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BRITISH MILITARY.
ADMINISTRATION, HONG KONG
MILITARY COURTS PROCLAMATION NO. 8. OF 1945
AUTHORISED ADVOCATES
NOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance of Article 19(1) of the above Proclamation. I. GEORGE ESTRICKLAND, Colonel, Civil ́ Affairs, Legal Branch, have authorised the persons whose numes appear hereafter to act as Advocates and conduct the defences of persons charged before the Stand- ing Military Court, namely:
TSO SEEN WAN, C.B.E., Doctor of Laws, HUNG WAI CHIU DATED
THE CHINA MAIL, HONG KONG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1945.
NO LOVE LOST IN POLAND Songs Of Old Warsaw Underground Still Sung
BRITISH
AIMS IN
INDONESIA
LONDON, OCT. 17. " - MR. CLEMENT ATTLEE, PRIME MINISTER, IN A STATEMENT ON BRITISH P OLICY IN INDONESIA, TOLD of THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
TO-DAY THAT THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT DID NOT DE GEORGE E STRICKLAND | SIRE TO BE UNNECESSARI-
the 18th day October, 1945.
Colonel. (C.A) Legal
WARNING TO THE PUBLIQ
OF HONGKONG.
THE HONGKONG BREW.
ERY & DISTILLERY. LTD., wishes to inform the public that the crude imitation liquor Inballed GOLDEN DRAGON BRANDY (the label bearing the name of the Hongkong Browery & Distillory, Ltd., which is now on sale in this Colony, was put on the market when the Browary was under Jap anese control and management. This liquor has not been produobd sinto the Hongkong Browary & Distillery, Ltd., roverted to its for mor British management, which is now investigating the question of the possible cooperation of onoj or more of its own atal with the
Japanese in the production of this highly harmful liquor.
TOBACCO RETAILERS
LICENCES
LY INVOLVED IN THE AD MINISTRATION OR POLITI- CAL AFFAIRS OF NON-BRIT ISH TERRITORIES, AND THEIR OBJECT WAS TO WI THDRAW THE BRITISH TROOPS AS SOON AS CIRC UMSTANCES PERMITTED.
Polish Capacity For Merry-Making
LONDON, OCT. 18——— ACCORDING TO THE "NEW YORK TIMES" THE AMERI- CAN CONTINGENT IN WARSAW CONSISTS OF THE AMBASSADOR, ARTHUR BLISS LANE, AND A STAFF OF THIRTY MEN, TOGETHER WITH A MILITARY. DETACHMENT OF FORTY MEN WHO HANDLE SUP- PLIES, COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSPORT AND A HANDFUL OF U.N.R.R.A. AND. AMERICAN RED CROSS PEOPLE.
i
THE
UNITED STATES ARMY AS SUCH IS NOT IN POLAND AT ALL AND FOUR AMERICAN CORRES FONDENTS WHO ARE IN THE POLISH CAPITAL AT THE MOMENT CAME UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT UNDER THE POTSDAM DE- CLARATION CLAUSE GUARANTEEING ALLIED PRESS RIGHTS TO "FULL FREEDOM" TO REPORT ON CONDITIONS IN POLAND.
"liberated"
gasoline in
RUSSIA STANDS PAT
Washington Oct 1 Secretary of State Byrnes told a news conference to-day that Russia is standing pat in -her-demand for an Alltou Control Council to take over General MacArthur's, authori ty in Japan.
Byrnes said he hoped Russia would send a dologato to the Far Eastern advisory com. mission sesalón which opens October in Washington on 23.-Associated Press.
REGENT'S LAST RESORT
SELF-GOVERNMEN
FOR INDIA
Complete, Full And Unfettered
LONDON, OCT. 18. SPEAKING AT A RECER TION HELLD IN LONDON BY INDIAN STUDENTS To- NIGHT, THE SECRETARY OF PETHICK LAWRENCE STATE FOR INDIA, LORD
SAID:
"I DO, NOT KNOW ANY- THING ABOUT THE END OF THE INDIA OFFICE BUT I DO KNOW THAT IT IS MY HOPE AND IT WILL BE HY MY ENDEAVOUR TO SECURE THAT THE ROA
ROAD ALONG WHICH YOU ARE TRAVEL- LING TO FULL GOVERNMENT SHALL BE.
