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19 VM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1938. ÷ BINOID FOR A NOTA

Big Espionage Ring Unmasked in

Unmasked in Spain

SNOW AND SPIES HALT INSURGENT DRIVE Hands Off

Amazing

Plot Against Franco

HENDAYE, DEC. 21.

HEAVY SNOWS ON ALL SECTORS OF THE CATALAN FRONT HAVE PARALYSED OPERATIONS, AC. CORDING TO RE- PORTS FROM SARA- COSSA.

Roads and railway lines are entirely blocked by snow¦ and ice, rendering supply movements extremely diffi- cult.

The Insurgents reported that with regard to the main supply services, extraor- dinary efforts were being made to bring coal to the men in the front lines,

The reports stated that there had been several cases of motor cyclists having died from injuries suffered in road accidents.

Insurgent aviation headquarters stated in-day that Insurgent plunes had collectively bomber objectives and railway stations at

military

Reus und Tarragona, as well as the aerodromes at Reus and Villa Longa. Insurgent pursuit planes engaged in protecting the bombers, fought with Loyalist pursuit planes over Reus aerodrome, and one Loyalist machine is reported to have been brought down.

DENSE CLOUDS OF SMOKE rising from the doomed capital of

Kwangi province, after Japanese air raids carlier this month. The city of Kwellin has suffered Inunense dunnge from fucendiary bombs,

FIRE RAGING IN THE HEART of fiweilin, capital of Kwangsl province. The whole centre of the city was reduced by flumes which followed an incendiary bomb raid on December 7,

The Singapore Naval Base

Britain's Assurance Of Adequate Naval Force

LONDON, Dec, 21.

ESPIONAGE UNEARTHED

SPEAKING IN THE HOUSE of Commons to-day, Lieut.-Com- According to border reports, Gen-

mander R. T. H. Fletcher asked by what date it was intend- cral Franco's offensive against Barce-ed to station at Singapore a flect adequate to obvinte the fona, for which nearly 400,000 troops necessity for Australia to acquire capital ships. have been assembled for several Mr. G. H. Shakespeare, the Financial Secretary, replied that it would be appreciated that it was not in public interest to. quence of the discovery of espionage disclose the possible future dispositions of H.M. ships, by border police,

weeks at Aragon and Navarre, has

been indefinitely postponed in conse-

The espionage plot has been) officially admitted by the British Foreign Offles in a Communique. The "package of documents," which the British Foreign Office communique admits was found by General France's border polics in a diplomatic valise, being carried personally to Hendaye by the San Sebastian vice-Consul, Mr. Harold H. Goodman, la learned in reality to have contained complete maps and plans of General Franco's offensive, with detailed disposition of troops, artillery and planes, and giving such

DIAMONDS DISAPPEAR

ON SHIP

BRUSSELS, Dec. 21. THE THEFT of diamonds and a perfect pleture of France's plans gold bars, valued at 17,000,000

delayed.

that he has ordered the offensive to

c

According

francs is reported to have taken

The strength and composition of the Royal Australian Navy

Hands-Off

America

LIMA, Dec. 21.

THE UNITED STATES delegation to the Pan- American Conferenen is re- ported to have compromised with the Argenting on the question of opposition to apgression against the American continent.

As a result of the report- ed compromise, it *Cems likely that the declaration will have the unanimous ap proval of the 21 States út- tending the conference,

The final draft of the de- claration, it is understood, eliminatra the phrase re- ferring to "aggression from without", and clearly, pro- rides, however, for consulta- tion and resistance against aggression directed against.

American republic.— Reuter.

Crisis In Cabinet: Premier Sees King

LONDON, Dec. 21. THE CRISIS which seems to be developing in the British Cabinet advanced to a new stage to-day, when the National Liberal group in Parliament passed a protest resolution against the opponents of the Secretary of State for War, Mr. Leslie Hore-Belisha, who have assorted that he is incom- petent and incapable of handling the affairs incumbent on his office.

Mr. Hore-Bolisha later visited the Prime Minister, and had a lengthy conference with him, though no report

its outcome has been made,

This afternoon, Mr. Chamberlain Painee in order to report to him on visited King George at Buckingham

the situation.

OLD LANDMARK

GOES AT ETON: THE ANCIENT PUMP HANDLE

to $750

WHITEAWAY'S

Confiscation of H.K. Firm's Property

LONDON, Dec. 21.

THE ALLEGED VIOLATION of British Consular seals and the Įbreaking into of Wallace Harper's premises in Canton by Japanese troops recently, formed the subject of a further question in the House of Commons to-day.

