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THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1946.
BOURNEMOUTH CONFERENCE
FAILURE OF REVOLT
Bucuqa Aires, June 11. An apparently unancecesful attempt to overthrow Presid ant D. H. Morinipo'a govern ment resulted in the death of at leant five members of the Paraguayan army, Paragua-
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sources diacloned yester- dag. Two brief communiques. consorship
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Darating the
that Morinigo hul re- sumed command of the arny and that order had been rea tored following the death of two officera and three other Tanks.
Dr. Hon. Higinio Morinipa assumed office in September 1940 on the death of Prouidi- Entigarribin and tal:
lanted President in February 1943-Aanoriated Preza,
Flying Wing Demonstrated In Canada
Labour Scheme For New Nationalisation
Government Five Year Plan
Bournemouth, June 11.
Mr. Herbert Morrison broadly hinted yesterday to the Labour Party Conference that Labour Government's plans for the future may em- brace state ownership of the chemical, fishing and petroleum industries, and the land. Imperial Chemical Industries, which has announc- ed an effort to take over much of the world dye-stuff industry previously controlled by. Germany, was mentioned specifically as a like- ly objective of the state ownership in the "sec- ond five years" of labour rule, Nationalization of petroleum Allee Bacon, member of par. "Interests and the fishing in linment and a member of the dustry were down for discussion party's executive committee, de- today. Land nationalization is] clared "The Tories call our pro- an arowed ancialist objective] sramme Fascist and we don't such close know what might happen to us but land is under government control that nation- if the
Tories came back to alization has been relegated on power. the time table of Mr. Morrison.
Mr. Morrison said he has "It is unnecessary held "very private and off-the-| record' conversations with members of the Rabian society looking toward bringing all four industries into labour's platform for the 1950 general election.
The Fabians-a Socialist society--include many members of the government as well as most of the leading socialist thinkers,
Mosley's Book
and un- desirable to have additional legislation to suppress civil liberty," she declared.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
S/S "Loksang" (Ben Line Berth) From U.K. Via Ports
Go- It
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Extraordinary General Meeting of China Entertainment and Land In-
Consignees are heréby notified vestment Company, Limited will that their cargo will be dis be held at the registered office charged into the long Kong Blackpunt, Jane 11.
of the Company, King's Theatre & Kowloon Wharf & The Congress of the British Building, 6th Floor, Victoria down Co., Ltd., where Cooperative Movement, which in the Colony of Hong Kong, on will lie at Consignees' rink, and has a Left Wing irene, today Wellnesday the Twelfth day of subject to terma and conditions dismissed the resolution, that a June 1946 at 12 o'clock noon of storage at Kowloon Godorn. conference should be arranged when the subjoined resolution All cargo will be ready for de- ns soon as possible to discens will be proposed as a special livery from Godown on and after the formation of a European resolution. Co-operative
7th June 1946, Reconstruction Committee.
The resolution was lost on a show of hands, but a card vote was demanded and will be taken
when the Conference resume
tomorrow.
Mr. Norman Dodds, Labour Member of Parliament, told the Conference he was pilonding the Cooperative Conference instead of going to che Labour Party Conference at Bournmouth, be- cause "I am convinced that if the British Cooperative Move- ment can raise itself, it enn be
World War III.**
That
Article 71 of the Optional cargo will not ba Articles of Association bo landed here, pleas notice has altered by substituting the been given prier to steamers figures "$1,200.00 to $2,400.00" | arrival but carried on from port for the figures "$600.00
to to port to the final port of call to which the option extendo, $1,200.00."
Dated the 18th day of May 1946.
George Y. K. Sun,
Secretary.
the greatest factor against SERVICE AUCTION ROOMS
All broken, chafed and damaged packages must be loft in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees and the Company's Surveyors, Messrs. Carmichael & Clark at 10 A.M. 12th June 1946.
To comply with the General Bonded Warehouse Regulations Consignees must have a Revenue Auctioneers, Surveyors, etc. Omeer in attendance when B-ssment, French Bank Bldg-damaged dutiable goods
examined.
A.E.B. de Sousa, Auctioneer. secret
Edmonton, Alberta, June 11. A motorless lying wing" has been removed from the category by the Royal Canadian Air Force, following a public de-
of yesterday the monstration strange bat-shaped glider.
The talless, two-place "wing:," developed in the aerodynamic boratory of the National Research Council, was flown for 45 minutes over Naunto airport by Sqdn. dr. 1. Kroufeld, first man to fly they English Channel both ways in a glider.
