BRAATHENS
SOUTH AMERICAN & FAR EAST AIRTRANSPORT A-S
S·A·FE
2236 UK-HAT
Lanuprous "SKYMASTER"Four ENGINED PLANES NORWAY EUROPE & HONG KONG,
HONGKONG-London
VIA AMSTERDAM
31/2 days
BOOKINGS ACCEPTED FOR ANY EUROPEAN DESTINATIO
NO PRIORITIES REQUIRED
EXPECTED DEPARTURES FROM HONGKONG:
2nd October
16th October
30th October
13th November
For Pannoge & Freight bookings Apply to:-
WALLEM & CO.
Agents:
Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Building. Tels: 34177-9
Chinese Freight Agents: HIN FAT & CO., Tel. 23483
Once again
THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. 1947.
RUSSIA GAINS POPULARITY
IN MIDDLE EAST NATIONS Sequel To Support Of Egypt
Cairo, Sept. 25,
Russia has gained more popularity among Egyp- tians by her stand in favour of Egypt at the Security Council than by all other means she had previously tried, the majority of political observers in Cairo belleve,
The Egyptian Government has come out and said that it will not forget the countries that have stood by Egypt's side during her critical hours and this includes Russia, although that same Government headed by Mahmoud Fahy el Nokrashy Pasha had in the past reiterated that its policy is diametrically opposed to Communism.
Nus, the Egyptian Govern- The situation, as it stands at ment is placed under an obliga- į present, is that the country is don to Busada and her ally generally extremely antagonia- Polaul, and the firal results | He to Britain and nit groups are were ntakel to appear waited in wanting the end of Exvplian delegation weat to British military occupation of Moscow to attend the eighth any pärt of Egypt and the jubijce of the city of Moscow. Sudan, and the termination of Juny treaty between the two cogin-
But where the Russian popu-tries. Hardy has scared to really great heights is among the politically- { minded workers, students and |
Boycott
SOVIET BETS ON CRISIS IN U.S.
Moncow, Sept. 24.
The leading Soviet erano- mint. Professor Eugene Var ga, declared in the political
ngazine New Times that the Marshali' plan carriot "ave the United States from the inevitable economic erlein which is already overtaking America,
He added: "The aim of the Afarshall plan, de alez is the whole course of American foreign policy, la the estab lishment" of political and rezuomie domination of the United States over the world, and firatly over Europe." Reuter.
List Before Court
Nuremberg, Sept. 25.
Petkov Goes
To Gallows
Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept. 25. Nikola Petkov, the lender of Bulgarin's recently suppressed cpposition party, the Agrarian Union, who was sentenced to death on charge of treason Inst month. was hanged fi the Central Prison. Sofia, thin morning, It was officially an nounced today.
The sentence was carried out in the presence of the Prosecu- tor-General of the Sofia Region- al Tribunal, after a commission of the Bulgarian Ministry of Justice had submitted a report saying there Was no reason for the country's President to commute the sentence.
A British Foreign Office apokesman said later that the news of Petkov'a execution was so grave that a statement on It could only be frumed by the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ernest, Bevin himself.
It is one of the first matters
A former German Field Mar-
Wilhelm List,, The rien parties may differ shul. Slumund lover classes, and among the over the question of procedure, today described himself as "an Mr. Bevin is expected to give, extreme nationalists all of whom but they are all unanimous infficer of the old school" when his attention to on his return are now advocating closer des clamosring for immediate he and 10 other
former Ger- today from the Paris plenary generals faced trial be- session of the conference on with Russia, and conversely, less evacuation. They want to boy-man
lations with Britain and the cott British goods and appeals fore an American court on the Marshall plan for ich tu Unded States. There have heen have been sent that no Egyptian charges of war crimes against enthusiastic demonstrations in is to provide supplies to the rivillan populations. favour of the Soviet Union and British troops in the Suez Canal
urathist Britain. So far the fures. United States had escaped any major blust.
Ha definitioh of "the old achzol" was that it always stuck to the principlea of Christianity, Justice. Human
The niitude towards the United States is still indeterity and Duty." mined, as the American defegr.
Europe.
The execution of the former Bulgarian opposition leader, Nikola Petkov, was described as "judicial murder." in 2 statement
issued today by Lord Vansittart, the former He himself was not aware of permanent Under Secretary in having given any orders that the British Foreign Officn, Mr. were contrary to Christian or Clement Davies, the leader of ethical principles, he stated the Parliamentary Liberal Official Reuter.
