SPAIN’S FUTURE

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20729, 13 February 1939, Page 7

SPAIN’S FUTURE

ATTITUDE OF ITALY CRITICISM OF BRITAIN REBELS BOMB MADRID (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Feb. 13/11.30 a.m.) ROME. Feb. 12 Signor Gay da in an article in the Voce d’Ttalia. declares that Italy only tends to assist General Franco only where necessary to defend his political victory. The article does not presume to suggest that Spain will 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. BURGOS. Feb. 12 General Franco has issued a decree creating special courts to punish those who have fomented “Red” subversion in the past two years and hindered the providential triumph of the national movement. MADRID, Feb. 12 Dr. Negrin and other Government officials have arrived from Valencia. The insurgents bombarded the city for half-an-hour this morning. RECOGNITION OF FRANCO „ PROBABLY BY FRANCE (United Press Assn—Elec. TeL Copyright) PARIS, February 9. Well-informed circles express the opinion that early recognition will be be accorded General Franco. Le Temps says it can even be asked whether the Republican Government has not virtually ceased to exist. ATTITUDE OF BRITAIN HELP IN MOVE THE GERMAN PRESS ANGRY (United Pres* Ass^. —Elec. Tel. Copyright) LONDON, Feb. li The British Government is maintaining continuous contact both with the Spanish Nationalist and Republican leaders, but can do no more yet than offer its services in bringing the two sides together as soon as one makes a move, says the Times. It is not pressing either side to make a truce against its will. The German press Is still angry about what it describes as Britain and France's “sudden conversion” to the Nationalist cause, slays a message from Berlin. The British Government may protest that its motives are humanitarian, it is said, but Britain and France are obviously hoping for political advantages from their last-minute gestures to General Franco. If so, they will soon find they are harbouring illusions. General Franco does not require British and French advice regarding either his home or his foreign policy, which, it is declared, will be adapted to Spain's need and geographical situation. PORT OF BARCELONA RE-OPENED TO GENERAL TRAFFIC (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. LONDON, Feb. li The port of Barcelona has been reopened to general traffic, says a message from that city. The Republican Premier, Dr. Negrin. the Foreign Minister, Senor del Vayo, and other members of the 1 Cabinet have arrived at Valencia, says . | the Barcelona correspondent of the , British United Press. SUPPLIES FOR FRANCO i GERMAN CONSIGNMENTS ' (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) . ! BURGOS, February 10 ] Germany is shipping to General - ‘ Franco flour, wheat, and sugar worth 1 £30,000, and also 5000 men's suits.