Vatican City, Feb. 3.
Spain will fully support the efforts of the Vatican to seek peace in Burope. General Gonzales Quiepo de piano. Spanish Civil War "Radir General," assured Pope Pius XII in private audience yesterday. 5 General de Llano told the Pope in the rame of Generslissimo Francise: Franco that Spain would adhere to its anti-Communist policy.
"The General, who at present heads 4he semi-permanent Spanish mission in Rome. is reported to have told ihe Pope that Spain considers that the con'inuatlon of the war will result in the ruin of Europe and create a favourable terrain for the extension oѓ Communism.—United Concluding -Remarks The foregoing report has emphasized the variety of duties which have been carried out by the Corps, and how the complete success of the in. creasingly complicated work ha: proved the keenness and adaptability of all ranks.
There is no doubt that these activices have contributed in great measure towards the maintenance of law und order in the Settlement, Aunouk, every effort has been made to avoir calling upon Volunteers during busi-ess hours, the fact remains that con-iderable interference is inevitable. n particular this applies to the yincers, Warrant Officers and N.C.O: vho normally are men holding re sponsible positions in civilian life because the greater the efforts te arry out duties without mobilizing he Corps, the more the detailed work which is thrust upon them.
Consideration for the difficulties of Volunteer commanders brings ur he question of recruiting. When o mit is well up to strength, the com nancier can find volunteers to repor or duty with comparative ease, but the more a Unit is below strength. he more difficult it becomes to find duties and reliefs. This is one of the most important aspects of the whole recruiting question.
Last year I emphasized the seriousness of the problem and urged that every effort be made to get every able-bodied foreigner in Shanghai te om the Corps. In particular I asked for the ce-operation of employers.
It is gratifying to record that some progress has been made, and that ome firms have taken definite steps in the matter.
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