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THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1947. ↑
World's Most Frustrated Traders Group American Businessmen Hamstrung By Import-Export Restrictions
Drastic Action In Rangoon
- Rangoon, June 1.
Drustic action by the Gov-i
errament against "police poli-
Future Outlook Is Not Bright
New York, June 1.
ties in Burma and, an order American foreign traders appear to be about the harming the Police Union is now regarded as immineat order forestall the possibility
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country-white disturbances w result of activition of rival | cilyars in the Police Union.
The Rangoon Pollen Commis. { riquer today ordered a ban on meetings of policemen at police stations or Imikliter in the vity area.
most frustrated group in the world's business fraternity judging from public utterances and press dispatches from abroad.
Wherever they may be operating they ar
hamstrung by import and export restrictions. foreign exchange control, shortage of Ameri- can dollars, and political instability.
stume: control and restriction,
mir.
the
This generalised picture of dif. of American private trading |dculties placed in the path of with the For East. This The city magistrate has re- American exporters and importers survey covered Chinu, Hung fused to release on bull arrest. applies to their experiences In Kong, Philippines, Siam, British ed Police Union lenders,
Europe, in Latin-America, in the Malaya, Netherlands Indica, Further arrests of "rebel" British Commonwealth, and last French Indo-China, Japan and officers atg reported but there but not the least in the Far East. Koren. Everywhere, the be no offelag confirmation of There American private busi.vey showed, the pattern was thin, Followers of the arrestednessmen contend that commercial mwn today ralled at the Anti-trading is currently limited by un. Fascist People Freedom Lensettled political conditions and by hendquarters demanding shortage of foreign exchange. the release of Deir fenders expreially American dollars. failing which they suld "there will he more distur. bances and agitation,
ralm
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that
· GAOL STORY DENIED
Singapore, June 1. Allegations that British #oldiern ure sleeping, in lien anel by infented cellá in Singapore gaol quoted in the Commona by Mrs. Braddock
denied
yesterday hy Afr. 1. L. F. Cronyn, Singo- pore inspector of Prisons,
He told the Malaya Tribune that "lots of tripe is unlly put up in the Houer of Commons. Ikaw my job,"
Air Crashes Toll
Police Constables Acquitted
"As I regard the evidence given by the complain- ant with the gravest suspicion I must, by the same standard, regard the evidence given by the Police constables more favourably than that of the complainant, and must accordingly discharge the accused."
of
This formed part of the Judg-not on the lorry containing fish ment rendered by Mr. W.H. as he was, at the, material time, Latimer at Kawloon yesterday 'in driving the vehicle carrying rice. the case in which PCC Chan Slu- In reply to Hig Worship, kel was charged with demanding witness admitted that the palice $00 with menaces from Man have received no specie instruc Hing-lap at Lokmachau on April tions to bearch lorrles while en 13 and 10, and with malicious patrol duty. The searching drmage to three bags of rice, on trucks, he said in reply to April 19.
other question, did not (in his Continuing, His Worship said: opinion) exceed their duties, "At the same time, I do not con. alder defendant a fit person to be a Pulice Constable and wouki recommend departmental action to be taken against him.
"I must, however, point out that accused has been acquitted on the charges preferred against him and that, consequently, no departmental action should be taken against him in respect of these alleged offences."
Persistent Women
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Vienna, June 2. A delegation of Austrian wo- men accompanied by the Aur- trian Chancellor, Leopold Figl, visited Russian headquarters today to ask Sovict assistance in bringing back before winter the Austrian prisoners of war In Russin.