Farty, and Mr. Raymond Blackburn, a Labour Membar of Parliament.
Moslems Friendly
than at the Security Council has Hafez Bamadam Pasha, chief stayed very much in the back
during the of the Nationalist Party, was the ground
Ang recognised leader to a Egyptian dispute. once that since Rossla Was sources have privately hinted supporting Egypt, then Egypt that the Egyptians hope that the
first
should strengthen her relations Americans will ultimately sup- Snyder Seeks
with the Soviete.
port the Egyptian aspirations.
This derloration was followed i When he visited Washington For Himself
Day the powerful Moslem during the Security Council's Brotherhood sending a delega- 10-day
Nok- reccas, Premler
Paris, Sept. 25.
on to the Russian Legation to'rashy Pasha announced he was Mr. John. W. Snyder, the think the Minister for his coun- studying plans to get an Ameri- Secretary of the United States try's d. In the past the can military mission which Treasury, who has been on a Brotherhond had stated that would aid in modernising
the week's financial fact-finding general. Communism
WRH
"The judicial murder of Pet- kov," the statement said. "shows the clear resemblance between M.Dimitrovi (the Prime Minister of Bulgaria), like Communist dictators in general, and Hitler and Goer- ing, like Fascist dictators In
"Let us learn the lesson that contrary Egyptian Army to enable it to visit to Paris. will fly to Ber-
for u lin tomorrow the principles of islam, but at ensure the defence of the Suez
three or there must be no appeasement their
visit, four day
the United of Communism and that attitude present
was Canal, and Egyptian territory awitzhel to readiness to be in general.
Sintes Embassy spokesman must never again invite ag- friend Ruapin because of her
said this afternoon.
gression by being weak. On France Attacked
The spokesman said that Mr. the contrary, we must be strong Snyder was invited to Paris and resolute in our defence of Paul Ramadier, the freedom and the rule of law." Political observers draw the by M. conclusion, therefore, that the Prime Minister and by M. Ro--Reuter.
the Finance Egyptians at least the Gov. bert Schuman, ernment desire to strengthen Minister. their relations with the United | French leaders, it was learn- į States and hope that by Indien-ed here, have told Mr. Snyder
sympathetic attitude to Egypt,
the Clippers are flying direct from Hong Kong
EAST TO: SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES...
N
(THREE FLIGHTS WEEKLY)
via Manila, Guam and Honolulu or via Shanghai, Tokyo and Honolulu
WEST TO: BANGKOK, CALCUTTA LONDON and NEW YORK
(ONE FLIGHT WEEKLY)
Tow you can fly by Clipper direct from Hong Kong to California. Big engine. Clippers take you over the same sunny mid-Pacific route that Pan American Clippers began flying 10 years ago.
**You travel now on high-speed sched bless Going East or West you can stop at destinations along Clipper highways. that circle the globe. Aloft and on "Ilie ground, you'll enjoy world-famous
Flying Clipper service. And on flights between India and California, there's. the added luxury of Sleeporette com fort.
Experienced travelers and business' leaders the world over are using the Flylag Clippers because it's the con venient, timosavirig way to go. Plan your Clipper trip now. Soo your Travel Agent or Pan American for passenger and Clipper Express information, Gloucester Hotel Hong Kong Telophone's 81166-9
#USA Pašioë Applied tod
PAN AMERICAN WORLD AIRWAYS
The System of the F
Clippers
Jap Mines On
ting this desire they will in re.of the measures which will be Florida Beach
turn obtain greater American taken to stabilize the franc support for their demands.
and French internal economy which will be made publie dur- French and Belgium opposing the first week of October. tion to Egypt at the Security
-Reuter. Council has caused a storm of protest against these two coun tries. -Both the press and political circles have attacked
:
GREEK WAR
Athens, Sept. 25.
Vero Breach, Florida, Sept. 25,
We
A Navy demolition expert took the kick out of віх Japanese mines which turned up on the benches today after the hurricane,
PARC 7
Cathay Pacific Hirways
· BANGKOK
Departing 29th September and 3rd October
SINGAPORE
Departing 29th September and 3rd October MANILA
Fare 8528.
Fare $880.
Departing 29th September and 2nd October. Fare $300.
Passenger & Freight Booking Agents
(P. J. LOBO & CO., LTD.)
4 Chater Road. Tel. 31162 & 31400
Kowloon Office:
Tel. 56260
Tathay Pacific
B-O·A·C
ACROSS the WORLD
4 ENGINED FLYING BOAT SERVICE
FROM HONG KONG
EVERY
Wed., Sat., Sun.
