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Vol. I, No. 40.
Friday, October 26th, 1945.
BRITAIN LAGS UN. ORGANISATION IN ATOMIC RACE
LONDON, OCT. 25.
AMERICA AND RUSSIA MAY BEAT BRITAIN BY NO LESS THAN EIGHT YEARS IN THE RACE TO AP- PLY ATOMIC ENERGY TO INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES, THE "LONDON NEWS CHRONICLE" DECLARES TO- DAY.
THE PAPER'S SCIENCE EDITOR, RITCHIE CALDER, IN AN ARTICLE SPLASHED OVER THE PAPER'S FRONT PAGE UNDER THE BANNER HEADLINE OF "ILS. AND RUSSIA BEATING BRITAIN IN RACE TO USE ATOM ENERGY," SAYS PRESENT ESTIMATES ARE
NA- THAT IF THE RACE DEVELOPS ON PURELY TIONAL LINES, THE UNITED STATES WILL HAVE ATOMIC ENGINES IN INDUSTRY IN TWO YEARS TIME.
Potentiality Of Atomic Energy
LONDON, DCT. 25. PROFESSOR M. L. E. OLI PHANT, HEAD OF A TEAM OF BRITISH SCIENTISTS, WHO GOOPERATED IN THE PRO DUCTION
OF THE ATOMIC BOMB, SAID IN A SPEECH HERE THAT PEACE-TIME POTENTIALITIES OF ATOMIC ENERGY WERE:
"As against one kilowatt of elec tricity produced by one pound of coal, one pound of uranium re Icases fifteen million kilowatt of electricity.
over
"A car could
bo driven twelve million miles by une pound of uranium.
"At a cust
I fifty to one hun dred million sterling Great Britain could see this discovery through in four to five years.
"Russin with its resources and under goad of competitive secrecy will not be long behind."
"Britain will take about ton years unless plans ure made and money provided for a large-scale diversion of industrial effort and mau-power."
Urging provision in the Britis Government's Budget of ten mil lion sterling annually as direct Calder subsidy to atomic work",
says that this num is "chicken feed" compared with the five hun dred million sterling the United States spent on the preparation of the atom bomb.
"When
production primary plants are available in Britain two or three more years will be requir
d for research and development and a further two years at least before commercial alom enginee will be available," he declares.
Bu
aro
DEEP CONCERN "British scientists who closely involved in all this are also deeply concerned at the prospect of having to wait for four or Ave years for the British output of sufficient quantities of materia! required to extend the application of their researches. They are also afraid that "economy of effort" And "military necessity" will make the industrial development a by- the atom bomb."
"At last mankind has a method of landscaping the earth and mak-product of military development of ing profound geological changes. Descits and arid regions of the world may blossom."-Reuter,
MALAYA DISTURBANCE
Singapore, Oct. 25. British and Indian troops were called out to disperse demonstra- tions staged by all sections of the community in towns and villages throughout the great ti producing state of Perak last week-end, status_ delayed official
report Taiping The processions were headed by inscribed, men carrying banners "We want work", "We want rice", One
man was killed and several wounded when the troops fired un
Calder
der says that the possibilities
of the atomic engines are already well known.
There was already in the elementary atamle engine "atomie pilo" buing
Jp America to produce the artificia! element of "plutonium" for the bomb. Industrial use of atomic energy did not depend upon the disruptive force represented by the atom bomb.
NOT EXPLOSIONS "The Queen Mary will not be propelled across the Atlantic by & series of explosions. In fact you cannot have an atomic explosion smaller than that which wrecked Hiroshima. The energy can be controlled as an agency for
pro- ducing heat on a scale and at tum peratures never before achieved."
Expressing the hope that
that pre-
a large crowd that refused to dis-tish, perse in the Sungai Siput area.
At Parit Bantar, the local Civil Affairs meer was taken in hostage by the mob and when In- dian troops-who have been for bidden to use arme-tried to rescue him they were beaten up.--Reuter.
MALAYAN WAR CLAIMS
London, Oct. 25.
Mr. George Hall, Colonial Secretary, disclosed in the House
Commons
that
of
arrangements wore being mado to set
up a
sent discussions between the Bri- American and Canadian Governments may produce дл international cooperation in indus. the atom energy, Calder
"If there i common and universal effort under proper safe. guards and direction, the atomic project will produce fantastic re- turns within the generation."—— Reuter.
Action By Labour M.P.s
LONDON, OCT. 25.
Claima' Registration office in SIXTY BRITISH LABOUR Malaya to register all claims MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT against the civil authorities, in- HAVE APPEALED TO THE cluding claims in rospect of por- sonal loss of property and goods. DUTCH AND FRENCH GO- TO RECOG. Mr. Hali added: "I am not yet VERNMENTS
NATIONALIST
TAKES FORM
Washington, Oct. 25.
