Another matter to be discussed is that of Hongkong, Britain's stronghold in the Far Esst, whose communications with the rest of China ere reported to have been cut off.
Finally, there is the question of the Balkans, including Germany's expansion towards the Black Sea and Berlin's loan to Turkey, which might neutralize the effect of Great Britain's dit grant. These cannot fail to be discussed by the Ministers.
Domestic problems must also be examined at the Cabinet meetings.
"The most important domestic problem is Eire's demand to absorb Northern Ireland under threat of refusing to assist Great Britain in an eventual war.
Tue flood waters of the Yellow River, says a report dated October 16 from Chengchow to the "Sin Wan Pao have slightly subsided, The currents of the Lo River also have decreased in volume, and the general flood situation has somewhat eased, Lastly, there is the matter of reshuffling the Cabinet following the resignation of Mr. Alfred Duff-Cooper from his post as First Lord of the Admiralty, and the death of the Secretary' of the' Dominions, Lord Stanley.—Havas. the report adds.
Mat, matter destined for Canton is still being accepted by local post offices, says a report to the Sin Wan Pao," and mail matter and parcel posts destined for the Yangtze River ports are also still being accepted for transmission through the Canton-Hankow and the Chekiang-Kiangsi railway.
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