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THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 11, 1989
LONDON PREPARING NEW PROPOSALS
ONLY WAY OUT OF THE
DIFFICULTY
London, To-day. Still another plan is being prepared in the event that the Anglo-Franco-Soviet negotiations in Moscow are further deadlocked, it is learned in informed circles..
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This plan, it is declared, provides for an exchange of Notes, in which the three Powers will estab- lish their conformity of attitude and will give assurances of their willingness to accord as- sistance to any country which is attacked. The diplomatic correspondent of the "Daily Tele- graph” is not optimistic over the outcome of the negotiations.
Breakdown of the negotiations, France and the Soviet. he says, would not affect the pre- cant situation in Poland.
It is assumed the correspon- dent, is expressing the view of the Foreign Office.
"TRIAL NEGOTIATIONS”, Attention is called to the fact that "trial negotiations" between Moscow and Warsaw have been started regarding deliveries of foodstuffs and war materials in the event of conflict.
Meanwhile, "The Times" pub- lishes a leading article entitled "The Baltic Difficulty."
The newspaper says the only way out of the complicated situa- tion is a limited mutual assist ance:
pact between Britain,
Ocean.
REPORT RECEIVED.
PRINCE PAUL GOING TO LONDON
London, To-day. Prince Paul of Yugo-Slavia, is to come to London, the "Daily Express" reports.
The visit, of which the paper says it is informed by diplomatic quarters, is to take place in the last weeks of July or August.—- Trans-Ocean,
HALIFAX VISIT VETOED
TOKYO TALKS
SCEPTICISM IN LONDON
London, To-day. THE British Ambassa- dor in Tokyo, Sir Robert Craigie, has not yet received any definite assurance from the Jap- anese Government re- garding the date on which the Anglo-Japan- ese negotiations will commence.
London, To-day. The negotiations were origin- Questioned in the Commons onally scheduled to begin on July 7, the Moscow negotiations the Prime and were then postponed till July Minister said: "His Majesty's Gov-13. Now it is reported that con- ernment and the. French Govern-versations will not be opened till Trans-ment have sent further joint in- Friday this week.
London, To-day. Complete silence is observed in official circles regarding the Mos- cow negotiations.
It is known, however, that the report of the British Ambassador, Sir William Seeds, on the talks on Saturday and Sunday, has been received in London.
structions to their representatives The delay in opening the nego- at Moscow who have now had two tiations has aroused considerable further conversations with M. scepticism here regarding the Molotov. Certain further sugges-likelihood of their success.
This view is confirmed by the tions have been made by the Soviet Government which are now under latest news received from North on the other China, where Japanese-inspired consideration, and points we have not yet received anti-British demonstrations are
continuing. Trans-Ocean, their reply."
the Mr. Chamberlain replied in negative when it was suggested to It is understood, that the date of him that he should arrange for a the next meeting between Sir Wil-visit by the Foreign Secretary liam Seeds and M. Molotov, the Moscow-British Wireless. Soviet Foreign Commissar, will not
APPRECIABLE DIFFICULTIES be fixed until the Cabinet has sent further instructions, which will be based on the Ambassador's latest report. Trans-Ocean,
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Paris, To-day. The Foreign Minister, M. Bon- net, examined M. Molotov's reply to the latest Franco-British pro- posals and later telephoned to the French Ambassador in London, M. Corbin.
It is understood in diplomatic circles that despite the fact that an agreement has been reached on a great number of points, the nego- tiations are faced with appreciable difficulties as result of new de- mands by M. Molotov. Reuter.
TORCH RACE FOR OLYMPIC GAMES
Helsingfors, To-day,
The traditional torch race from Athens to Helsingfors will be held in connection with the 1940 Olym pics, it has been decided by the organising committee.
The dates of the various com- petitions have also been decided.
Forty-five nations have announc- ed their participation in the Games, including Japan, whose presence had previously been doubtful. › Iran' will enter
the first time.
Games for Fans Ocean,
NEW CONCORDAT
Rome, To-da
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FOREIGN LEGION IN FRANCE
Paris, To-day.
The first battalion of the French. Foreign Legion arrived on board the "Sidi Bel Abbes" in Marseilles yesterday on its way to Paris to participate in the celebrations of the French national festival July 14. Á
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The French papers point out this is the first occasion since 1859 that regimental colours of the Foreign Legion have been brought to France-Trans-Ocean.
SENTENCE ON MADRID LEADER
Madrid, To-day.
The former Republican president of the Cortes (Parliament), Julian Besteiro, was yesterday indicted for activities against the State and was sentenced to 30 years impri- sonment.
The prosecutor had pleaded for the death penalty, but the court martial decided otherwise-Trans Oõean,
CONTROL YUAN MEMBER PASSES
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Chungking, To-day.
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