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MY UNCLE'S A GREAT MAN-..

HE'S CAPTAIN.

OF A CHINESE JUNK!

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

MY UNCLE IS A GREAT MAN TOO ---

HE'S NOT ONLY

CAPTAIN OF ONE-

March 6, 1941.

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THE

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Konoye Calls Cabinet To Discuss Mediation Issue

TOKYO, Mar, 5 (Reuter),-Prince Konoye, the Japanese Premier, has decided to call an urgent Cabinet meeting on March 6 as the French have again falled to hand in their reply to the Japanese compromise formula for settlement of the Franco-Thni dispute, says an official Japanese report.

The report adds that the French failure is attributed by political observers to delayed; discussions' among the French delegates in Tokyo and not deli-i berate intention on the part of

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France to postpone or break up Legal Privileges

the mediation conference.

Since the French have clearly expresied a desire for a satisfactory conclusion, the Japanese authorities are said to be calm,

French Warned

TOKYO, Mar. ₫ (UP)——IL is re- ported that Mr Matfuokiya Salto of the Foreign Office visited the French Ambassador, M. Arsene Henry this afternoon and warned him that any delay in the French reply may bring about a serious situation. He said Japan was unwilling, tu extend the armistice period for a third timu. However, the Japanese Government is hoping to receive the French reply by Thursday at the latest,

Talks Continac

VICIIY, Mar. 5 (UP).-The Intest despatelies from Tokyo report that the inversations between Ambas- sador Henry and Mr Matsuoku have not been wholly completed and will continue to-morrow, if necessary. It is believed that the Japanese will pro-{ bug the artistice.

MADRID, Mar. 5 (Reuter).— Members of the National Council of the Falange (Facist) Party have been given a privileged position with regard to the law, under a decree published to-day. Tho decree states that no National Councillor can be arrested without an order from the head of the Party, unless caught in flagrante delicto, in which case the head of the Party must be immediately advised.

of

Board.

Legal action can be taken against National Councillors but only subject to the authorisation of the President

the Falange Political Other Falange authorities connot be arrested except by an order of special judicial authorities who are (17- powered under the new law to try them in cases other than flagrante delicto.

Hsu Protests

SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH" CHUNGKING, Mar. 6 (UP).--Mr It is unofficially stated that the Isu Shih-ying attended this after French would like to establish a noon's session of the People's Politi special demilitarised zone in Frenchcal Council, which he has been He sold territory,, in which the Thailanders attending since Saturday. would not be allowed to plant troops that it was nonsense to say he had or Build fortifications.

been in Hongkong meeting anybody.

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Prince Konoye Leaves Sickroom For Palace

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" TOKYO, Mar. 5. (Domei). The Premier, Prince Fuminaro Konoye, proceeded to the Imperial Palace this Received in audience by afternoon. the Emperor, the Premier reported to the Throne on politieni affairs under his Jurisdiction."

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King And Queen Visit Factories

LONDON, Mar, 5 (Reuter).The King and Queen paid an eight-hour visit to Glasgow to-day and received a tremendous welcome.

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BATAVIA, Mar, 6 (Reuter).-For the first time in her history, the Netherlands East Indies he begun registering women services.

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According to the Batavia radio, registration. is compulsory for all female Dutch subjects. whether The King talled to the dockers" leaders of the importance of handling European or native, aged 18 to 55. ships quickly and was assured by having a primary schooling.

the Secretary of the Scottish Trans- The idea is to prepare women for. port Workers' Union that all their tasks to which they are suited and to "cnergics-were-directed-to-uuloading which they may be allotted-in-an-|

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"I am very glad to hear that. It is of vital importance these days," said the King

Their Mojestles visited the factories and inspected a big parade of A.R.P: personnel and Home Guard, Vast crowds cheered them at all points in their drive round the city,

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Air Traffic

BATAVIA, Mar. 0 (Reuter). Trufle between the Netherlands East Indles and Australia Is gaining daily in significanec, declares the Batavia radio, adding that all planes flying to Australia nre full up until April 21.

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LONDON, Mar. 5 (Reuter)-No- [one will be called up, from farms for. military service until after tha harvest.

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" PANAMA. Mar. (UP)-The Panamanian Government has agreed to grant the United States air and

This was announced by Mr N. §. anti-aircraft bases outside the Canal Hudson, Minister of Agriculture, to- Zone for the defence of the Panama day. He said that this announce Canal in accordance with the long ment was made in view of the Im standing request from the United portance of food production during

the next few months,

States.