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FRANCIS WU'S
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No. 33443.
ESTABLISHED FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS
HONG KONG, THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1946.
PALESTINE WAR OF NERVES Telephone Warnings Of Bombs
More Threats By Jewish Radio
AMBASSADOR RECALLED
Athens Aug. 21. The Yugoslav Government has recalled its Ambassador in Athens, M. Isidore Tchange?.
The reason for this move la not given in de patches so far reaching London, but it fol- lows the hostile references by the Yugoslav, delegate to the Paris Conference during the recent discussion of the Greek claims--Reuter.
Yugoslav Reply To U.S. Protest
Jerusalem, Aug. 21.
The Palestine "war of nerves" continued today amid the barbed wire defences of Jerusalem as telephone warnings of bombs again sent staffs scurrying from public buildings, while the Haganah, Jewish resistance organisation, distributed leaflets in Tel Aviv, declaring that} the British authorities intended to make new searches amid a countrywide curfew. The leaflets called on all Jews to resist interroga- tion and if property was damaged, to "strike with force against force." They were sent around Tel Aviv by "bicycle patrols."
LaGuardia And D.Ps.
Washington, Aug. 21. The United States has demanded that Yugosla- via respect the rights of the "innocent passage
Berlin, Aug. 21. over Yugoslav territory
Mr. Fiorello LaGuardia, of United States aircraft!
UNRRA, lost through weather Director-General of
announced here to-night that conditions."
Mr. Myer Cohen of the Wash- Division ington Repatriation
La ecu of UNRRA, in General Sir Frederick Morgan temporarily as chief of UNRRA operations in Geru any.
This follows the allegert United shooting down of two
Italo- Staten. planes near the Yugoslav frontier, according to a summary of the note delivered by the American Ambassador In Belgrade tu the Yugoslav Government.
He told a press that
General Morgan had not made good his charges that Russian criminal elements used UNRRA as an "umbrella" for their operations in Germany and that he was still awaiting some clue to investigate Mor- gan's charges.
Mr. LaGuardia will announce a permanent appointment to the to the post after his return The Acting Secretary of United States in consultation State, Mr. Dean Acheson, made with the representative of the the disclosure at a press con United Nations.
The text of ference to-day.
conference the note sent by the Yugoslav United Government to the States Government protesting ngainst the flight of American aircraft over Yugoslav territory was issued to-night.
"The Yugo The note says: alav Government protests most strongly against the constant of flights and systematic American military planes over Yugoslav territory and it asks the United States Government to take without delay strict measures to ensure that such violations of Yugoslav eignty shall cease."
asseria: "Those fighte
It
Bover-
General Morgan's release, however, was a result of a re- UNRRA organisation of the displaced persons work in Ger-
a new plan.
Twice to-day the Ataff and visitors of the General Post Office of Jorusalem were hur- riedly evacuated following calls that the building was mined.
BOAC CRASH
Paris, Aug. 21. Eight of nine pecupants of a British Oversed's Airways Corporation Lancastrian air liner un its training flight from Ludda, Palestine,
killed today London tets when the plane crashed at Saint Aubin de Ternay, about 80 miles west of Paris.
to
The plane had a crew of eight and one staff passenger,
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Egypt Wants Slice Of FERRY
Italian
Colony
Paris, Aug. 21. Egypt wants the Peace Conference to grant her frontier rectifications which will transfer from. Italy the high plateau between Bardia and Solum, scene of many see-saw battles for Cyrenaica, Wafdist Ghall Pasha, chief of the Egyptian delegation here, told the Associated Press in an exclusive interview on Tuesday. The alight, grey haired Ghali Pasha, who is to present his country's cane to the delegates of the 21 nations in a plenary acsaion, probably today, said his country based its claima strategic reasons, although the arca requested is Egyptian' by race, language and custom.
on
He anid he would propose that the frontier between Libya and Egypt be moved to just west of Bardia and that the
in oasis of Gharbub, South weatern Libya, be transferred back to Egypt which was for- ced to cede it to Italy in 1925,
New Crisis
In Egypt
SERVICES RESUME
cross-
Both the Star Ferry and the Yaumati Ferry
their resumed harbour service yester- day morning after a tie- up of almost a month.
