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Wednesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

March 29, 1939.

OVERNIGHT NEWS PAGE

Polish Corridor

LATEST GERMAN PROPOSAL

Abolition Of Danzig Commissionership

London, Mar. 29, According to the News-Chronicle, Germany is sent a note to Poland with reference to Danzig, propoaing that the Danzig High Commissioner- ship be abolished, that any settle- ment be confined to Germany and Poland alone and that all rights in Danzly revert to Germany with the exception of certain port rights which Point will enjoy.

The Newa-Chronicle rays Poland is considering the note carefully, and that the proposals form

Latest Spain Situation

MADRID FALLS: SURRENDER FLAG HOISTED: FIGHTING.

IN THE STREETS

General Franco's Insurgent troops after practically com- pleting their surrounding of Madrid yesterday entered the former Republican capital from which General Casadas and other leaders had filed.

Having received no definite reply from the Loyalist Council of Defence to his demand for the surrender of the capital, General France ordered a new offensive. Artillery exchanges rocked the city earlier, and although resistance had been fecble, the Insurgents-met unexpected opposition in the streets on the outskirts of the city.

Several Loyalist posts in the suburbs first surrendered and many prisoners of war have been captured.

On the southern front success is attending General Franco's drive. The offensive culminated yesterday in the capture of the importance city of Almaden, where the world's richest mercury mines are situated. The city has been in the Loyalists' hands since the outbreak of the war In 1936.

Madrid, Mar. 20. Colonel Casado has ordered the the ane demobilisation of all recruits nwalt- reason for Poland's hesitation to joining fustructions to rejoin the forces. as confirming re- the "Halt Hitler" blocUnited Press. This is regarded

ports that the Republicans do not!

to resist Franco further. intend Reuler.

Positions Abandoned

Defence Loan

Warsaw, Mur. 28. Appealing to the nation to sub- scribe generously to the £48,000,000 Gen. defence joan, - internal

Skwarczyski, lender of the Govern- ment party, declared today that Poland visualised war in the future as an era of fresh sucreases for the invincible Polish army.

lie addest that the Poles regarded the events of historlent importance. occurring near the frontlers calmly because they were confident of their own strength-Reuter.

German Press Campaign

Berlin, Mor. 20. Agitation about the treatment of Germans in Poland which was begun yesterday continued to-day in the Essen National Zeitung which has connections with General Geering.

Paris, Mar. 20. The Loyalists have abandoned a number of positions on the outskirts Havas of Madrid, according to message from Burgus. Whole units

e stated to have surrendered the insurgents south of the city. Reuter.

Fall Inuntnent

to

Madrid, Mar. 28. Early this morning General Franco's troops belleved that the oc-

Indian Maharaja Weds American

Indore, Mar. 28, The Maharaja of Indore an-

a hero at nounced

special durbar that while in Europe he married an American Indy. Miss Margaret Lawler.

It is understood that he met

Lawier Miss

In California several years ago,

This is the Maharaja's second marriage. He stated that it will not affect the line of succession. -Reuter Special,

cupation of Madrid was imminent, Lithuania

despite the unexpected resistance in

the advancing the streets where troops frequently met musketry fire. -United Press.

Generals Surrender

The newspaper, under the head- line "Intolerable burden on German-two members Polish friendship," says the impres-

of the

Hendaye, Mar. 28. General Minja, accompanied by of the Madrid junta, Generals Manuel Matallana and Leo- sion is gaining ground that the Polish polio Menendez, have arrived at Valencia by mutor car. It is report- authorities are not muslera situation and make only feeble efforised that General Miaja is ready to authority to General to keep control. It is claimed that surrender Germun men, women and children Franco.-United Press. are systematically attacked, German farms and houres are attacked under cover of darkness and German shops buyentied.

Madrid Surrendera

Composition Of The New Cabinet

Rumania

Appeal For Change In Regime

Bucharest, Mar. 20.

the

An appeal for a change in regime in Rumania in the interests of national unity is contained in memorandum addressed to King Carol by 33 former Prime Minister including M. Maniu, leader of the National Peasant Party.

that

The appeal expresses regret during the recent crisis the King did not invite the leaders of all the old political parties to discuss the altua ilon with him in addition to the Gov- ernment, and declares that the King recently assumed too much respon- sibility and authority.

I demands the establishment of a regime of National Unity and Na- direct contact tlonal Faith, having with the people.---Reuter.

INVITATION BY RUMANIA

Princess Alice

London, Mar. 28. Princess Alice, sister of King George VI and her husband, the Duke of Athlone, will leave England on April 11 to pay a visit to Iran. It is expected to last about one month,

The purpose of the Sourney han so far not been disclosed. Trans-Ocean.

