Manila, Aug. 14.
Commenting on Japanese reports that the Manila and Batavia Governments had agreed to open a regular air service between the two countries, informed circles here stated that all negotiations to inaugurate such a line had so far been- unsuecessful.
Reliable quarters here declared that until the Philippines is granted independence the United States Government has complete control of Philippine foreign relations, on which a new air service would have an important bearing.
Tt was recalled that in the past two months K N.L.M. air liners made four special trips here from Batavia. However, it was pointed out, no regular
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