THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 18, 1989
Poland Has Its Own Solution Of The New Czech Crisis
CARPATHO-UKRAINE SHOULD BE GIVEN TO HUNGARY!
Warsaw, To-day.
The view that Carpatho-Ukraine should be incor- porated with Hungary was expressed by Col. Beck in a statement to the Senate Foreign Affairs Commission, in which he shed a light on certain important aspects of foreign policy. He declared that the Polish Government had no de- claration to make on the Ukrainian problem. It had been raised by press propaganda not diplomatic action:
SUN YAT-SEN MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATIONS
Chungking, To-day.
The 14th anniversary of the death of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Father of the Chinese Republic, was solemn- ly observed by Chinese throughout the country yesterday,,
commemora-
all
· Mass meetings in tion were held in practically cities, including Chungking, Cheng-
Relations with the Soviet. based on the pact of
were
sion and the bilateralon-aggres-
of November.
declaration
out
Traces of tension arose not of 'actual feelings' between the two bat their attitude towards states and problems which disappeared.
other
have
He next referred to Poland's in- terest in the Baltic region, the situation at Danzig and tions with Germany on the subject of minorities.
COLONIAL CLAIMS
negotia-
Dealing with colonial claims which "life obliges us to consider" the foreign attitude of Polish wishes and more was becoming friendly.
more
Keepers at the London Zoo are busy clipping the wings of the Strong gusts of wind large birds as a precaution against gales. are likely to sweep the birds off their feet and once they get a start they are likely to fly over the top of their enclosure if fully-winged. Photo shows keeper clipping a pelican's wing.
CORONATION OF POPE PIUS XII
Vatican City, To-day.
The Government had not formu- tu, Kweiyang, Wuchow, Kunming, lated precise demands or plans but
Hengyang,
would be Changsha Yuanling,
was convinced that it
Over half a million people pack- Nanchang, Shanghai, Loyang, Sian called to the conference table for
deliberations as soon as the ques-ed St. Peter's Square down the
and Lanchow.
In Chungking, the war-time capi-tion was ready for tal, the occasion was observed by discussion.
National
ment Headquarters.
More
TOMB OF KING GEORGE FIFTH
DEDICATED
international new half mile road reaching almost THE KING
Govern-the collaboration of the States
in
Jewish to the river Tiber when Pope Pius the government leaders at a me- The serious problem of
the audi-emigration must be settled with XII was crowned the supreme morial service held at torium of the
than possession of territories for emi- pontiff on the outside of the bal- 400 people, including Generalissimo grants, and the Jews themselves.cony of St. Peter's at midday. Chiang Kai-shek were present,
Despite Japanese control, the Chinese in Shanghai fittingly com- memorated the occasion. ese shops
in
All Chin- the International
Settlement and the French Conces-
sion half-masted
Flags.
their National
At noon, all Chinese in the city observed a three-minute silence.
Dr. Sun's death anniversary be-
Reuter.
ALLEGED ITALIAN NOTE
It is the first time since 1846 that a Pope has been crowned in public.
Millions of faithful all over the world listened to a description of the ceremonies broadcast 'In seven different languages.
The ceremonies connected with the coronation began at 8 ́a.m. and solemn the were conducted with
Diplomats and princes from all splendour of centuries old tradition. parts of the world were among the
London, Yesterday. Political quarters in London ing also named by the National have become suddenly doubtful Government as National Arbor Day, whether the alleged Italian Note trees were planted yesterday follow-suggesting diplomatic negotia-worshippers who packed the great
Central tions between. Italy and France ing the memorial services. News,
DISSOCIATION FROM BRITISH FOREIGN POLICY
Tripuri, To-day,
on the Djibouti railway and the rights of Italians in Tunisia, has actually been - delivered to the French Premier, M. Dala- dier..
Official circles confine them- selves to stating that both Paris
Basilica to capacity during, high mass. Reuter.
CHINESE CLAIM
and London have been aware of CHAPOO RETAKEN
the contents of such a Note for two days.
Confirmation that such a Note has actually been presented to the French Foreign Office is not yet available, but it is believed that the next 48 hours will make matters perfectly clear.-Trans- Ocean,
The three-day plenary session of National Congress has concluded after passing resolutions disapprov ing and dissociating itself from British foreign policy, expressing confidence in Gandhi, demanding self- determination for India, voicing admiration for the courage anding position, of Indians, verseas, determination – of the Arabs in especially in the Empire." Palestine and expressing” anxiety
Kinhwa, To-day.
The recapture of Chapoo, coastal town in north Cheldang, on the morning of March 10 is reported in a military despatch received here yesterday.
LONDON, TO-DAY.
AND. QUEEN OF
AND OTHER MEMBERS THE ROYAL FAMILY WENT ΤΟ ST. GEORGE'S CHAPEL, WINDSOR CASTLE FOR THE DEDICATION OF THE TOMB OF KING GEORGE V.
Canon Deane conducted the brief ceremony. The service consisted of a prayer written especially for the occasion and the whole proceedings, lasted only a quarter of an hour after which the Royal Family spected the tomb.
in-
An official statement afterwards says that the coffin of King George V was removed from the Royal Vault and placed in the tomb in the second most westerly bay the north side of the nave.
on
is The figure of King George shown in white marble wearing an garter admiral's uniform and the robes. Reuter.
RECORD-BREAKING GOLD OFFERING
Chungking, To-day. Exceeding all expectations, the The success was achieved by a Chinesa", unit which first had re Now Life Movement Offer Gold captured Halyen on March 9. The Campaign which opened on Novem- Japanese at Chapoo offered resist ber 26 was brought to a successful Wore A Helmed conclusion at seven o'clock yoster- ance but were finally ov and retreated, towa
and day evening with the record-break- Central Hanging result of $2,400,000. The next session will be held Kashan along the
Ichów Railway, regarding the "rapidly deteriorat-lat the end of December-Reute
News.