DAILY EXECUTIONS

Evening Star, Issue 22464, 8 October 1936, Page 9

DAILY EXECUTIONS

PRISONERS AND HOSTAGES IN MADRID EARLY REBEL ADVANCE EXPECTED Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, October 6. The ‘ Daily Telegraph’s ’ diplomatic correspondent says: “ Apprehension regarding the fate of 7,000 prisoners and hostages in Madrid is reflected in passages from the diplomatic corps. Executions of men and women are proceeding at the rate of 50 to 60 a day, and it is feared that the terror will be intensified as Madrid’s danger grows. Visits to the mortuary are now forbidden, heightening the mystery regarding the fate of the victims. Foreign diplomats arc doing all possible to influence the Government forces to adopt more humane treatment.” Although there has been no advance by the troops, General Franco has begun a push to Madrid by an all-day air attack in the Santa Cruz-Deretamar sector. Bombs have been showered on an eight-mile front, and an early advance is expected. The battle at Navalperal continues with unabated fury. The rebels, despite heavy losses and repeated repulses, continue to hurl themselves against deadly artillery. A fierce battle is also being continued at Oviedo, where Government troops are redoubling their efforts to capture the city. Government troops who wore taken prisoner at Toledo are now assisting to clear the ruins of the alcazar and adjoining streets. RUSSIA’S OFFER TO GOVERNMENT WILD TAKE CHARGE OF WOUNDED LOYALISTS. MADRID, October 7. The Soviet Ambassador, on behalf of his Government, has offered to take charge of all Spaniards wounded in fighting the insurgents and send them to Russia. General Caballero warmly thanked the Russian people for this token of solidarity with the Spanish auti-Fas-cists, REBELS’ ULTIMATUM AIR ATTACK THREATENED. LONDON, October 7. (Received October 8, at 11 a.m.) Insurgent aeroplanes dropped thousands of leaflets over Madrid containing an ultimatum that a terrific air attack will be launched if the capital does not surrender. , APPEAL TO LABOUR ENVOYS AT EDINBURGH. LONDON, October 7. (Received October 8, at 11 a.m.) At the Labour Conference Senor Asua, the Spanish envoy, said: “We are fighting against tanks and guns with sticks and knives. Help us to buy arms somewhere. We can pay. Senorita de Palencia, speaking in English, said she was of Scottish descent and a Catholic. There would be absolute liberty for the Catholic Church when the Government forces won. Stories and pictures of atrocities were not true, but she did not deny that violence had been committed on both sides, which was inevitable in civil war. The delegates to the conference rose and sang ‘ The Red Flag,’ and cheered, after which they discussed party affairs. MR NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN TO BE APPROACHED (British Official Wireless.) RUGBY, October 7. (Received October 8, at uoou.)

Following the Spanish representatives’ addresses at the Labour Party conference, it was announced that Major Attlee and Mr Arthur Greenwood were going to London to try to see Mr Neville Chamberlain, in the absence of the Prime Minister, with a view to laying before him the statements made by the Spanish envoys.