He was towed aloft by a twin- engine Dakoin and cut loose at 4,000 feet. Flying with its wheels retracted, the wing" looked like a huge yellow bat in the sky.
The glider is 18 feet long and 47 feet wide, has swept-back wings with rudders attached the tips, and has a primary struc- ture of wood. Ofcinis said the purpose of the "wing" was to obtain information on the opera- sion of tail-less planes. Associat-
ed Press.
Facist Menace The conference overwhelming rejected yesterday a resola- tion calling for new laws to sup- press Fascist parties after one delegate declared that if Labour ever loses control of the govern- ment such inwes" "might prove n double-etlged sword against us.
action'
Instead, the conference pass- ed by a show of hands a resolu- tion urging "drastic under existing edition laws "to prevent rebirth of Fascism in our land,"
The proposal was sponsored by the National Union of Rail waymen.
American Navy Largest In The World
Washington, June 11.
The United States navy entered 1946 with an Armada of fighting ships almost equal to the combined navies of all other world powers.
MRP Claims Power
Puris, June 11. France's Popular Republican Movement Party (MRP) yester- day indicated ita willingness to take the Presidency of the new interim government.
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Foreign Minister Georges dault, one of the party leaders, 'tok a meeting of party chiefs that the MRP had decided to take the responsibility conferred on
**elain by the people and would the power."
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Fleet Admiru! Chester W. Nimitz gave Congress this pic ture of the nation's naval might in testimony which the House appropriations committee made public today it sent the annual naval appropriation bill to the House floor.
Here's how his report rated the United States navy with uthers in major ships Jan. 1:
Battleships: United States, 23; Great Britain 14; Russia 4 Italy 5; France 4.
United
Heavy Cruisers: States 26: Great Britain 12: Russia 7; Itary 1: France 3.
Light cruisers: United States 41; Great Britain, 50; Russia MRL, was voted the nation's Jargest party in the elections last 2; Italy, 9; France G. week.
Russia's Subs
This action by MRP followed Aircraft Carriers: United the Socialist Party's decision to States 32; Great Britain, 12; refuse to head the government Rugaia, Italy and France, none. and raised Bidault into the front Escort Carriers: United rank of candidates for the Presid-States, 75; Great Britain 29; ency of France,
Should events place Bidault in Russia, Italy and France, nons. Destroyers: United States the President's chair, most obser- vers believe he will relinquish the 353; Great Britain 259; Russia Foreign Affairs post to Pierre 51: Italy 11; France 15. Schenglter, 41-year-old once com- Submarines: United States panion of Bidault and liaison oi-1 200; Great Britain 115; Russia cer for the city of Rems and 140; Italy 21; France 12. American headquarters there. Atl
Total combainut ships; Unit- he is on Bidault's Quai ed States 766; Great Britain orgny staff,
491; Russia 204; Italy 47; France 46.-Associated Press.
Observers, added, however, that Bidault's chances of becoming President dengnded upon the Com munist Party's willingness
participate in an MRP-headed Atom Task Force
Cabinet.-Associated Press.
STALIN MEETING RUMOURS
Earlier N. H. Lever, a mem- ber of parliament, told the con- ference that a "clear-cut law" is "infinitely preferable" to pre sent laws
and added "The Fascists alrendy are issuing propaganda. Oswald Mosley is going to publish a book."
During the first session of this 45th annual party congress the 1,200 delegates voted un. animously to send "cordial good wishes to the new-born Italian republic." Associated Press.
Statement On Pensions
Bournemouth. June 11. The first declaration of Bri- tish Government policy made at the Labour Party Conference here today was by Mr. James Minister of National
Griffith, Insurance.
Mr. Dodda, who recently re- turned from an European tour, added, "There 13 speculation in many lands about a third world war. Nor is it idle talk, The needs of war are being ɛown, and it is only a question of time before they are tried in a way that we have seen so muck in the past."-Reuter.
BRITAIN AND PALESTINE
are ex-
London, June 11. A Foreign Office spokesman discounted yesterday reports from Cairo that the British government And told King Farouk of Egypt it would not approve the recom- mendations of the Anglo-American Palestine inquiry committee.
The spokesman sald that Bri- tain would not commit herself on this proposal before receiving the official views of both Jews and Mr. Griffith announced that Arabs. These opinions administrative preparationspected in about 10 days-Asso- with the implementation of the cinted Press. Family Allowances Bill, which is already on the Statute Book, were going ahead to limetable, and that payment would start, as planned, on August 6.
