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THE CHINA' MAIL, DECEMBER 15, 1988
FRENCH FOREIGN POLICY Far East Problem Not French But International
No Question Of France Giving Up Territory
Paris, To-day.
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SUICIDE TOWER EVASIVE REPLY TO BE CLOSED BY MR.
Zagreb, To-day.
CHAMBERLAIN
London, To-day.
Public access to the more south- erly situated Gothic towers of Saint Stephens' Cathedral has been' prohibited by the Cathedral Chap-
Mr. Neville Chamberlain was The Foreign Minister, M. Georges Bonnet, made ter owing to the increasing predi-
lection for the towers manifested again approached on the Franco- an important statement on many aspects of by persons anxious to commit sui-Italian dispute yesterday and foreign affairs at a meeting of the foreign cide. affairs commission yesterday.
again gave an evasive reply when asked about Britain's attitude in the event of war between
During the past few weeks, seven It is stated that M. Bonnet expressed solid satisfac-persons of either sex-mostly un-
tion with Mr. Chamberlain's speech at the Lon-happy lovers have thrown them- two Mediterranean powers.
don dinner.
As to the Italian territorial claims, it is asserted that M. Bon- net declared that Herr von Rib- bentrop (the Nazi Foreign Minister) on his recent Paris visit limited. himself to the statement that Ger- many intended to remain loyal to the Berlin-Rome Axis but had no direct interest in the Mediterran-
ean.
were
M. Bonnet declared he had not been acquainted with any of the Italian claims, but if any made here would be no question of France giving up an inch of terri- tory.
EXAGGERATIONS?~ -- Questioned about Germany's in- tentions in Eastern Europe, parti- cularly the Ukraine, M. Bonnet re- plied that some of the statements made thereon appeared exaggerat- ed.
Not ev ything said on the sub- ject should be taken literally.
Dealing with the Sino-Japanese hostilities, M. Bonnet is reported to have made no effort to conceal his opinion that the interests and posi- tion of European countries in China were endangered.
INTERNATIONAL PROBLEM He emphasised, however, that it was not specifically a French but an international problem.
M. Bonnet revealed that the Nazi Foreign Minister had assured him that only 3,000 to 3,500 German vo- lunteers remained in Spam on Dec. 6, and that all were stationed behind the lines-Reuter,
RESOLUTION ON COLONIAL ISSUE
Capetown, To-day.
selves from the upper gallery.- Trans-Ocean.
JAPANESE RENEWING
OPERATIONS IN KONGMOON AREA AND SAMSHUI
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) Macao, To-day.
the
The Prime Minister was first ask- ed to give an assurance that Bri- tain would regard an attack by Italy on any French possessions as an unfriendly act.
Mr. Chamberlain replied that the undertaking to respect the status. quo in the Mediterranean embodied in the Anglo-Italian Agreement certainly applied to Tunis, and any action contrary to that agreement. "would be a matter of great concern to the Government."
The Government, however, "could not contemplate the possibility" of such an attack as suggested. Reuter.
Vernacular messages late last night state that the Japanese at Kaukong are on the move again and that the vanguard is striking towards TRAINER GIVES HIS Kongmoon.
TEAM KRUSCHEN
"Daily Dose" for Footballers.
The Japanese troops at Kaukong, it is said, have been considerably strengthened from Canton, and it is believed that a battle for Kongmoon will soon be fought in the area between Kong-energy and vitality? Do you over wish moon and Kaukong.
River
caused to casual-
When you watch a football match ever envy the players their
that you, too, were as active and full of zest as they are? Well, read what a professional trainer does to keep his. team in tip-top condition:-
Meanwhile, Japanese aircraft are southern side of the West
"I am a professional trainer, at pre- active over the region between were heavily. bombed_in relays. Con-
sent with a first-class football team, Kongmoon, Kaukong and Samshui, siderable damage was
and have been for the past fourteen years. The benefit of Kruschen Salts. and many towns and villages have the Chinese defences, but
has been wonderful both as a laxative been practically destroyed during ties were light.
COMMUNICATIONS WRECKED and in keeping the men free from the last few days.
staleness. Each morning I see that a small The Chinese, it is reliably learn every man under me takes Yesterday afternoon, the
all amount of Kruschen Salts to assist. forces opposite Samshui
ed, have themselves wrecked
I have used communication lines between the liver and kidneys.
Kruschen with all types of athletes,. Kwangsi and Kwangchowwan. Sup and also extensively among my private. plies cannot now be transported into patients, for cases of loss of vitality, the interior via Kwangchowwan. rheumatism and neuritis."-JJ.J. (Cer-.
tified Masseur).
Chinese
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BRITONS IN FRANCO GAOLS
London, To-day.
The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr. R. A. Butler, stated in to the Commons that according latest figures received, which were issued on October 29, the number of United Kingdom nationals held
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The Unofficial Members yesterday | prisoners of war by General Franco's of 86, and passed a resolution in the Legisla- administration was tive Council of Northern Rhodesia) Canadian nationals 34. opposing return to Nazi Germany of Mr. Butler later added that the the African mandated territories. British Agent at Burgos reported
The resolution asks the Governor he had taken further steps to to inform the Secretary for Co-pedite conclusion of an lonies that in the members' opinion, arrangement, and that return of colonies would constitute a that release might shortly be ex-
pected.-British Wireless. serious menace to the Empire. Reuter.
MEMEL ELECTION FIGURES
Memel, To-day. Election results are available from 77 out of 228 districts and show an average of 88.5% in favour of the German list.
In the city of Mentel; the
reached 81.5%;
mans
Ocean.
ex-
exchange
he hoped
FIVE-YEAR PLAN FOR DEFENCE
Cairo, To-day.
The Egyptian Defence Council has approved a five-year plan for reorganisation of the Army in four divisions, each of 15,000 to 20,000 Ger- men.
cost
be Trans- Approximate
£10,000,000. Reuter.
will
It is believed that the Japanese will attempt to effect a landing near Kwangchowwan and at Pakhoi.
An unconfirmed report says that 'the Chinese authorities have blocked the harbour at Pakhoi-Our Own Correspondent.
The "little daily dose" of Kruschen Salts keeps the internal organs func- tioning regularly in their daily duties. Liver, kidneys and bowels are stimulat- ed to healthy, vigorous activity, thus. ensuring the punctual elimination of all waste products and poisons that. endanger the health,
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