The Star Eerry managed to put two of their vessels on the run, and though they operated on no fixed schedule-cach boat leaving as it took on a full com- plement of passenger - they were able to cope with the traf- fic and there was no rush.
run so smoothly.
Alexandria, Aug. 21, The Yaumati servico did not The Jordan The Egyptian Prime
Road vehicular service did not Minister, Sidky Pasha, start till well pass 8 am, and the today .communicated Shumshuipo service about an
ter was particular heavy. Egypt's formal rejection hour later. Traffic on the Int of Britain's latest pro- - The Mongkok run was resum-
the Wafdist leader declared.
In addition to the territorial posals in the Anglo-ed shortly after noon. None of denunds, Ghali Pasha said he Egyptian treaty revision the vessels operated on any fix- ed schedule, and each left as it would request an as yet unto the British delegation took on its full complement of
passengers.
One effect of the resumption of the ferries is the almost com---
by plete stoppage of business the motor boats which havo been reaping a handsome profit during the strike.
Although the "warnings"
(By Arthur Gavshon) have become a daily occurrence the authorities took no chances
London, Aug. 21. determined amount of repara- and the second phone call sent the police probing round the
The Yaumati Co. hope to re- An informed Govern- tions from Italy for destruc-here.
The Egyptian Premier had a 24- tinn carried out by the Italian building for 60 minutes before ment source forecast on
there wad no Tuesday that an inter-rmy in Western Egypt during hour interview with Lord Stabs-sume the Aberdeen and outside gate, Air Minister and leader of harbour limit ferry services, In- deciding that
their occupation.
cluding that to Namtau (Po On 1 he delegation leader, who on the British delegation. danger.
The Jewish resistance move- national conference will
A joint communique will be District) today. ment's clandestine radio "Voice be called this year to five occasions was his country's
the consider revision of the Foreign Minister, said he was issued this evening which, it is from Cairo rellably learned, is likely to in- of Israel" asserted that
awaiting a cable sentences passed last
the exact
on both sumdicate the willingness death
telling him Friday on 18 members of the Montreux Convention of terrorist Stern gang "will not, 1936, which set forth the Bought. At the meeting of the sides to continue the negotiations. Ismall Sidky Pasha, the Egyptian Premier, has made crush the spirit and determina- terms of control of the
clear that if his mission in ne- The number of members of gotiating a new treaty with the the Board of Arbitration not up British Government failed, he by Government to adjudicate would resign. Such a
the ferry dispute has been increas- stop.
Lo od Beyer with the appointment would
of the Hon. Mr. R. D. Gillespie, the two ferry com- representing panies in addition to Mr. Kadoorio, and the Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo, representing the workers in addition to Mr. Hon Man. Wal
ANOTHER WARNING
Jerusalem, Aug. 21.
A warning of wholesale in- dividual assassinations among the British authoritica int Palestine if the 18 members of the Stern gang, sentenced to death at Haifa last Friday, aro executed was given today by the "Hamras", the monthly publication of the Story gang.
Router.
for
tho
Dardanelles.
The spokesman said that the United States, not a signatory to be re- Convention, would the
presented.
A Foreign Office apokesman announced that Britain had join- ed America and Franco in ex pressing unqualified opposition to Soviet
BLACK MARKET RICE
Singapore, Aug. 21. The recent cut of about 40 per cont in rice ration haa ront black market pricda in northern Afalaya where the
ie 18 ounces per week- to new heights, it was reporte
today. cd
In one locality. Siumcse rice is now quoted at eight dollars per catty or 100 times the official price.-Router.
ration riet proposal for Russia's Abaring military control of the Turkey. The Dri- Straits with tish note would be delivered to the within 43 Soviet Governmefit hours, he stated.
declared The official copy was being sent to the Tur kish Government. Ho confirmed of a noto from France, key, Russia and the United States. -Associated Press.
that a
Germany-Associated
many and was not to be con- tion of the 'fighters for freedom the receid also been sent to Tur- International Reparations Con- sidered as a reflection on the
of Israel' (Sternista)".
ference in Paris last December, Egypt sent a global figure for general.