Payment of old age pensions at the new rate of 26/- weekly for single men and 42/- for married couples would also start as intended in the first week of October, and would immediate- ly affect 4,000,000 people.
Mr. Griffith's speech, which covered fully the principle on which the Government's social insurance policy is based and the work put in during the last ten months to enact three major measures-family allowances, the industrial injuries bill a general nationui insuranco.s was received by the Conference with ovation.
Five-Year Plan
BANK HOLIDAY
The Exchange Banks will be closed for the transaction of public business on Thursday, the 13th June. (The King's Birthday)
Hong Kong, 11th June, 1946,
NOTICE
effective as from June 1, 1946, The public is advised that the price of Government con- trolled firewood is $8.00 per picul.
The present firewood dockets are hereby cancelled,
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Future issues will be made to holders of rice tickets and on the basis of the number of persons therein specified.
A resolution asking that bene- fits for old age pensioners and other insured people should be brought up to the rate for war pensions and industrial in- juries was withdrawn after Mr. Non-Chinese holders of rice cost would be, at present, in- with the Government Distribu- Griffith had explained that the tickets are asked to register;
compatible with a scheme based tor, Wing Wah On., 14 On on contributions, but that bone-Lane Street, Hongkong. fits under the bill are subject to
five yearly reviews.
The next issue will commence
W. M. Thomson, Director of Supplies, Trade & Industry.
KOWLOON RESIDENTS'
Mr. Herbert Morrison disclos- shortly and will be at the rate; ed that the Party's Executive of 5 cattics per person. is considering a research scheme with a view to working out the "second five-year plan."
Mr. John Parker, Member of Parliament, suggested that one of the subjects of such research should be: What nationalisation would be, urgent once the pro- gramme of the present parlia- ment had been completed. in particular, whether
ASSOCIATION land, Im- perial Chemical Industries and An the British
Extraordinary General Chemical Trust Meeting of the Association will should be nationalised.
be held in the Peninsula Hotel Otherwise, today's afternoon (Green Room, first floor), on session was largely occupied Friday, 14th. June, 1946, at with questions concerning Party 5.45 p.m. organisations and local govern- ment. The delegates were urg- ed to get the Party streamlined
BUSINESS
To receive a brief report from
Holds Rehearsal coresponding to its growing the Hon. Secretary regarding
task, Bikini, June 11.
The atomic bomb task force put Army and Navy planes into
Local Authorities
the records of the Association,
To elect tho. Officers and
The Acting Hon. Trensurer will be in attendance before the meeting at 6.15 p.m. to receive subscriptions due from, members and any new applications for membership.
Washington, June 11.
the air for the first time today! The Executive was defeated General Committee White House Press Secretary to rehearse the intricate pattern, when it opposed a resolution Charles Ross termed "purely nanoeuvres for the day of the from the floor which demanded speculative," 4 published re-first bomb test,
that the local authorities should port that Reparations Cam-
be enabled by a State grant to missioner Edwin Pauley will
pay expenses to councillors. visit Moscow in July possibly Stalin on
authorities receive no compen At present, members of local to contact Joseph President Truman's behalf.
sation for the loss of time and He told nowaman he had heard
Labour councillors, who are now nothing of such a move.
holding a majority in many
Maj. Gen. William E. Kepter, commander of the Army's atomic test operations sont aloft about 75 aircraft from Kwajalelu, Ent wotok and two carriers.
Kepner directed the rehearsal from the flagship of Vico-Adm.
tank
force.
It is earnestly requested that all members now in the Colony and all others interested in the welfare of Kowloon will make
In Seoul, Korea, Pauley told Blandy, commander of the atomic local authorities, are feeling the an endeavour to attend. about it. There has been no Kepner anid he was gratified burden,
newsmen "I do not know a thing
with
the
the results bat discussion
improve- The Executiva was in aym- communication ments must be made to radio com pathy with the demand for pay. along that line. However, Imunications before the actual test ment, but would not commit the will do anything the President in
Government to financing such wants."—Associated Press,
which will drop payment by a State grant. actual bomb made a dummy, drop.