Shanghai

Japanese Succumbs To Wounds

Daring Assassination Perpetrated

Shanghai, Mar. 20. The shooting occurred when Ätaru Making, who is assistant chief of the personnel section at the Shanghai Cotton Spinning and Weaving Com- pany's mill, was shot through the head while in a rickshaw going through the Yangtsepoo district. He was picked up by Japanese gendar

to Japanese meria and conveyed headquarters and later to the in- firmary of the cotton firm where he died.

Makino was a member of the Jn- panese Residents' Corporation,

All traffic was immediately aus- pended after the shooting as the Ja- pancso authorities halted vehicles going in either direction at Yangtse- poo and instituted a minute search. A Japanese naval landing party and Japanese gendarmes threw a cordon around the scene of attack. Several Chinese were detained for question-

Bucharest, Mar, 28. Addressing the Grand Council of 130 members convened for the first time since the founding of the State, M. Calinescu gave an assurance thatng.

the only tangible clue.

all the other nations were welcome One cartridge shell proved to be to conclude an agreement similar to the trade accord between Germany and Rumanin.

An emphatic denial was made in answer to a question whether the accord infringed Rumanin's indepen- dence-United Press.

WDE

particularly The shooting daring, as it took place in a heavily patrolled area in the vicinity of the Shooting north Japanese whorves.

of Soochow Creek has been an ex- tremely rare occurrence. There has also been a dearth of shootings in the foreign areas since police pre- cautions were put into effect.

PACT WITH SLOVAKIA

Berlin, Mar. 20, The text of the German-Slovak clearings agreement was published

Ono suspect was detained in the yesterday. Although the agreement neighbourhood of the crime, accord- will not become effective until the ing to a Japanese spokesman at to~| documents of ratifiention are ex- changed la Bratislava,, it had been day's press conference.—Reuter. provionally in force since March 23. CLASH IN HUNCJAO ROAD

Provision is made in this agrees

London, Mar. 20. The Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Butler, told the Commons yesterday that the British Govern ment had now been informed official- ly by the Lithuanian Government of ment for a regulaiton of the clearings

at

Shanghai, Mar. 28. Madrid, Mar. 28.

the cession of Memel to Germany. through a German clearings bank A Japanese spokesman stated to: After a siege insting nearly two On receiving this communication the and a Slovak national bank, which is day that 10 armed Chinese handlits The paper says that hitherto the and a half years, Madrid has sur-British Government had expressed to be founded in Bratislava, The encountered Japanese troops German public opinion has been rendered.

to the Lithuanian Government their agreement covers all ordinary trade Hungiao Road this morning and en- | silent, hoping it anty a question of

which between the two countries but does gaged in an exchange of shots. White flags were holsted through-sympathy in the situation in isolated incidents.

not apply to transit or ocean traffic.- "This allence is no longer possible.out the city to-day, but it is not yet the falter had been placed.

Trans-Ocean. when the Nationalist troops for the steady intensification of the known

Mr. Buller added that as both last will enter. General Casado has left

10 the campaign and its non-suppression by

on March the Polish authorities represent in his headquarters. The central army December and

Government had made it! the long run an intolerable burden on has surrendered, neting under the British

orders of their chief, Colonel Pradas. clear, in reply to enquiries addressed "I ASKED MUSSOLINI”. German-Polish friendship."

to them as a signatory of the Memel

A message from Glelwitz says that German workmen in Upper Silesta

work can get nelther bread Reuter.

Russia

nor

Big Troop Movements On Borders

Reuter.

To Hand Over

Gov- It is believed that General Franco Conventions, by the Lithuanian will enter Madrid on April 1ernment, that they could only en-

deavour to secure respect for the most Merel Statute in so far as this Iny Ism." in their power, it was understand- Madilo, Marabic in the circumstances of the case A broadcast inessage at noon to- that the Lithuanian Government had with day announces that the Republican acted in signing the treaty leader, Colonel Vazquez Prado, has Germany on the evening of March 22 signatory nssumed corunand of the Madrid without consulting Harrison untli occupation of the clty powers.--British Wireless. by Nationalist troops.-Trans-Occan.

The New Cabinet

Nationalist Troops Arrive

Madrid, Mar. 20.

the

Kaunas, Mar. 28.

(Continued from Page 6.)

distinguished effort at journai-

(pp. 39-40.)

What do you think of Eng-

land's part in the war.

A. "I watched England; she was

pondering deeply upon the stop to tako, and then, in order to keep her supremacy, and also for the sake of her pride and the sake of

One bandit is reported to have been killed and another arrested, both being armed with Mauser pis- tols.-United Press.

