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DOUBLE TENTH
In years past China's Nation
the sense
V-Day Climaxes
Victory Celebrations
(By A Staff Ropôrtör).
"HONG KONG'S VICTORY CELEBRATIONS, WHICH HAVE
BEEN GOING.ON SINCE THE JAPANESE SURREN-- DER, WERE BROUGHT TO A CLIMAX YESTERDAY IN AN ALL-DAY PROGRAMME-WHICH-OPENED. WITH A CEREMONY. AT THE CENOTAPH FOLLOWED BY A MARCH PAST. AT WHICH HIS-EXCELLENCY THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF, ADMIRAL C. H. J. HAR- A SPECIALLY COURT, TOOK THE SALUTE FROM ERECTED DAIS OUTSIDE THE DES VOEUX ROAD ENTRANCE TO THE HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY A CHINESE PROCESSION, 'A' CRICKET BAND CONCERT ON. THE HONG KONG CLUB GROUND WHERE THE BAND OF H.M.S. AN- SON PLAYED, AND A SEARCHLIGHT AND FIRE- WORKS DISPLAY IN THE EVENING.
If the celobrations did, struction Advisory Committee a
he Hong Kong Cricket Cinb. They were received by Mr. B. c. K. Chau and Mr. W. N. Thomas Tam. Hawkins, Mr. M. K. Lo, Mr. T. N.
Chineso proccasion, whic His Excellency and party watcher started from Southern playground Club pavillor. rom the Cricket скр verandah. canwhile thousands o spectators lined the route throug
which the procession passed, thir the morning's celebra bringing tions to an end.
freedom.
Long
the
wai
touching
fo.
SEARCHLIGHT DISPLAY
"Just like London during th blitz," was a description of last night's searchlight display by oh
who thronged of the thousands the waterfront to watch the show
It was a delightfully impressiv ull ships in harbour weaving pat affair, with the searchlights from terna with their bears, while th th thrilled display fireworks crowds.
There was also a lantern proces sion through the streets of the city and re-crackers reared incessan: ly from shortly after noon unti inst midnight.
H.K. LAVAL'S
TRIAL NEARS END
Women Of
India's Call
-LONDON, OCT. 9. THE GREAT PART IN- DIAN WOMEN WILL PLAY IN ASSISTING INDIA TO IN- DEPENDENCE AND AFTER- WARDS WAS STRESSED BY MRS, CASEY, WIFE OF MR: B. G. CASEY, GOVERNOR OF BENGAL, IN AN INTERVIEW TO-DAY.
- PARIS, OCT. 9. PIERRE LAVAL, ABIDING. FIRMLY IN HIS DECISION NOT TO ATTEND HIS TRIAL ON CHARGES OF RETRAY- ING FRANCE, SATMONDAY- BENEATH THE PALAIS_DE.. JUSTICE AS THE COURT WITH THE PROCEEDED FOURTH DAY OF THE HEARING.
Court attendants said Laval
from his apart was removed ment near the courtroom and dungeon after he lodged in a had refused in the morning to return to his trial.
to the in July policies could only destruction of
Gen. Andre Doyen, military "The future of women in In-
governor of Lyon and hand of dia is very bright," she said. "People like Mrs. Naidu and the French delegation Mra, Pundit have set a great armistice commission
said: "Laval's rest of Indian 1941, example to the
were criminal and women and if this example is Tollowed,
to the women will accept lend
France." more and more responsibility in
Bourlliet, national Georges There is a reali- national life. salion in India that woman has Becretary of the federation of forced labourera in a part to play iratead of being French kept in seclusion.
Germany declared: "Indian
both "400,000 charming and highly intelligent as well as "unboring."
into the entry "I believe public life of more and more women would do much to solve the present communal truubles in Indin, for women than tolerant more
matters these
and renlistic."-Reuter,
women Arc
workers French were forced to labour for the enemy because of Laval,"
Pommeraye, de la Charles secretary of the French Senat, after the said Laval remarked
had granted wide Assembly
Potain: to Marshal are far power
men in "That's how the Republic was usually overtheron "Augseinted Press.
