The Archive · 1938

Nationalists Shell Madrid

Madrid, June 30.

For the first time in several weeks, the Nationalists bombarded this city with heavy artillery today, the shells crashing into buildings in the suburbs.—United Press.

Sir Robert Hodgson in London London, July 1.

Lord Halifax, Foreign Secretary receiving Sir Robert Hodgson, British Agent in Burgos on a visit here, to day, Sir Robert saw Mr. R. A. Butler, Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Under-Secretary, yesterday, shortly after his arrival from Spain.-Havas. nor the various foreign countries comprehend the true nature of Japan's military aims. "There wil be no peace as long as General Chiang Kaishek remains in office," he declared.

The War Minister went on to declare that the official' Japanese declaration made in January to the effect that Japan no longer recognized the Chiang Kai-Shek government as partner in any negotiations was final and definite—Trans-Ocean.

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