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THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 13, 1988

America Gives New Hint Of Readiness For Economic Bloc Assistant Secretary Of State On Trade Outlook

Effective Reply To Post-Munich Defeatism

New Orleans, To-day.

The Anglo-American Trade Agreement is an effec- tive reply to the defeatism which has appear- ed in some quarters after the Munich Agree- ment, declared Mr. Francis Sayre, Assistant Secretary of State, in an adddress to the Cot- ton Conference of the Farm Bureau Federation here yesterday.

Mr. Sayre added: "Because of recent international developments we do not need to fold up our tents.

BUSINESS MEN TO ADVISE GOVERNMENT

MR.

"Those who with us would fol- low more liberal and constructive commercial policies based on equal- ity of treatment and freedom from political and uneconomic restraints, control by far the larger part of the world's trade.

"Those engaged in contrary prac- tice will ultimately adhere to our liberal policies."

"We must avoid being drawn into contrary practices for the sake of temporary or partisan gains.”

LONDON, TO-DAY. CHAMBERLAIN AN- NOUNCED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS YESTERDAY THE "All the cards are on our side. APPOINTMENT OF A NUMBER | We can win and hold strong for- OF LEADING INDUSTRIALISTS|eign markets if only we keep true ΤΟ THE INDUSTRIAL AD- to our principles.” VISORY COMMITTEE PANEL.

Mr. Sayre urged free trade to

He intimated that the new body more American cotton into foreign would receive representations as to markets. Reuter.

delays, defects and difficulties in

supply or production under the re-

armament programme.

The panel would suggest remedial U.S. GOVERNMENT

action in such cases, 29 well 88

general improvements respecting TRADE SUPPORT

execution of the rearmament pro- gramme.

While the executive responsibility of Ministers for execution of re- armament remained, members of the panel would have direct access to the Prime Minister.

Washington, To-day.

A plan to expand the Govern- ment-owned Export and Import

ex-

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The Minister of Transport recently inspected the works of the new Dartford Tunnel. Dr. Burgin was able to see how the men work underneath the Thames constructing this tunnel which will link up the Essex and Kent sides of the river. Dr. Burgin ducks to inspect one of the chambers in the tunnel. (Copyright).

VERSAILLES TREATY TEASING

London, To-day, Asked in the House of Com- mona yesterday whether he would consider denouncing the Versailles Treaty on behalf of Britain, 'the Under-Secretary for Foreign Af- fairs, Mr. R. A. Butler, replied in the negative.

When asked what portion of the treaty was regarded as still exist- ing and binding upon its signa- tories, Mr. Butler declared that the matter was too extensive to be suitable for treatment by way of question and answer.-Reuter.

ANTHONY EDEN OFF TO WASHINGTON

New York, To-day.

CHINA MUST RESIST TO END

Chungking. To-day.

In a leading article on “A peace of surrender and a peace of slavery,' the influential Chinese

daily, the "Ta Kung Pao," says:

"Since the Sino-Japanese hos- tilities started we have often heard the remark that we want peace with honour and not peace in humiliation, but this is not a true picture of the situation, since to- day

we even if

want peace in humiliation we cannot get it.

"What Japan wants is a peace of surrender and slavery."

Concluding, the paper urges the Chinese populace not to be misled by Japanese propaganda, but to continue resistance, for "unless the Chinese resist to the end, there can never be

peace with honour for China." Reuter.

CHINESE BAZAAR BUSINESS BRISK

Bank with the object of assisting Mr. Anthony Eden left New The members of the industrial manufacturers to increase their ex-York for Washington last night. advisory committee are Sir George ports to Latin-America, · is under Beharrel (Chairman of Dunlop consideration by Government

Mr. Sumner Welles, Acting Secre- Rubber and Imperial Airways), Mr. perts, Mr. Henry Morgenthau, Setary of State, in the absence of Peter F. B. Bennett (Deputy Presi-cretary of Treasury, said

Mr. Cordell Hull who is attending yester-

London, To-day. dent of the Federation of British day.

the Pan-American Conference at The Chinese Bazaar, opened by Industries), Mr. J. O. M. Clark The plan had the full knowledge Lima, will accompany the former Madame Quo Tai-chi, wife of the (Chairman of J. and P. Coats), Sir and approval of the State Depart- British Foreign Secretary to the Chinese Ambassador, did two days' Geoffrey Clarke (President of the ment, the chief problem being how White House to-day for his call on brisk business. Associated Chambers of Commerce to make dollar exchange available to of Great Britain), Mr. Francis those countries to enable them to D'Arcy Cooper (Chairman of Lever pay for imports from the United Brothers), and Mr. J. S. Addison States. Reuter. (managing director of Court- auld's). Reuter.

WHO PAYS MOST

TELFER-SMOLLETT IN SUEZ CANAL?

FOR GUERNSEY

London, To-day.

Asked what percentage of dues London, To-day. levied in the Suez Canal last year

Major-General Telfer-Smollett com-was paid for British ships and

President Roosevelt.

Net profits from the Bazaar for It is understood, however, that the International Peace Hospital. the visit is entirely unofficial.. exceed $400.-Reuter.

The National Press. Club tertaining Mr. Eden to lunch day.--Reuter.

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INDIA POLITICAL PRISONERS

London, To-day. Answering a Commons question,

PAKHOI SHELLED

DURING WEEK-END

Macau, To-day.

Pakhoi was shelled by several Ja- panese-warships-during-the-week- end, according to belated messages. Shells fell in the heart of the city manding British forces at Shanghai, what percentage by Italian ships, the Under Secretary for India said and many buildings were destroyed. has been appointed Lieutenant-the Financial Secretary to the there were now no persons con- The largest hotel, the Tien Hoi Governor of Guernsey and' depen-Treasury replied that 46 per cent.victed of offences in connection Hotel, was badly damaged. dencies, with effect from June 5, was paid for British ships and with Indian civil disobedience The number of casualties. Was 1989, when Major-General Broad- about 17 for Italian ships.-British movement still in prison. British comparatively small.-Our Own bent's term expires.--Reuter.

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Correspondent.

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