OPENING WARNING The Judge opened the court by any demonstra- announcing that
in the court
Believe it or not. In Sydney you may order a nult of clothes but you may not get it for three
tion by the public would be prohibited.
General
months, so great in the demand for box, saiden, in the witness-
clothing. The same situation is met with in Bombay,
ENORMOUS CROWDS AT
al Day has been celebrated as and for festivity an occasion
in much merry-making,
the manner in which July Fourth hax been celebrated in the United States and the King's Birthday in British Colonies. Chinese donned their bent
the stam come up to clothes and bought themselves not
Streets wore ard and scale of the Peace an good dinner. decorated with gay colours and Victory celebrations of Work the national Ang. Schools and War, so far as outward spien- factories and offices had a holi-dour was concerned, the spirithe Speech-making, arades, lost nothing by comparison.
Three years and eight months day, firecrackers were the order of
of Japanese occupation have lef in all this the people Hong Kong as badly scarred a the day. would recall, in varying degrees parts of war-torn Europe. Lack education of materials therefore made the according to their
pro- V-Day celebrations quite a background, that it was on this day so many years ago blom, but all drawbacks notwith- that the allen Manchu monarchy standing, what was absent in the was overthrown and from that way of lings, bunting, confetti and the other things that go towards day they, became free citizen-
WILA more than of the Republic of China, with a grand show,
compensated by the enthusiaan But the all that that implied.
with which every section of the prevailing tone was one of cele community entered into the spiri. bration. It is good to recall on of the occasion.
The Cenotaph ceremony this day the man who founded
Irapreesive. dignified, The Republie. Dr. Sun Yat- sen was a great national leader lundreds stood with bowed heads
while the simple cures that
All great performed. All round was a sen o philosophical figures have been familiar faces. To many each leaders. Like all such leaders, familiar face brought reminders he blended profound humility of absent friends and husbands. Dead. But it was V.Day and there wa and complete assurance.
but joy. he in to the Chinese what no room for anything Washington is to the Ameri. Thankfulness that the nightmar cans. or Lenin is to Soviet Rus- of three years and tight ala. His most famous doctrina, ne gone, and a future ahead, in the "San Min Chu 1," or the
It was in thin spirit that AQU Three Principles of the People. Hong Kong woke yes.eruny, lo is the basis of Chinese political ciudless sky and typical Octob thought and aspiration. They weather to celebrate, officially, vir will yet become the basis of tory ovar a ruthless people.
hour before Chinese political practice. They are the Principle of National which the Cenotaph cercimony w
vas hended for iam, which asserts the indepen-fixed, all Hong Kong,
reamed, was of China; the Principle vantage from which to watch the dence of Democracy, which asserts a proceedings. Verandahs in the in government of the people. by mediate vicinity were crowded the people, and for the people: capacity with spectators.
Punctually at 10 a.m. the Com and the Principle of the Peo- DATEU this 3rd day of Octople's Livelihood, which asserts mander-in-Chief arrived
When he panied by Capt. Clifford,
and Fng-Lieu! Chief-of-Staff ber, 1945.
prosperity for all. died, Dr. Sun left his unfiniчl-
Trevers, A.D.C. ed task of building the New
Alighting from his car at th China to Generalissimo Chlang entrance to the Hone Kong Cricke Kai-shek. A soldier, he led the Club, Admiral areourt was m
Major-General F. victorious Revolutionary Army by the C.O.C
Canton in W. Festing. The party then pro across China from 1995. unified China, and estab-ceeded to the northern end of th Govern- Cenotaph where, facing the Guar
of Honour which had been drawr ment in Nanking in 1928.
up, His Exe Heney took the salut statesman. he
leading as WAS
the National Anthem China to peace, order, prosperi plaved.
Birength when Japan General Pan Hua-kou, lender a ty and
Mission Military Since thea
the Chinese stenek in 1987. the Generafissimo has been the Commodore E. H. Everett, Com- Poder, Hon" Kong Air Commo and Inspiration
dore W. A. D. Brook, Air Office leader
China's resistance and reccn-
Commanding. Hone Kont This struction.
