Singapore, June 23.
One of the most Important decisions reached by the Anglo-French Confer. fence now in session here Is reported to be that in the event of war in the For Esst, the British Naval Commander-in-Chief will assume—the supreme command of British and French forees, and Singapore will be the base of operations.
'The strategic importance of Siam, it is understood. Aigures largely' in the talks, Japan. it is said, has been ost active lately in attempts to court 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 all-fields in the event of war.—Reuter,
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