more
Austrian oficials say than 100,000 Austrians still are prisoners of the Russians, Poles
froin the cum-and Yugoslavs,
New York, June 1. Another survivor of Thurs-
At yesterday's hearing. Chan day's air crash at LaGuardia called three Chinese constables Airfield, New York, died today. (PCC Kwok Kon, Tsang Sum. rasing the death roll to 42. Six chuen and Pun Chi) nd bis The Handicaps
aurvivors are still in hospital. witnesses. All the constables This brings the death total testifled that of no time did they According to this survey. the from air crashes In the United (hear accused making the demand They find that the war has volume of United States export States since Thursday to 96. for the money. helped perelerute the tendency trade with China during 1946 Fifty-three persons were killed plainant, toward making International amounted to $405,417,230, and when a Skymaster transport PCC Pun Chi, who was one of Frate a state funellon in Far Eas.ached progertions exceeding by plane crashed in Maryland on the constables on patrol duty with trumps of "The 12th Army countries which in turn re-fur American export trade with Friday.
with accused when the alleged isultert
control over imports and conser.
is stringent government that country in pre.war years. The week-end has seen three incidents took place, said that he This in because, frode with violent deaths, including 146 in did not see the defendant break. vation of exchange obtained from China
Can 'Now be conducted fat road nceldents. This Ing open any rice bugs nor kick- exports.
through normal commercial chan. total la expected to increase.-ing down any fish baskels. nels despite the fact that foreign Reuter,
Furthermore, complainant Was trade is subject to the provisions of the Central Government ex- change and trade control regula. tions.
Rangoon is outwardly.
and the Burma Rifles où duty for the thiril successive day. Renter.
WAR ON JEWS?
But they point out, almost in unison, at the one thie, thpt unless Far Eastern countries ease government controls over imports and exports, The outlook for. In-
creased trade between the Orient
Despite this increase in foreign trade, however, the export trade China has been seriously
Damuseus, June 1, Announcing a meeting of the Politient Commission of the Arab and the United States is anything League on Tuesday, Damascus, but bright. papers reported today: The Arab The Fur Eastern Division of handicapped as a result of s League will declare war on the the Office of International Traderupted transportation facilities and Jewn at Thursday's vital meeting
--Reuter.
Japan Occupation In Right Perspective
New York, June 1.
of the Department of Commerce heavy currency inflation with re-The New York Herald-Tribune editorially com-
published a survey
Removal Notice
of prospects sriting steadily rising prices on domestic products. Moreover, the export business has been bandi- capped by the requirement that export bills be surrendered to the Chinese Government at a general. ly unfavourable exchange rate.
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Also, China's heavy excess of imports over exports and her critical economic situation have resulted to government controls which in turn have fettered her foreign trade and caused an un- favourable trede balance.
mented today: "The complete lack of open op- position to the American occupation forces has tended to create disillusion in the United States.
Deputy Ruasian commander Colonel-General Zhelton nasur- ed the women their request would be forwarded to Moscow,
Associated Press.
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
Peninsula Hotel Merivals:-R. S. Cast- mich, W. 3. Tolente, R. E Raynard, H. #. burtuo. Mtax M. T Chinarini, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. B. Rues, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Igen. No Haley Heeen. Hung Kwan Tao, Mrs. Elan Mason, Cdr. Fl. Spencer Croper, C. 6. Purchage, R. 11. andy, J. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kint. Simeon B. Majur A. G. Earle, A. Kote, M... Kubin. Mr. and Mrs. EG. T Mader, N. All and Mr. and Mr. J. Colyrt.
Pontaule departures 1—3. Jacob. F. Parker, Mia M. Perrer, M. J. Curie, "Americana are inclined to expressed enthusiasm over the Mr. and Mr. L. 1. Allen, M. Jebeen. H. Hope, W. 8. Hamilton, G. Graver. believe the American job In recent electiona In which was. D. Daris. W. E. Otte. II. C. Tabe. Japan has been completed | Sociallats,, gained strength and N. M. McLean, A, H. Mellride, Mas it. when the truth is that the most both reactionaries and Com-M. Bosworth, Mrs. M. and Misa Anne Durkett, 1. TL Hataker, Mr. Thom. Important work has barely be munists suffered loages.
