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JOINT NAVAL ACTION

Collective Defence"

In Far East :

Discussed

London, Dec. 20. The naval position in the Far East was discussed at a meeting in

the House of Commons to-day, attended by a number of members of all parties, with Sir Cyril Entwistle presiding.

Osborne

Vice-Admiral R.O.B. spoke of the possibility of collective action on the part of Britain, France and the United States and

Importance emphasised the

to Britain and America of what he considered to be Japan's aims to dominate Chica to the complete exclusion of foreign interests. He said that if co-operation between Britain, France and the United States could be secured it would: not be difficult to defend the com- mon Interests of the three nations. He believed that the threat of common action would be sufficient to deter Japan, but it must be re- membered that the United States would contemplate no alliance and would not intervene for interests not her own, and would not take any action which might lead to

War

Therefore, he suggested the cre- ation of a joint Advisory Council

u on Far Eastern affairs in which Britain, France and the United States would be, equally represen- ted, to study and defend the joint interests of all three countries, and to recommend such action as

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CRUSADE AGAINST

EPIDEMICS

Britain Working With League In China

NEW BRITISH AMBASSADOR

TO CHINA

SIR ARCHIBALD KERR APPOINTED

CONCERN OVER HONG KONG

Mr. Eden Tries To Dispel Invasion Fear

London Dec. 20.

London. Dec. 20. The Foreign Office announces Mr. A. V. Alexander (Lab.) ask- that the King has approved the ed in the House of Commons it the Foreign Secretary would ar-" appointment of Sir Archibald John Clark Kerr to be Ambassador in range that Mr. Neville Chamber- China in place of Sir Hughe | lain, the Prime Minister, should Knatchbull-Hugessen who. it has been decided, will not return to

China, but will be recommended for another post in due course.

It had been hoped that it would be possible to leave the Embassy in China in the charge of Mr. R. G. Howe until Sir Hughe Kna tchbull-Hugessen was able to re- turn to China in the spring, but recent events in the Far East, coupled with the uncertainty of the actual date by which Str Hugbe would be able to return to duty. made it necessary for the matter to be re-examined.

It is now considered, despite the complete confidence felt in Mr. Howe, that it is essential that Els Majesty's Government should be represented in China by a diplomat of Ambassadorial rank, and ar- rangements. for this should be made with the least possible delay.-

Rester.

CHINESE WAR REFUGEES

Local Arrangements In Case Of Canton, Trouble

London, Dec. 20.

At question time, the Foreign Secretary informed the House of Commons that the number of re- fugees in Shanghai at the begin- ning at Deceber were estimated at approximately 250,000 in Nantao, 100,000 in the International Set- tlement and 50,000 in the French London, Dec. 20. Concession. As far as the two lat- Replying to Mr. F. C. Watkins ter areas were concerned, the re- Lab.) in the House of Commons| fugees were now in camps es- to-day Mr. Anthony Eden stated tablished by various international that the Secretary-General of the and Chinese charitable bodies on- League of Nations was arranging der the supervision of the local for the formation of an English-authorities. speaking unit under the League's scheme for technical collabora- tion with China in the campaign against epidemics, and it was un- derstood that Dr. R. C. Robertson of the Lester Institute for Medical Research in Shanghai bad accept ed the post of Epidemic Commis- sloner and leader of the unit, and that other members of the unit were being selected.

The food situation was reported recently to be easier after a period of some shortage...

In another answer, Mr. Eden said he understood arrangements were being made in Hong Kong to cope with the Influx of refugees if and when hostilities reach the neigh- bourhood" of Canton.- British Wireless.

IN PALESTINE

Cessation Necessary To Friendship

&

make a statement early in to-mor- row's foreign affairs debate about the present position which they feared in Hong Kong.

Mr. Anthony Eden replied that he did not know what Mr. Alexan- der meant, and added: "Our own attitute in respect to Hong Kong has been made quite clear in my replies during the last few days."

