WAR IN SPAIN

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21181, 31 October 1938, Page 9

WAR IN SPAIN

REPORTED ATTEMPT ON LIFE OF GENERAL FRANCO United Press Association—By Ei*cvtc Telegraph —Copyright (Received October 30, 6.30 p.m.) MADRID, October 29. “La Van-Guardia,” the official Spanish Government newspaper, reports a recent attempt to assassinate General Franco, by a private secretary named Cossio. After missing with one shot the assailant was overpowered. WITHDRAWAL OF FOREIGNERS WILL BRITAIN BE SATISFIED? United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright LONDON. October 28. Little officially is divulged In London with regard to the implementation of the Anglo-Italian agreement beyond the Government's apparent satisfaction that the withdrawal of 10.000 Italians from Spain, fulfils the definition "substantial withdrawal.” Tills was solely responsible for six months' delay, wherein Italy meantime ceased her anti-Brltlsh wireless propaganda in the near East and adequately respected British rights at Lake Tsana. Thus the way is clear to face up to Italy’s equally vital desire for the recognition of the conquest of Abyssinia, and also better relations in the Mediterranean, including fortifications there, and on the Red Sea. as well as Arab and other problems, incidental to Mr Chamberlain’s policy of appeasement.