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Buried in Snow

Paris, Mar. 25.

Twenty persons were killed by snow avalanche to-day near Auxat, In the Frencli Pyrenoca

The avalanche entombed a canteen In which were 50 workers engaged in the con- ́struction of a large dam. -

Rescua workers, including soldiers and gendarmerie, harti- ly organised, rescued thirty- five, most of them injured, but the others were dead.—Trans- Ocean.

Slovak-Hungarian

Tension

MORE FIGHTING REPORTED

But Joint Commission Ís Announced

Budapest, Mar. 20. An officlat stalement reports seri- us ghting on the Slovak-Hunstarlan border. It alleges that Slovak plusies bembed three Hungarian towns and that the Hungarian air force

retalinied by bombing

the

Slovak aerodrome al Iglo.

Slovak planes dropped bombs on Ungar, Hegnic and Nagyberesan.

Monday,

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Mussolini's

Belligerent Rome Speech

Will Back Demands By Force of Arms

ROME, Mar. 26.

SIGNOR MUSSOLINI'S speech from the Stadium on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the Fascist Party was greeted by tremendous cheering from an enormous crowd. Parts of the speech were drowned by the tumultuous applause.

Il Duce sald. The celebrations are taking place at a moment of gravity for Europe, and we will not be led away by the hysterical fear of war. The word 'pence is circulating ilke false money, but we have been in a long period of peace for European

reconstruction.

Hungarian anti-aircraft batteries "Attempts to upset the xls ne shot down seven Slovak planes and puerile. The axis is not only a re- forced auther down. The letteration between two States but also machine was piloted by n Czech between two revolutions which form major, who was taken prisoner.

The R contemporary revolution. Reuter,

combination against totalitarian re- Germans Killed

gines will be met by all available What happened in Central Europe was fated."

Bratislava, Mar. 25. The killing of Slovpits of German blood in the town of Gips Neudort by Hungarinn bombs to-day has, it is believed, alicred the war situation. Herr Hiller Is understood to be very indignant and action by him is considered Ikely-United Press. Minor Engagements

Prague, Mar. 25.

Minor engagements between Slovak and Hungarinn troops continue to occur in Hastern Slovakin.-Renter. Fighting Ceases

Prague, Mar. 25. The Commander of the Slovak forces at Presov announced that an armistice has been concluded and fighting has censed; but the Hun- guriens are still fortifying their new front and expelling inhabitants.- Reuter.

Joint Commission

Paris, Mar. 25. The Hungarinn Government has proposed to the Slovak Government the appointment of a joint commis- sion for the delimitation of frontier.

The proposal was immediately ac cepted and a commission will leave on Monday for Budapest-Reuter.

POLES IN CLASH

Warsaw, Mar. 25. Unconfirmable reports of fighting between German and Polish troops the Slovak-Polish frontier ut Begumin have been received here for the last three days-Reuter.

Ready for War

Warsaw, Mar. 23.

nicos,

"In my Genon speech I referred to what separated Italy from France (Losing and tremendour tumult).

"In a few days, perhaps a few hous. Nationalist Spain will give the final blow and Madrid will be the tomb of Communism.

tarily the Mediterranean is Italian.

"Finally we must arin ourselves. The order of the day is guns, ships and aeroplanes, whatever the cost."

Reuter.

Spain

End Of War Is Again

March 27, 1939.

Trade Agreement

Tokyo, Mar. 26.

It is understood that a new trade agreement based on the barter system will be signed Inte in May or early in Jano be- tween Japan and Germany, the negotiations to be concluded early next month. According to the new agreement, German Importa to Japan WEL Do doubled while Japaneso exporis to Germany will be nearly trebled-Domel.

Announced Japan

Lisbon, Mar. 25,

In a broadcast to-day Madrid re- parts that negotiations will continue on the basis of an honourable pence, {never humiliating surrender.

The reports say it is not true that Madrid Defence Counell representa- tives were sent to Burgos

They assert that hereafter the negotiations will be carried on in

secret cade between the Republican

transmitter at Madrid and the Nationalist transmillers, at Burgos.—

United Press.

Virtually Surrendered

Hendaye, Mar. 25. High sources in the National Gov- ernment to-day assured the United Press that Madrid, to all practical purposes, has surrendered, although happened in Central Europe was de-the Nationalists are not penetrating stined to happen. I declare that if beyond the Manzanares bridgeheads meat democracles weep bitterly over pending completion of precautions a prémature and somewhat unhonour-und the expiration of the ultimatum. ed end of what was their dearest creation, there is excellent reason for with is not to associate ourselves their tears.