The United Nations' Organisation come into existence at 0,47 G.M.T. last night when tho United States Secretary of States, Mr. James F. Byrnes, sign- ed the protocol of the do- position of ratifications to the United Nations' Char- ter.
Mr. Byrne acknowledged receipt of majority of the ratifications, including those of the Big Five Soviat Russia, France
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SHANGHAI IN GLOOMY MOOD
SHANGHAL OCT. 25.
THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS' OF SPECIAL PRIVI- LEGES HAVE LEFT FOR EIGN OWNERS OF SHANG- HAI BUSINESS FIRMS AWAITING UNDASILY THE TERMS OF THE NEW-TREATIES-OR AGREEMENTS YET TO BE DRAWN.
THE ABOLITION OF JURISDICTIONAL IMMUNITY HAS CAUSED SOME FOREIGN BUSINESSMEN TO LEAVE THE FIELD BUT OTHERS-ARE HOPING THẬT CHINA WILL OFFER SOME, LEGAL AND ECONOMIC IN. DUCEMENTS FOR THEM TO REMAIN.
SOEKARNO MAKES OFFER TO DUTCH
BATAVIA, OCT. 25. DOCTOR SOEKARNO, IN AN INTERVIEW TO-DAY SAYS: "NO POWER ON EARTH" CAN STOP THE INDEPEN- DENCE MOVEMENT OF THE NETHERLANDS EAST POLICY INDIES. HE PROMISED AN "OPEN DOOR AS FAR AS FOREIGN IN VESTORS WERE CONCERN- ED."
"WE DON'T WANT TO THROW THE DUTCH INTO THE
THEIR SEA. THEY CAN MAINTAIN
FINANCIAL AR- HOLDINGS HERE-THESE THINGS CAN BE RANGED BY TREATY WITH THE DUTCH," HE SAID.
Dutch "Every Indonesian
surround tempted to stanile why 1 collaborated with barracks in the outskirts of Bath the Japanese. The Japanese via.--Associated Press.
under-
t
radio
New arrivals from the United States are lingering uncertain- ly.
An official of the Chinow Government said that companios doing business abroad, which are already licensed to operate In China, will not be required to incorporate.
A тевводо from Chungking. however, states that the Cabinet spokesman, Mr. P. H. Chang, sald that foreign owned utilition in Shanghai which do no businens abroad will be required to be in corporated as Chinese companies after January 1st. next year but will be allowed to rotain
thair foreign
Prean.
ownership.-Associated
CHINESE COMPANY LAW Chungking, Oct. 28. The revised Chineso company
which may affect the statun but not the ownership of British public utilities in Shanghai, hun its third roading in tho Legislative Yuan and will be pro mulgated in
early November, Cabinet spokesman announced.
The apokesman said that foreign companien doing business outside, A well as inside China, which have already been registered In China and are doing business there will not be affected, but foreign will have to be incorporated companies operating in Ching only Chinese companies.
we the unrecognized of]
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WANTS U.S. MEDIATION tried to use the Indonesiens for
London, Oct. 26, their own purposes and let us
The Free Indonesian work for our Independence an- quoted Dr. Soekarno, der false promises, but turned the tables on thent. We public, as saying he hoped the prepared for the hour of liberty United States, assisted by Russie and then took matters in cur, and China, would mediate in the
Dutch dispute with the
in the own hands."
East Indies. Dr. Soekarno declared that his.
The stalement sald Soekarno is administration
completely
convinced that the United States controlled the public services, "will impartially, though with which he Baid were running strong methods, deal with the smoothly "to the wonderment, Indonesian problem in the interest
Press.
now
of the Dutch colonisers and den | of world peace." Associated, pite chaotic conditions general- ly."
WASHINGTON, OCT. 25. THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF STATE, MI. INDICATED JAMES BYRNES, YESTERDAY THAT PRESI DENT TRUMAN 19
He accused the Dutch of flool. STILL AWAITING A REPLY FROM ing the country with newly MARSHAL STALIN ON HIS made Japanese guilders to wld PROPOSALS TO SMOOTHEN to the financial problems but THE DIFFICULTIES BE-promised quick action. TWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND RUSSIA.
ax
Mr. Byrnes characterised completely untrue a report to the effect that the Russian Anancial proposals to the United States had been pigeon-holed pending an im- provement in relations between the two countrica
"Right now
BRITISH ACTION The British Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bevin, has
Under the now law three re quisites for a foreign company to operate in China will be: Brat. Tot the purpose of making profits the
Incur company must have been porated in a foreign country a
disclosed tording to that country's law,
that Britain is sending a represen tative to Java because the situn. tion "continues to give rise to anxiety.