Curter, Mr. and Mrs. But unre, Rev. I gun. This could not be finished, There is a temptation in Eugene H, Mr. and Mr. A. W. Me.. or even half done, without the Japan as elsewhere in the world Laren, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kinu. J. C. understanding and support, of for, Americans, to embrace re-n, H. F. 14, E. Carr, H. A. Grout the American prople.
actionaries as allies in opposing
of
art 1.. MeMutris
"If this understanding and the Reds. In Japan this templa.
London, June 1. support is given, there are fuiron has not always been reglat-
Seven
delegatea from the The survey offered no solution, prospects that a considerable . Gen. MacArthur's current but insofar as American traders portion of the American
Egyptian Ministry of Finance pro-actions, however, indicate he re-arrived in London today to are concerned they would have granime can be carried out. cognises not only the heat
take part in discussions con- alt restrictions on foreign ex- There will be continued re- the fires on the Left but
the cerning readjustment of Egypt- change lifted and would advocatesistance from men of old Japan, sharpness of the rocks on the jan and National Bank of
return to an "unfettered" for- of whom many thousands still Right."-United Press.
Egypt sterling balances.-Reu- eign trade programine as a major hold office as bureaucrats
ter. solution of the current Chinese
even as elected officials, export and Impert crisis.
or
but
THE NEW ARMY
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GOES TO SCHOOL
new leaders should arise among the Japanese to take over larger and larger share of the Amerlenn burden,
(Continued from Page 0) expect a unit with ite limited
Unleas
Buch training commitments to under-Artiries
POST OFFICE NOTICES Outward Malls
offerwias
alated, Registered
TUESDAY, JUNE 1
This is the American view as seen from here., The Chinese side of the picture has yet to be fully and authoritatively presented. Un. ut that is done, there will con- "It is cheering to note that tinue to be American business Gen. MacArthur currently is teaching resources and heavy ngitation ngainst Chinese restrie- engaged in encouraging
and Parcel Posts clour 30 mlautes tlans. Central News..
new leaders. He is said to have take the more difficult types ofarline that the time slated below
teaching. There are the added complications of its size it Airmail for Manila .. anly, (Reg.) might be a Dental Centre of D. a.m., (Ord.) 10 ■.m. three; Its location or dispersal and it might be spread over n wide area, or, as is the case with a Gunner coast regiment, dispersed over three islands; and the wide variety of subjects
Netherlands View On Indonesia
The Hague, June 1.
A usually well-informed source, the Netherlands News Agency, stated that, despite the disap- pointing results regarding the implementation of the Linggadjati agreement, the Netherlands Government still adhered to the basic agree- ment.
The visit of the Netherlands“ Minister, Dr. Louis Beel, and the Overseas Territories Minister, Dr. Jan Jonkman, for an on-the- spot survey of the situation was a disappointment, it was added. ****The shortage of foreignTMex- change in the Republie is sald to be so great that the present situation can last for another
or, at the most, two
three months.
Canton, R.16 .. Halpha 10.m
Birala. Rangoon & Calcutta, 19, a.m. Canton (By Train), 1.80 31, Bangkok. 2 p.m.
Swalow, p.m.
Strait, 2 p.m. Pakhal, Noon, Shanghal, p.m.
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that will be available-they U.S.A., Central and South America and total more than a hundred. Canada vin San Francisco (Nu Parcula ranging from simple hand-for Canada), Kowison CPO, Par, and crafts to advanced study of the B) 2 pm. (Ord.) 2.30 p.m.: 0.1.0.. professione.
(Par. and Rest.) 230 p.m., (Ord.) p.m.,
Kongmoon, 4 pm,
Macao. Tanskan atal bekki. 4 p.m. Canten (y Trains), p..
Such training will, therefore, be provided at garrison level, Where better qualified Instruc-}
Airmail, for Singapore, Bourabaya tors will be pooled, and at home, m., (Ord.) & p.m.: G.P.G., (Reg.) & p... Calambo, Kowloon ... (Her.) 2.80 by making use firstly of Army (Ord.) 8.80 p.m.
co Alemail for Bhanghai and Peling: Air.