SELF AS EASY AND AS POSSIBLE.
It is not the will of government or people of this
1 country to put any obstacle what over in
your progress towards self-government nor is it any of our desire to put any.
tions upon that self-govorim
We want to
Men close to Moscow occupyECIDED PERSONALLY forward to the desiro
our
attain full
of your
with the self-government of
in thean islands.
Facilities here are so limited sinn trucks-many of American that even the Polish Govern- manufacture-and ment has trouble in digging up German cars and motor-cycles transportation to and from the burning Russian airport five miles out of town which there is
ATHENS, OCT. 18. Meanwhise, not only were the and the incoming American black market. Building space ISSUED TO-DAY SAID: "HAV earliest opportunity and to walk an extensive AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT and equal self-government at the British under a strong moral planca customarily radio the is so scarce that most of the ING BEEN UNABLE, HITHER along the road that we are open- obligation to their Dutch allies Embassy a couple of times be markets are on side-walks with TO, TO SOLVE THE GOVERN- ing up or, if you prefer until they were in a position to fore landing so that a car can stands selling everything from MENT CRISIS, WHICH CAN- other
it, some assume control, but also for the be sent out.
road that you choose' in vegetables to cosmetics.
RE ANY LONGER friendliness with us. Remember- maintenance of law and order,
The only communication withi
THE REGENT that we are hoping you will go which was essential to the mili- the outside world tary task arising out
of the graph, one to Moscow on which Government. There appears to DAY, THE PREMIERSHIP, UN- fettered self-government for Indiar
is the tele-key positions in the new Polish TO ASSUME, AS FROM TO termination of the war with the message taken days rather be Japan and, in partirular, for than hours and the Embassy's Poles and the Russians even on
no love lost between the TIL IT IS POSSIBLE TO FIND
equal the safety of several thousands little morse radio transmitter the part of Poles who fought BASIS WHICH THE PRESENT Your antion is, in many ways,
A SOLUTION ON A SOLID of Dutch nationals interned in which operates to the American along with them. They are, of NEEDS OF THE COUNTRY a greater nation than ours," Lord the interior of the country. occupation headquarters in course, ancient antagonists and DEMANDS.
Pethick Lawrence continued. The whole of this delicate Frankfurt-on-Main at twenty the Warsaw people are especial-ernment will be: fratly, maintain- The main task of the new gov. problem was engaging the most words a minute and an occa- ly bitter because the Pussiansing law and order. careful attention of the British sional courier.
then just across the river con- energetic tackling of the economic Secondly, Government, and there was the
"LIBERATED" CARS apicuously failed
"It is a pleasure to us in this with the
to help Downtown Warsaw's wreck-1944
the crisis which has caused the price country that our fate is, to some closest consultation
Warsaw Government Netherlands
uprising and age-littered streets by day teem plenty
and of the cost of living to rock dan extent, entwined with yours. I with Admirul Mountbatten with
of people around the chopping of horse- had their homes ransacked by the decision of Archbishop Damas to-day, when the
here gerously during the last wecka. hope that whatever
British informed quarters, feelings in some parts In
may be the drawn vehicles and the hurtling the Russians
of India about the mensures to be taken. DUTCH LOYALTY
and hooting of Polish nad Bus-
history of SONGS OF UNDERGROUND kinos is considered to be a desper- country comes to be written, you your Mr. Anthony Eden (former
Songs of the old Wareaw un-tration running,
ate bid to keep the state adminis- will be glad that for Foreign Secretary) asked if Mr.
6. certain derground Attlee would bear in mind that
are still sung
Reuters time-perhaps hot long-your fate the difficulties of the Dutch, in
tomarily behind closed
has been entwined with ours." this area, were very largely due
and I have seen.