The surrender is the result of General Franco's demand for a de- cision within 48 hours, the alterna- five to which would be an offensive. The same sources declare that the ultimatum was accepted after Gen- eral Franco, tore up the peace pro- posals General Casado took to him last Thursday,

"If the problem is considered on the claim of morality nobody has the right to throw the first stone. As both ancient and modern history have shown abundantly, I declare that if people having immense resources in man power and arsenals are incapable

It is evident that the Nationalists of making any gesture, that shows it

will give the Madrid delegates rea- is overripe for its new destiny,

"Finally I declare. that should the sonable time to accept and carry out longed for constitution of the conll- the conditions of surrender. tlon against authoritarian regimes are certainly suficient to allow any those regimes would leaders of the popular front to leave come about, take the challenge and would pass tu Madrid.-United Press. defence and to counter-attack t every point.

and

Nationalists in Madrid?

which

|

Paris, Mar. 25.

Peace Reports Denied

Madrid, Mar. 25.

Civil Senor Jose Gomez Osorio, Governor of Madrid, denied foreign Peace reports.-United Press.

"On December 17 Italian problems "In my speech at Genoa- I spoke of

An unconfirmed report from St. of a colonial nature were put to the barrier separating Italy | France. Those problems have the France. This barrier may now be Jean de Luz nmin states that a names Tanis, Djibouti and Suez considered as having been sufficient-Nationalist motorised column entered Geographienlly, politically and mid-ly demolished. In a few days, per- Madrid at 7 a.m.-United Press.

haps a few hours, the magnificent in- fantry of Nationalist Spain will give the last blow. That Madrid where the Reds are waiting to find the tomb of Fascism will instead became the tomb of Communism. We are not asking for the judgment of the world, but we desire that the world shall be

Destroyer Handed Over informed. In the Italian Note on

London, Mar. 25. December 17 last the problems out- standing with France were

The former Republican destroyer, stated. They were problems of a Jose Luis Dlez, was handed over to colonial character. These problems the Franco Government al Gibraltar have a nune, оте called Tunis, this morning. Djibouti and the Suez Canal.

"Our Course In Set"

Rome, Mar. 20. "Our course a definitely set, our principles

31 clear," declared TC

Duce.

"Our-revolution is not yet finished, but from the point of view of customs, characters and social dis- lances it has hardly begun. I leave to others the task of drawing thei balance sheel of our labours in the first 20 years of Fascism. That balance sheet will be gigantic. What we have done is destined to remain and will remain for centuries,

clearly

The Jose Luis Diez was driven ashore near Gibraltar after a naval engagement with Franco warships recently-Trans-Ocean,

"Woe to the Unarmed" "The French government is per

Paris Hajdis Over Squadron fectly free to refuse even to engage in mere discussion of these problems, g

Paris, Mar. 26. I will not waste time comparing it has done with too often re-iterateri

The Government has decided to what was only 1018 deluded, and perhaps too categorical "never,

to General Franco all anxious, disordered, infected with nevers, but they will not be in a posl-hand over

tion to complain it the trench now units of the Republican navy squad Bolshevism, landing as a nation not

took refuge at victorious but as a vanquished Italy dividing the two countries becomes: ron which recently

The ships comprise three --with the Italy of 1939. You are so deep that the task of crossing it Bizerta, not my bodyguard, you are above

possible.

SPLIT IN CABINET REPORTED

Tokyo Differences On Alliance Questions

Tokyo, Mar. 24. It has been learned from official zources that there is a bitter dispute, possibly presaging a Cabinet crisis, over Germany's proposal for a broad tripartite anti-democracies military alllance.

The

Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and Ministers of the War, Navy and Finance Departments are in frequent conference in an effort to decide Japan's policy in this respect.

At present the majority opposes the Involvement of Japan In European affairs, but they are not willing to abandon the German possibilities unless beller proposition comes from elsewhere.

The necessity of obtaining financial assistance for the reconstruction of China is also weighing against Join- ing the totalitarian antl-democratic front.

The Foreign Minister has made a counter proposition for a military to be applicable to the alllance Soviet only, which, however,

will probably be unacceptable to Italy and Germany.

It is understood that the Japanese Ambassador to Berlin, Mr. Oshima, has already made some preliminary commitments, and therefore, should the proposals collapse, Mr. Oshima, the Foreign Minister and Premier may possibly slated for resignation.

Advocates of a broad alliance to include the Soviet are the German sections of the General Staff while the War Minister favours an anti- Soviet alliance.