Dutch-U.S. Talks operation with the local civil mall for Canian, Kwellin and Chungking;
The Hague, June 1. It was stated here today that place between the Netherlands discussions have recently taken
Government, and the United States In Indonesia,
It is understood that rubber is available but
authorities concerned) of civil-mall for Bwatow and Achor, (Box.) fan fácilities such as technical
WEDNESDAY JUNE A-
{* p.m.. (Drd}
schools, evening instituter und Armall for Manila, Honolulu, Oakland, art schools.
Holhow and Bangkok, 8.30 -.0. Malls, Noom. Shanghai Noon.
Canton (By Train), 1.30 pm, Japan (ordinary letters and cards paly). p.ro. Airmail for Amor, Shanghal, Nanking. Ifankow, Tulosis and Peipingi Airmail
Cablot,
for
Luchow
Knd. Kunminer. (x) (Ord) 180 pan,
Macas. Tainahan and. Bdekki, a plan. Kanamoon...
New York, Vancouver and Toronto, Kow- tain five collegca, which will be 10 am.
The Army itself will main-Jon C.P... (Reg.) 9 a.m.. (Ord.) 19 .m.; G... (Reg.) 9.20 A.M. (Ord.)
run eventually on "Polytechnic” Strals, 10 m lines, and 105 Education Cen-
Bhangbal, 10 .. In the republic are goods to The discussions covered Am- tres, operating as satellites of the value of 400,000,000 gull- erican desire to see the export the "Polya," all properly au dera which had to be exported. of estate products renewed thorised and staffed (and visit-
It was reported that it was from Republican arena.
ed by Ministry of Education Inspectors,) while the War Of- impossible to reach an agree.
somo fice Correspondence, Scheme ment on the return of property
very will be continued. to rion-Indonesians.
What of the Regular soldier? The Dutch, maintained that it little coffee and no prospect of
available for For him, there will not only be should be given back to owners tea being made
the compulsory general, educa- after reasonable, compensation export while sugar stocks
tion and the facilities for high- being paid to the republic, but rapidly dwindling...
er training; there is also re- | the, view of the Indonesiania was
Negotiations with the United settlement advice so that ho that they had the right to
States will be further develop may use his opportunities to these goods and to foreign exel when Dr. H. J. Friederley, find a productive occupation on
Holbow and Tramkong. Naon change resulting from their
Canton (By Train). 1.10 D.MM.! sale, and that a small compen Overseas Territories Ministry of the Army's new colleges, ex-for Canton and Prochow. (fiet.) 4.p.m.,
political chlof
return to civil 'Hfa. -And--Mr. of the „Dutch
Airmall Bellenger, when opening ono Airmail for Bwatow and Amoy: Airmal) for Shangbul and Pelping! sation should be paid to the Visita Washington shortly pressed the hope that it would Ord.) 1.33 0. owners.
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Regter. It was stated that a loan was
be possible in the post-war and Colombo; (Reg.) # þ.m.-{Õrd.3 Alrmal for Bangkok, Bógapore, Bala neccleary for the reconstruc-
period to rotain at least one.10. tion of Indonessa but this could
such institution for the bene- fit of the regular.
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Vienna, June 1, not be obtained unless guarante- The official Communist organ, ed by the Dutch.
"Odsterreichisches Volksstimme, Americans wanted full in demanded today on behalf of the
regarding economate Communist Party that the formation possibilities and would only lend be brought to trial here because Chancellar, Kurt von Schuschalet. money if they were convinced the trailor in the criminal that a loan was financially and and political senes of the word." commer@ally justified --Router, United Pram.
Canton (By Train), & om.
THURSDAY, JUNE
Alemall for Manila P.J., Eleg.) 'D.EL m. (Ord.) 10 .. Shanghal, Noon.
stow, Noon
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