Halifax Named Foreign Minister as Eden Replaced Temporarily
London reports Lord Halifax succeeds Mr Eden as Foreign Minister with Mr A R A Butler named Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Prime Minister Chamberlain will handle major foreign policy debates. Observers note a Cabinet reshuffle is possible and Halifax plans to remain in position during Anglo Italian and German talks. The Australian High Commissioner S M Bruce was also discussed as Eden’s successor.
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India Office
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House of Commons
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Foreign Office
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Eden
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Eden The London Speech Defends Resignation
Mr Eden tells constituents he stands by every word spoken in Parliament and says his earlier interpretation of foreign communications was right. He argues he would have misled Parliament and the people if he had not resigned and insists he opposed the course his colleagues supported in Anglo Italian relations.
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Britain’s foreign policy stance and safeguarding democracy
A national leader argues that relying on others’ methods harms Britain’s interests. He asserts the need to pursue independent foreign policy consistent with national interests and democratic ideals in Europe and America. He emphasizes building an international order to sustain peace.
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Chinese Air Force Says It Downed Eight Japanese Planes
Chinese claim to have shot down eight Japanese aircraft raiding Nanchang and Kwantung province, with two machines lost to forecast an early emergency. A Japanese bulletin counters, saying they downed 30 to 40 Chinese planes and lost only two, aside from wrecking hangars and other buildings in reprisal for Formosa raids.
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Kwantung Province
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Launch Hit by Steamer Near Sydney Heads
A launch carrying two people was towed into Watsons Bay after being struck by a coastal steamer off Sydney Heads. The vessel broke down around 1 am, and a steamer loomed over them before a truck at an angle passed. Only the bowspit was damaged while Captain Cook towed the disabled craft to safety.
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Russia Buys Wheat Clouds Market Signal
A Sydney wheat agent warns that Russia becoming a large buyer of Australian wheat last week should be viewed cautiously. He notes such moves recur in dull markets, with Russia buying and also selling from Black Sea ports. Any market lift is offset by port-side selling pressure.
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