October 10
D. M. MacDougall, Chie Briradior
the Affairs Officer, were Civil a greater significance, carries a double joy to war-scarred but other members of the party.
drawn China. The
The Guard of Honor unconquerable Chinese people firmly belies from officers and men of the Rove Generalissimo and Navy, Marines, Commandos. the that
will now nod R.A.F. torether with a band President of China lend the nation to an early vic- from the Roval Marines, having which will been insorted. His Excellency re tory in the peace,
turned to the base at the Cenotaph bring the final consummation to "Present Arms" was ordered an these last tragic eight years. the Union Jack and the Chines
Flag They also believe now victory National is won, that President Chiang simultaneously pt the ton of tw
erected will steer the nation into a truc flag poles specially
China ither side of the ath. This cere and greal democracy.
mony, was followed by the playing only celebrates to-day not
tional Anthema. trial of nationhood accomplish of the British and Chinese Na ed; it celebrates also a greater trial of nationhood to come.
Was
The appointments, notification of. which contamed in Government Notice No. 9, have been cancelled.
D. M. MACDOUGALL, Brigadier. Chief Civil Affairs Officer By order of the Commander-in- Chiel.
NOTICE
I have now secured possession of my former offices at No. 6. Des Voeux Road, Central, Bank of Canton Building. 3r1. floor, and am resuming practice as a solicitor.
Dated the 8th October, 1945.
F. H. LOSEBY
RUSS & Co.
BRITISH MILITARY ADMINISTRATION, HONG KONG. PROCLAMATION NO. 6 MORATORIUM
ARTICLE 3 (2)
NOTICE
lished the
National
In pursuance of paragraph (2) monatainknakeTA? of Article 3 of the above Procla
mation I hereby authorise as MISSING
follows:--
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WANCHAI RALLY
WANCHAI YESTER-
ENORMOUS CROWDS THRONGED
OF EVERY DAY, WHEN REPRESENTATIVES BRANCH OF CHINESE INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE, SCHOOLS AND LABOUR ASSOCIATIONS ATTENDED THE MASS MEETING ON SOUTHORN PLAYGROUND OF CHINA'S VIC- ORGANISED IN CELEBRATION TORY AFTER EIGHT BITTER YEARS OF WAR WITH JAPAN. BANNERS OF GIGANTIC SIZE TABLEAUX, DECORATED TRUCKS, CHINESE BANDS OF EVERY SIZE, SHAPE AND DESCRIPTION, THOUSANDS OF FLAGS, RAM- PAGING "LIONS" ALL COMBINED TO MAKE IT ONE OF THE MOST COLOURFUL SCENES OF ITS KIND IN LOCAL HISTORY.
that he regretted Laval'e absence. He would have liked to have discussed the serios ante- ments he had to make "with him."
-d Doyen said Inval
for causing the forgiven him
of
приот
Iniure of the great demonstration Franco-German conciliation, ac- ronanied by a meeting between Hitler and Petain.
"Laval's part in collaboration was a criminal policy which could the destruction of lead only to
Franc
said.
Next witness to be called was former Pommerave, M. de La secretary to Laval who told him that France must bring her in- stitutions into line with the Gar- mans in order to create a more fourable atmosphere.
The names of thirty more wit nosues were called but none was court ad- there. after which the Journed.
When the hearing is resumed it will hear on a record, the Inter- rogation Tval --P-uter.
CHAIN SMOKING
It is erected that the ary will enaider their diet immediately made his final Prontor, has after M. Andre Mornet. Public ap-ont
The gathering was suddenly they were celebrating one of the hushed, as bunda struck up, most glorious chapters in China's Paying the Chinese and British history, but while thinking of their Qual victory, the people must no.
M. Laval, who spent the weok- national anthems, while thos
forget the heavy responsibilities of the oilleial group bowed to- wards the portraits of the late that lay ahead, the taala of recon- end endlessly smoking cigarettes, struccion. The national spirit of a bein kept in the woman's quar Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and Generalis- the people must be stirred towards term of the Palace of Jestion pri
the son. equal effort in establishing si Chiang Kai-shek,
perce as in resistance during the
Following a short prayer and interval of silence for China'a wa dead, Mr. Sham Chit-son, leading member of the Kuomintang, sun
Japanese Gaoler Apologises
War.
