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THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1947.
CHINA PEACE PROSPECT
VIRTUALLY
Shanghai, May 28.
Any chance of the Communists attending the pre- sent People's Political Council, session in Nan- king to discuss the resumption of peace talks virtually vanished today with the ahnounce- ment by the acting head of the Communist Rellef Organisation here that he had not means of relaying-as he had been requested to do the PPC Invitation to the Communist delegates.
This is the same invitation which has been re- peatedly broadcast to the Communist head- quarters by radio stations in Nationalist China, in the past 24 hours, but political observers here doubted if the Red leaders would take notice of a communication conveyed in this
manner.
siding over the session enlied to exchange views en Nationalist- Communist problems,
The membern were ananimoun
Mr. Ling Chiung, neting head of the Communist Relief Or- ganisation, revealed today that the PC message arrived to late to catch Mr. Wa Yun-to, on the views that the civil war Shanghai la causing sufferings to the Communist populace in both Nationalist inspection and Communist areas and that
no other peace in urgently needed. Many) Way of contacting the Com-spoke in general terma on these munist headquarters from here, he added.
his chief, who left
for yesterday China, on a relief
tour and there was
two aubjects alone. Others at- templed to place the full To-
VANISHES
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
London, May 27. Official spokesman for most East European states today said they would not immedi- ately follow Russia'■ Irad in abolishing capital punishment,
Czechoslovakia and Poland indleated they might soon follow, auit, but Yugoslavia, Albania and Hungary sald they could not afford to take such action until the political trials of quialings had boun completed.United Prese.
Tribunal Anxious To
Hear Grew
Tokyo, May 28. He said that he had tele-sponsibility for the hostilities Sir William Webb, President graphed the PPC us follows: on the Communists. A few of the International Military "Your cable of· May 26 failed | offered definito suggestions for Tribunal for the Far Eant, today. to reach the attention of Mr. the resumption of negotiations indicated a streng desire to have Wa Yud-fu, as he had left From today's meeting it was the firmer United States Ambas- Shanghai for our area on un evident that the PPC itself in rad Joseph C Grew testify be- inspection four of relief opera- | divided into two camps. Firstly, fore the Tribunal. tious Radio communications the group favouring the con- "If his health permits Wo between CLARA (China Libera- tinuntion of peace overtures should like to see him (Crew) in ted Areas Relief Association) and a serious effort to approach the witness box," Sir William and its north Shensi headquar- the Communists to solve their sald. terk have been completely cut off since Mr. Tung Pi-wu and other members of the Com-
muniat driegation office forced to evacuate Nanking.
"Furthermore, it is known that contact cannot be made by the CNRRA Chefon radio station with any other Com munist stations. We very much regret that we are helpless to forward your message.
Divided Views
were
differences
mens
the
Sir William' spoke after through politien!
bench, by a majority, had rejected defence evidence in the form of excerpts from the Ambassador's
Last Chance Secondly, the group advoca ting giving the Communists! "one last chance." which if not accepted should be followed by a punitive order for a campaign to win pence through arma.
Mr. Huang Heng-yun, a non-
diary, dealing with a meeting he with Koki Hirota, one of the 20 held in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 1930,
Japanese on trial.
con-
WGS
A defence witness, General Yukio Kasahara, admitted he was author of a plan for war against partinan educator, proponed the Soviet after he was that the PPC should dispatch a fronted with a copy of the top delcgation tay the Communist secret document by the Soviet In Nanking, members of the aren to ascertain the Com-prosecutor, Alexander Ivanov. PPC, who met this morning, ca munist ainus and motives and Kasahora admitted he wrote a committee of the whole to draft pence measures agrecable) the proposal and sent it to Tokyo discuss the ending of China's to both sides.
in Morch, 1941, while ha civil war were divided in their
This proposal. one of
the serving
as Military Attache at opinion on whether the Nation more definite plans presented the Japanese Embassy in Moscow. al Government should seek today, was also voiced by Mr.—United Press. Peace with the Communista si Teh-heng. Peiping Liberal, through political means or by and other members. Mr. Hsi winring victories through arms, proposed the selection of PPC Over 25 Kuomintang non- delegates to confer with the partisan and minority Barty re- Government and the Commun- presentatives made five minute lats. talks each with Mr. U Huang of the Young China parly pre-
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Food Prices In Shanghai
Chinese Mission
In America
San Francisco, May 28. Wu Shang-yin, Secretary- General of the Chinese Leglaia- tive Yuan, arrived here lodny as head of a mission sent to smooth out the causes of friction between his country and thie United States and Canada.