In everything this opposition this-morning, but the men in the in the Conference London, June 11. Crown Prince and Crown Prin- atom floot did not see the bomber its determination not to be has shown cess of Norway have left Bucking which came in too high and turn-overawed by the Executive in ham Palace, where they were ['ed off too. fm away, guests of the King and Queen The whole operation was traced. I matters concerning day to day over the Victory Day celebrations. I however, by radit-Associated work of the movement-Reu- -Renter.
tor:
Prom
:
F. C. MOW FUNG,
Hon. Secretary. Address: P.O. Box 1752, Kowlean. Hong Kong, Gth. June, 1940.
LAMMERT BROS. Auctioneers, Surveyors
and Appraisers,........ Podder Building, Telophone No. 20224.
Telephone 31867.
PUBLIC AUCTION
The Undersigned has received instructions from the Custodian of Property to sell by Public Auction
on WEDNESDAY, the 12th June, 1946, commencing at 10.30 am.,
at his Sales Roums, Basement, French Bank Building,
109 LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS GOODS,
comprising:-
Mats and Mat Bags, Jous Stick Powder, Emply Drums and Tins, Gunny Bags,
Wrapping Paper and Coloured
Paper,
Paints,
Gings Bottles,
Furniture and Fittings. Porcelain Sanitary Ware, Wood Oil, Tea Seed Oil, Bean
Oil,
Etc., Etc., Etc.
aro
No claims will be admitted' after the goods have left the steamer's Godowns, and all goods remaining undelivered after the 13th June 1946 will bo subject to rent.
All claims with completo accounts against the steamer must be presented to the under- signed on or before 20th June 1946 or they will not cognised.
bo re-
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
W. R. Loxley & Co. (China); Ltd:
Agents: Ben Lino Steamers Ltd.
Hong Kong, 7th June, 1946.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
S/S "BENYORLICH" From U.K. Via Ports
Consignees are hereby notified that their cargo will be dis- Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., charged into the Hong Kong &
Ltd., where it will lie at Con- signees' risk and subject to
Godown on and after 10 June, terms and conditions of storage will be ready for delivery from nt Kowloon Godown. All cargo
stored), will be open to inspec- The Kung On Godown, West Point, (where the goods are tion on the 10th and 11th June, 1946, between 10.00 am, and Noon, and between 2.00 pm. Optional cargo will not be and 4.00 p.m.
The Auction 18 subject to the Conditions of Sale published in the 9th March, 1946, issue of
the Gazette.
A. E. B. DE SOUSA,
Auctioneer.
Hong Kong, 10th June, 1946,
PUBLIC AUCTION
The Undersigned has received instructions from the Custodian of Property to sell by Public Auction
on FRIDAY, the 14th June, 1946, commencing at 10.30 a.m.,
at his Sales Rooms, Basement, French Bank Building.
111 LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS GOODS,
comprising:-
Native Paper,
Resin,
Acida,
Tapioca Flour,
Various Kinds of Oil, Candles,
Matches
Joss Stick Powder, Caustic Soda,
Machine Parts, Alcohol,
Chinese Cinema Filma, Empty Tins. Etc., Etc., Etc.
and
The Kin Lee Godown C.P. 48, Kennedy Town, (where, the goods are stored), will be open to inspection on the 12th and 18th June, 1948, between 10.00, am, and Noon, and be- tween 2.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m.
The Auction is subject to the Conditions of Sale published in the 9th March, 1946, issue of the
Gazette.
A. E. B. DE SOUSA,
Auctioneer.
Hong Kong, 12th June, 1040.
1946.
landed here, unless notice has arrival but carried on from port been given prior to steamer's
to port to the final port of call to which the option extends."
All broken, chafed and dam aged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees and tho Company's Surveyors, Messrs. Carmichael & Clark at 10 A.M. 14th June, 1946.
To comply with the General Bonded Warehouse Regulations, Consignees must have a Ito- venue Oficer in attendance when damaged dutiable goods are examined,
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the steamer's Godowns, and all goods remaining undelivered after the 15th June, 1946, will be subject to rent.
All claims with complete ac- counts against the steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before 20th June, 1946 or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected,
W. R. Loxley & Co. (China) Ltd.
Agents: Ben Live Steamers Ltd.
Hong Kong, June 9, 1946.
HALF A MILLION MEN'S SECOND-HAND JACKETS and TROUSERS suitable for Hongkong trado
at FOUR SHILLINGS cach,,, Thousands shipped to Middlo East:
Quick shipment of pressed bales of one thousand 'assorted. garments.
Establish conarmed credits; payment of any quantity on an English Bank.
M. Newman, (Contractor)
Led. Hoap Street, Manchester 7. England Cable Address: Harbinger.