explained the League and Chairman of the Sulguan

of Prince Ah, chief communique.

of the Igecho The consensus of opinion in the

Learning that the city was com-mystery of the disappearance of lobbles is that M. Leon Blum or M.

After M. Yvon Delbos last night of the garrison essembled all forces der-in-Chief of the Navy. Describ-

pletely surrounded, the commander Admiral Orlov, former Comman-Mongollan Local Autonomy Commis Edouard Herriot will take

slon, and an ardent the had explained the foreign situation, into a column, and led them against ing the Admiral

supporter of Premiership, and that, at any rate, the Cabinet

Marshal Chiang Kai-shek. Only last and Deputies of the the bestegers. After

"traitor." a desperate Marchal

pledge both will be in the new Cabinet-Foreign Affairs Commission at the battle, the garrison succeeded in hod Voroshilov added that he year he went to Nanking to pla Reuter.

Qual d'Orsay issued a communique breaking through the encircling line it is presumed, he was shot.

been "destroyed," from which, loyalty to the Central Government. stating that France remains faithful and Jolning up with

Should fighting again break out on her alliances and to the League; outside the city. It is claimed not a of the fate of Admiral Orloy who was

the Loyalists This is the first official indication the Sulguan front, the Igecho League will İlkely be the Immediate and that she continues to support the single Government soldier was left removed from his post last October. Japanese Paris, Feb. 23.

objective. The Igecho Principle of collective security.

behind-Reuter Special.

Marshal Voroshilov declared that League is of strategie importance as Tuknachevsky, a former Commander-serves as a bulwark for Ninghsle in in-Chief, and M. Gamarnike, a former the west and Shensi in the south.

The capture of the Igecho League- Vice-Commissar for Defence, met would give the Japanese easy access with a similar fale-Reuter,

to Ninghaia. Entering Ninghsia, they would be in a position to strike southward at Kansu where they could cut off communications between Chinese Proper and Outer Mongolia. In Ninghala, the Japanese also plan to establish an air base for future military operations against Western and Outer Mongola. Contral News.

RISKING ITS LIFE

to

M. Camille Chautemps plans to risk the life of the Cabinet in asking need for nervousness but siressed the M. Delbos declared there was no for a vote of confidente in a foreign polley debate Friday or Saturday,necessity for discipline and unity in United Pre$3.

ANGLO-IRISH TALKS RESUME

London, Feb. 22.

France, the-speeding of rc PLANE-ATTACKS

-and-

ormament.

M. Delbos, it is

announced. studled the Austrian question

Herr Hiler's speech, in that

and

con-

nection, and also events leading up

to Mr. Anthony Eden's resignation

FRENCH STEAMER

Marseilles, Feb. 22. The French steamer, Prado was from the British Cabinet. He states ultacked and machine-gunned by a the objectives of French diplomacy plane 15 miles off Valenela, were governed in large measure by the crew was wounded,

One of

internal policies. But he marked the It is understood a French destroyer Formal Anglo-Eire talks have been necessity for union and disciplined has left Toulon to join the Prado,- postponed owing to the Premier's effort and emphasised the Council of Reuter Bulletin. preoccupation in the House of Com-Ministers manifested resolve to mons, but preliminary conversations carry on af the maximum the

were held to-day between British country's production, especially in advocacy of a polley of retreat, risk- Ministers and Irish delegates. It is increasing armaments.

ing the dislocation of France's

understood trade questions were dis- The Foreign Minister has stated friendships and alliances; second, the cussed, and it is expected the talks that two contradictory tendencies anxiety for lil-considered initiative will be resumed to-morrow-have cometimes been revented in which would risk dangerous adven- Reuter Bulletin.

French public opinion: first, the tures.-United Press,

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Affected

Peiping, Feb. 22.

SHANGHAI TERRORISM

The Japanese authorities in Chefco PERSISTS

are refusing accept coded tele- grams from British and other busi- nessmen, and will not agree to a consular guarantee such as is in force in Shanghai.

Mr.

it

Shanghai, Feb. 23, Terrorism continues in Shanghai. Chu Tso-tung, editor of the Japanese troops have now reached Chinese language newspaper, the Kalkingfu, occupying an area con- fwa Mfet Pao, of which Mr. Hal, P. taining British coal mines operated by Mills, who recently received a threa- Pelping syndicate. Chinese troops tening letter from a gang of terror- are massing at Nanghsien in order to ists, is publisher, received a package prevent the Japanese from crossing Chu found a human hand, and note at his home to-day. Opening it, Mr. the Yellow River near Loyang saying: "Please stop publishing anti- Japanese articles. If you do no do so, we shall have to send you another present."

Mr. Chu turned the "present" over to the pollee, who took finger prints of the hand,

Router.

Dr. Trautmann Explains To

Marshal Chiang

Meanwhile, Mr. Sammy Chang, who was formerly connected with the Tamel Wan Pao, the Chinese edition of the Amerfen-owned Shanghai Evening Post and Mercury, has also received a warning with a severed Hankow, Feb. 23: hand, but in this case the fingers were The circumstances leading to Ger-missing-Reuter, many's declaíon to recognise - Man- chukuo are belleved to have been explained to Marshal Chiang Kai- Back by Dr. Oskar Trautmann, German Ambassador China, in an interview here yesterday afternoon.

Meanwhile the Chinese Foreign Office has decided to postpone despatch of Its Intended protest against the German decision pending | a careful study of the original text of Herr Hitler's speech. Versions of the Fuehrer's speech circulated here showed considerable difference.-- Reuter.

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INDIA CRISIS CONTINUES

CONCILIATORY NOTE FROM VICEROY

New Delhi, Feb, 22.

A concillatory statement has been Issued by the Viceroy of India on the constitutional crisis,

After explaining the events lead- In up to the resignation of the Bikar and United Provinces ministries, the Atatement emphasises that there is no The following ships are expected foundation for the suggestion that to be in wireless communication with government action was determined to the Hongkong Radio Station, undermine the position of the Co- Epaminondas, Kembiricos, „Wogipar, gress ministries, but was merely de H[sinpaking, Mulnam, Minoo: Maru, signed to sologuard pence and". Norviken, - President - Doumer, and tranquility and to upholl the law — Conto Verde,

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