Singapore, June 23.
One of the most important decisions reached by the Anglo-French Confer ence now in session here is reported to be that in the event of war in the Far East, the British Naval Commander-in-Chief will assume the supreme command of British and French forces, and Singapore will be the base of operations.
The strategic importance of Siam, it is understood, figures largely in the talks. Japan, it is said, has been most active lately in attempts to court Siam.
Close contact, it is believed, is being maintained with the United States, It is understood that the Japanese penetration to the south and the occupation of the Hainan and Spratley islands is being discussed, while the delegates are also devoting their attention to the urgency of protecting the Borneo oil-fields in the event of war—Reuter.
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