Another agricultural bill would contain the Government's proposals for assistance of the poultry industry.
In conclusion the Prime Minister amused the House by accusing Mr. Attlee of trailing his coat before him in relation to the possibility of an appeal to the country, and ing that he declined to step on it.
The general debate was continued by Mr. James Maxton, Independent Labour member, and Mr. R. Boothby, Conservative member for East Aber-
Naval Ratings Being Taken From Canton Hongkong, Nov. 9.
A Standard Vacuum Oil steam launch from Canton is proceeding to Hongkong tomorrow with the knowledge and approval of the Japanese authorities, it is authoritatively learned here today.
The launch has been given the status of an American gunboat, as she is carrying United States ratings whose terms have expired.
Besides the relief ratings which She will bring back on her return, the launch will also carry the new American Consul-General to Canton, Mr. Myrl Scott Myers, who for the past four years has been attached to the Far Eastern division of the State Department at Washington.
Mr. Myers is well known in China. having previously served as Consul at Canton, Tientsin, Swatow, Chungking, Yunnanfu and Mukden.—
Reuter.
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