THE CHINA MAIL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1947.
THE KREMLIN'S STRATEGY Concentrating On The Marshall Plan
BAOC STRIKE THREAT
Bournemouth, Dec. 14. About 80 radio officers of the
Alr- British Overseas ways Corporation, serving on York and Lancaster air- are threatening an craft. unofficial airike next Tues- day, which
ground may planes on services to Africa. Liis Middle East. Singapore and Australia,
The men's grievance in that they are expected to Bournemouth live in the
area because these planes are maintained and serviced at the neighbouring Hurn airport, while most of them have to keep up homes in other parts of the country. They are seeking extra liv- ing allowances,-Reuter.
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Good Long-Term BRITISH SHIP
Investment?
London, Dec. 11.
The grand strategy of Russian diplomacy and of International Communist action bears all the signs of concentrating on the overthrow of the Marshall plan to restore economic stability and political equilibrium in Europe.
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Seen from this angle, even the French Govern- ment's victory over the Communist-led strikes can be explained away as a hollow triumph.
The fact is that the Anglo- it, ns the French Communists have claimed, the dislocation in Soviet trade talks have been in-
for French production caused by the termittently in progress strikes is such that It already long time and that it has always renders out of date the Marshall been the declared policy of the to restore ald to British Government programme of interim France, then the less Com- trade links with Eastern Europe munist prestige which must fol-on traditional lines, low the return to work in France
of
Reputation
throughout
will have been a good long-term Mr. Ernest Bevin, the Forelka Communist investment.
Secretary, has consistently stuck Moscow, in concelling the re-to his bellef that the restoration patriation arrangements with
of Bane trade links France, has 1:st no time in turn-
the world, is the quickest and ing the heat on her by a public purest way of eaning the existing demonstration of Russian dis-
political tension and removing pleasure, probably with the aim the suspicion between the powers. of keeping French pubite opinion
The fact that the negotiations In a state of agitation which will have coincided with the London hinder France's efforts towards Conference of the Foreign Minis
ters of the four great powers is
un economic recovery.
If France and Italy-the keys to the first place in the Marshallot seen by British observers as
EWO
AGROUND
Jacksonville, Dec. 14. The British motor vessel Deliverance ran aground in beavy weather today off Ponte Vedra Beach, near here and appeared to be in danger of breaking up.
The skipper, Captain WI- son King, and eight of the crew remained on board the vessel, which operates in the regular service between Bermuda and Jacksonvlile, while a ninth man swam
assistance.- for ashore Beuter.
SECRET AGENT'S
NAME
CLEARED
BRITAIN TO BRITAIN TO PULL OUT BEFORE MAY 15
London, Dec. 13.
Mr. Ernest Bevin, Foreign Segretary, told the House of Commons today that Britain had made it clear that May 15 was the latest date by which Britain would hand over her man- date for Palestine,
May 15 as the date of the surrender of the mandate had been fixed after careful con
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If negotiations with the Mr. Arthur Creech-Jones, United Nations moved more Colonial Secretary, then replied quickly than be thought and an to n question about the "dnto carlier date could be fixed, that Britain would surrender
her mandate. Britain would do so.
He said that the British Government desired quite definitely to surrender the mandate by May 15, but the United Nations Commission had been appointed and, while It would have a number of du- ties to performi before it went to Palestine, it would undoubt edly wish to go at an early date.
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Mr. Bevin added: "We folt date that if we fixed the earlier, matters would not be completed. An earlier dato might cause. heavy loss and, af- ter what we have put into Palestine in the last 30 years. Commission must take over na I do not see why we should have such a loss."
The Foreign Secretary added that if a speedup was possible, It would be done.
now
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quickly as possible after that date.-Router.
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Saying that there was no ob-| ligation on Britain to change the immigration quota, Mr. Bevin warned Jews that if they encouraged illegal immigration it would be regarded as a provocative act. "I say to Jews denoting a new political ling,
London, Dec. 14.
advisedly that they should plan--can be kept in a depressed either towards the Western Allies WASHINGTON, DEC. 14.
The Foreign Office last leave it alone until the economic state during the coming for towards the Soviet Union. PRESIDENT TRUMAN months,
Soviet objectives They do, however, consider night issued a statement state is set up."
