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-3- Of the law for the protection of the nation. The powers of the government are greatly expanded. Roosevelt will deliver an foreign-political radio speech on December 29. Ass.Press: Jn decisive circles are told that Roosevelt will propose to the next, possibly in his speech, that the construction of merchant ships for England be accelerated. Ass.Press: Jn well-informed amerik. Kreisen states that the Australian ambassador to the USA continues the negotiations with Hull, which began before the late British ambassador, regarding the defense of the Far East. It is assumed that Halifax will deal with the problems of American aid to England in the first time of his stay in the USA. It also states that the United States and England have already come to a common opinion on the common problems in the Far East and have already prepared the basis for a parallel approach in the event of extraordinary events affecting the common Jnteresses. United Press: Japanese officials consult with the Indochinese authorities on the Japanese proposals, the latter part of French Jndochina. New York Times from Batavia: The Government of Lower India believes that oil exports to Japan will play an important role in the forthcoming negotiations with the Japanese economic delegation. It is explained that Japan is not satisfied with the contract on oil supplies concluded in the autumn. It is also said that Niederl._Jndien will reject the Japanese demands, which go on an increase of the deliveries. Bucharest: Romanian-Italian. Economic negotiations take place. 29.12.1940. L o n d o n - English. Valona was successfully griffined by the RAF. A plot against Jbn Saud was discovered and prevented. German propaganda accuses the English Jntelligence Service, this is nonsense, because Jbn has repeatedly declared that the enemies of England are also his own torment! The Greeks have captured more Jtaliners in local actions, North of Chimara the Jtalieners are pushed back. More than 38.ooo Jtaliener were captured in Libya, 2/3 of which were Italian officers and soldiers. Grazieni is trying to expand Bardia to a strong defense base. The supply is completely cut off. The break in the brit. Actions are due to the fact that the tanks have to be put in order, the supply has to be organized and in particular the water supply must be ensured. In addition, the weather prevents larger actions. There are sandstorms and heavy rain showers, but these will not be able to help Bardia. The Cabinet of Petain held a consultation today and heard a report by Admiral Darlan. He had a conference in Paris with a high German personality. The Cabinet will meet tomorrow or Tuesday again. The British press explained that it will be difficult for Petain to decide whether to cooperate with Germany. He doesn't want to give Germany any military advantages. What will Hitler be able to do without any danger?