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London, To-day.

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FRENCH TIENTSIN ALSO

Tientsin, To-day.

The motion tabled by the Gov- Many foreigners were considerably inconvenienced ernment for consideration during

on

the debate on December 20 National Service, indicates that the Government is quite determined not to have a compulsory system of registration, says Reuter's lobby correspondent.

The motion reads;

"This House, recognising that the taking of measures to protect

on Wednesday night as a result of a sudden

order by the Japanese military authorities pro-

IN

-VOTE OF CENSURE

London, To-day. On Dec. 19 the Labour opposi- tion will move the following 'vote" of censure:

"That this House has no con- fidence in the foreign policy of the Government."--Reuter.

CHAMBERLAIN ROME VISIT

Rome, To-day.

The British Ambassador, Lord

hibiting among other things, movement of per- sons out of or into the French Concession. The United States Consul-General, Mr. J. K. Cald- well, who was entertaining a party at a for- eign club in the Italian Concession, had to in-Perth, visited the Italian Foreign Minister, Count Ciano, yester- voke the help of the Japanese Consul General, day. Mr. Tanaka, in order to enable some of his guests to return to their homes in the French Concession,

the lives and homes of the people at all times transcend in importance all party differences, welcomes the decision of the Government reply

It is believed that details re- upon voluntary services for the peo-

garding the times of appoint- ple, but recommends that the re-

ments in connection with the National sults of the scheme for

It is understood that the Japan-against guerillas and in- Service proposed by the Govern-

ese military authorities intend to cendiarists, these measures are re-forthcoming visit of Mr. Cham- ment be reviewed by the House at maintain and extend the restric-garded in certain foreign circles berlain and Lord Halifax were the end of March."

here as opening of a campaign to practically settled at the meet They will require all persons enforce compliance by the French moving about in the daytime in Concession authorities with the jing. most of the Japanese-controlled | Japanese demands for handing Count Ciano is leaving areas of Tientsin to present pass-over of "anti-Japanese” elements

Budapest on Sunday, and ports.

among the Chinese population. Reuter.

Ispend three days there.-Reuter.

REVIEW OF SYSTEM...

the

There will be a review of whole system shortly, adds the lobby correspondent.

tions indefinitely.

SPECIAL PASS The correspondent takes into ac-

In addition, it is stated that those count the substantial body of Minis- wishing to leave the ex-Russian terial back bench supporters who Concession, where many fires have have already put down an amend- occurred in Japanese military de- ment to the National Service plan, pots in recent months, will be re- urging that there should be.

com-quired to have a special pass and pulsory registration.-Reuter.

a Japanese escort.

CANAL ACROSS FRANCE FROM MEDITERRANEAN

Paris, To-day.

Although ostensibly directed

ITALIAN PLAN OF EXPROPRIATION

Rome, To-day, '- The new Italian regulations re- garding Jewish land and proper- ty in Italy include methods by which the property will be ex- propriated.

It is expected that within three months work will start on the long-dreamed of project of a canal across France linking the

A new department will be estab- Atlantic with the Mediterranean.lished to take over all Jewish land

It is reported that agreement. has been reached between British, French and Dutch interests for the necessary funds for the project.

The canal will be made by utilis- ing existing canals and rivers, and will be wide enough for ocean-going steamers. Reuter.

and property above certain values, and these will be disposed of and the excess funds will go into

the State funds.-Reuter.

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are estimated at about 80 million pounds. Completion of the · pro- jeet would not be possible before

London, To-day. · The cost of construction of the canal which would utilize the 1942.

The project would provide work existing French network of canals

Trans-Ocean: between Bordeaux and La Nouvelle för 100,000 men.

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