SPANISH WAR.

Waikato Times, Volume 120, Issue 19991, 15 September 1936, Page 7

SPANISH WAR.

FLIGHT OF COMMANDER. MANY SHOPS LOOTED MEN PUSH WOMEN ASIDE. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. LONDON, Sept. 13. A correspondent of the British United Press states that Colonel Ortega fled at 1 a.m. The city was entirely evacuated except for Basque Nationalists, who patrolled the streets. Anarchists set lire to six buildings in the industrial quarters. The Basques fought the anarchists to prevent further incendiarism. The rough element looted shops in the fashionable quarter. Thousands of refugees gathered on the quays at night waiting to be embarked on yachts and boats, which the Government authorities had commandeered. Men, mostly of fighting age, pushed women and children aside in spite of their tearful pleadings. NON-INTERVENTION PLAN. THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE. SECOND MEETING IN LONDON. (Omcial Wireless.) (Received Sept. 15, 1 p.m.) RUGBY, Sept. 14. A second meeting of the International Committee for the application ol llie agreement regarding non-inter-vention in Spain was held at the Foreign office. The meeting was attended by representatives of 26 countries. The committee had under consideration certain questions relating to the scope of the agreement, and the delegates undertook, where necessary, to obtain the instructions of their Governments at the earliest possible moment in regard to the questions submitted. The committee re-affirmed the resolution adopted at Its first meeting—that the proceedings at Its meeting should be treated as strictly confidential, subject to the issue of an agreed communique at the conclusion of each meeting. After a general exchange of views It was agreed to appoint an informal sub-committee to assist the chairman In the day to day work of the committee, and that this sub-committee should be composed of representatives of Belgium, the United Kingdom, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Russia. The first meeting of the sub-com-mittee will be held at the Foreign Office to-morrow afternoon. The Oommlttee’s Satisfaction. The committee took note with satisfaction that the majority of the representatives had already furnished to the secretariat copies of the legislative and administrative measures adopted in accordance with their agreement for non-intervention. It was arranged that documents so submitted should be collated as soon as possible for consideration by the committee. A COURAGEOUS DECISION. LABOUR & NON-INTERVENTION. ADDRESS BY MAJOR ATTLEE. (Official Wireless.) (Received Sept. 15, 1 p.m.) RUGBY, Sept. 14. Major C. R. Attlee, at u public meeting in Cornwall, said lie believed the decision taken by the Trades Union Congress with regard to Spain was absolutely right. It required a great deal ol' courage to take that decision. He was convinced that non-inter-vention was the best that could be done in the circumstances, provided it could be made effective, and his party would exercise the utmost vigilance to see that it was made effective.

REFUGEE CAMP CLOSED. DISORDER IN GIBRALTAR. DEMONSTRATORS INJURED. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. GIBRALTAR, Sept. 13. The sudden decision of the authorities to close the refugee camp which accommodated 800 British men, women and children from the civil war zone, led to a disorderly demonstration to-day. Previously there had been a quiet procession. including women, in which banners were displayed demanding rights for British subjects. The police shepherded the procession lo the police station as it was moving toward Government llousg and arrested several people. The remainder volunteered lo accompany them to gaol. The police made a baton charge and injured several of the demonstrators. They dispersed the remainder blit subsequently groups of excited people paraded the streets. The police are guarding Government House. Apparently the refugees, who are carrying their belongings, must spend the night in the streets and further disturbances arc feared. CHARGES AGAINST BRITONS. PROTEST TO THE GOVERNOR. United Press Assir.—Elec. Tel. copyright. (Received Sepl. 15, t p.m.) GIBRALTAR, Sept. li. Fourteen British subjects were remanded on charges arising out of Sundav’s disturbances. '.Meanwhile homeless refugees assembled at Government House in order to protest. The police dispersed them after the lire brigade bad demonstrated with hoses. The Governor advised the refugees to return to their undamaged homes .it I.a Linea. where conditions are quiel. lie promised prelection in llie event of