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Communication Lord Halifax's Visit
Salamanca, Nov. 13 The first official statement by the Nationalist authorities on the exchange of agents with the Bri- tish Government. already an- nounced in the House of Com- mons, was made here to-day,
The statement says:
"Following the exchange of notes between the Government of Gen- eral Franco and the British Gov- ernment, it has been agreed to es- tablish relations between the two governments by appointing agents in London and in. Salamanca. res- pectively.
"A number of sub-agents at the most important harbours and in- land towns will be placed under these agents.
"These officials will enjoy the oficial privilege of protection. and сад maintain confidential communication among themselves without their official correspon- dence being censored,
"The Spanish Nationalist agent in London will have direct access the British Foreign Office, while the British agent in Sala- manca will likewise have direct contact with the bureau for for- eign relations.
"The functions of the sub- agents are the same as Consuls as regards protection of their na tlonals and their country's ship- ping interests.
"The Spanish Nationalist Gov- ernment considers this solution as transitory pending establishment of normal relations between Spain and Great Britain."- Transocean..
To Berlin
London, Nov. 13. The impending visit to Germany, of the Lord President of the Coun- ell. Lord Halifax, is favourably commented upon by the Conserva- tive and Liberal press but is cri
by the Labour *Bally
ticised Herald."
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With the exception of the La bour organ, all newspapers phasise its importance as a con- tribution to a Arm understanding between Britain any Germany and
in the cause of peace.
"The Times" 'says that an at- tempt should be made to remove the differences at present existing. and if possible to find a field for mutual endeavour.
The proper moment has arrived,. and it is certain that nine-tentos of the British people are heartily in favour of this policy.
The "Daily Mall" expresses the opinion, that the visit will "mark the beginning of new and friend- Liberal while the lier relations, "News Chronicle" declares that nothing would be more welcome to the British public than a lasting agreement between Britain and Germany on those problems which at present are bones of contention. COLONIAL QUESTION Concerning Lord Halifax's m
in Germany,. It is an- gramme nounced that he will confer with the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, on Monday, and will pro- bably leave London on Wednesday or Thursday. Lord Halifax is ex- pected to return at the beginning
French North Africa of the following week.
Conference
Paris, Nov. 13. An official statement was issued In Paris to-day on the outcome of the Important French North Africa Conference, which has been sitting in the capital for several days past. The statement was made after M. Albert Sarraut, Minister for Colonies. had a lengthy consulta- tion with the French Resident General in Morocco.
The Conference, says the state ment has resolved to give" effect to several measures designed to combat the recent subversive movements In North Africa.
PUBLIC WORKS PLANS Some of these measures will be
The Daily Mail" mentions the possibility of him continuing his trip to Rome but says that such an eventuality depends on later deve- lopments.
As possible subjects of discussion between Lord Halifax and Herr Hitler, several papers suggest the colonial question, the Far Eastern situation, a new western pact und Spain.
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"The Times" states that the object of Lord Halifax's visit will be to ascertain the exact nature of the obstacles which obstruct the path of smooth relations between the two countries, and to discuss the possibilities for removing them.
The conversations in Germany, says, the Journal, will mark the quiet and informal beginning of
of an ́administrative character investigation of these problems.---- and will take into account pre- | International News Agency.
sent difficulties confronting the
native population.
They include improvement in
the water supply and public Brazil's Totalitarian
works with the object of combat-
ting unemployment.
Natives are to be enlisted in the work of administration, 'opening up a new vista in French rule.
Transocean.
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colonial
EGYPTIAN CABINET
DIFFICULTIES
Cairo, Nov. 13. Negotiations are pending be- tween the Ward Government and the Egyptian court for partial re- organisation of the Cabinet.
Government
London, Nov. 13. Brazil's change to a totalitarian form of government is not to be condemned or praléed, says "The Times" in a lengthy leading arti- cle.
The only firmly established fact in the whole matter is that Freal- dent Vargas is determined to re-. main in office."
President Vargas, however, is neither a Hitler nor a Mussolini, who as leaders of 3 powerful movement acquired power in order to Institute a political and econo-
Political circles consider that a change in the Cabinet, with Nahasmic system based on a new out- Pasha, however, remaining as Prime Minister, to be imminent.- Heuter.
Anti-British Campaigu
New
were
look, but is merely a South Ameri can politician who wishes to main- tain at all costs the power invest- ed in him by the people.
Any judgment must be reserved until future developments have shown whether Brazil is. fertile soil for such an experiment.
INTERNAL POLITICS
Tokyo, Nov. 13. measures for intensifying anti- British propaganda
Britain is not inclined to take decided upon yesterday aftenoon, sides with either view because the when Mr. Yamamoto, a leading question is one of Internal politics, member of the Belyukai Party, but will nevertheless follow de- and ten other deputies, formed a velopments with extreme interest committee for organisation of in view of the commercial rela- anti-British demonstrations.- Reuter
ed
VERY STRIKING
DOCUMENT":
tlons between the two countries and the amount of British capital Invested in Brazil.
In this connection, considerable concern is expressed over suspen- slon of paymentą of Brazilian for- eign debts, which it is declared has made a grave impression on London financial circles.
Brussels, Nov. 14. The Portuguese delegate express- Brazil still possesses unlimited entire approbation of the possibilities of development, which, declaration which he described as however, are dependent on foreign. a very striking document. În view capital, and the Brazilian Presi of the Portuguese interests in the dent could do his own country, no Far East the declaration is entire-greater harm than to destroy ly in line with the policy of his Brazilian' credit on the money Government. M... Spaak said he markets of the world through re-
confident the declaration | fusing to meet his incurred obligu would be adopted on. Monday-- Reuter
was
tions... I'ransocean.
Might Provide Excuse For Strong Action
Shanghai, Nov. 13. With the Japanese occupation of Nantao, all non-Japanese are now confined within foreign ad- ministered areas, which are en- circled by Japanese troops,
Japanese clviljans. including women, dressed in bright kimonos, are now freely entering parts of the Settlement south of Socchow Creek, travelling about in" motor cars flying the Japanese flag.
It is generally recgnised that this might, at any moment, beca-
ston an incident which might be
the signal for strong action by the Japanese army.— Reuter.
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