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Air Force Day and liver troubles.

Roine, Mar. 28. Italian Air Force Day, destined to The New Lithuanian cabinet is humanity, she moved her formid- commemorate the enactment of the At 11.50 a.m. Nationalist troops composed as follows: Prime Minister,able war machinery und quickened law of March 20, 1923, creating an were already in the streets of north Brigadier General Cernlus: Deputy the organisation of new armies to autonomous air arm as an integral

towards the į Prime Madrid,, advancing

Minister, M. Bizauskas; snatch from Germany's grip the con- centre.

Foreign Minister, M. Furbays; Minis- Warsaw, Mar. 28.

39.) All night long isqops streamed ter of the Interler, Brigadier General trol of the old Continent." (pp. 38- Information from Moscow says

were from all fronts which are now de- Skucas: Minister of Justice, Tamos- that the Soviet authorities

Sutkus; Minister of Education, M. massing large miltary forces along, serted. Using special light units aitis; Minister of Finance, General created for this offensive, which was the borders of Lalvia and Estonia,

Due to the congestion of troop headed by cavalry, the Nationalists Bistras; Minister of Agriculture, M.

lions, M. Germanas; Minister offrom trains, the international express train carried their advance with practically Kriksciunas; Minister of Communica-

resistance. Three companies from Moscow arrived here three hours; ne behind schedule on Monday.

carrying white flags passed over their National Defence, Colonel Musteikis. of it?

The new Cabinet represents a Most of the fresh reinforcements lines-United Press.

coalition of the Government and A.. Opposition parties.

for Soviet border guards were sent from the White Rusalan Military Dis-

trict,

Nationalisis In Control

Madrid, Mar. 28.

CX- It is understood that the Soviet The Nationalist salute with troop movements have been prompt-tended arm is now seen everywhere. ed by the reported opening of nego-

The news spredd like wildfire and tiations of unknown nature between Republican flags disappeared Germany and Latvia.

by magic.

The Soviet authorities were also reinforcing their defence forces along the border of Rumanla near Bessara bia by mobilising the troops from the! Hallkor and Caucasian Military Dis-. tricts-Domei,

NEW HOSPITAL Appeal for Money to Cover Cost of Building

London, Mar. 28.

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part of the fighting forces, was cele day. In Rome a wreath was laid brated throughout the country to by two Italian Legionaries from Spuin at the monument of the Unknown Soldier in Piazza Venezia in the Hitler condemna the Treaty of presence of Signor Mussolini and South Africa

which Versailles,

resulted 18,000 airmen, including 3,000 this war. What do you think Legionaries.

In front of the "Altar of the Fatherland" Il Duce subsequently "The event for Europe was the decorated a number of airinen with end of a nightmare. The con- the gold service medal, while rein- nunt disillusions, the reserves and tives of 30 airmen who fell in Spain

and the dia- received commemorative medals. The latter are represented by the protests of Germany

Signor Mussolini, accompanied by Education, and Minister of Agrioul-a permanent danger and reason Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of tribes between the Allies constituted

for anxiety for many nations. The members of the Government ture-Trans-Ocean.

conclusion of the treaty was, there- numerous other leading personalities,

afterwards watched a parade fore, for them, a liberation.

airmen in Via Impero.- "For Italy, on the contrary; it 31,000

Trans-Ocean. was a complete shattering of ideals.

The clly exits are thronged with INQUIRY INTO W.P.A. fugitives fearing reprisala and they

are desperately seeking means of Republicans Allege Graft

escape, but cars are scarce owing to

a petrol shortage. The streets are Alled with soldiers who have, abon- doned the front Unes, Republican banknotes are refused in shops.

And Corruption

Washington, Mar. 28. Members of the administration in

"We had won the war; wo were

utterly defeated in the diplomalle

FRENCH AWARDS

and

OL

battle. We were losing the whole of Dalmatia, our land by tradition and history.

The colonial problem was resolved for us in an absolutely Recognition of Services negative way." (p. 69.)

Of Shanghai Officials

What do you think of your new friends, the Jugo-Slavs?:

It not known where General the House of Representatives to-day

Shanghai, Mor. 28. The French Munleipal Council has Casado, Chief of the Republican joined the Republicans and by voting forces, has fled, but he left Madrid 352 to 27 authorised an exhaustive

unanimously endorsed the suggestion before its surrender.

injuiry into the Works Progress ÁÙ-

of the International indifferently ministration. Republicans declared

high officials ald, and silli docs, work sell settlement in recognition of their llef was rife with politics, graft, cor-along the subterranean. tunnels of outstanding services during the past that the Inquiry would show that re- The Serbian mentality which to award gold and silver medals to

secret societies.. ruption and mismärgement.