It must be actually doing business with that foreign country; And third, it must have obtained the Chinese Government's permis sion to transact business in Chinn
Foreign A we are seeking
Office spokesman -Reuter. naid that the British in Java the old of American financiera
comply with the United States request to remove Ameri- would can labele from Lend-Lease equip- mentAssociated Press.
to advise my financial minister, We need American financial and technical help to develop country," he concluded.ASBO ciated Press.
A
our
Gale Sweeps England
BATAVIA SHOOTING He said that he understood that
Batavia, Oct. 25. the Soviet representatives some
Doctor Soekarno, self-styled time ago asked for a credit of a
President of the Indonesian Ru billion dollars.-Associated Press.
public, has announced that he NO DEVELOPMENT
would invite
from committee Washington, Oct. 25. the British House of Commona Mr. James Byrnes, United and the American Congress to States Secretary of State, t vlait Indonesia and "ace for theming 100 milos his press conference to-day, re-selves the true situation."
He ported no developments in the White House correspondence to Moscow and London in an at- tempt to break the impasse after the Foreign Ministers' Confer- ence in London.-Reuter.
and his fellowa are expect ed to hold out for an independent republic under the United Nations'
trusteeship.
London, Oct. 26. A fierce wind with gusts reach- an hour swept smashed across England to-day,
БСД wulla buildings, crumbling along the English Channel and causing at least one death.
Channel shipping was paralyzed. In Londen, a 200-foot television collapsed, crushing als houses, but without casualties. Associated Press.
Thero were some rough weather reports:
Folkestone: Damage was caused Sandgate, the sea tearing a gaping hole in the sea wall. Leave men-are held-up-
The Dutch News Agency Aneta has reported that thirty Indone-tower
when they at slans were killed
Early Repatriation From Macao?
(By Our Own Correspondent)
MACAO, OCT. 24. RUMOURS ARE CIRCULATING HERE TO THE EFFECT THAT THE HONG KONG AND MACAO GOVERN- MENTS ARE MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE REPATRIATION OF ALL FORMER HONG KONG RE- SIDENTS BEFORE DECEMBER 8TH.
THE MAJORITY OF REFUGEES AT PRESENT IN MACAO ARE MOST ANXIOUS TO RETURN TO HONG KONG, ESPECIALLY THE PORTUGUESE, WHOSE GOVERN- MENT SUBsidies noW EXTENDED TO THEM WILL BE STOPPED BY DECEMBER 31. Significant fact in this con- nection was the recent visit to Hong Kong of Captain J. J. Silva e Costa, Chef du Cabinet to His Excellency the Governor to of Macao, who returned Macao this morning.
It is
Changes His Mind
at
London
Cab Murder
LONDON, OCT. 25. LONDON CARMEN ARE HELPING TO RAISE THE REWARD OF ONE THOU SAND POUNDS FOR THE AR- REST OF THE MAN OR MEN, WHO MURDERED FRANK (THE DUKE) EVERITT TAXI-DRIVER, WHOSE BODY WAS FOUND IN A SHELTER ON LAMBETH BRIDGE LAST THURSDAY.
The last fare of Everiti's could obviously be of great as alatance to the Police, for it is probable that he may have been Di. with Everitt acquainted forte to trace this fare are be lag continued,
The plan of the murder clear-
Deal: A score of vessels of allly points to someone well aware nationalities and sizes rode out the galo off Deal. Thousands of Luns of shingle carried away by the scan pounding the seashore.
Isle of Wight: It is feared that there
ere may be flooding along the coast in the Solent.
Hastings: Windows in exposed positions were shattered in one force gust estimated at nearly 100
are
miles an hour.
Mines Brighton:
being washed up along the coast and dis- posal squads stood by.
In one terrific gust of wind a 150-foot television mast crashed on a row of houses in Bisham Gar- dens, Highgate. Several roots were smashed but the mast did not penetrate very far into the upperi rooms. It is thought nobody was hurt. Reuter.
of Everitt's movements and cir- cumstances seem to restrict possible suspects to people with extensive knowledge of London streets.
The spot chosen for the aban donment of the tax shows a complete, knowledge of London's "black_spots."
for
No better place could have been found. It was a deserted cul de
Bac, surrounded by houses too badly bombed occupation and the taxi was left behind these on a deserted piece of ground.-Router, ·
No Austerity
Atlantic Gale Suit For Army
the
Liverpool, Oct, 25.
Captain Costa is the Macau Government Delegate with the
Washington, Oct. 25.
