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THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 21, 1939.
TURKEY KEEPING CLOSE WATCH ON BATTLE OF THE DIPLOMACIES
Istanbul, To-day. Turkish political quarters, who support the policy of the Western Democracies, are following with close attention the diplomatic discussions of M. Gafencu and of Count Teleki in Rome. The main issue is whether Nazi diplomacy can suc- ceed in weakening the Balkan Entente, follow- ing the isolation of Yugo-Slavia by reason of the invasion of Albania, and the economic hold on Rumania afforded by the recent agreement Between Germany and Rumania.
Turkish circles welcome the strengthening of Rumania's posi- tion
British as a result of the pledge, but seo the inevitability of Russian collaboration if the pledge is to be speedily implemented in an emergency.
Special importance is attached in Istanbul to the efforts of Italy to bring Hungary and Yugoslavia in closer harmony. Success of Italian diplomacy here would endanger the stability of the Balkan Entente and
POPE ISSUES
CALL TO
PRAYER
Rome, To-day.
this would necessarily the POPE Pius XII has instructed
adaption of
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ARMY FOREIGN SERVICE TOUR TO BE REDUCED
LONDON, TO-DAY.
TWO ARMY REFORMS WERE ANNOUNCED BY THE WAR OF- FICE YESTERDAY-REDUCTION OF THE TOUR OF FOREIGN SERVICE TO FOUR YEARS IN- STEAD OF SIX AND GRANTING OF AN OPTION TO EVERY SOLDIER OF GOOD CHARACTER AND EFFICIENCY TO RE-EN- GAGE AND COMPLETE. TWEN- TY-ONE YEARS SERVICE. THEREBY QUALIFYING FOR *PENSION.
This will apply also to. Reguler Army reservists who have already been offered an opportunity of re- joining to complete twelve years with the Colours,
The War Office makes clear that the first change has been made pos sible as a result of the great im- provement in recruiting. 'It will apply as from the next
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Miliza Korjus
DELPHINUS IN
ADVENTUROUS
TRIP
It was revealed on the arrival of the Delphinus this morning. that when she made a forced landing, owing to bad weather, on the beach at Hailingshan yesterday, she was fired upon by Chinese irregulars.
The shots were fired from the top of a hill but no-one was hit and only trifling damage was done to the machine.
As soon as the identity of the plane was discovered (the guerillas had been hombed "as- lier by a Japanese plane) an officer came down from the hill for
and apologised profusely the mistake to the pilot. His men then helped to manhandle the plane, turning her round. enabling her to take off again for Fort Bayard.
mean
Turkish policy to
No clarification of the situation is expected, however, until the com- pletion of M. Gafencu's tour.
ARRIVING SUNDAY
Cardinal Secretary Maglione to order that, throughout the whole of May, public prayers are to be held in all Churches to intercede for the maintenance of peace.
The official organ of the Vatican, the '"'Osservatore Romano" pu- the The Rumanian Foreign Minister blishes in Latin and Italian will arrive in London on Sunday text of the Pope's letter to M. Ma- evening from Brussels. He will glione under the heading "the Holy have his first conversation with Father proclaims a crusade of pu- Lord Halifax on Monday morning blic prayers for peace." and will see Mr. Chamberlain in
In his letter to the Cardinal Se- the course of Monday afternoon.. cretary, the Holy Father opens by Conversations at the Foreign Of-saying that he ardently beseeches fice will be continued on Tuesday. God that at last the souls of men desire The King and Queen will enter-are now turn towards the tain the Rumanian guest at lun-for justice and human service and cheon at Buckingham Palace on that lasting and Christian peace Tuesday and in the evening there may take a concrete form among will be a banquet at the Rumanian all the nations and peoples despite Legation.
the deep concern that now prevails On Wednesday morning, M. Ga-throughout the world. fencu will inspect units of the Royal Air Force.
Pope Pius calls not only upon all sons in Christ scattered over the
He will leave for Paris on Wed-whole earth but also all nations nesday afternoon.-Trans-Ocean.
and all Governments to preserve.
peace.
Shanghai Mystery
MESSAGE FOR CHILDREN The Pope desires that during the month of May, sacred to the Vir- gin Mary, public prayers for peace will be offered in all churches.
In particular he calls upon all children in the first bloom of life, from whom still emanates inno-
conce, affection and grace, to offer
Shanghai, To-day. YESTERDAY a large
their prayers to Almighty God that area along the water-
a brotherly accord among the front was under military peoples will be established. control and no civilian The hope is justified that if everywhere in the cities, villages was allowed to enter for and the most distant parts of the several hours.
world pilgrims offer up their pleas. It was then reported that to God that the rancour that at pre- Prince Konoye was disembarking sent divides the nations, will pass and had arrived from Japan.
away and after a settlement of the
This report could not be con- differences that now set nation firmed last night, but it is believ-against nation, happier times will ed that a high Japanese Govern- dawn for the peoples of the earth.
Trans-Ocean. ment official had arrived here. Our Own Correspondent.
POKLO RAID
Yungyun, To-day.. trooping and trousers which button at the More than 70 were killed during ankle with short webbing anklets a Japanese air raid over Poklo, on War Office somewhat on the lines of a skiing the East River, in Kwangtung, on of the new Army sult and of a scheme for reorgan- Tuesday.
> "fog | listion - of Army cooking.—British The raiders rained about
bomba. ---- Central News, ¦
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KAIFENG CLASH
Loyang, To-day. Japanese troops from Kaifeng, driving towards Chungmow, have been defeated by the Chinese,
At Kaifeng, the Japanese have closed all the gates except tha-south.
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