ARMISTICE RUMOURS

Evening Star, Issue 22817, 27 November 1937, Page 17

ARMISTICE RUMOURS

CIVIL WAR IN SPAIN DENIED BY LOYALIST GOVERNMENT Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright MADRID, November 26. Senor Miaja, denying rumours that the Government was negotiating an armistice, said: “ I am firmly resolved to fight for definite victory. I will never negotiate with those who permitted foreigners to invade Spain. Our motto is ‘ Spain for the Spaniards; expel the invader.’ ” WITHDRAWAL OF VOLUNTEERS GENERAL FRANCO’S REPLY. LONDON, November 26. General Franco’s reply asks what is meant by “ substantial withdrawal,” also the extent of the belligerent rights that will be granted after such withdrawal. He also claims that by addressing the communication direct to him the committee “ recognised ” him as the sovereign ruler. MR ATTLEE TO VISIT SPAIN LONDON, November 26. (Received November 27, at 10.5 a.m.) Mr Attlee, Leader of the Labour Party, has accepted an invitation from the Spanish Government to visit Spain and study the situation.

TO MEET FRENCH SOCIALIST LEADERS. (British Official Wireless.) RUGBY, November 26. (Received November 27, at 11.30 a.m.) On his Spanish visit Mr Attlee will be accompanied by Mr Noel Baker and Miss Ellen . Wilkinson. In passing through Paris it is stated that Mr Attlee will meet some French Socialist leaders. He expects to leave London on Thursday;