The Navy Department opposes a broad alliance because it includes the fleet proceeding to Europe in the event of a conflict, without any com- pensations,

Despite to-day's Japanese-Italian cultural Pact, Tokyo ́Is lukewarm towards the Axis, feeling that Ger- many wants more than she is willing to reciprocate,

The present negotiations for a German-Japanese trade agreement are faltering because Germany wants gold payments instead of barter

system.

"We are ready for war with any everything the bodyguard of thecomes most arduous, if not im-cruisers and eight destroyers-Reu- overture in that direction, particular-

adversary, no nintter how strong, declares the Polska Zbrojna, omcial organ of the Polish army, in a lead- ing article,

nre

"Our course is definitely set, our principles are clear. You will listen

of our

ter,

Air Units Also *Events are moving. We desire that revolution and the Fascist regima.

shall be heard of "To-day's meeting which is cul-nothing more

Rome. Mar, 25. sisterhood, cousinhool minating the demonstration of the brotherhood,

The Spanish Republican air force celebration of the 20th anniversary or bastard parenthood, because re-

has already surrendered 30 pursuit of Fascism is taking place at a lations between us are a relation af and 15 bombing planes to General: "We want to make things ab-

historic moment in the life of Europe. force, and these relations of force are Franco-Trans-Ocean colutely clear. The Polish nlion

We should not be taken in by what determining elements

policy. has no laferiority complex where

"Geographically, historically, poll- Nationalists Begin Push is known as the psychosis of war-n powerful nations

concerned.

mixture of hysteria and fear.

Burgos, Mar. 26. leally and militarily, the Mediter Poles are not afraid of the number

rancan {s vital space for Italy.) It is offcially stated that the No- of divisions of her enemies, of the

When we say Mediterranean, we in-tionalists have started an offensive techalen! equipment nor

of any

to them with all necessary attention -lude naturally the Adriatic Gulf, in on the Cordoba front. It is claimed bombast. The number of our own

und discretion: Although profes- which the merests of Italy are pre- that the Loyalist lines were pene divisions, the fighting spirit, and

sional pacifists are particularly de-nt. but not exclusive, where rated to a considerable depth. The technical equipment and the manly

the Slavs are concerned, and for that advance continues.--Reuter. attitude of the nation are absolute- testable individuals, although

word 'peace, now a little worn by reason peace reigned there for the ly sumclent for victory. We are

the excessive use, rings dubiously last two years. well aware that our bayonets will

ilke false cole, although it is known

"Lastly, fundamentally ensure victory and we are waiting

that we consider perpetual peace as

rm. The order of the day is more for them.enter.

a catastrophe for civilisation, never- theless we consider a long period of peace necessary for safeguarding the development of European civilisation. But although we have recently been asked, we will not take any initiative before our #nerosanct rights have been recognised,

Frontler Strengthened

Warsaw, Mar. 25. Poland is calling the 1013 and 1915 classes to the colours. Pollsh

man frontier-Reiter Bulletin, -

guards are strengthening the Ger-

CABINET REFORM

Yugo-Slav Peasants May

Have Four Seats.

Belgrade, Mar, 25. The Yugo-Slav Premier, Dr. Cvetkovitch, will go to Zagreb 10- morrow to meet the Croat leader, Dr. Matchek.

we must

The Foreign Minister is hoping that a more satisfactory outcome can come through co-operation with Bri- tain and the United States although none is at present apparent. He is willing to re-open the Yangise Japan is compensated. The re- opening of the port of Tsingtao is an

ly to Great Britain. It American. Onancing is made available in North China, Japan will be ready to scuttle the proposals for a military alliance. -Utilteil Press.

Petition to Governmcat

Tokyo, Mar. 25. A petition urging the Government to conclude a military alliance with Germany and Italy against Britain and France was presented to the Prime Minister by representatives of the four minority parties 10-day.

The petition states that Britain and France hinder the attainment of Japan's objective in its "sacred cam- paign" In China.-Reuter.

Anglo-Soviet Co-operation

Tokyo, Mar. 25. The Rome correspondent of the Nicht Nichi Shimbun reports, on the strength of information "reiläble quarters" in Rome, that the Soviet Union has proposed to Great

reaching

ANTI COMINTERN

London, Mar. 25. Diplomatic circles here have heard uns. more

ore ships, more aeroplanes, that General Franco has agreed to of whatever cost by whatever meats, Join the Anti-Comintern Pact, fol- ven if we have to wipe out com-lowing negotiations with Germany; lettly what is called civilian life. Italy and Japan but it is understood "When you are strong you become that the protocol will not be pub-Britain, to place Vladivostok and dear to your friends and you are lished yet because Franco wishes to feared by your enemies. From pre-avold deterioration of Anglo-French historie days, one cry has been borne relations.-United Press.

centuries, "Woe to the un-i nver

armed."

the

At

Petropavlovske in Kamchatka Britain's disposal in case wär.

