Washington, Mar. 29.
High officials here expressed the opinion that little optimism regarding possibilities of peace could be felt following the European tour of Mr. Sumner Welles, Under-Secretary of State, who has just returned to Washington.
Shortly after his arrival Mr. Welles gave a report to President Franklin D. Roosevelt on his fact-finding tour. Mr. Welles apparently was satisfied with the results of his journey. He said every opportunity was given him to obtain the information which President Roosevelt assigned him to get.
Mr, Welles conferred briefly with Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, then both went to the White House to deliver the report to the President.—Reuter.
'A Hudson reconnaissance plane returned to its aerodrome in East Scotland with its port engine out of commission after a successful encounter with two Dornier machines. Despite the damaged engine, the pilot made a skillful landing. The air gunner said they kept up a running fight for about a half hour and when they turned back smoke was pouring from one plane on Which they had con. centrated tier fre. The British machine was making a steep climb when a burst of fire caught the port engine.
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