CONFLICT IN SPAIN

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20894, 25 November 1937, Page 7

CONFLICT IN SPAIN

SPASMODIC ATTACKS BY BOTH SIDES United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received November 24, 5.5 p.m.) MADRID, November 24. A Loyalist attack in Toledo sector drove back the rebels, who left munitions and arms. Several rebel raids in Loyalist territory in Valencia, Tarragona and Lerida, were driven off without casualties. SEEKING EARLY PEACE United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received November 25, 1.30 a.m.) PARIS, November 24. The Bayone correspondent of Le Soir predicts the almost immediate resignation of the Spanish Government, and the foi-mation of a more moderate Cabinet, headed by Senor Calladeras, former Prime Minister, who will be prepared to negotiate with General Franco. The decision is reported to have been reached at a conference at Barcelona with Senor Louis Companys, and Dr. Negrin. The paper states that 3000 anarchists were shot in Barcelona recently, and 2000 died of starvation. GENERAL FRANCO’S PLANS THREAT OF POWERFUL OFFENSIVE United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received November 25, 1.30 a.m.) SALAMANCA, November 24. General Franco is hopeful that the new offensive will crush the Republicans and speedily end the war. Preparations for a great push are continuing. It is reported that there are now 300,000 in one sectox- alone.