The Archive · 1941

Ordered by Britain

"Washington, Feb, 6, angements have been made for China to obtain 100 American-made warplanes ordered from the United [States by Britain, but not as yet delivered, It is reported that the Chinese Government had actually asked for 500 planes, Under the final arrangements Britain has agreed to accept deferred delivery in lieu of the planes which will be sent to China.

Reuter Present Vacancy Must Be Filled by a Peer London, Feb. 6.

The question of a successor to Lord Lloyd, late Secretar Colonies, is complicated by the fact in addition to heir retary, Lord Lloyd was er of the House of Lord The only other Secretar: the position! others ssu; gest that the Duke of Devonshire is in the running Constitutionally there must be two Secretaries of State in the House of Lords. so the present vicar be filled by a peer.—Reuter.

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