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STOP

"BOSSISM”.

Expulsions From The Communist Party

To Cease

Moscow, Jan. 10.

A recent decree ordering the im- mediate ccasation of indiscriminate and wholesale expulsions from the Communist Party has been explained in a special article in Pravde, the semi-oficial organ.,

The decree provides for the dis position within three months of cases Involving lens of thousands of mem- bers of the party who have appealed against their expulsions, many of which were instigated by local party leaders.

Be Big Enough To Defend Whole Of S. China Sea

London, Jan. 19.

With reference to the report that the Singapore air baso is to be substantially roinforced before the end of the year, it is learned in London-that the present strength of the air units at Singapore' amounts to four squadrons, two of which, totalling 12 machines each, aro torpedo and bomber squadrons, and the other two, flying-boat squadrons of four machines each.

The total to which the Singapore air strength will eventually be in- creased is not known, but since the beginning of Britain's air expansion, the strengthening of the air forces at Singapore has been envisaged.

Under the decree, discharge from employment will no longer be one of

The Singapore flying-bonts have a the penalties of expulsion from the

miles without party, and the reinstatement within ange of 12,000

of event fost refuelling. In the ifteen days of all who have

using! emergency they could. by their positions through such expul-existing facilities at Kuching and Kudat and elsewhere on the. Borneo ions has been ordered.

The decree, however, does not

reconnaisance patrol coast, throw terminate the periodie "purges" which practically, across the South China the Sovic! sea, thus giving ample warning to have brought odium on

system the

On the contrary, Pravda any impending attack against Singu- declares that the struggle against the pore by naval units, or by an attempt Trotskyites is by no means finished, to land troops along the and all free and unfree enemies of coastline of the mainland.

Air reinforcements can speedily be the party must be stamped out. The decree, states the newspaper, simply sent to Singapore from India and means the reinstatement of innocent Iraq-Reuter. have been expelled persona Who

SINGAPORE MANOEUVRES by over-zealous provincial party

London, Jan. 19. "bosses."

As regards the forthcoming

been

eastern

DE VALERA APPEALS

TO IRELAND

"Assist Us In Our Difficulties"

London, Jan. 19. At the close of the Anglo-Eire talks In London, Mr. Eamon De Valera, through Reuter, sent the following message to the Irish people:

am hopeful that the present discussions will end in improving

with our our relations

neighbour. emphasised We have, throughout,

At the same time, the widest manoeuvres in Malaya from February that ending of the partition and the war Omce, and Air Ministry have essential foundation for the establish- Issued a statement that the exercises ment of a real understanding and are to test the various aspects of the friendship between the two peoples

and the two countries. defences.

slates.

be

tion of the Soviet Supreme Court, the enforcement of the constitutional guarantee of the right of every Soviet citizen to employment. Persons dis- charged for incompetence maist found other employment, the decree The decree is held as a new for- ward step ushering in the end bureaucratie "bossism," and a more judicial altitude is expected persons suspected of political reliability.

of

for Lin-

to be

Citizens of the Soviet are freed in future from responsbility for the political crimes of the relatives. -Reuter..

JUSTICE COMMISSAR LOSES HIS POST

Moscow, Jan. 19, M. Krylenku, the Soviet Commis sar for Justice who was denounced in the Soviet Union's first parliament as a "chess player and gadabout" has been deprived of his post by the new Cabinet.

New batteries will obtain their first opportunity to engage targets in mimic warfare. Advantage is being taken of the presence of additional now dock Warships to open the with an appropriate ceremony.

The dock was planned 17 years ago, and is not a threat to any Power, bul commonsense insurance of the

British Empire to guard the trade routes. Toutes

Defensive measures against air

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"The difficulties ahead of us are

Ereat, but our discussions have been atmosphere. We asic all people of goodwill to assist us in removing these difficulties."

conducted in a frank and friendly

Mr. De Valera was looking well and cheerful despite the heavy week entailed by the talks.—Reuter.

、 DEFENCE PROVIDES

MAIN TOPIC

London, Jan. 19. attacks had been receiving much Government attention and the civil

After Onlching trade discussion In regard the morning, the Anglo-Eire delega- was co-operating with practice "black-outs." It was, not tions met again this afternoon, the Intended that the "black-out" should talks terminating at 4.05 p.m.

It is understood defence was one be applied to the whole of the island

principal subjects reviewed, of Singapore, but tests will be con of the fined to certain areas selected in and a final communique states that order to limit to the minimum, the discussions proceeded far enough inconvenience to the inhabitants. to justify a more detailed examina- oficials the lion of a Aircraft participating with

a number of points by

This lie has been replaced as Commis-addition of squadrons from Iraq and of the respective governments. sar for Justice by the comparatively India tolal considerably over 100, examination will proceed forthwith, the unknown M. Nichkov.

and will provide additional practice and pending its completion.

rapid movement in air reinforce-meetings of the Ministers have been ments from distant communds.

