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AMBASSADOR, — See
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In the sense used in th page, "Ambassador" means a minister of the highest rank who permanently represente his sovereign or country at a foreign court, and hus the right to a personal interview with the foreign sovereign or chilef executive,
The word is n Middle Eng- 11sh
derived from the one. English word "ambasunde"- servant of the same period. Ordinal derivation la obscure, but was probably from the Latin "ambactus", meaning - a servant os vossal. Variation is Embassador", with “Embossy", which was common in the 17th 18th centuries and in still some- umes
ilsed States.
the United
Belgian Catholic Leader Dies
Brussels, Frb. 15,
Four days after he had been asked
to form a new Belgian Cabinet, M.
NO
Thursday,
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February 16, 1939.
U.S.
RECOGNITION FOR
FRANCO: WASHINGTON MOVE
K.R.A. AND
STREET LIGHTING
The monthly meeting of the General Committee of the Kow- loon Residents' Association was held on February 7, in St. Andrew's Church 'Hall.
Those present were: Mr. B. Wylie, (President), Mr. F. C. Mow Fung (Vice-esident). Mr. R. Baldwin (Hon, secretary and Treasurer), Miss 1. D. Sawyer, Messrs. Lam Ming Fan, Li Chior Chi, C, M. Manners, 1. N. Murray, R. Pestonj and W. J. Rattey, Apologien for absence were received from Mesra. D. W. Munton and C. E. Terry.
Letters concerning the Children's
the Playground and
Hongkong Horticultural Society, were read and approved.
A letter wan read drawing at tention to the poor street lighting in Prince Edward Road near the steps
Henri Jasper, one-time Belgian Pen-leading to the Diocesan Boys' School.
mler, died suddenly this
following an operation.
He was 6 years of age.
afternoon.
The King of the Delgians had paid
It was decided to write to Govern ment and mention the poorness of
the lighting in Prince Edward Road generally,
a visit to his resklence this momlug.
FINES ON MOTORISTS and only lust Saturday M. Jasper was A letter was read concerning the entrusted with the task of forming a large number of fines recently in- new Cabinet to succeed the Spänk) meted on motorists for parking their Government. On Monday
in-i cara alongside the sidewalk timated that he felt unequal to the Salisbury Road near the entrance to j
insk,
In
the Kowloon Winrves. It was de- Between 1920 and 1932, M. Jasper vided that no action be taken. the was head of four different Belgian absence of "Parking" notice being governments, apart
holding considered us u suffelent warning to from ministeria posky
Belgian those who insisted on parking there, Cabinets-Trans-Ocean.
In other
Swiss Subject Is
M. DALADIER
BRITAIN, FRANCE OFFER TEMPTING QUID PRO QUO
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15,
IT IS UNDERSTOOD that the United States will not recognise the Franco Government as long as General Miaja and the Loyalist fleet hold out.
The Spanish struggle has aroused much bitterness, even, it is said, within the Cabinet itself some members of which favoured raising the embargo on arms until quite recently.
the
It is not believed that Ameri- and economic importance in can opinion would countenance struggle for the balance of power be-
blocs. recognition of General Franco tween the totalitarion and democratic until the Loyalists themselves abandon the struggle.
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MEDITERRANEAN LINE-UP France and Britain not only bear British recognition now would no in mind the importance of Spain in endear the British Government fur- the Mediterranean line-up, but are ther to those who already dianlike its aware of the dangers to their foreign polley. On the contrary, lines with Latin America if Fascism those favouring uppeasement will allowed complete domination on including peninsula, Iberian an- the other link in the political chain Mr. Portugal.-United Prest. Chamberlain is welding to reconcile conflicting totalitarian and demo- cratle interests..
Long-Distance Phone doubtless consider recognition
In China
It is widely believed that Britain hopes for Bourbon restoration
KUNMING, Feb. 15. The Chungking-Kunming long dis After some discussion, the Com- tance telephone service, which has presumably tu offset Fascist domina- in the Ilouse of Cormons to-day,
| public-house Reence in connection will be thrown open
the publle on with premises recently erected at the March 1. it is announced to-day. corner of Granville and Nathan The toll rate will be $2.00. per Beaten By Sentries fonds, it was felt that the opening single unit. Urgent messages will be
Hankow, Feb. 16.
of such premises In residential district was to be deplored.. It was decided to write to Government in
charged double.
According to the French police, a Swiss named Paul Relbing, was the matter and also to ask that had again become deplorable in the slapped and sustained slight injuries clearer slie descriptions be given in Grampian Road district owing to the when he was beaten up by Japanese Government Gazette when the build-large increase of squatters' huts. It sentries with a stick yesterday, ing of such premises was contemplat-was decided to refer this matter to
Belbling was attempting to take ed.
the Sanitation Sub-Commitice, foodstuffs into French Concession
It was confirmed that the Annual SQUATTERS' HUTS after the Japanese authorities had The Committee's attention. was General Meeting of the Association replaced the embargo.—United Preas. drawn to the fact that conditions [ be held on Friday, March 3 at 6 p.m.
