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WAR---Sec story above. The word "War" is derived from the Old English "werro, which itself came from northern France. Franco has corrupted Its old WETIO"

to England to "war,” The word Teutonic root

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meaning whence alzo came "work".

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"hostile contention by means of armed forces, carried on be- tween nations, states or rulers, or between parties in the same nation or state." In Internu- ional Law, despite the fiction of "Incident" maintained by boli China and Japan, the two countries are definitely at "war", and should, strictly speaking, be subject.. to international Law. America, for instance, should, under its Neutrality. Acl, im- pose sanctions on both China and Japan.

Gib. Governor

On Visit To Casablanca

CASABLANCA,

Feb. 13.

MADRID

Tuesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

February 14, 1939:

CAPITAL

NEW LIGHT

WEIGHT

BECOMES

AGAIN: MIAJA PROMOTED Jumpers & Cardigans

LOYALISTS DETERMINED TO Franco's

CONTINUE WAR IN SPAIN

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VALENCIA, Feb. 13. THE FIRST DECREES published in the official "Gazette,” which has now resumed publication, establish the head offices the Bank of Spain, and other organisations like the Spanish External Bank in Madrid.

It also reproduces the decree of February 11, re-establishing the official residence of the Government in Madrid.

Moves Moves For Recognition

For Insurgent Forces

LONDON, Feb. 13.

MR. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN announced in the THE GOVERNOR OF House of Commons to-day that the Government was in GIBRALTAR, General Sir close touch with the French, but had not yet taken any Edmund Ironside, arrived

the decision in the matter of the recognition of General here to-day aboard British cruiser Newcastle Franco's Government. on an official visit, and was received by the Resident General in Morocco, General Nogues.

Asked to give an assurance that Parliament would be consulted before

Rtion was taken, Mr. Chamberlain declared that the Government must take the responsibility.

General Miaja and General Rojo have been promoted to the rank Lieut-General.

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A Perpignan message says that half a dozen ambulances are being used as dressing station, and the headquarters offices are also perched ready to be hurled into an abyss before the last troops withdraw.

DIVISIONS CUT OFF

Reprisals Announced

BURGOS, Feb. 13. DECLARING THAT the pur-

pose of the law is "to prevent reprisals," General Franco has issued a decree defining what constitutes culpable political re [sponsibility during the past few years, and the proportionate penalties,

The decree states that the "law the interests of seeks to reconcile the country with the desire not to perturb the economic life of indivi- duals. Economic penalties will be possible, particularly in as light order to avoid the ruin of small traders.

"Penalties may be accompanied by the cuprit's removal from his native place. In extreme cases, Spanish nationality may be withdrawn."

The offences considered punish- able are enumerated in 89 articles. It is stated, however, that the widest discretion will be exercised in The divisions cut off from the main application of the penalties, which body of the Catalan armies during include whole and partial loss of the great retreat are the 31st, com- property, imprisonment and payment

of fincs. manded by Lieut-Colonel Trueba,

Prison sentences may range from and the 32nd. commanded by Llcutthree months to 15 years, according Colonel Gancedo, which are hemmed to the circumstances. in on three sides by the Insurgents, ..Several brigades entered France yesterday, marching in perfect order. Machine-guns commnad all ap- minutes the valleys echo with the boom of artillery-Reuter Special. proaches to the passes, and every few

FRENCH RECOGNITION

Paris, Feb. 13. Political circles are of the opinion to-morrow that the French Cabinet In reply to further questions, Mr.will, at the most, decide to recognise After laying a wreath at the Chamberlain stated that the Insure the France Government in principle, monument of victory, General gent Senior Naval Omeer at Palma Ironside, accompanied by Gene- had admitted the bombardment of and despatch M. Berard on a second Mohon during the call of the cruiser visit to Burgos for a further ex- ral Nogues, witnessed a parade Devonshire in disobedience to orders, change of views, of troops in which contingents and this was very much regretted.- from all the colonial regiments | Reuter. took part.

Sir Edmund and General Nogues then proceeded to Rabat, where

served luncheon was sidency Trans-Ocean.

at the Re-i

No French Airmen Assisting China

Paris, Feb. 13.

Thic Japanese report that 49 French airmen had Rone, or were going to assist the Chinese Govern- ment, is offlelaily denied-Reuter.

Produce of Australia)

LABOUR MOTION FAILS

FOOD SHORTAGE IS GRAVE PROBLEM

Madrid, Feb. 13. The new appeal by the Loyalist Government asking the population of

"POLITICAL RESPONSIBILITY"

The decree declared the "political responsibility of all who, between October 10, 1934 and July 18, 1930, "contributed to the subversion of order in Spain, together with all who, since the latter

date

opposed the Insurgent Government by concrete acts or grave passivity."