No Fear He said that he hoped for the!
all destruction by hoth German "Whoever fights
and Italian forces. Since then, repatriation of 450.000 displa-
France's View ced
"Unrepatriat-liberation of his country does регводн.
Ghali Pasha said, the Egyptian the radio
Paris, Aug. 21. which have assumed a systema-ables" would be resettled under not fear death,"
France insists that any change Government has been working tic character are continually
He had received added. It warned listeners to disturbing and violating Yugo-assurances from other countries prepare for "a long series of
and the two parts, one for Italy slav Bovereignty. tween that if the United States took denth trials" and added. Te in the status of the Dardanelles to break down the figure into July 16 and Aug. 8, 172 planes 100,000 "unrepatriatables" they day death sentances are passed Straits be made within
without
Montreux Convention, a French Press. flew over Yugoslavia
be passed permission. On Aug. 9 a C47 flew would take their share and so; on the Sternists but to-morrow framework of the multi-national one for
at blem
solve the displaced persons pro- sentences may over Ljubljana aerodrome
Haganah members. Let us not spokesman said Tuesday. Note To Russia It did not about 10,000 feet.
"My country," he added, "has allow the authorities to return international
to the laws of the middle agen." respond to the
Washington, Aug. 21. and passed
A Jewish Agency spokesman calls signing to it to land from shed more tears
The acting U.S. Secretary of fighters but flew in the more resolutions about the dis-
that direction of the frontier. After placed persons than any other said that Jews did not recognise
by our country but to date my country the right of six or seven inde- State, Mr. Dean Acheson, told vigorous intervention
pendent Arab states to inter- a press conference today fighters the American plane was has not taken many in."
note to Russia in reply to the forced down. It had eight Mr. LaGuardia concluded: "I fere and negotiate in Pales- the United States has handed a
United tine saltlement. milltary personnel and two am sure that if the
The Jewish side, however, Russian suggestion that the civilians aboard. A detailed in States starts Canada, Australia had no objection to the partici- Montreux convention should be quiry has been ordered into the and New Zealand will also acvation of Palestinian Arabs in revised so as to give Russia and newspaperman from the custo-} Incident"-Router.
the forthcoming London confer- Turkey the exclusive responsidy of the American Army was today. Officials are invcatigating ence, he added. The maintenance bility for the defence of the asked in the Federal Court here of contact in London and Paris Dardanelles. must be recognised as "a cheer- ful and hopeful factor," he said.
our
cept their share".---Reuter,
Govt. Probe Into Salaries, Etc.
His Excellency the Governor has appointed a
--Router.
Committee with the following terms of re-day sent the staff of the Palestine
ference:-
To review the present, stalling supernumerary to the 1941 astab and investigate the duties
Der lishment
DON CHISHOLM RELEASE SOUGHT
Washington, Aug. 21, Release of an American-born
mean undoubtedly Cabinet reshuffle.
The reaction of Nahas Fasha's Wafillet (Nationallst) Party is waited with interest.
The Wafd, which is still con sidered to be the most powerful and best organised party. in Egypt, has all along contended that without its leadership and participation in the negotia- tions, the treaty talks doomed to failure.
were
The question of Anglo-
Egyptian military copperation
CANADIAN STRIKE
'in
Montreal, Aug. 21,. The Dominion Works in Most- of the Steel Company-of in the face of aggression is real known to be the one subject of Canada were idle yesterday when off from difference between the British the workers walked
handlo their jobs, refusing to and Egyptian delegations.
