Iceland, according to the Premier, also asked for the release of the ages, Xawa subjects interned in Britain.
Finally, Great Britain hed agreed that the new programme would in no way change the former British declaration concerning the. liberty and sovereignty of Iceland, and both states had agreed to retain their present diplomatic ties.
Mr. Jonasson praised the British for their behaviour while in occupation of Iceland, and said that he was certain. the behaviour of United States forces would be most satisfactory.—United Press.
Washington. July 11.
President Roosevelt yesterday approved budget estimates at $4,700. 000,000 of new money for the War Department.
This sum is part of the $15,000. 000.000-programme for national fence and for lease-and-lend purposes.
The President yesterday asked Congress for appropriation of $4,700,.. 000,000 "in order to further: en nationa) defence." The request was
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