All parties and organisations which, since the election of February, 1938, constituted a Popular Front are de clared outlawed, losing all rights and

Left opinion would vehemently oppose unconditional and Immediate recognition, and opposition in the country would be very great, while It. London, Feb. 13. of the House of entail

is realised that such n step would The Speaker

the handing

State, of the the territories still under its control,operty, the latters passing to the Over

Penalties will not apply to mem- Commons to-day refused to cron Spanish Embassy in Paris to the In- to "resist to the last," is naturally the

enve to Mr.

chief tople of conversation in Madrid.bers of parties and organisations who Henderson Arthur.

surgents, the severance relations

of (Lab) to move the adjournment of with the Madrid Government, Pamphlets and posters distributed by

the House in order to call attention

the handing over of present and the authorities exhort the inhabitants are afiliated only to trade unions in

to the refusal of the Government to in Pratice to General Franco, who, as, to take part "give an assurance that so long 45 the Left-Wing paper "Sole" suggests, the existing legitimate Government would use it to pay his war debts to of Spain continued, there would be Germany and Italy. no recognition of the Insurgent au- thorities as a de facto or a de jure Government Reuter,

It is felt that the question of the of the country. interned Layalist armies would also raise very great diffealties.—Reuter,

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capacity of workers. Freemasons will also be penalised unless they cease conneellon or were expelled from the lodge be- fore July 18, 1939,

Workers at vital plants are com- selled to work 12 hours daily. Even wonen and wor invalids are enrolled,

The penalties include exile from Thus far 15,000 women have been

Spain to the North African colonies, mobilised for auxiliary service.

the terms of exile varying from six required invalids

Retter Special. years. undergo a new medical examination, months to 15 and those found it for military ser- FRANCO TERRORIST TO DECIDE

London, Feb. 13. vice will be sent to the front, while

The Parliamentary Committee for partially disabled will be em Spain (an all-Party body, but prin-

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are

ployed at war industry plants,

Military experts, including cipally

and comprising Liberal

has telegraphed Labour members) to-day Mr. [ugitives. from Barcelona,

Neville Chamberlain calling inspected the defences of Madrid attention newspaper reports that a

and

made preparations for fortifleations.

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well-known terrorist has been ap- pointed President of the Barcelona The insufficient food supply is atribunal, and that all former officials factor which gives rise to parti- of the Loyalist regime have been cular anxiety. The papers stress | arraigned.

the gravity of the

situation, and The telegram asserts that uncon-

warn

must

the population bo prepared

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that they ditional recognition of General Franco- make by Britain would be fantamount to the greatest sacrifices. The Arst of condoning the cruel reprisals, and those sacrifices was exacted from the urges that no negotiations be con- inhabitants to-day when food rattons ducted except on a basis of Dr. were still further shortened. The Negrin's peace conditions, the with- dreree points out that the reduction drawal of foreigners, and on of the rations is a preventive measure nesly. In case of a complete encirclement of the city. Trans-Ocean.

OBITUARY

Young Sapper Dies After Operation

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A simliar telegram has been sent to M. Georges Bonnet. the French Foreign Minister-Reuter Special.

STOCK MARKET

REPORT

The Hongkong Stock Exchange omeini summary issued at 3.30 p.m.

The market was quiet, with a very restricted turnover at ruling prices.

Full military honours were accord-yesterday, says: ed Sapper Charles Williams, of the 40th. Fortress Co., Royal Engineers, when his funeral took place yester- day. Willams, who was 10 years of died on Saturday following on operation for appendicitis. He leaves both parents in England.

Rov, S. Hinch-cliffe, Chaplain to graveside the and among those prezent were Mrs. L. Raeburn (proxy for the parents), Col. H. de L. Panel, Capi. Matthews, Capt. N. P. L. Wilkinson, Lieut. G. Douglas, Lieut. L. Reeves, C.M.S. Racburn and members of the 22nd. Coy, to which Williams was attached.

the Forces, officiated

A wreath from the parents was lowered with the Carket. Other senders of wreathr Included Mother and Joan, Major-Gen. A. E. Gralt, Officer and Ranka Fortress Royal Engineers, Rappers R.E, “An ex-RE...” Officers Fortress Engineers, Junior N.C.OT Fortres Engineers, W.O's and Sergeantă Mass B.E. REO.CA., and Matron and Sisters: of the. Ward,

MR. BENJIRO MORI

Seoul, Feb. 13. Mr. Benjiro Mori, President of the Chosen Yusen Kalaha (Korean Mail Steamship Company), died of preumonia at the Hanto Hotel thin jmorning at the age of 71,-Domel

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