." (p. 35.)

The Police look on

Edfort are being made to complete while Nationalist supporters derman- the entire coat of rebuilding West-1 strate, minster Hospital on the new site

The first troops to enter the city

Q.

the

Colour Riots In Capetown

STOLE FROM FRIEND

Young

Girl

Takes Watch From Fellow Lodger

Charged with the theft of in wrist-watch belonging to a friend, an 18-year-old girl, Ted). Sul-fal, was bound over in the sum of $100 to be of good-behaviour for a year, by Mr. T. J. Houston at the Central Magistracy yesterday.

Capetown, Mar. 20. Headed by a band carrying dam ing torches, 4,000 coloured men mar

They ched to Parliament House tried to enter the grounds ond boord

According to Inspector W. Mair, the legislators watching from the defendant stayed in the same house, steps of the House.

Assisted by civillans, the police No. 138 Queen's Road West, ground succeeded in closing the gates after floor, with complainant, Shum Pol- desperate Baht in which four mem-tong, a 17-year-old girl. Both wore be sent to employed as apprentice hair-dressers. bers of the police had hospital.

About 3 a.m., on March 25, Shum The demonstration was in the nature of a prolest against the com-found her watch missing, and later segregation of coloured men. it was found in the defendant's girdle. Peter.

HEALTH BULLETINS

18 months.

Two cases each of Diphtheria and of tho

Mr. Sterling Fessenden, American Typhoid, 30 of Tuberculosis, 11 Democrat leaders assert that

of Chicken-pox, and close to that opposite the Abbey will be those from University. City-

Secretary-General of the Municipal Meseles, one which it has occupied for, over 100 Reuter.

Inquiry will clear the W.P.A, of such charges-United Press..

How would you define a good Council who will be retiring shortly, four. of Meningitis, were reported on years, before the new building la

SOUTHERN OFFENSIVE

politician?

will receive a gold medal, which will Mondoy.

The weekly return shows the tol- upened by the King next month. An

also be awarded to Major K. M. MARCH ON CAPITAL

Com-lowing infectious diseases: Six cases appeal for £100,000 was issued on

Burgos, Mar. 28.

"True.. men, in politica, mual Bourne, Municipal Police March 8 and so for £80,000 is been

The Insurgents were given a tra-.!

Washington, Mar. 20. A. tomated by die humane missioner, while Captain H. G. Reed, of Small-pox with seven deaths, 12 raised, including a gift yesterday of £20,000 by the Chairman of themendous welcome when they occu The Workers' Alliance his storied

of Hospital Mr. Bernard Dockor pled Almaden, the centre of the a poll of 3,000,000 employees of the and devout sense; they must have Municipal Council Fire Brigade chief of Diptheria with Ave deaths, 18 of toward their fellow-creatures, And Council Treasurer, who are also Measles with 20 deaths, six of greatest mercury mines in the world, W.P.A. to determine if they are in regard, a love and a deep vision and Major J.T. Ford, Municipal Typhold with five death, 65 of Meningitis with 20 deaths, 10 of which has been in Loyalist hands favour of a "job march" on Washing at these qualiues must not be de retiring, will receive the allver medal. Chielten pox with ono death, 20

Dysentery with five deaths, one of since the outbreak of the war. Acton if Congress fails to appropriate led by dissimulations, or rhetoric, United Press.

Puerperal Fever, and 133 cording to an eye-witness the Lovni na additional $150,000,000 for rellet. or tattoles, or compromises, or 'ser- |

moral Obre that this fibre is invinci-Tuberculosia with 92 deaths, blo.

British Wireless.

Spelling Bee

How many of these words are

correct and what is wrong wellic the others? foriforus Kolicle sedentory

seigneur slemograph omoniated

lats offered less resistance in the past

24 hours than on the first day of

the new offensive,

An Insurgent communique claima that offensives in the Cordoba and Toledo sactors have resulted in the

avery

Mr. Herbert Benjamin, general Vilo concessions." (p. 83.) ballow have been mailed to secretory of the Alliance, said that city and ten with W.P.A. offices. The ballots must be marked and re- turned by April 10.

Plans for a protest march will be worked out later if the relief workers

belleve that this, above all else, And do you fit this desni has been the stuff and fabrle of my

tion?

strength and success." (p. 85.)

on this ground at least 1 n proud to know myself as one self-and- fooling as to my inmost

of war material. approve of the proposal-United not to be suspected even by my-

English Oxford Dictionary spell-capture of over 10,000 prisoners and Cings of these words will be found on large quantities

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Press

TO-MORROW:

I do not sleep my way

conclusions.

of

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