Egypt wants this cooperation steel brought to Montrealy Jast freighter froma ikə to be effective only if there is week by
coun-Company's strike bound plant at tries bordering Egypt, rather Hamilton. This was the first sym- than, as the British suggest, in pathy strike in Montreal by steel aggression against the
the case of aggression against workers in support of the strik Any Middle East country-ing steel workers in Canada Reuter.
Reuter.
More H.K. Residents Arriving Soon
Another 50 Hong Kong residents are on the way back to Hong Kong, some in the Sibajak (from which they disembarked at Singapore on July 29 and are proceeding to the Colony by other ships) and some in the Empress of Scotland, which left Liverpool on Aug. 3 and which the passengers will leave at Singapore.
It is believed that the noto de-hls radio broadcasts during the
hal. mands that the defence of the Japanese occupation in Shang- Dardanelles should be Turkey's
An action seeking a writ of responsibility and suggests that
habeas corpus was filed against Bomb Warning
if Turkey is unable to assume Jerusalem, Aug. 21.
A few realdents boarded the Son, Miss W. Ingram, Mrs. of Robert Donald Chis- Telephone "bomb" warnings to this responsibility it should be Secretary of War Patterson on
tions Security Council,
Chisholm's 1 and are returning direct to Gunning & Bon, Mra, N. Howell taken over by the United Na-helm by an attorney who said Glenartney in London on Aug. Jaffor & 2 children, Mrs. B. C.
the Colony.
& Son, Miss Ingram, Mrs. Jaffer broadcasting service in Jerusalem
In Ankara, a parliamentary he was acting for
The following are the full lista & 2 children, Mrs. E. C. Kerri- group of the Republican People's mother.
The attorney said that Chis-
Bon & daughter, Miss Lak The polico combed the bulld-Party (Government) at a meat-
Wa Lim, Mrs. Luckmanhoff, rushing to safety.
Per "Sibajak":- formed by the officers of .cach (b) Any retrenchment that may ing but no bomb was found and ing yesterday, thoroughly ex-holm had been held in Shanghai of passengers:—
Misa F.M.V. Fisher, (Prisons Mrs. Mundy & Child, Mrs. C. department of the Hong Kong be possible in the near future in the staff returned to duty after 25amined the text of the Turkish without specific charges since rely to the Soviet note and ap 1945. Ho asserted that Chisholm permanent rainutes-Reuter. view to mak- the personnel of the Government with
catablishment.
proved the Government's policy. was seized by the Japanese and Dept.), Miss M. F. D. Gemmell, Mottram & children, Mrs. Pope, The Turkish reply will shortly was forced literally at gun-(Education Dept.), Miss M, V. Mrs. L. C. Pennell and
Marley (Nurelag be handed to the Soviet Govern- point" to make news broadcasts Hearson, (Education Dopt.), 300 Men, G. R. Roney, Mires, Br
over the Shanghal station, and Miss K. ment and published.-Reuter.
that Chisholm subsequently in- Sister), Miss 0. M. Redwood, Tuck & daughter, Mrs. M. M. Thomas & daughters, Mrs. L flicted upon himself wounds (Accts. Dept.), Miss S. M
W. W. 5. rendering him incapable of con- Swift. (Education Dept.), Miss M. Thompson & Child, Mrs. G.
Wibly, Mrs. ADMISSIONS TO
tinuing the broadcast. Asso A. I, Smith, (Nursing Sister), UNITED NATIONS
ciated Press.
Mies R. W. Wicket (Education Williamson & Daughter. Dept.).
of
Key-Figure
Alexandia, Aug. 21. The former Grand Mufti of Jerusalem emerged as the key figure. In the Arab-Jewish negotiations with an Arab ut:
ing recommendations regarding:
(a). The extent to which it may To make recommendations re- bo practicable, without impairing garding readjustments in the rates of the temporary high cost of efficiency, to reduce as early no possible the number of temporary living and
rehabilitation allow employees and particularly ances at present payable to any
class от
Pride of employee in the temporary employees
Government Services whose pro- timatum that he be allowed to sent salaries and allowances aro head the delegation to the con- found to be
Inadequate to meet ference in London on the Pal- the cost of lying appropriate to eatino altuation. that class or grade.
who an
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Catchoslovakia's Request.
