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By Harold
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THE CHINA MAIL, OCTOBER 8, 1940.
SPAIN'S WAR PLUNGE
AN AXIS MILITARY UNIT is the centre of in- terest in Madrid at the moment, but, says Reuter's correspondent, it is more of a social than a warlike interest.
The anxiety that was aroused by Axis propa- ganda during Senor Suner's visits to Germany and
FEARS
Italy and the hints of what was expected of Spain, is UR
no longer apparent.
Senor Suner's return which brought corroboration that Spain is not going to plunge immediate- ly, into war has been followed by the placid pursuit of Spanish life....
The only distraction of the last few days has been provided by the above-mentioned German military unit-a military band two hundred strong.
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After playing in the bult ring Saturday and parading afterwards, a return concert was Municipal given them by the Band in Retiro Park, when they were regaled with Madrid's best musical efforts.
Even off duty these visitors are the centre of attention, not- ably when many sun themselves in the Retiro Park in unsmiling pairs.
they The bull-fight to which were invited proved a particular- ly exciting series of contests, with the well-known bull-fighters, La Landa and Juanity Belmonte dis- tinguishing themselves. The lat- ter, however, was rather badly gored.-Reuter.
JOHNSON ACT POLICY
PRESIDENT
ROOSEVELT
MAY BE COUNTED UPON TO SUPPORT THE REPEAL OF THE JOHNSON ACT TO EN- ABLE CREDITS TO BE EX- TENDED TO BRITAIN IF THE WAR SHOULD BE PROLONGED TO THE POINT AT WHICH BRITAIN'S PRESENT CASH RESOURCES ENDS, DECLARED THE WASHINGTON CORRES PONDENT OF THE "PHILADEL PHIA ENQUIRER":YESTER- DAY.
The correspondent added that according to informed circles--in- Washington the Administration's lack' of interest in Senator King's bill for repeal of the Act is due to the fact that Britain is not immediately in need of American credits. Reuter.
ELIMINATING
RUSSIAN INFLUENCE (SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") Stations along the Harbin-Sui- fenho railway are gradually los- ing their Russian aspect, the "Manchuria Daily News" reports. Only Russian birches planted years ago round station buildings and houses indicate former Russian occupancy. Russian station names woodwork ornaments in old have disappeared and Russian faces are seldom seen. Havas.
RATIONALISATION IN JAPAN
(SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL")' Japanese workers who have lost their jobs owing to the merger of companies or the control over luxury goods, are being. urged to go to Manchukuo, suys the "Japan Advertiser." Main demand is for agricultural workers. Havas.
JAMAICAN CHINESE
DONATION
(SPECIAL TO "CHINA "MAIL") Chinese residing in Jamalca
have donated £20,000 for the Chinese air force and national salvation campaign. Havas.
VICHY'S ENVOY (SPECIAL TO “CHINA MAIL") M. Leon Berard has been up- pointed Vichy Ambassador to the. Holy See replacing M. Wladimir Dormesson. Havas.
WEATHER REPORT
The Royal Observatory reports that a veak, anticyclone covers China and extends castward to Japan and the neighbouring seas. --- A... trough of relatively low pressure persists between the Philippines and the Marianas.
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