The enquirer was Mr. A. C. Crossley, Conservative member for Stretford, who is a publisher and a well-known poet,

A "Reuter" message says that Mr. Crossley asked for the result of the enquiries into the case in which Japanese sokliers entered the premises of the Andrew Harper Company in Canton, and seized motor cars and accessories there, despite British Consular seals being placed

THE FAMOUS OLD PUMP, which has stood for on the building. centuries in the Cloisters n Eton College, was recently Mr. R. A. Butler, Under Secretary for. removed to a store-room, is it was found impracticable Foreign Affairs, said he thought the reference to repair it. An ornamental fountain will replace it. was to Messrs. Wallace Harpers,

The company was registered as British, but a substantial

New Japanese Terms For Hock of shares were at present

Peace Offered, Report

NEW PEACE TERMS have, been offered to China by General Doihara, according to the Far Eastern Correspondent of the London "Times."

These peace terms provide for the following basis for ending the Sino-Japanese War:

JAPANESE IMPORT BAN IMMINENT?

New Blow Seen To Trade With China

SHANGHAI, Dec. 21. REGARDING REPORTS that the Japanese authorities intend shortly to impose import prohi- bitions, especially in north China, the Japanese authorities in Shanghai profess complete ignorance of the matter.

1.-Recognition by China of the Independence of Manchukuo, and participation in the anti-Comintern Pact:

in

foreign and

hands.

Viscount Halifax had asked for de- tails beyond those already received, with a view to deciding whether any | further action was required beyond the representations strendy made by the British Consul-General in Canton, · ·

Reute».

LATEST

New Ship Razed By Dock Fire

2.--Generalissimo Chiang Kai-

Trieste, Dec. 21. ishek to take a "brief holiday,” ́undj The 20,000 ton steamer, Stockholm; to resume office at a later date; which caught fre on Tuesday while

3.-Withdrawal

Moninlcone, under construction in Japanese

near this city, has been completely troops from China, and restoration burned out, except for the machine to China of industrial and mining rooms, which could be reflooded.

areas.

گوری

Former Minister Held In Kaunas

Kaunas, Dec. 21, The former Lithuanian Minister of

Finance, M. Karvelis, was arrested on arrival at the railway station here trom Memel to-day.

His friend, Professor. Pakstos, who arrived with him, was also taken into custody.

M. Karvelis was one of the leaders. of the Christian Democratic Party. no Other prominent personalities in this

The Customs authorities state that officially they have received

The vessel, which will have to ho scrapped. was insured for 00,000,000 ire In England, and for 10,000,000 with Italion companies. Trans- Ocean.

Scc Back Page For Further Late Nows

Big Speed-Up In Aircraft

ing of the Parliamentary Under-Information to that effect and that no group have already been arrested on, Production

was a matter for the decision for the Colonies, Lord Dufferin and far but they add that they are awaretion against the existing regime in

definite ban had been imposed soja charge of carrying on illegal agita-

the army and civil service-Trans- Ocean.

to

be

According to late reports, a meet- Secretary for War, Lord Strathcona, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary the Commonwealth Government,

that import restrictions are Aba, with the Prime Minister, has jand their present intentions were been arranged for Thursday, and it tightened up considerably in the near

announced by the Minister for is believed that the friction in the Defence in the House of Government will be the muin topic

for discussion. Representatives at Canberra on December 6.

Political circles believe that the question will be decided in the near future, but Government quarters maintain strict silence regarding the entire situation.

Mr. Shakespeare added that the United Kingdom Government would welcome any steps taken to increase the strength of the Australian navy, King George will leave London on and Australian participation in the Thursday for Sandringham in order common task of imperial defence. to spend the Christmas holiday with

Lieut.-Commander Fletcher asked the royal family-Trans-Ocean.

Was satisfied, in the tus becoming of capital ships event necessary for the defence of Austraila

gramme outlined by the Minister for Delence would be able to provide them.

10 reports

If the naval staff from place aboard the Belgian steam-the Hendaye, the border continues to be closed to all but official travellers. er Elisabetville, which arrived

Mr. Shakespeare said that the Australian Minister for Defence in his speech sald that Australia looked to

That was an accurate statement of

Reuter,

Rapid Revenge On Escapee

future,

From reliable quarters it is learned that a list of 02 articles,

Zoo "Checks" Babies

London, Dec. 21. Sir Kingsley Wood stated in the House of Commons that during 1930 the monthly rate of aircraft produc- tion had more than doubled, and was showing a marked upward trend.