Interested departments of His Majesty's Governments were giv-ITALIAN PROPAGANDA ing all possible assistance to the Secretary-General and Dr. Robers- son, sald the Foreign Secretary,

Replying to a further question by Mr. Watkins, Mr.. Eden said it was quite clear from his statement that Britain was not lagging be- hind any other country regarding which had been received of Italian

this work.

Mr. A. V. Alexander (Lab.) ask- ed whether there was any protest from Japan, and Mr. Eden replied that there was not occasion for anybody to protest. The action taken was fully justified.-- Kour.

NO RECOGNITION OF PUPPET

Britain Deals Only With Central Government

Mr.

London, Dec. 20. Arthur Henderson (Lab.) asked Mr. Anthony Eden in the House of Commons to-day to have an assurance that the Government would in no way recognise the provisional Government Installed in, Peiping by the Japanese autho- rities.

Mr. Eden replied that the Bri- tish Government recognises the Central Government of all China. There was therefore, no question of recognising the new tration-

Reuter.

SUBVERSIVE

adminis

ACTIVITIES

Former Soviet Ambassador Executed

London, Dec. 20. "In view of certain reports

Mr. Alexander asked if it were not the case that there are reports about a contemplated invasion of South China with a view to encir- cling that part of the coast?

Mr. Eden replied: "Let us be quite clear about this. I am sure Mr. Alexander does not mean a contemplated invasion of Hong Kong. I have heard no reports of that kind at all."—. Router.

propaganda in the Middle East, I have recently informed the Italian Ambassador that His Majesty's Government were well aware of th's propaganda, and added that unless it could be brought to an end it would be impossible to create an atmosphere necessary to the prosecution of successful conversations designed to improve our mutual relations." This state- ment was made by the foreign secretary, Mr. Eden. replying to a Commons quest'on on Itailan pro- paganda in Palestine- British Wireless.

EDEN SEES THE KING

London, Dec. 20. The Foreign Secretary had an audience of the King at Bucking- ham Palace this evening- British relean.

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CHINESE OFFICIALS VISIT HOUSE OF COMMONS

London, Dec. 20.

SIERRA LEONE

DEFENCES

Garrison For Coast Deferices

London, Dec. 20.

to man

The War Office announces that as the result of a decision taken some time ago, Free Town. Alerra Leone, is again to be provided with a regular garrison its coast defences. Coast defences will remain substantially the same as they are at the moment, though addi- and certain modifications tions will be made to adapt them to modern requirements. An ad- vanced party recently arrived in Freetown to carry out preparatory work. Coast defence units will consist of British, European and African personnel. By arrange- ment with the Government of Sierra Leone. recruiting and train- ing of African bersonnel have commenced under the aegis of the

Leone Battalion of Sierra Royal West African Force.

Mr. Chen Kung-po, accompanied by Mr. Quo Tai-chi, Chinese Am- bassador, visited the Premier, Mr. Chamberlain at the House of Com- mons to-day. --Reuter

DISLOTAL CONSULS

Keljo, Korea, Dec. 21. Following the example of Mr. Fan San-sheng, the Chinese Con- Moscow, Dec. 21, sul-General at Kello the Chinese Eight Soviet officials were exe- Consul at Chinuampo, Mr. Chang cuted on charges of subversive Yi-shin, according to Japanese re- activities, according to an official ports, has also pledged allegiance announcement here to-day. These to the Provisional Government of men included Karakhan, former the Republic of China, recently Ambassador to Turkey-

organised in. Peiping Beuten

Reuter

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British Wireless.

TENSION HANGS OVER DIET OPENING

Tokyo, Dec. 21.

DA

In an atmosphere, unparalleled since the historical for tension days of 1931, the 73rd session of Diet is being convoked the December 24. Two days later there will be the opening ceremony of the House of Peers in the pre- sence of the Emperor, and im- mediately afterwards the session will be adjourned until January 21,-

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