Washington, Dec. 18.
Of the thirteen nations due to pay another instalment on their war debts to the United States today, Finland was the only nation to make good pledged payment. Finland, Treasury officials revealed, paid in US$232,935.—United Press. nation, adds the paper, must. stand immediately for all eventualities.—Reuter.
Quiet Restored, Tunis, Dec. 12.
All citizens have now responded to the call of the Resident-General for calm following recent demonstrations against Italy's claims.
A resolution signed by members of ithe Tunis ex-Service Men's Association was handed to a French regi ment here, protesting against the Talian claims, and emphasizing the unity of France with Tunisia.
Jews in Tunis are opposed to any change the administration of by Tunis, as they fear ill-treatment from the Ttalians. Jewish children have already been expelled from local Italian schools.
No further incidents are expected unless definite provocation is given, and the authorities have taken all the necessary measures to preserve Peace. The police are sufficient to meet "any emergency, the local strength having been increased by Gardes Mobiles from Algeria and Spahis, which are native mounted gendarmerie under civil control, from Oudjak.
On the frontier facing Tripoli is an army corps behind a "Maginot" line, regarded as impregnable, of massed barbed wire and aviation camps, beyond which is mountainous, arid country. In addition, a seaboard line has been prepared for any contin-
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