NAVAL PRECAUTIONS
IN SPANISH WATERS BRITISH INSTRUCTIONS. THE BOMBING INCIDENT. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) Received April 10, 10.45 a.m. LONDON, April 9. The Military Governor of Marjorca, after a visit from the commander of the Shropshire, admitted that there was a great possibility that insurgent ’planes had bombed the Gallant. He expressed the sincerest regret and deepest apologies. Although so far it is unconfirmed in London, it is reported from St. Jean De Luz that the British Admiralty has instructed its warships to ensure for British merchantmen free navigation in Spanish waters, involving escorts to all Spanish ports. Tlie French and German Governments have issued regulations controlling ships going to Spain, including carrying an observer and using ports in order to comply with the non-inter-vention arrangements, the date of the introduction being specified later.
NORWEGIAN PRECAUTION
Received April 10, 10.55 a.m. OSLO, April 9. The Goverhiment asked Parliament to vote credits enabling the minelajer Olav Tryggvason to be sent to Spanish waters, owing to the frequent seizure of Norwegian merchantmen.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 110, 10 April 1937, Page 9
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