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* RHODESIA

EVENTS ATTRACT

COMMISSION CLOSE ATTENTION

London

The King has approved the ap- pointment of the Royal Commis sion to examine the question of closer relations between Southern and Northern Rhodesia and Nyas- saland, with the terms of reference made public-last November.

London, To-day.

Despatches from Vienna appear Prominently in all newspapers and the space devoted to Central Euro- pean developments reflects the in- Eterest and concern with which the

public are following events. ...

Lord Bledisloe, former Governor- General of New Zealand, and a well-known, authority on agricul- tural questions will be chairman.alty confidence is expressed. Other members are to be announc- ed shortly. British Wireless.

ARMY RECRUITING

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THE CHINA MÁIL, FEBRUARY 17, 1938.

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New Ambassador

Dispels Rumours Of New Peace Plan

Scouting recent reports that he had come to China with definite instructions to act as mediator and with definite peace proposals between China and Japan, Sir Archibald Kerr Clarke- Kerr, interviewed by the "China Mail" His

on his arrival in the Colony t this morning in the Kaiser-I-Hind, said that while he was always prepared to act as mediator, to say that he had come out with that express purpose, was utter nonsense.

Comment in the newspapers shows sympathy with the Austrian Chan- cellor in whose disinterest and loy- character and the exceptional skill with which he has steered his coun- try through difficult times has earned him widespread respecti

The Austrian situation was also the subject of anxious comment by speakers in the Lords' debate foreign affairs last evening:-Bri- tish Wireless.

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London, To-day. Recruits for all arms in the

Britain's new Ambassador, whose landing which took place at 9.30 Regular Army last week numbered

well set up figure and ruddy com- this morning. 780 of whom 378 enlisted in the

plexion, bespeaks the athlete more infantry. This is a total increase

than the diplomat, received a party of. 252 over the intake for the Owing to the Blackout on Mon-of local pressmen in the smoke room corresponding week last year and day, 28th February, the Evening of the Kaiser-I-Hind, despite the best return for that particular Institute will not re-open till Tues-fact that he had a bare 10 minutes week since 1988.-British Wireless. cay, 1st March.

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GOING NORTH IN FALMOUTH

He said that he would be stay- ing in Hong Kong for a day or two- the before proceeding to Shanghai in

H.M.S. Falmouth,

Asked where he would establish the Embassy, Sir Archibald said:-

"It has been left to my own dis- cretion. I shall have to study con- ditions in China first.

He added with a smile, "As long- as I can find some place where I can keep in touch with current affairs and have an occasional hot bath, I shall be perfectly satisfied.

CHUNGKING TRIP

"When do you expect to present your credentials?" His Excellency was asked. There is a rumour that you will not do this until the pre- sent hostilities are finished. .....

・ “An... Ambassador is not an: Am- bassador until he does present his credentials,” was the reply. “I shall proceed to the capital of China, wherever that may be at the mo- ment, at the earliest possible; op- portunity. How I shall get there, I have not decided. I shall have to And out how things are first,

"I would like to take one of our own gunboats up the river from Shanghai as far as Hankow and fly to Chungking if that is possible, otherwise I suppose I shall have to take the usual course of coming to Hong Kong and flying.

POLITICS TABOO

Asked about the attitude of the major Powers towards China, Sir Archibald said that he would rather not comment on politics.“You will of course appreciate my position, he explained.

Sir Archibald, was met presentative of His Excellency the Governor at 9 o'clock and proceed- ed to Hong Kong by special launch where he was received by a guard of honour-from-the Royal Scots.

RELAY RAIDS IN KWANG. TUNG TODAY

Canton, To-day..

The air raid alarm was sound- ed at 8 o'clock this morning. with several groups of Japanese planes operating in

various parts of Kwangtung.

Seven of these were seen at Saichuen, north-west of Canton. The thud of bombs ·was heard some distance west of Shameen, when two planes had just been seen over the and another across the river south of Shameen.

Anti-aircraft guns thunder- ed into action and puffa of smoke were seen all round the Japanese machines. -- It is too early for details.