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There are three explanations for the Administrations. announcements Kweichow through Kwangsi into Kwangtung), is considered the gateway to north Kwangsi. It is considered too difficult to cross the Chien river, north of Pingyang, in order to march on Liuchow, as the river rushes eastward between deep gorges—Reuter. yesterday, informed political observers stated. It is impossible as yet to sey which is the correct one. The three are:
1. The Administration decided that a military solution of the European war is impossible without terrible human sacrifices which, in turn, would plunge the whole of the continent into chaos, and cause unfavourable repercussions the world over. Neutral conversations might serve in some way to avoid this calamity.
2. President Roosevelt received confidential information on the true situation within Germany, where U.S. Transfers Ten Ships to Allies Washington, Feb. 10.
Transfer of ten American merchantmen to Britain and France was approved today by the U.S. Maritime Commission. Six of the vessels, all of which were built between 1918 and 1938 and which gross 61,875 tons, are to fly under the ensign of the "French Line. Havas.
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