Feb. 28, The Archbishops of Canterbury! and York have issued a statement asking that Sunday, March 16, be observed in all churches within their provinces as a day of prayer on behalf of those suffering oppression Russia through loyalty to their religious faith.
At the same time the following! letter kas been addressed by Sir Herbert Creedy. Permanent Under-Secretary for War, to the Military] Commands at home and abroad.
'"L am commanded by the Army Connell to inform you that. His Majesty's Government have decided, in view of the political character which the controversy has assumed that it is undesirable that intercessary prayers for Russian sub-Jects should be read at religious services in the Army."
A message has been sent to the ships and establishments of the Htish Navy saying that the order fees. for Russian Christians! suggested that the Dutch landing rounds ould be very valuable to Britain in mnnection with flights to Australia, and urged Captain Wedgwood Benn to impress upon Government of India the desirability of giving the Dutch every facility.
The Secretary for India replied that the matter was being considered and that there was nothing to
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