SPANISH MINE

Greymouth Evening Star, 26 February 1937, Page 7

SPANISH MINE

STRUCK BY UNER NEAR PORT REACHED [B¥ CABLE —PRESS ASSN. —COPTBIOHT.) (Received February 26, 2.30 p.m.) MARSEILLES, February 25. The Llandovery Castle, proceeding to Marseilles, with three hundred passengers, struck a mine at Cape Cerbere, where the Franco-Spanish frontier joins the coast, resulting in an explosion forward, which caused a heavy list. The vessel is threatened by flooding in number one and number two holds. | The vessel hove to outside Port Vendres, which she reached under her own steam. Launches are standing by to take off the passengers if necessary. GOVT’S. VIGOROUS ASSAULT. (Received February 26, 1 p.m.) ( MADRID, February 25. There seems to be no doubt that the Government offensive, which is the biggest since the revolt began, and costing thousands of lives, is aimed at an outstanding victory,” to raise the morale of 'the troops. The Government realises that the war. cannot be won if it remains on the offensive. Masses of men, tanks, and armoured cars are being thrown into the attack, regardless of loss. BRITISH VOLUNTEERS.

LONDON, February 24.

The Talavera correspondent of '‘The Times” says that there are 500 British volunteers in the Saklatvala battalion. According to statements made by surviving prisoners they were sent to the front after perfunctorv drill and rifle practice. Two hu'n. dred were killed, 200 were wounded, and 40 were captured. An additional 500 remained at the Madrigueras base or were sent to the trenches. The survivors complain of the lack of discipline and drunkenness of their comrades, the bad food; and bad treatment. They declare that they are better off as prisoners. DUTCH MISSION ! (Recd. February 26, 2.30 p.m.) PARIS, February 25. M. Delbos announced that Dutch troops will probably control the Fran-co-Spanish frontier, under the non-in-tervention plan. IRISHMAN KILLED'.

DUBLIN, February 24. The Irish Press announces the death in action in Spain of Daniel Chute, a member, of the Irish Brigade. William Beattie, who was reported killed, isnow known to be wounded and in hospital. For the debate on the Non-Interven-tion Bill every seat in the Dail was crowded, numbers of priests occupying the gallery. The closure was applied during the debate to secure speedy treatment* .for the Bill, whiph was passed in its final stage by 77 votes to 50. ;

ANTI-RELIGIOUS CAMPAIGN,

LONDON, February 24.

The Gibraltar correspondent of "The Times” says that during an intense -anti-religious campaign in Barcelona, Federigo Domingo, a brother of a member of the Cabinet, was shot dead after his trial, for having religious images in his possession.