Likee Humble Pie ?
, Although it is already almost smothered under subsequent developments, the most remarkable single facet of the Hainan in risis was the Chinese apology to the British......
Hainan In The Old Days
Several decades have passed since the British Consulate on Haitian Island was closed down. A friend of mine, who served as Consul there, was once required by the Foreign Office......
The Stiff Upper Lip
The vile weather got into the headlines of most of the papers on Tuesday morning. Rain Spoils Everything,' said the Manchester Guardian succinctly. The Daily Express had ' Rain......
The Siren Song
O NE of the most potent causes of wars is the desire of man to believe what he wants to believe. Tell him he needs more room, or tell him that the way to keep the peace is to......
A Spectator's Notebook
U NITS of the Chinese Air Force have been stationed on Hainan for a long time; and for a long time air-liners of eevdal nationalities have flown daily past the south coast of......
Pas Touche
In its annual report for 1953-54 the British Travel and Holidays Association says that the British Press devoted about 15,000 column inches to its efforts during the year. This......
At It Again
A Territorial infantry battalion is to have new colours presented to it on the last day of its annual training. The ceremony is to take place at X, the unit's county town, to......
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