THE REBEL LEADER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23350, 16 November 1937, Page 9

THE REBEL LEADER

FOREIGN POLICY STATEMENT NOT JOINING ANY BLOC NO NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) SALAMANCA, Nov. 14. The British Unffed Press special correspondent states that he is authorised to provide a statement on foreign oolicy. Genera] Franco’s Spokesman declares that Genera! Franco will not adhere to the AntiComintern Pact, though he is deter mined to stamp out Communism in Spain once peace is restored He desires good relations with ill Powers without joining any bloc m political axis He will certainly remember sentimentally those nations that are aiding him but sincerely desires rapprochement with England and France Nationalist Spam supports the status quo in the Mediterranean and will not tolerate any direct or indirect foreign participation in Spanish affairs or the Balearics, and will never enter any conflict directed against France or Britain, and will nevei contribute in any way to steps menacing their interests in the Mediterranean General Franco despite foreign aid accepted to crush extremism, will never mortgage the national patrimony. He no longer needs foreign troops and is prepared to let them return and will receive no further aid from abroad, provided the same conditions apply to Barcelona The Government of the new regime will not be parliamentary It is possible that the youngest son of ex-King Alfonso will be enthroned. A Civil Cabinet is already in process of formation. The new Spain will not be hostile to the League of Nations, and will not tolerate interference with its colonial Empire. AGENTS LEAVE FOR LONDON LONDON, Nov. 14. The agents to represent the insurgents in England have left for London with documents for General Franco’s chief agent, Duke Alba, which will enable him to inform the British Government of the insurgents’ attitude to the proposed withdrawal of volunteers It is added that Genera] Franco will afford all facilities to the British Government’s plans to end the Spanish war.

TROUBLE IN MOROCCO GIBRALTAR, Nov. 14. Guards at the Spanish Commissioner’s office at Tetuan are reported to have fired on a crowd of elderly Moors, women, and children carrying placards refusing to allow young Moors to go to Spain because so many had gone under broken promises and many had not returned. The firing killed several. Fifty were arrested and the ringleaders shot. Skirmishes occurred throughout the day between armed tribesmen entering from the desert and Phalangists patrolling the streets with machine guns. Frontier guards stopped European residents fleeing to Tangier. A PITCHED BATTLE LOSSES ON BOTH SIDES GIBRALTAR, Nov. 15. (Received Nov. 16, at 1.45 a.m.) The Tetuan riot culminated in a pitched battle, the demonstrators fighting back when the guards fired. Many Moorish guardsmen joined the rioters and fired on the Spaniards. Sixty _ Moors and 20 Spaniards were killed and scores wounded. BRUNO MUSSOLINI RETURNS ROME, Nov. 14. Bruno Mussolini has returned from Spain. THE SPANISH MONARCHY MOVE FOR RESTORATION LONDON, Nov. 15. (Received Nov. 16, at 1.15 a.m.) The Daily Herald’s diplomatic correspondent says General Franco’s agent, the Duke of Alba will discuss immediately with the Foreign Office the restoration of the monarchy with Don Juan as “ a peacemaking King.” The Duke, who has influential friends in London, assured General Franco that if he offered restoration of the monarchy in addition to withdrawal of volunteers he would get the Strongest diplomatic support from Britain The Daily Telegraph’s Pans correspondent says there is considerable activity among Spanish Monarchists in France. A plan has been prepared to place Don Juan on the throne

SENOR NEGRIN’S MOVEMENTS LONDON, Nov 15 (Received Nov 16, at 1 a.m.) The Daily Sketch’s diplomatic correspondent says: “ Despite denials, it is reliably reported that Senor Negrin is going to London to negotiate a truce and terms.” armistice discussed LONDON, Nov. 15 (Received Nov. 16, at 2 a.m.) General .Franco’s officers met Government representatives at a wayside restaurant at Hendaye to discuss an armistice