Doctor Tara Basu, President of to their own action, as Allies, in
build Inde-British friendship and declaring war on their own account
against the Јаранске.
Ex-Jap Army
Paper Goes All Socialist
saya
CUB from Losion plainly results from
doors Tho
FATES ENTWINED
a Russian of a total political dendlock in the Majais, said: "We want to ficer being bluntly cold-ahoui-Ath Regent who has held office
a cafe.
unity
dered the whole evening by a crowd of merry-making Poles n since last January has so far scru- freedom base of equality and pulously refrained from direct The guests at the reception in- interference in the administration cluded Mr. Setsenko, first Secret- The effect of his decision to-day seen by London observers as
is ary to the Soviet Embassy in restoration of
a London. the "service" govern- "I hope the knowledge you ac- ment, formerly led by Admiral Voulgaris with the added support contribute to the bulding up to
enable of the Regent's prestige.
the independence, prosperity and The main
question
now is well-being of your country," he strong enough to resist pressure "By so doing, you will be con whether the administration will be told the students.
elections can be held.--Reuter. prosperity of the whole world."—
Reuter.
The Prime Minister replied that the Government
was very сод-
The Poles have a capacity for The issue of Tobacco Retailers scious of the fact that through-
merry-making despite all they out these years the Netherlands Licence under the Dutiable Com-Government stood with Britain.
have been through. In spite modities Ordinance will com- "We
phall
keep in
very close
of very stringent conditions and the hard future they consider touch," Mr. mence on October 19th. These
Attlee declared. licences will be issued to persons whether General Christison hnd Conservative member asked
TOKYO, OCT. 18, THE NEWSPAPER "YOMIU themselves well off to have the occupying shops and portions of
Germans off their backe with the British RI посн SAID TO-DAY shops only and the licensee will Government before
thening THAT JAPAN'S GIANT BUSI-thoir ancient here for in be allowed to sell at the specified that the British were not
communicated
and
premises and not elsewhere. The to interfere with politics in 58/NESS AND INDUSTRIAL COM-t dependence is giving them new from the extremists until free|tributing to a stable peace and the
stocks of persons found selling without a licence will be scized.
Applicants for licences will be required to register and deposit two copies of his or her photog- raph (passport size). Three days later (Sundays excluded) he will call again at the Imports & Exports Office, and, if the licence has been approved, it will be issued on payment of the licence fec.
of
in Java. PANIES MITSUI, MITSUBI energy and hope.-Reuter.
DA-HAD DECIDED TO OFFER SHI, SUMITOMO AND TASU-
ALL THEIR STOCK AT PUBLIC SALE, BUT SAID: "THIS IS NOT ENOUGH."
The newspaper declared that government ownership is the only solution, to break the big in- iron grip on Japanese dustries' wealth and government.
The cabinet has decided to re- peal the wartime religious organi zations law, which provided close gyveroinent scrutiny of all reli- gious orders,
understood General Christison's Mr. Noel-Baker said that he
remarks were much distorted reported in the press. when rep
SUFFICIENT LIAISON "You may rest assured that the British Government recognise no authority but that of The Netherlands Government in all the sovereignty territories under
Mr. Noel- our Dutch Allies," Baker added.
When asked if he was quite satisfied that the British had sufficient liaison with their Dutch allies, Mr. Baker replied: "Yes; of the cabinet board of informa- It also approved the elimination I think I can give that assurance.
Mr.
Driberg, (Labour): "If tion and the reduction of govern In Victoria or in the British armies are to be used ment employees from 300,000 to Kowloon south of for this purpose, is H.M. Govern- 150,000. It also eliminated the Waterloo Road, ment making representations to wartime labour service bureau. Dutch Allies to encourage General MacArthur ordered, the government control, in another step toward freeing all forms of dictation-Associated Press.
The licence fees are:-
Group I.
Gascogne Road our
them to offer A liberal promotion picture industry freed of
and Chathan Road.......$30,00
21 gramme?"