Sun,
Wed., Sat.,
Wed., Sat.,
Wed., Sat.,
Wed., Sat.,
Wed., Sat.,
BANGKOK SINGAPORE
RANGOON CALCUTTA KARACHI
CAIRO LONDON
Definite Return Bookings Available
No Priority Required
SLEEPING BERTHS WELL STOCKED BAR
STEWARD SERVICE BMOKING COMPARTMENTS
PROMENADE CABIN."
For further information and bookings apply to
THE GENERAL AGENTS
He best checking reports JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.
cf other explosives found in Florida in the wake of the big winds.
France and Belgium and accuseri Fighting between a guerilla them of being undemocratle and band numbering 360 and Greek imperialistic. These circles Government troops in the point out that both these coun-mountains along the northern The Japanese mines obvious- H.K.: Tel. 30311 tries have economic interests in sheres of the Gulf of Corinth.ly did not drift all the way Egypt which would best be was reported by the Greek from Japan, anid Lt. Jay Lay served by befriending Egypt. news agency tonight. Politically, France, they believe, could have staged a come-back Into Middle East politics and popularity by supporting Egypt.
United Press.
Fighting is still going on. In the first encounter 45 guerilla dead were counted and 30 prisoners were taken.--Reu- ter.
Searching Enquiry Demanded Into B.O.A.C. And Tudors
London, Sept. 24.
Sir Roy Dobson, Managing Director of the aircraft firm of A. V. Roe and Company, today saw the Minister of Supply, Mr. John Wilmot, to fol- low up his declared intention of pressing. for "the most stare attitude taken by the British searching enquiry" into the report-
Overseas Airways Corporation towards his company's airliner Tudor I for trans-Atlantic traffic.
Sir Roy Dobson yesterday by a further '53) quoted the BBC for the report Sir Roy ebmmented, that most that the BOAC had decided that of the modifications were "quito the Tudor I should be scrapped unnecessary."
as an airliner and converted in It would be impossible, he said, to freighter.
to to entert the airliner
McCool, the Navy expert.
He believed they were cap- tured mines which had been used in the wartime -under- water demolition school.
Mines used by the school were later burfod but winds and waters of last week apparently disinterred them. United Prens,
AFFIDAVITS ON 1.G. FARBEN
Nuremberg, Sept. 26. Affidavits by company direc- tors, placed in avidence today at the trial of 1. G. Farben,dye
trust executives here, showed that as early as 1993--fully two years before Hitler' offi- clally rearmed | Germany——— there was. an air force sulfi clently advanced to. .order magnesium incendiary bombs.
Director Ernst Struss sold
out a number of air tests of camouflage before approving the design for the Farben fac tory near Aachen, Construc- tion began secretly in 1988 and a year later even casings for bombs_wera" being produced and stored, under the code label: "textile tubes,"
He alleged that certain ele-trolghter as the HOAC were re-Farben squelched compati ments in the BOAC had always ported to have demanded-Reutora in the field of light metals preferred American aircraft Ho conceded to the Tudor I's rival,
Ler,
i
the Constellation, only that it CALWELL ON Wae faster
and has a Jonger
range. On the other hand he drew IMMIGRATION ttention to the fact that it cost.
about £200,000 againy tho
agatam convinced
|
Canberra, Sept 25..
before and during the war and even made sure Farben got the jump on the Hormann - Goering works, according to confidential interyoffice memos Introduced- fu evidence. These revealed
Tudor's 140,000, that the Immigration, declared, in a press that, Farben In February 1935 Minister is very serious about statement yesterday. that the pulled strings to keep the Win- this and that he is going to take future strength and influence of tershall magnesium factory out some action quickly. The Tudor the British Commonwealth will of competition United Press. could be operated on thy maler be determined by redistribution
trunk route. In the world and they, Guld go win-right now." GE
of lin people.
Tecture tour that the ANVERS,Baying that this would soon be
Airways Department
Kowloon: Peninsula Hotel, Tel. 50237
BOOK BY AMERICAN EXPRESS
It costs по more
and they can show
700 the most
economical
Way
travel
YOU ARE SAVED 15%, ON USA. DOMESTIC TRAVEL TICKETS IF YOU BUY THEM FROM
: ' ་་་་
THE AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. INC., d. Des Voeux-Rond. Central
Tel:81236
Proteol your travel'funds with Amèrican' Repress - Travelers-Cheques,
TAY KEE & CO.
STEVEDORES. TRANSPORTERS, & GENERAL CONTRACTORS