Asked what defence measures the like] Zninese. Government.had taken -on TS Sacred College will the island, the. alissimo any. the. D Prage opan swered that, because of her lack of naval forces, China "had not- given freedom of action of the new much consideration to the defence of ner coastline, but that her land ould seer that ne italian Cat were. end of the late forces had made sufficient preparations,.and would. do, their. utmost. to intentions regarding the prevent the Japanese from occupying the island.
As to a possible Japanese attack. on Pakhoi, the Generalissimo stated. that "we have taken necessary precaution-aby-measures, and are ready to offer strong resistance... Tone'
"All military. observers", he went demned laws.of a po Pius being contrary to the 1929 Concoron to sáj, "hold the.same opinion—hat a Japanese attack on Pakhoi dat.—Havas. would. only. lead to Japan being placed -in-a more, disadvantageous position, -withoutcompensating benefits.in her war: of- aggression.
Quegtioned.abaut the-effect of the Japanese Janding..on. Hainan. Island Bino-Jo hostilities, the '. Generalissimo.. replied: ""If-hap. little.-effect. on our. war of stance... The. issue; will be. fought a Byp CE Berlin, Feb., 12, out on land, and the occupation -of the:-istandswauld be of no conse-Although authoritative circles here quence."—Reuter. fused, to. comment on -the thai the caters that be would ce z how "ace. MON spon Cardinal Municipal Orchestra Costa,. Archbishop -of Florence, own for.his-reserved utterances. on Yesterday's concert at-the Lyceum marked the second. of the series given Political. matters, particularly regarding Fascism, under.the auspices of the Alliance
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