CHINA'S FOREIGN MINISTER ON
Trusteeship And Independence
CHUNGKING, OCT. 18. MANCHURIA WILL COME COMPLETELY UNDER CHIN- ESE CONTROL AROUND DECEMBER 1, THE FOR- EIGN MINISTER, DR. WANG SHIH CHIEH DISCLOSED TO-DAY.
.
HE
U SAW'S DETENTION
Rangoon, Oct. 18. U. Saw, Premier of Burmant the time of Pearl Harbour, who was detained by the Government
British In January 1942- while returning to Bunna from England, is in Uganda, It was. stated here to-day.
This was the first nows received of the former Burmese Premier for over three years. He is said to be in good health-Reuter.
WELSH CAPS
SAID MOSCOW. HAD INFORMED THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT, THAT SOVIET TROOPS HAD BEGUN TO LEAVE AND WERE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE THEIR WITHDRAWAL BY THE END OF NOVEMBER. Chiueso forces in northern Indo general indignation. To improve has heen gelected to completo Dr. Wang announced that the Siamese police action is causing Saturday, Astbury of Chester
Cardiff, Oct. 17.. In the International Soccer match at West Bromwich on
Group II. Elsewhere in the the Dutch Government has gone public expression from government China would be ordered home "in relations, the Chinese government the Welsh team against Eng-
Noel Baker: "I understand very far in the offer of a liberal Island of Hong programme."--Router. Kong or in Kow. loon
OX Now
Kowloon $20.00 UP TO
Group III. In the New Ter
ritories except New Kowloon
...$10.00
These licences will be for one) year from the date of issue and they will not be issued to hawkers. Applicants who hold Tobacco Retailers Licences issued in 1941 are requested to bring the old licence with them.
Applications for licences and photographs should be handed in on the dates shown below:-
Group I.
VICTORIA only October, 19th & 20th. Group L. KOWLOON only
October 22nd.
Oroup II October 23rd. Group III. October 24th.
-H A. TAYLOR Superintendent, Imports & Exports,
17th October, 1945.
CEYLON
Riots In Jap Coal Mines
Hakaip, Oct, 18. Fifth Division American mar- were rushed to the nearby coal mines on Hokkaido island, yesterday to quell fighting between Chinese inbourers, war prisonora, slaves and Japanese Police and civilians.
the near future. He said nego had notified Slam of its intention tiations are under way with the to sond diplomatic representative land:He will play inside-right. French authorities.
to Bangkok. Dr. Wang, described with Lowrie of Coventry and. Recont incidenta in Siam, he the Chinese attitude toward Siam Lucas of Swindon at centre- said "in which a great number of as "very friendly Chinese nationals have been killed
forward and inside-left respec- He said the Chinese government tively-Reuter. and wounded na the result of considered it essential that a de- finite time limit be got far comple- tion of preparations for the in- dependence of every people whose territory is to be placed under
U. S. Coal
Strike Off
London, Oct, 18. ines In reply to a question in the Commons to-day, why it was not proposed to hold elections to the State Council of Ceylon in the near future, the Colonial Secre tary for the present, State marine
Mr. George Hall, said:
Staff Sgt. Paul Sturges,
Washington, Oct. 18. reported John L. Lewis, president of Council extends to March 1947. two Chinesespondent,
were killed and two the United Mine. Workers of The Council can, of course, be dis- wounded seriously and more than America, to-day called off the solved earlier but I am hot aw an civilians werd panes, police and of any requests in Ceylon for early election."
United Nations to BASIS
PERMANENT
He declared the central govern-
and pence."
soft coal strike which has al- tor is not free of imperfections
RADIO
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 1945.
ZBW HONGKONG Broadcasting on
13.80 p.m.-Compositions of List with His Sonata in B Minor-Horowitz (Plano).
