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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 37, 14 February 1939, Page 7

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FRANCO’S SPAIN FASCIST FEARS SHOWN ANGLO-FRENCH INFLUENCE [By Telegraph— Association—Copyright) ROME, Feb. 12. Signor Virginio Gayda, “mouthpiece’’ of Signor Mussolini, in an article in the Voce d’ltalia, declares that Italy intends to assist General Franco only where it is necessary to defend his political victory, anti does not presume to suggest that Spain mould her new regime on Fascism, but a later passage accuses England and France of attempting to detach Spain from solidarity with Italian and German influence by encircling her with British and French influence. “ SUDDEN CONVERSION ” BRITAIN AND FRANCE. GERMAN PRESS STILL SORE. BERLIN, Feb. 11. The German Press is still sire about what it describes as Britain’s

and France's "sudden conversion’’ to the Nationalist cause. The British Government may protest its motives as humanitarian, it is said, but it is obviously hoping for political advantages from its last-minute gestures to General Franco. It so, it will soon finu it is harbouring illusions. General Franco does not require Bri'.isr. or French advice regarding either home or foreign policy whicn. it is declared, will be adapted to Spain’s need.-, and geographical situation. HELP FOR REFUGEES BRITISH CONTRIBUTION S. | British Official Wireltbi. J RUGBY, Feb. l f ‘. Britain is making a further im- • mediate contribution of £40,000 to tn?. International Commission for the As-| sistance of Child Refugees in Spam.; and if the need still exists by March 1 the Government will be prepared to make further provision of a similar amount. In that event Britain s con-i tributions woud total £120.000. The Australian Associated Press (according to a Press Association cable» says the British Government is contributing a further £BO,OOO for the assistance of Spanish refugees. The International Commission is still working in Barcelona, where the children are suffering from malnutrition. £31.000 FOR BALDWIN FUND [ British Official Wireless. 1 RUGBY, Feb. 10. Over £3l 000 has already been received as a result of the recent stage and screen day appeal on behalf of Earl Baldwin’s fund for refugees. FRANCOS GOVERNMENT RECOGNITION BY EIRE. Received Feb. 13, 9.5 p.m. DUBLIN, Feb. 13. ’ Il is officially stated that Eire re-1 cognises General Franco’s Govern-: ment as the legitimate cne in Spain.! Mr. H. L. Kerney. Irish Minister to j Spain, is going to Burgos. THE TASK AHEAD DECLARATION BY MADRID CABINET. Received Feb. 13, 9.5 p.m. LONDON, Feb. 13. The Madrid correspondent of the i British United Pre>s says that a declaration after the Cabinet meeting extends to the air, land and sea forces < and the civil population in the loyalist zone. It adds: “An immense task awaits the Government, which is sparing no effort to cope with the situation, which requires the fervent co-opertion of an entire and heroic national front. The die is cast: it is I ours alone to find a way out of the i difficult plight by determination and! common resolution.” h RED SUBVERSION FRANCO SETS UP SPECIAL I ( Ol RTS. * I Received Feb. 13. 5.5 p.m. s BURGOS, Feb. 12. ] General Franco has issued a decree i creating special Courts to punish I jabver- 1 sion in the past two years and hin- < dered the providential triumph of the 1 national movement. < Germany is shipping to General < Franco flour, wheat and sugar worth £50,000, a Iso 5 ARRIV AL IN MADRID DR. NEGRIN .AND OTHER MEMBERS OF GOVERNMENT. Received Feb. 13, 5.5 p.m. MADRID, Feb. 11. The Premier of loyalist Spain, Dr. Negrin, and other members of the i Government, arrived from Valencia. 1 The nationalists bombarded the city for half an hour this morning. 1 ' An air raid on Aicoy resulted in eight persons being killed and 25 wounded. General Miaja has been promoted Lieutenant-General. MADRID BOMBARDED. Received Feb. 13, 5.5 p.m. LONDON, Feb. 12. The Madrid correspondent of the ; British United Press says that the ■ '■ bombarded the south-eastern i

parts of the capital and killed 16 persons and wounded 23. A bombing raid killed 100 people at Jativa. A Salamanca message says that the rebels report hitting a loyalist destroyer during the bombing of Cartagena, shooting down a loyalist chaser plane and also bombing Valencia and Chillon.