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THE CHINA MAIL, JANUARY 11, 1989.

Nothing For Nothing As British Maxim In Rome Conversations Complete Identity Of Anglo-French Viewpoints

CHAMBERLAIN ASSURED OF MOST CORDIAL WELCOME

Rome, To-day. Although there is no bunting, drum-beating or trumpeting such as greeted Hitler, an atmosphere of genuine cordiality and enthusiasm awaits Mr. Chamberlain and Lord Halifax.

While nothing has been said offi-

Great Welcome In Paris During Stop Over

Paris, To-day.

-FRENCH-

VIEW MADE PLAIN

Paris, To-day. The fact that M. Bonnet recent- ly sent a note to the French Am- bassador, in London for the in- formation of the British Govern- ment, defining in complete and precise manner the French view- regard to Italian clalma, was disclosed following the Cabinet meeting yesterday.

The station was decorated with flags and red car-

pets when M. Edouard Daladier, the Premier, point M. Georges Bonnet, the Foreign Minister, Sir Eric Phipps, British Ambassador, and the Em- bassy staff welcomed Mr. Neville Chamberlain,

It was stated that after M. Bonnet had read the note, the Ca- binet unanimously approved the position taken up.-Reuter.

Lord Halifax and party when they arrived here ALLEGED N.T.

en route to Rome last evening.

cially in regard to the subjects of A large crowd in front of the Gare du Nord cheer- HOLD-UP BY

discussion, it is thought here,

in

spite of the London statement that. the discussions will be on general lines, that specific details are bound to be broached.

relations, Spain, Franco-Italian Italy's colonial aspirations, the Suez Canal administration, Jewish settle ment and Anglo-Italian trade among the subjects mentioned,

are

First official welcome to the Bri-

ed and waved as Mr. Chamberlain and M. Dala-

dier, followed by Lord Halifax and M. Bonnet, THREE INDIANS

drove to the Quai d'Orsay.

After a political talk at the Quaif Chamberlain and Lord Halifax, the d'Orsay lasting seventy minutes, last preparations are being made Hali- in the Italian capital for a festive Mr. Chamberlain and Lord fax, accompanied by M. Daladier reception of the English guests. and M. Bonnet, drove to the Gare de Lyon and left for Rome at 7-30

p.m.

A communique in regard to the brief Anglo-French talk says:

"The general identity

of view

ated with flowers.

Three Indians are alleged to have been responsible for a highway hold- up yesterday.

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While returning to his village at Law Wai, Sai Kung, at 3.40 p.m. The vast hall of the Central Rail-Yau Ti-sang, a fisherman, was stop- way Station is covered with En-ped, he has informed the police, by glish and Italian flags and decor- three Indians near the "Jat" In-

cline.

They told him that they were go- The surroundings of the station tish Ministers will be at Turin at previously reached by the two Gov-afford a similarly gay view with an ing to take him to the Police Sta- abundant display of flags. A stand tion, marched him towards the Kai has been erected just in front of Tak Road, then took him off the road, along a path and took three Their special train is due at Genos statesmen took the initiative in the the station to give the British co-f

conversations, stating their view-lony an opportunity of greeting the Hong Kong dollar notes from him. point in regard to the Italian claims the to French territory, and that British Ministers were "in entire agreement."

8 o'clock this morning.

at 10 a.m. and will be welcomed by the civil and military authorities.

CIANO WELCOME

The British statesmen are due in Rome at 4.20 in the afternoon, Count and will be welcomed by Ciano, the Italian Foreign Minis- and ter, other Italian Ministers members of the British Embassy.

The station will be decorated with flowers and the British and Italian flags.

The British delegation will drive in seven cars headed by Mr. Cham- berlain and Count Clano through troop-lined streets to the Villa Ma- dama, where the visitors are stay- ing-Reuter.

BRITISH CABINET RESHUFFLE

London, To-day. Although it is known that when Mr. Chamberlain returns from Rome a reshuffle within the British Cabinet is planned, no reliable in- formation as to what changes will be made, is yet available.

ernments was fully confirmed."

It is believed that the

French

READY TO LISTEN The whole situation was review- ed in the light of decisions already taken..

visitors.

They later returned one dollar to to him and took a bus to return

At 5.45 p.m., Mr. Chamberlain Kowloon.

their The Indians were not armed and and Lord Halifax will enter names in the visitor's book at the were dressed in civilian clothes. Quirinal Palace, whereupon they will have their first conversation with Mussolini who at 9 p.m. is giv- aning a banquet and reception at the

in Palazzo Venezia.

The British Ministers gave outline of what they would say. Rome, and the French completely agreed.

PORTUGUESE DETAINED

Later. Although the victim of the affair stated that the men who held him The extraordinary importance at-up were Indians, subsequent police It is gathered in political circles tached to the visit is indicated by investigations, which are continu- 50 English special]ing, indicate that they may pos- in Paris that the British Ministers the fact that have gone to Rome without the in- correspondents arrived yesterday sibly have been Portuguesê,

One Portuguese has been detain- tention of making any particular and equally numerous newspaper

the incident. declaration but rather to listen to men are expected from other coun-ed for questioning in connection with

details of tries. Trans-Ocean. the Italian viewpoint, which remain a very close secret.

IF THEY SHOULD ASK However, if the Italians should advice ask the British Ministers'

the various they will point out steps which they could usefully take.

the Firstly, in order to ease situation in the Mediterranean it is very desirable that the Italians should completely withdraw their troops from Spain.

Secondly, if they desire to straigh- the ten out matters with France,

approach France Italians should directly, at the same time calling off their press campaign and agita- tion..

It is, however, confidently assert-

NOTHING FOR NOTHING ed that the post of Dominions Min-

It is always possible that they ister which became vacant through the death of Lord Stanley last au- might then obtain, for example, con- A free tumn, and has since been adminis- v rsion of Djibouti into tered by Mr. Malcolm Macdonald port.

Political circles believe that "no- in addition to the Colonial Office, will again have a separate Minister. thing for nothing" will be the maxim

It is pointed out that Mr. Mac-of the Rome talks-Reuter. donald is fully occupied at the Co- lonial Office particularly in connec- tion with tasks arising out of the Palestine question.—Trans-Ocean.

PREPARATIONS FOR

RECEPTION.

Rome, To-day. On the eve of the arrival of Mr.

Hundreds of ski-ing enthusiasts are now receiving tuition in Lon- don from the ski-ing expert M. Schaer. This preliminary coaching enables them to get down to real ski-ing almost immediately they arrive at the winter sports grounds in Switzerland and elsewhere during the season. M. Schaer showing a class how to propel them- solves on skis.