1.00 p.m.-Nows & Announcements.. 1.10 p.m.-Film Belections. 1.30 p.m.-Danio Programme. 11.00 p.m.---Close Down, 6.80 p.m.-Programme of Dance Music:
Music with a Liit,"
ment deemed it unnecessary to Frequenales of 690 Kilocycles and from have a uniform aystem of trustee-15.80-1.80 p.m.; 6.80-7.80 p.m. and ship for all colonies. He regarded 9.00-10.30 p.m. on 9.47 Megacycles. the United Nations organization E.K.T. ANA
"the permanent basis for unity
He added: It is true the char Capt. M. Chumarkie said one vital industry,
most completely paralyzed the but member States
best to insure its success." Mr. Tom Driberg (Labour) nak third of the 11 camps population,
His order becomes effective. The guiding principle_in China'a ed: In the Colonial Secretary which now is around 2,600, had aware that this Council is already died of exposure, starvation and on Monday. A United. Mine foreign policy was to promote and nine-years-old, almost as old as the lack of medical attention. Workers' spokesman said the and haramorly with a
strengthon United Nations unity last Parliament bore?"
the Chinese related action was taken: "in the public preserving world peace. He said view to "Mr. Hall: "It
He said of allowing the people of Ceylon, and wounded were
a question how the Chinese who were killed Interest.",
that the maintenance of future because
they have the right, if and national traitpanese spies
He sild: efforts to secure re-the five permanent members of the. peace largely resta in the hands of cognition of the foremen's union World "will be resumed at a later and more appropriate date."
favours the United States as the headquarters of the The coal strike has been the United Nations organization. nation's most serious and far- Ho branded as unfounded a reaching post-war labour dis baszador to the United States, rumour that Wei Tao-nong, Am- pute and was responsible for is returning to become Mayor of about half of the total of 400,000 Shanghal Associated Press. strikers in the United States.
13- not
they desire to exercise it, but so Maj. William Wood sold the far they have made no request." Chinesa contract labourers caused
liver Stanley, Conserva- the most
trouble Associated
tivo, former Colonial Secretary: Prous.
"Is not H.M: Government to make
new Constitutional proposals for MAURITIUS
Ceylon and would it not be advis
able to wait until those new pro REFORMS
posals are in force?"
No further answer was given.— Router.
SWITCH LIGHTS ON
ONLY WHEN YOU MUST
FUEL IS SCARCE-SAVE ELECTRICITY
Chipcurity. Consell.
More than 1,000 mines We SAIGON ATTACK
idle..
2.
7.00 pan-Naws & Announcements. 7.10 p.m.--Bilalo Marino Leadley*** Bongs accompanied by Alyson Scott at the Piano Ma 7.25 p.m.-Light Orchestral Bolections. 7,30 p.Berlon Symphonie Fan-
tastique, Op.ilken 8.20 p.m.-London' Palladium Orches
tra & Darek Oldhamad London, Oct. 18. The Governor of Mauritius
9.00 p.in.-Nowa & Anijouncements. has discussed with the Colonial Maad layoffs in the steel mills,
9.10 p.m.--Varioty with the Hilu Office the constitutional sclicme Including the world's largest
Ilon, John Henry & Wish Wynne, designed to broaden the basis steel werke in the Chicago-Ini-Gurkha troops had repulsed 10.08 pm.Ambroso & His Orchestra.
10.00 p.m.-News from London. of representation on the Go- diana aren, were threatened be right attack on 'n Saigon
bridgo by about 400 Annamese armed 10,80 pmClose Down, wider responsibilities on Council for the affairs of the labour dispute heat by polbored mati stola, bows and
with automatie Island, said Mr. George Hall, Pacific Northwest lumber in reporting that the Aunamese on Proprietors, The Newspaper
Saigon · Control Commission as the Colonial Secretary, in the dustry, Hollywood mation pic October 16 started, fires in the Enterpries, Limited, by GORDON
Printed and published for th House of Commons yesterday ture studios and some abipil dock aren, damaging factories and CAD BURNETT, Router.
Tyards Associated Press.
vernment Council and to place cause of the strikes.
..
London, Oct. 18. All-India, Radio sald to-day that
warehousen-Associated Press. Rong Toon.