Page Four Na
Ton Fruit-Retail Shops to Co-
operate with Government.
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MacArthur Suffers First Malor
Roversal
The membership of the Com mittee las follows:-Hop. Mr. Megarry (Chairman), Mr. R. Y. Frost, Mr. M. W. Lo, Mr. A. J. 0. Taylor and Mr. R. J. Minnist
(Secretary)
Athont, Aug. 21.
"A seven-man sub-committee of
The Palestine Arab Executiva
Now York, Aug. 21.
two sona; Mrs. E.
Per S.S. Glenartney The United Nations Security KARENS IN LONDON
THE WEATHER Mro, Buckley & Child, Mrs. Committe announced that it Council was today considering the
Crabbe, Mrs. G.H. Gandy, Mrs. London, Aug. 21.
General situation:-Pressury is would send a five-man delegatecommendation from its Member
A goodwill mission from the W.G. Humphreys, Mrs. Kershaw, low in all areas except "east of Iand and Afghanistan be admitted
membership.
Kareris, a Burmese minority fam- Mrs. B. M. Kenrick & Child Japan and over Borneo. The tion only if the exiled Mufil lship Committee that Sweden, Ice- allowed to serve as chairman of to United Nations
The Russian representative at ous as jungle fighters who co- Mrs. S. Low, Mrs. J. Reynolds. typhoon is reported to be dying
Per "Empress of the group.-Associated Press.
last night's meeting announced operated with the Allies during
Scotland"
Turcast:--Light to moderate that be endorsed the applications the Pacific war, has arrived
to the of
United States,
Mrg. F. G. Applaton. Mrs. casterly winds; weather › mainly Six other applications for mem two members, Sydney Loo Nee and Miss Bassadona, Miss E. Mor
The mission consleté· first of Anantt, Miss B. B... Atkins, cloudy, with showers during the to abezahip failed to receive the allow Fo Chit The third member Buckland, Mrs. F. & 2 chil-Yesterday's weathery
by a animous vote of the Committes:
The Soviet Union opposed
Milan, Aug. 21. Mussolini's body scaled "in"
a
the Economic and Social Council metal case was removed from the Pleg roden and Iceland “with London and will inter
London Boon.
in
children, Mr. W. G.
out.
lle In an uhé¦'applications: of Blam, Fire, Paw Than Din, in exported; in} Arén. Mrs. J M Burford & 2 Maximum:-89. deg Fabe, they will940 · Cabinet miüistors, ¡ named place until the situation in i tuga)" and Trusafordan; Britain expected to have an interview | Eggleton & Son Mrs. A. H,Mex, Rel. Humidity:-99%
The mission is non-political but
of the United Nations arrived in police headquarters at Milan ‘JEF- Athens today to been a tour of terday and taken by
Minimum:70.3 deg. Fah. the Balkans to study raonstruc secret burial place. tion problems, After a three-day platoon of armed mer
The corpae Page Si
Calcutta Death Roll Estimated stay in the Greek capital, where
at 2,000,
the members of the sub-committee, sealy le considered ante enough to and the United States opposed
Cleaning & Son, Mrs. N. Howel. Rainfall:---0.385 suchés. Paze Spoon
headed by Mr Pierre Plserlin, of allow it to be haided over to the Albania z suplication; and China with BID Hubert Rance, newly Elton Mra R. C Fitzgerald, midnight,
former Fascist dictator Comllys opposed that of the Monolfan Lbpointed Governor of Burma Mrs., F. A. Fisher Mrs. N., J. Sunshine Bou
People's Republic Lanter Chinese gallar Move No. Sur, Franco, will leave for Belgrade.-
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