JAPAN'S INTEREST INTRIGUES
WANG'S NEW BAIT TO GENERAL CHIANG KAI-SHEK
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SHANGHAI, TO-DAY.
CHINESE OBSERVERS ARE EXTREMELY SCEP- TICAL OF THE POSSIBILITY OF CHIANG KAI- SHEK'S FAVOURABLE ANSWER TO WANG CHING-WEI'S
TELEGRAM.
It is considered that the wording of the telegram, and its publication almost simultaneously with its des- patch to Chungking, prove that Wang himself is not placing much confidence in its chances of suc-
cess.
ITALIANS NO LONGER FAVOURED
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Rome, To-day. The German authorities have extended to Italian citi- zens the regulations which since the beginning of the war have governed the entry of foreigners into the Reich.
Up to now, Italians have been the
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Some are even of the opinion that the telegram Is only a propaganda manoeuvre destined to put the final point on negotiations which failed and
dissensions which provoked
among Wang's partisans.
It is noted, however, that the tele- gram bears an Important political light, as it shows that the Japanese negotiators might accept a treaty not only from Wang Ching-wei but also from Chiang Kai-shek, who is invited by Wang to form a United Front for pence. Havos,
only foreigners admitted under al- most peace-time visa requirements.
From now on, however, they will be
compelled, like all others, to submit
to a careful investigation and expect Berlin's decision regarding visas.- Havas.
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Kwang Chow Wan, To-day. Thousands of Japanese rein- forcements are being landed near Pakhoi owing to the situation in the Nanning region. Several transports anchored yesterday off Lungmun and disembarked men and horses.
The Chinese are reported to be threatening the Japanese outposts. on the outskirts of Nan- ning. Our Own Correspondent.
Brussels, To-day. Official circles maintain the greatest secrecy regard- ing the talks last evening be- tween M. Paul Spaak, the Belgian Foreign Minister, and the British, French and German Ambassadors.
It is understood that the general situation was dis- cussed. Bri.
London. To-day.
The 600,000 workers on tain's rallways have been warned to keep a keen and constant look- out for suspicious characters who may be
Nazi agents in disguise, reports the "Daily Telegraph."
The newspaper adds that secret Instructions have been sent out by the railway companies to station. masters, goods' agents and heads of departments.
The Instructions say that In- formation has been received which suggests that the German Inteill- gence Service la planning to car- ry out acts of sabotage in the United Kingdom.
in such an event, the newspa- per adde, lines of communication are ilkely to be the first target for enemy action, and Immediate pre- bautionary measures are advised.
Reuter.
The Chinese Industrial Cooperatives' exhibition of products, photographs and paintings, opened at the China Em- porlum Building (fourth floor) to-day The exhibition was attended by His Excellency the Governor at 2.30 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The wedding between Miss Violet Margaret Lillian Bradbury, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Bradbury of Hong Kong and Mr. Sidney Alfred Fowler, third son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Fowler of Hong Kong,
Public lighting in the Ver- viers district, near the Ger- man frontier, is now blacked out nightly from 8 p.m.
In the Eupen district no buses are running. This is partly a precautionary mea- sure and partly due to the re- quisitioning of transport vehicles by the Army.- Reuter.
While driving car No. 1716 in Stubbs Road shortly after one 'o'clock this afternoon, Miss War- burton, a learner driver, who was accompanied by her chauffeur, was forced towards the middle of the road in order to avoid two women..
In doing so, she collided with Prison Vari No. 66, filled with pri- soners. No one was injured and no serious damage done to either vehicle,
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