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binet and Diplomatic Ser- vice which would bring the pro-Nazi element to the fore. Roberto Farinacci, who it is rumour- will replace Count Ciano as Foreign Minister, is the Jew-balting pro-Nazi editor of "Regime Fascista."
The Italian press stresses the fact that Belgrade advocated a rapproche-ed ment for economic and political mo- tives.
Fears are expressed that the Soviet is embarking on the traditional Pan- Slav policy aiming at the protection of all Slav countries in central Europe. -Havas.
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Moscow, To-day.
The Yugo-Slav trade dele- gation now in Moscow will
The reshuffle is connected with the possible participation of Italy in the war on the side of Germany. Leading Italian quarters have not yet reacted to the British decision to British close the Mediterranean to ships. Havas.
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The two Governments contemplate the conclusion of a trade agreement, including an agreement on navigation and a clearing agreement.
The Yugo-Slavians wish to purchase Russian oil and cotton in exchange for and copper and other metals, meat other agricultural products.
The opinion is expressed that re- sumption of diplomatic relations will follow. Havas.
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London, To-day. Details of Tuesday's night's raid on Stavanger were given by one this of the British pilots early morning.
The pilot described how he saw a British plane hit the runway of the aerodrome with a bomb. Another plane score a hit with a salvo of heavy bombs near the intersection of the runway.
The first two British planes then went off towards the sea, heavily attacked by six Messerschmidts.
The pilot continued: "We our- selves were about two miles from the coast when two Messerschmidts closed in on our aircraft.
"My rear gunner concentrated on the starboard fighter, firing it four bursts at it, after which turned away, burst into flames and fell into the sea.
"The other fighter broke off the attack and returned to the coast. "Shortly afterwards another Messerschmidt came up. We had a running fight for a full thirty minutes. We were almost skimming the sea and countered each of his attacks. Although he let off a lot of fire there was no mark on our aircraft when we got back.
"My front gunner got in a couple of direct hits and after the second there was a small explo- sion in the Messerschmidt's rear- gun position and pieces were seen to fall from the plane.. After that he broke away, but as he was still under control, he cannot be counted a certain victim."
The bomb aimer of another air- craft said he saw the outline of the hangar and they were pretty certain that at least two bombs went through the roof and ex- ploded inside.-Reuter.
Macao, To-day. According to Chinese reports, Chinese puppet forces on Lappa Island are constructing defences on the Island Our Own Corres- pondent.
British decision to close the Mediter- ranean temporarily to British mar- chant shipping, saying that this is a "retreat" and a "practical victory for. the totalitarian powers.”
The move will compel the Allies to lengthen the vital links with their Empires, the same quarters say, and this will undoubtedly aid the German cause. Havas,
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London, To-day. Newspaper comments on the position in Norway are scarce this morning; they obviously awalt Mr. Chamberlain's statement in the Commons' to-day, although the opinion is expressed that with Aghting continuing fiercely. In the Dombaas and other regions, no details that might be useful to the enemy can be given at 'present.
"The Times" devotes its editorial to the attitude of Sweden and other neutrals. It says the latest in the war have developments united Sweden as never before in defence of its independence and neutrality. The massed parade of workers in Stockholm was not confined to Socialists but was made up of all parties. There can be no doubt Sweden's prepared- ness for all emergencies is now such as to command respect.
Referring to the fate of coun- tries conquered by the German. armies, the journal says in both Poland and Czecho-Slovakia, the military conquest has been follow- ed as it would be followed else- where by a deliberate policy of destroying: the soul and character of the invaded race. It is not enough these days for states with- in the reach of Germany, merely to have a polley of avoiding war; that is a dangerous sentiment which Nazi Germany knows well how to exploit.
It is absolutely necessary for any nation that means to survive to be determined to defend its in- dependence and its honour, as are Sweden and other neighbours of Germany.
The moderate and even friend- ly tone recently adopted by the Nazi Government towards Sweden shows some recognition of her high spirit. The testing time has come for all countries. It tries out the strength of the spirit as well as of the right, arm Reuter.
The Board of Education yester- day, approved a revised scholar- ship scheme for Anglo-Chinese. schools,
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