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ANXIOUS TO END BLOODSHED
London, Feb. 15. Replying to Mr. Arthur Henderson Chamberlain said that British relationship. Such a restora- the Government was most unxlous to tion would scarcely arouse American see the termination of the Spanish enthusiasm in itself. Moreover, it is war without further bloodshed.
The Government would maintain a contact with both sides in case their Italy.servlees might be desired to bring them together, but the Government
doubted whether a monarchy would
prove a more effective cheek totalitarianism than in Reuter.
RECOGNITION DECIDED
did not think it destrable at the pre- sent, to take the responsibility of sponsoring any particular terms of settlement.
Paris, Feb. 15. General Franco's aunoyance at the Replying to a series of questions in French Government. which still the House regarding recognition of the Franco Governnient, the Premier hesitates to rive de jure recognition to the Insurgent Government, will be said that "the matter is sill under tempered when Senator Berard consideration by the Government, Arrives at Burgos on Friday. He therefore 3 am unable to make my
will
explain that M. Daladier and M. further statement." Bonnet have actually decided on recognition, and wili despatch on Ami xidor as soon as some "ges-
made turist French opposition.
by the Insurgents to Brin
France
have agreed to apport ambassadors simultaneously. and a the same ure both Senator Berard and Sir Robert
satisf
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Asked whether it was proposed to act jointly with the French Govern- ment and to make a simultaneous an- pouncement, Mr. Chamberlain asked for notice of the question.
NO IMMEDIATE ANNOUNCEMENT
According to "Reuler's" diplomatic
work conjointly to in will correspondent. there appears to be
upon no likelihood of un immediate an- General Franco the willingness of the nuancement of Dritish and French British and French governments to recognition of General Franco. It is
credits to enable the In-Recounted that the two countries wil surgents to hurry through the task of act in concert throughout. The ques- reconstructing Spain once the civil tion whether the Loyalist Govern- ment remains an effective force seems war is ended.
This is expected to prove a very to be one of the problems delaying potent argument to induce Burgos to decision. There appears to be a clear determination by the British Govern- give the guarantees sought.
ment to take no step hastily.
The danger of the situation is not over- looked, and there will be no depar- the existing polley of ture from avoiding action that could lead to an extension of the conflict.--Reuter.
BERARD FOR 'BURGOS
Paris, Feb. 15, two-hour interview - witl
"INCOTS OF COLD"
It is evident that the French and British believe that by dingling be- tore General France's eyes "ingots of gold", it will be possible to nullify the influence of Hitler and Mussolini on the Insurgents,
In his policy of incarring the wrath of the dictatorial bloc, who fear los ing their privileged position in Spain, Franco is subjected to a tug-of-war pressure which will become fiercer as Spain assumes Increasing strategical
Soviet Mission To America
Russia To Build New Battleships
Moscow, Feb. 15. A naval mission, headed by Ad- miral Isapov, leave for Amerien in af few days.
The exact objects of the mission are nol disclosed, but it is believed to be
After M. George Bennet, and a subsequent with M. Jules Henry, the talk French Ambassador to the Spanish Loyalist Government, Senator Berard announced that he expects to leave for Burgos on Friday with several colleagues.
It is learned In well-informed circles that all questions likely to come under review at Burgos, were discussed in these talks.
It is stated that Senator Berard will have to work out with the Insurgent Government, not only the establishment of diplomatic relations, but also a solution of the outstand ing political, juridical, and refugee questions.
The Berard mission involves the de facto recognition of the Burgos Government-Reuter.
ATTEMPT TO BOMB VALENCIA FAILS
Valencia, Feb. 15. Five Italian warplanes attempted
connected with the Soviet intention to bomb Valencia to-day, but they to try and buy modern armour-plate were driven off by pursuit planes.
There were no victims as a result machinery required In the naval
of the rald, and no damage Was yards.
caused.
The present great interest in Bri- tish
und American armeur-plate machinery is believed to be conneceld with the Soviet plan to build heavy ships.
A Perpignan communication says that another 4,000 Spanish Loyallat militiamen crossed back into Spain to-day.
Prior to their departure the men It is recalled that M. Kalinin, in a speech to shipbuilding workers in were accommodated in warehouses, Leningrad sorse months ago, stated but in order to speed up future re- soldier's will that it was the task of Soviet patriations, refugee
conveyed to engineering workers to outsirip Bri- henceforth be
fronlier in special trains.-Reuter, tain in ship-building--Reuter.
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