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A TOKYO REPORT says an agreement is expected to be drafted this afternoon by the peace conference following the receipt of new instructions by the French and Thai delega- tions.
Meanwhile, the Japanese are urging the French to reconsider their reply which, while accepting Japan's proposals in principle, is reported to contain several reservations, not- ably regarding Cambodia.
French circles in Lon- don commenting on the Tokyo "mediation" situa- tion, think that Vichy is still playing for time. Hence acceptance of Ja-
Reuter.
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Thailand will do her ut- most to avoid being However, it is thought possible that Saigon may
ignore Vichy's drawn into the vortex of decision and resist if Japan uses
power politics in the Far This accounts for the un- diminished military preparations East and is determined jealously to guard her that Vichy is anxious to avoid war principally neutrality. for the following reasons:
force.
in Indo-China..
It is believed
First, Vichy is afraid of anger- ing Berlin, thereby straining the already not so cordial relations.
Second, Vichy feels itself help- less and isolated and cannot ap- peal for assistance from Britain and the United States.
Thirdly, if Indo-China even- tually joins General de Gaulle, Vichy will be considerably em- barrassod vis-a-vis Berlin, and its prestige will be affected" as Marshal Petain has repeatedly affirmed Vichy's determination to defend the Integrity of the French Empire. General de Gaulle's statement that concessions wrested from Indo-China by extortion will not be recognised is a clear warning that whatever may happen now, the matter will be different after the Allied victory.
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Heavy snowstorms in Switzerland have covered villages in masses of snow and in one place an aval- anche has destroyed a school, cemetery and barracks.
Tourists have been warned not to start trips on the moun- tains because of the danger of avalanches everywhere.
A s.- sociated Press.
cepted Japan's proposals for settlement of Thailand's terri- torial dispute
French with Indo-China, Nal Vilat Bald offi. ciala in Bangkok
were
still
without confirmation from the Thai delegation ir. Tokyo.
This statement was made by a Thai Cabinet Minister, Nai Vilat, If true, Vichy's acceptance ends of in un interview
75-year-old with Reuter in the
grievance Bangkok yesterday.
Slam against France, and Nai Vilat observed: "We hail. the Commenting on reports that news with delight as a landmark
Reuter. the Vichy Government had ac- in our history."
JAPANESE WARSHIPS AT YULIN BOMBED
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From reports reaching London it seems that Tokyo is trying to
A SQUADRON OF 12 Chinese bomber and Justify the ultimatum to Vichy by accusing British and American fighter aircraft raided a Japanese naval concen- "Intrigues" to obstruct Japan's tration in Yulin Harbour (Hainan Island) last mediation efforts,-Central News.
week, it was learned in Kwong Chow Wan Iast night from authentic foreign circles.
SOVIET UNION AND THAILAND
The same source of information mediately after dropping their stated that the Japanese have ad-bombs, the Chinese aircraft made -mitted--that "unidentified alreraft.| haste to return to their base with A preliminary agreement be dropped bomby in Yulin Harbour Japanese anti-aircraft guns blaz tween Thailand and Soviet Rus-on February 25" but claimed that ing furlously away at the depart-
fing machines. siu, for the resumption of diplo- no damage was done." matic and trade relations, la ni It le alleged; however, that at This is the second time that derstood to have Been reached in least three Japanese warships were | Chinese aircraft have bombed Jo- Moscow, says Router from Bang-hit, but the extent of damage panese warships off Hainan Island. kok.
caused was not ascertainable. Im--Our Own Correspondenti..
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