Dad weather again provented
London, Oct. 25. Representative W. L. Eickerham, Portuguese Refugee Committee.
carrying liner "Georgic,"
Demobilised men will get the authoritatively learned one of the supporters favouring a
troops and Indian students from finest suits money can buy, gald in a position to state the extent NISE THE
that the Banco Nacional Ultra- national home for the Jews in to which it may prove possible to MOVEMENTS IN INDO- marino (the Portugueso Na- Palestine said he had now changed India, from berthing at Liverpool the Minister of Supply, Mr. John,
to-day..
Wilmot, in a speech to clothing of CHINA AND JAVA, AND TO tional Overseas Bank) will esta- his mind and believed such was
Sho spent the night in the such losses. Accordingly,
istra NEGOTIATE
WITH THEIR blish a branch in Hong Kong in not the intention of the Jews shelter of Mersey Bar, 13 miles workers at Shoreditch
"Each man will be given tion must not be considered Ag LEADERS.
the near future in order to themselves,
suit than I have--this one nommitting the fature Malayan Government to the payment of Their appeal said that British foster commercial relations be-
should be dono about from the landing stage, and to-busterity," he added.
Sults for demobilised men were compensation."Reuter.
tween the two Colonies, and cut consultation and approval of
pay compensation in
Another War Prophet
Kyoto, Och 25, The future war, if it homes, will be but a single giant stroma. thrown at a nation, according to the air authority, Major Alexander Deavery
DOWOT
troops must not be used to re- store French and Dutch im perialism in the Far East.
In Washington, the Secretary of State, Mr. James Byrnes, said that the British and Dutch Governments have been Baked to remove all United States lend-lease equipment being used in Indonesia.
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This, he explained, was be- cause the United States object-4 · A lone knock-but punch, said ed to lond-lease arms being Major Desveruky in an interview used for political purposes, but at the 6th Army fleadquarters, the British and Dutch had not would destroy, at once the force been asked to stop using this of Bir D
and electronic
and potential, equipment.-Router. dafonsos, Industrial and
"Hiroshima's fate will be classed as the text for the next war" with the campaign against Janan the pattern into which acientille deve lopments will_forco futuro war- fare," Molor Dosvoruky unid.---As- apciated. Press.
Chungking, Oct. 25.
Sho Chin-fan, sixty-three-year- old Civil Affairs Commissioner of tho former puppet Shantung pro (vincial government has committed suicide with an 'overdone, of sleep- ing powder--Nepter."
that it will be under the man- agement of Dr. P. J. Lobo, the Director of tho, Economic Sor- vices In Macao.,
did not permit movement of the ship.
She is now expected to arrivò 000 turned out overy 'wook.
both Jews and Arabs, he said:
Eickerham said that the situa tlon was "dynamite" and that to-morrow-Beuter. economy, peace of the world and
of this situation because it is
The Bank is partly owned by trade all hinge, upon the outcome Germany's
tled in with the oil problem in the War Guilt
the Portuguese Government.
600 HOLLYWOOD ARRESTS
Cincinnati, Oct. 25.. Labour Executive Council has or- The American Federation of dored the
of the termination thirty-three wook. Hollywood Mo- tion Picture strike, ponding at- tempts to settle the Union's Jurie- dictional disputes. ··
Near East,
‚",,!
Bunde, Oct. 25.. "Itwo continue to agitato the Germany's war gullt has boen Jews in Palestino" the Arabs admitted by the. Gorman Evangell might cancel the American oll cal Congross which met at Stutio
Saudi-Arabia, Baara Kowelt, Iraq and Tran. Commission reports. concessions in
Rart last week, the British Control Associated Press.
The admission Was
made declaration signed by all the pro- inont church loaders present, Including
Pastor Niemoeller.. acknowledging Germany's
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Tokyo, Oct. 25. General Douglas MacArthur has
bo
number cho. There mugt
Three million mon had to
be reclothed by June 80 next year, said Mr. Wilmot.. Bald
Serviceman would be walking bat immaculato about looking civilians would have to bo con- font for a little longer to go ho about looking "ding-and glanced down at his own austerity suit without turn-opa--Router.
The police arrested some six ordered the Japanese. Governinentoidarity of guilt" the declara- Chiang Kai-shok" "roturned
hundred persons in a mass round up of strike sympathisors in two Hollywood studios following ves terday's violonce in which fifty pornons were injured.--Associated Prose
on
GENERALISSIMO AND
MADAME RETURN;
Chungking, Oct. 25. Generalissimo
and Madame Tuesday to Chungking from a trip to transfer to the Allies all it through us has endless suffering into Western Szechwan. The trip diplomatic and Consular property been brought to many people and was made partly by motor car and archives throughout the world countries" The document was and partly in
named after consular representatives in neutral churches who were visiting Ger Madame Chiant. -Associated countrica-Router.'
Press, many-Router.
said "with great pain, that
and to recall Its diplomatic and presented to delegates of the world I niane, “Moto Ronoralidalmo's
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