The correspondent alleges that measures for co-operation between Great Britain, France and the Sovlet Union with Japan as the objective, were recently discussed at Moscow between the Foreign Commissar and the British Ambassador.

ht

Democracles Weep

Signed This Week? "The period of the Wultz Turns, if

London, Mar. 26. "Comrades, the glorious blackshirt it ever existed, is definitely closed,

Diplomatic circles here expect the The memory thereof is offensive to bears the ornament of the same red us and to all falians, Attempts to olour as our blood and the blood of early adhesion of Nationalist Spain

In return for the placing of unhinge and bend the Rome-Berlin others which we are ready to thed to the anti-Comintern pact accord

Vladivostok and Petropavlovak axis are puerile. The axis is not only whenever interests of Italy are ating to the Sunday Times, which

states that representatives of stake. the relationship between two States,

Burgos Government will, sign the Britain's disposal, the correspondent This is your great day. Inspired past within the next few days.

further asserts, the Soviet Union re- It is the meeting between two revolu

and courage, sacrifice tions which have shown themselves in by

faith,

The paper further asserts that quested the supply of arms and visit ammunition to the Soviet Union via clear antipathy with all other con- you have given a powerful Impulse General Franco is about to ceptions of contemporary civilisation. to the wheel of history. I ask you, Rome for the purpose of conferring Canada.

Field Under the alleged plan, Vladivostok Signor Mussolini and

will be used as a base for British This is the balance of the axis, and do you desire honours or an easy with

while Petropavlovsk in this lie the conditions of its per- Ure? Does the impossible exist for Marshal Goering.

you? What are the three words Political circles in Berlin believe submarines, mananey..

"But since in every action there which form our dogma? They are that Nationalist Spain will join the will provide a basis for the Canadian are always a number of superficial belleve, obey and fight. In these anti-Comintern pact after the fall of air force-Domel. motives contributing thereto, some three words has been and will be the Madrid, although no official informa- times leading the mind astray, I de secret of every victory," concluded tion on the subject can be obtained.

Tenna-Ocean. elare to you most explicitly that what Mussolful-Pruter. Belgrade, Mar, 25. former Carpatho-Ukraine

Government quarters believe that Cvelkoviich will invite Matchek to enter to Cabinet and to offer his Croat Peasants Party four seats in the Government-Trans-Ocean.

Voresin in Zagreb

The

Premier, Father Vorosin, arrived in

Zagreb

to-day with several

panions--Trans-Decan.

Treaty With Spain

com-

Belgrade, Mar. 25.

Negotiations for a

NOW

com-

mercial treaty between National Spain and Yugo-Slavia will be open- ed shortly.Trans-Ocean,

Spelling Bee

How

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[OW many of thear abords are correct and what is wrong with the others?

hodmadod

hokus-pokua tournoquet

*forebearance

foreboding hobbledehoy

English Oxford Dictionary spell

ings of these worda will be found on Ypage 0.

Britain Abandons Project For

Four-Power

Agreement

London, Mar. 26.

ernment does not greatly regret the THE PROPOSED four-Power declaration has been abandoned, failure of the four-Power declaration project and inclinca to the ballet asserts the diplomatic correspondent of the Observer, who says that the British and French Govern- iments should concentrate their com- that the Polish Government sees no attraction in participating in a demonstration the only practical purpose of which is to offer Poland mitment to the contingency of Ger

man aggression in the West. international consultation in the event of German aggression.

The Russian Government on the

On the other hand, it is under- (between Germany and Rusala still other hand, while excluding the Far stood that the Russian proposal for holds sway.

East from the scope of the negotia-

fall 'military commitment to take In the present caso Polish opinion tions, is pressing the argument that Immediate action in the event of does not attempt to disguise the fact only a full Anglo-Russian commit- German aggression or threat thereof that no Russian army could be wel- ment to take military action against has so far made equally little im-comed in Peland no matter for what Germany would now halt German pression at Warsaw, where the old purpose. Polish principle of full neutrality as

If is belloved that the French Gov.ggression. The commitment should

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