NEW LIFE The teachings laid down in the Ceneralissimo's New Life Movo- ment must be faithfully followed, and the people must equip them Brives with the knowledge befitting the people of a great Power. The unification of the country must be achieved and maintained, and poli tical security vould follow.
Major-General H. K. Pan, who recepted flags on behalf of the Generalissimo, flags which were Chiang'a then presented, Bald courage and determination in the war of resistance had won the res- pect of the whole universe. He was leader, but a seat world
Major-General Festing, and Air WAR PRISONERS IN MALAYA | Chined not only as the greatest |
Commodore Brook then unveiled the Memorial and a Command
. n handed wreath to His Excellen tho Commander-in-Chief,
wh
placed it at the foot of the Cera aph. The ceremony was brough'
SINGAPORE, OCT. 9. AN
FOR APOLLGY
OF FENSES AGAINST ALLIEL
CONTAINED IN A leader. General Pan paid tributor WAS
10 Admiral Cecil Harconre. Com- LETTER ADDRESSED
SIR LIEUT-GEN.
MILES Fander-in-Chief. Hong Kong, and to the American nart in the war. DEMPSEY, THE COMMANDER IN MALAYA, BY F. MAT and said. in conclusion, that
JAPANESE CIVI had been tremendously raprosed SUMOTO,
Pia will stay thorn until the end be of the trini an that ha hht to court immediately ho In in anted to hang neyrogsed has decided to remontac. regret that he would be unable to return to oneto
"I would have had some really born interesting things to say-and cer- tain witnesang world have wry Ambarragand." he is said to have told his counsel-Router.
India's
Franchise Suggestions
LONDON, OCT. 9.
IN A STATEMENT ON THE
of this Colony While spreces were in
in prieren", the March to a close by the frine a 17-gur LIAN CAMP COMMANDANT.hy the display of national en SETTLEMENT OF INDIA'S FU-
as aforesaid nay in its absolute) hit the nail on the head when he Shont of the Hong Kong and atrocities innicted on allied Inter.f the island.
the Volun
March Past
that
movement,
dom of
speech and Essociation.
Thirdly, to permit the establish. ment of temporary representative governments in the provinces to
arrange suporvise pre-olection ments and for the purpose of food and price femino
Dear Sir, I watched the Ceno-
THE URGED TY
TO-DAY 1. Any financial station taph, ceremony and
of the Prst
troops yesterdaynte by HM.S. Ane..
In the reserved enclosure were WRITING ON BEHALF OF ALL
Brom
of 16. 12 and 11, GOVERNMENT, FIRSTLY, TO JAPANESE CIVILIAN INTER- plans in formation wormed as previously authorised to circulate
of the ottico verandahs
hrad in group H.K. the
and Shanthay Loris Montbatten.
NEES.
Colections for patriotic funds PREPARE ELECTORAL LISTS Admiral Everett Buckmaster, U.S. currency may in its absoulte near
FOR THE WHOLE OF INDIA, The letter aald: I Яду Bank.
impressed much discretion advance to every custo
Nge and his Chief-of-Staff, Cant.
E. Reinhar
Jar.. General Yes
"Sir: With most humble realised a substantial total.
CRISE, Fenicui mer having an account with such by the smart bearing of the wraps.
Sin chil. Colonel
spect wo request your excellency donation alone being one million RASED UPON ADULT FEAN- The massive procession was then Secondly, to release all remain- financial institution a sum of It was an inspiring sight, to
British and Indian troops again.