They will be resumed

in

Other Cabinet changes include the removal of M. Chubar, Commissar of Finance, and M. Mikoyan as Com- missur for Food. Both, however, retain

vice-Premiers.and posts Reuter Special.

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SOVIET WILL NOT YIELD ONE INCH OF LAND

Moscow, Jatı. 19. Greeting the new Soviet parlia ment on behalf of the Red Army, Cuptain Gerusimov states that "we do-not-want-foreign-coll, but we will not field one inch of Soviet tand to

anyone.

"Acting on orders from M. Stalin the Red Army will stand up like une man and deliver the most crush- Ing blow in history to Fascist aggres- sors on their own territory."

On behalf of the Red Feel, Ad- mitral Selesnev sald that Soviel Russin would need 10 create a He mightier und more perfect navy. assured the Government that the navy was ready at any moment to enemy in its own "destroy the waters, no matter where."--Reuter Special.

Japan Has Only Amity For China

Consul's Plea For Better Relations

San Francisco, Jan. 10. In a speech at the annual dinner of the Japan Society here to-day, the Japanese Consul, Mr. Kanzo Shiozaki said that Japan bears no ill-feeling or enmity towards the people of China.

He likened the inter-dependency of the two nations to "two wheels of a » cart," and said that decades of chaos. In China had "been a ceaseless threat to Japan."

He said that the current hostilities were more tragic in that both were 50 situated that amity between the two WAB most essential in the best interests of each.-United Press.

MONTREAL TRAGEDY

SCHOOL DEATH ROLL MOUNTS TO-29

Montreal, Jan. 10. The total death roll in the disas- trous fire at the boys' school in Mon- treal has now reached 20,

The heat of the fire was no great that it was some time before the Aremen could approach the ruins.

wero

A number of schoolboys killed when they attempted to jump to safely from the upper windows of the building-Reuter.

suspended.

The defending foree will be eom-when necessary.-Reuter.

Debbie manded by Major-General

Vive-Marshal Tedder.-- Alr Reuter.

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VALENCIA BOMBED

Madrid, Jan. 10. Reports from Valencià state that The Elty wus thrice bombed to-day. when the residential quarters were raided.

AL-

There were heavy casualties. though the full list of dead is un- revealed, the War Ministry say that the number of victims is very high, and considerable material damage was done to the city.

Government planes eventually drove of the ralders. Reuter Special.

BRITISH VESSEL

ATTACKED

Barcelona, Jan. 19. The Captain of British steamer Colninra reported when she arrived at Sagunto, near Valencia, that the vessel had been attacked by torpedo from an unknown 'submarine.

The Incident occurred ten miles from Sagunto.--Reuter.

BRILLIANT CHINESE VICTORY

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Amsterdam, Jan, 10.

CANTON SHIPPING BUSINESS IS THRIVING

Canton, Jan. 20, Despite the business outlook in the seat of the Shanal Government, staing that as a result of a swift Everything is in readiness for the Canton which appears to be slacken- counter-attack, Chinese troops re- birth of PrinccaS Juliana's baby,jing, rather than Improving, foreign ceptured Pinglu in north Shanet, who one day may become ruler of shipping agents here state that large-

situated to the north-west of Ningwu Pass on the inner Great Wall, on the Netherlands.

January 13,"

scale exports continue, particularly in regate to several commodities from is not yet Central and West China provinces Although the birth

which formerly reached the count by Ita recapture is sold to have

the doctors expect the the Yangtze, and which

are now considerably improved the position imminent,

of the Chinese forces operating in happy event to take place soon after obliged to use the railway to Canten north Shansi--Reuter.

Sun Fo Arrives

In Moscow

10,

Moscow, Jan. Mr. Sun Fo, who is on special mission in Europe with other prominent Chinese pofiiical advisors, arrived in Moscow.1o- day——Reuter,

and thence to Hongkong.

to-morrow.

One of the shipments being Broadcasting stations, Including the short wave station PCJ which handled in large quantities in wood oil in barrels, which formerly Was broadensis to the Netherlands East shipped in bulic from Hankow and Indles and the Far East, are ready other up-river ports to Shanghal.

A local newspaper says that foreign to make an instant announcement,

shipping concerns in Shameen are Decorations

And froworks are doing their best not to ship goods on being kept in readiness, and con-board Japanese steamers in Hong- China's fectioners and other shopkeepers are kong in sympathy with prepared with appropriate souvenirs.] cause, and also on account of the -Reuter..

possible risks, involved-Reuter.

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