Wu sald the principal task is to clarify the status of the foreign extraterritorial rights In 1943.
on the anti- Commenting
in American demonstrationa China neveral months ago. Wa said sporadic outbreaks of feel- inga against the United Staten did not "atem from the heart of the people" but are worked up by propagandn by the people with "an axe to grind,'
The roission came via Japan having received special permin sion from General Douglas Mac- Arthur's headquarters to stop there.
"Fundamentally the Japanese are crafty people and you can't change their heart," Wu said. Asked about the prospects of democratizing Japan, he replied. that is a long way to Tipper ary.."
Washington and Ottawa are Dr. In the party which will visit
the Yuan's foreign relations Chang Chao Yung, chairman of committee, Dr. Cheng Chen Wel, menber of the Yuan, Yul Ming advisor and Ko Yen Yue, Secretary.Associated Press.
Formosa Death Roll: Official
Shanghai, May 27
A Central News dispatch from
Taipeh today quoted the Talwan
Garrison Commander, General reporting Peng Mong-chi, as
that 808 persons were killed, 2,151 wounded and 72 missing
Shanghai, May 28. in the February-March uprising The price of rice declined which caused property damage alightly from CN$480,000 aamounting to 441,373,280 Tai- tions and strikes and lift the picul to CN8440,000 after havwan dollars (this is pegged at bana on suppressed publica- ing increased more than 70 one Talwan dollar to CN$40).
tions.
Several members favoured per cent during the last week unconditional cessation of hos- tilities as a prerequisite to the resumption of negotiations. A Canton delegate stated that the China problem is one which should be solved through in- ternational mediation,
He charged the Communists as directed by the Third In- ternational and if the PPC was to send negotiators to consult with Mao Tse-tung and Chou Eu-ini, I would be
necessary for the two Communist leaders to obtain instructions from Muscow.Reuter.
Berlin Lake Shooting
was
Gen: Peng, sald during the Retallera said the downward period 185 rebels were arrest- trend in unlikely to continue beed. Of these 68 were sentenced, cause the principle factor for 109 sent to labour camps, 117 high quotations the abortage awaft trial and 291 were relene- of the staple-has not beened on bail. He said only one eliminated,
out of 80 ring leaders Prices of other foods have arrested:
The casualty breakdown show- increased from 10 to 70 per cent during the last soven days, ed:-Public offcinia 64 killed, Flour was among the leaders, 1,351 wounded and eight miss- jumping from CN$1,800 per lb.ing; Carrison offers and men to CN$2,800 and pushing the 90 killed. 397 wounded and 40 price of bread from CN$3,000 miening: Civilians 244, killed, to CN$4,000. Associated 983 wounded and 24 missing.. Fress.
Neutral correspondents re- ported that 5,000 were killed.-- United Press.
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NEW SCAP RULING
Tokyo, May 28.
Allied nationals in Japan who are old residents in this coun try and have not been outside Japan since the surrender may The Soviet Military author-conduct commercial ties in Berlin said today that without SCAP
Frankfurt, May 27,
activity permission,
Newspaper Suspensions
Teakwood Wardrobes, Dress- ing Tables, Tall Boys, Chest of Drawers, Bedsteads, Bedside
Shanghai May 28. Cabinets, Settees, Armchairs,
The tabloid newapaper "Tigh Deska, Glass Cabinets, Side- disciplinary action would be SCAP ruled yesterday.
Pao" (Iron) today, announced boards, Dining Tables, Chairs, taken against the Russian sen- Table Fans, Top Hats, Clothing, try who early this month shot themselves to the yen and are Friday following a four-day They must confine, however, it was resuming publication on Irlah Linen Table Clothe, Meat a German woman dead while Rubject to all Japanese laws, Buspension for inaccurately re- Slicing Machines, Ment Safee, she was out rowlog on the SCAP cited one American porting that the suppression of Kitchen Tables, Carved Cam- United States side of Wansee who has been resident in Japan phorwood Trunks, Office Writing Lake near Berlin, the German since 1923 and has been allowed Tables, Office Chairs, Class News Service in the United to operate a motor transport Ware, Cutlery and Blackwood States zone reported here today, business. United Press. Furniture Etc., Etc., Etc.
At the inquiry into the imat- ter promised by the Russians after a sharp United States
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