Alled commander In Southeas Two Hundred Dollars in addition Somehow, however, I felt that the end Comde. Law Cheung-pong, of to please convey to the aurome doors national currency.
the Chinese Mission.
organised and commenced its lening political prisoners and with- His Excellency and party pro- •nie mamyangḍ our sincero.expres. ambulations through the streets draw all restrictions on the free- to a similar sum already author whole shaw was incomplete, but for life of me could not ised.
fathom what was missing. I told creded on foot to the dris erectari sion of sorrow and regret at the
he in and he
Bank to review the nees and prisoners of war, and 2. Any financial institution a friend exactly how I felt
on record wish to place
not in Sir William On the platform with His Excel- Japanens civilians were discretion advance to any custo- said "maybe you're missing the
same thing as I am
right. What loncy, were Lady Mountbatten any way responsible for thes
Beveridge mer carrying on business a sum teers. He Woo
active aro
however, prepared to ting, Air Commodoro Brook, Com
dito, in view of the. sufficient in the opinion of such happened to the Volunteers who General Pan, Motor-General Fes- acts. financial institution to enable were part and parcel of every modors Everett, and Brigadier undergo suffering if it will in any
Fourthly, .to.. bring into being way contribute towards softening
responsibio government such customer to discharge all such show in the phot? It seems morall.
an irony-of-fate that this time,
the bitter feeling in every Allied
been issued to the prras in contrary of
Сопртеза-Мовіст the wages of his employees. the first one after the magnificent
Informed persons here believe nection with the possible dpur-
with represen parity, to League
tation tor. the minorities: with the S. Any financial institution part they played in the Battle of
heart. the latter is merely intended tor of Sir William Beveridge aforesaid may open a deposit Hong Kong they were not includ-
ed in the Victory celebrations.
rofton the way for the civilians Indis:
"The possibility of Sir Williers understanding that India will be
by no economic is balloved to have Yours etc., account for any customer into
Matsumoto
Beverides oing to India for work focal decisions without the con Crool Ard". which any currency or
been the public prosecutor a
innere and thereby had a hand in connection with the extension fiscal treated by the British Military
It also urged that the Trado in throwing thousands of Allied at rasial services has been wresent of this Government. nationals
Union Congrean should now Im- on political discussion between the Cover
ment of Tada and Sir Willia charges.--Associated Prens.
who
would have born lat. plament its decision to Bond
delegation to IndiaReuter. sible, to accept auch an
notes
Administration as Legal Tender Sabotage
may be paid provided that no withdrawnia may he made from such depo-it account suve in accordance with any authorisation under. Ar ico 3 (2) of the above mentioned proclamation, from time to time in force.
DATED this 6th day of Octo- bar, 10167
A
Shortly after the band of the Royal Marinca had drawn up in the roar of nanon was heard over Wardley Street facing the dais hrad and Bultfires of the Bown Air Force from Kal Tak to otho
Barricudae of with Corsairs and the Wunt Air Arm made their fly Past in formation.
"Hart As the hand str**ak Ook the Guard of th
of Hana came into low feam Murray Rou with the Royal Navy. Javal Mar at the Commendos and, R.A.F. fol-
Attempt
Jerusalem, Oct. 9. suspected attempt. sabotaging the Iraq potroleum pipeline near Balsan was frus- trated yesterday evening by r
watchman who saw flyo" mer dressed in khaki chort woul weging a largo hole, near the ro
Alle Alution, on the pipeline
Reator.
JOHN FLEMING,
Finance Controller,
in orden
followed by •romonnier
They wore
Into-Inila
London, Oct. 9. The following statement has
tion
*
It hun annoored..)
Invite
however, the
}
and
the workin t by and BACK IN CHUNGKING
*** VOLUNTEER PAY Pay advances to Volunteer per- India, would involve a gecates on). , the Roval Naw, the Rota
with his timh that, he lazahls Marines the Commanile lit connel newly arrived from debaranroto to this porno, bronsita Howler Command the R.A.F. 11, within zarote af. Fil. pt.10, Inc. fm length visits, to India- "It is not likely. nccordingly a.m. All ranks from Japan 'living' Is Freeney and vorty wors
in are to paredo for medical that he will meet-to India is thon guests pt a daention even
the near future-Reute by member of the Chidese-Rocenionxamination mikrometonlaage..
their
Chungking, Cet. 9.
.or
Foreign Minister Wang, Bhih Chih has roturned to Ciningking by plane from the London CUTI- ference of foreign minister Associated Press