The Air Minister added that this

PHILADELPHIA, The Philadelphia Zoe has expand- the import of which is to be pro-ed its "check" room to accommodate greally Improved position would be hibited into north China, has been babies while their parents are show-further improved In 1930.——Britfalt In existence for several months but{ing their older children the animals, Wireless.

that no far this Ust has not been issued and has not been applied,

the opportune moment apparently GOVT. ADMITS ANXIETY

having not yet arrived.

Speaking generally foreign im- porters must be prepared for a likell- hood of considerable restrictions to their import business being announc- ed in the near future.

known

tlations is now to proceed to Chung-

Japan's Seizure of China's Railways

LONDON, Dec. 21.

REPLYING TO Mr. A. C. Moreing in the House of Commons to-

day, Mr. R. A. Butler said that in the note of December 18 addressed to Sir Robert Craigie, the British Ambassador to Japan, Mr. Arita stated that no change whatever had occurred in the past three months to render a survey of the Shanghai-Nan- king railway line possible.

Revenues were collected in Japan-railways.

The Irun discovery led to police here to-day from the Belgian in the near future, that the pro- rolds at San Sebastian where 100 were arrested in connection with the Congo. spy piol

General Franco's pollee pret The valuables had been placed in

According to the Chinese press, Mr. reported to have cleared Mr. Good-the steel safe of the ship, and the

BERLIN, Dec. 21.

Chen Kwang-fu, * well man of any charges of trying to thieves obtained possession of them

BEEN HAVING

SEN- Chinese banker who recently return smuggle the offensive plans out of without forcing the safe, which in-the United Kingdom in an emergency TENCED to death this morning, ed from the United States where he the country. It is believed the pins lentes that they were familiar with to station at Singapore a fleet strong Peter Forster, who recently carried out various financial nego were slipped into the valise by a Spanish employee of the Consulate the combination.

enough to safeguard the Empire's escaped from a German concen-king in order to receive new Instrue without the vice-Consul's knowledge. As soon as the vessel docked a de-interests in the Eastern hemisphere: tration camp near Weimar, kill-lons from the Chinese Government.

Lachment of oficials went uboard, ANOTHER PLOT

and police were placed around the the position, sald Mr. Shakespeare, ing a guard in order to do so,

Mr. Chen Kwang-fu w subse-ese yen, and Japanese military notes Mr. Moreing asked if the Govern- was executed later to-day. Accordag to another border re-i vessel to prevent anyone from leaving

quently proceed to Kunming in order on this, and the Shanghai-Hangchowment was really satisfied with there the ship or establishing contact with

Forster had succeeded in escaping to conter with Mr. Wang Ching-wel, | railways. port, Franco police discovered

continual excuses regarding a survey to Czecho-Slovakia, and attempts by Chairman of the Central Political megarste anti-Franco plot at Burgos) persons on the quay.—Trans-Ocean.

On the Peiping-Mukden railway, of the Shanghai-Nanking 'railway, early in December, chiefly among

Federal Reserve Bank currency was and said that it was some months the officers and soldiers of the 11th

him met with no response from Dr.

In general use, except on the Men-ince he raised the matter. It is also stated that Mr. Wang churian section, where Manchurian Benes Government. Artillery Regiment,

However, the nty

will

Mr. Butler said he appreciated Mr. Gavernment Ching-wei

inform Marshal

Moreing's anxiety, which was now turned him over to the German au- Chiang Kai-shek of his readiness to currency is used.

Interest an thorities several days ago.

the Peiping-Mukden jahared by the Government. The proceed to foreign countries. It is belleved that a possibility exists that Loan had been paid to date, and Japanese note declared that the same Mr. Wang Ching-wel may be sent Viscount Halifax was communicating milltary reasons that made Inspection on a special mission to Euorpe with Sir Robert Craigle regarding difficult before, made it dimeuit now. Trans-Ocean,.

other obligations secured on these -Reuter,

hotels, bars and restaurants, and

According to reports, Burgos was arrested 400 people, which, with later

virtually besieged on December 3 by General Franco's polico, · reinforced by civil gandd who were brought in from the province of Caregona,

All streets were 'barred n§ 9 ́p.m.) when the police raided the crowded

arrests, brought the total to 769,

It is reported that the purpose of the plot was to overthrow

Hines Trial Set For the German authorities to extradite Councii.

New Year

New York. Dec. 21. The second trial of James Hines,

the

An accomplice, who escaped with France regime by an uprising of the former Tammany Hall leader, Forster, was captured several days the regiments stationed at Burgos, who faces charges of political graft, is after the affair, and was executed.

United Prcas..

now fixed for January 23-ficuter. Trans-Ocean.

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