Between then and the with- SAID TODAY THAT WHILE W have been achieved.
that it provides convincing refu- tation of the Soviet propaganda clearing the name of a drawal the Government is ex- Confusion UNITED STATES TROOPS
politically British Secret Service perted to clear Cyprus because NATIONALLY KNOWN PLAS- WERE HEING WITHDRAWN 1-The maintenance of econo-
whose bullet- it could not have illegal immi-TIC SURGERY SPECIALIST, FROM ITALY, THE UNITED me conlusion in all those paris
grants on British territory CLAIMED IN NEW YORK TO- STATE WOULD CONSIDER Europe outside the sphere of
body was after that time.
DAY THAT THE "NEW LOOK" direct Soviet inluence. "APPROPRIATE MEA- 2.-The chance to build up the of British self-interest is ruled found in a disused well It had been decided to with- FASHION MEANT THE DEATH "CONCENTRATOR" GAS RANGE
TO from KNELL SURES" FOR MAINTAINING economy Inside the Soviet sphere out,-Reuter,
AMERICAN at Tanus Village, near draw the Arab Legion
BEAUTY, AND MIGHT CAUSE PEACE THERE SHOULD
where the Eastern
Palestine at the same time na AN INCREASE OF CANCER IN ITALY'S
Toulouse. INDEPENDENCE European colistries would have a
the British forces. Priority WOMEN. BE THREATENED IN
was given to the removal of TURE,
implements of war.
by next year,
If these aims are secured, then
that Britain is tied, and economically, so fast to the Americans' cont talls that inde- agent pendent action on traditional lines riddled
food FU.rent exportable surplus of A NEW
HORPOR WEAPON
About 1,600 American troops, Western Europe aay be tempted all that remain of several han- to look increasingly behind the dred thousand at the time of
curtain
RS A substitute the Italian armistice, are due source of doltur imports
at
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to sail from Leghorn tomorrow npment when the second phase! In the army transport "Ad of the Marshall plan is due to
be getting Into operation.
These
arguthents 11:0
miral Sima."
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It naid: "As a result of in. quiries in France last summer by the French authorities in con- junction with Scotland Yard, it the body was established that
who
Bevin.
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The Administrators in Pales- found in a disagedwell at Tanus tine, whose careera would be "A rise in tumour In June 1943 was that of Captain cut short, would receive ade WASHINGTON, DEC. 14. AMERICAN ARMY SCIENT- Christopher James Lord being STS In connection with the with used by French Communists
HAVE KILLED MICE disappeared in May 1943 while quate compensation, added Mr. drawal, the President issued a justify their
AND INSECTS IN ONE MIN-ongaged on a clandestine military recent action
UTE WITH AN ULTRA-SONIC mission under orders of the Wor staterment which said:
"Al-France, even though this has re-
RAY WHICH, IT IS BELIEVED.Office. though the United States, is sulted in a temporary defeat. COULD BE DEVELOPED INTO withdrawing Its troops from Some of them even go so for usA MAN-KILLING WAR WEA-
that Communism in Italy in fulfilment of its ob- to clalın
in (PON. ligations under the treaty
France can increasingly afford to of
Post mortems showed that French Press alleged that Lord Ignore electoral propaganda, since pence, this country continues its
death was caused by heat pro-had been executed on orders of interest in the preservation of sio is winning the struggle for duced by high frequency waves, the War Office because he had
political influence in a free and independent Italy." and with an eventually
Germany resembling ordinary sound waves imperilled the success of his mis- slon and the lives of his com- President Truman added: munised
Germany, France will but above audible range.
Mice exposed for only half a panions, "If in the course of events it no longer be in a position to minute survived, but others. is becoming apparent that the resist joining the Soviet sphere whore fur had been removed bety that Captain Lord was not "It can be stated categorical- freedom and independence of of Influence.
fore the test, succumbed within Italy, upen which the
Concerted Scheme two and a half minutes. Yellow killed on any express or implied cockroaches. instructions issued by the War settlement is based, are being This highly speculative reason fever mosquitoes, threatened directly or indirecting is unlikely convince pell-caterpillars, blowflies, and ment Office who had no knowledge of
treal observers here until at least worms were similarly killed,
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Clare Boothe Luce "for
Buck Hill Falls, Pa., Dec. 14. The Methodist Church should mulating United States foreign take a more active part in for policy, Bishop G, Bromley Ox-pondent.
am of New York said today.
The Church should provide "competent men to represent
at the places where decisions are made," the Bishop told de- legales to the annual session of the Board of Missions and Church Extension.
ly, the United States, as some of the conditions upon All protection scientists wure algratory of the peace treaty which it rests have been fulfiled ear-plugs, but in placing object, the inquiries mentioned above the moral opinion of the world.
were
and as a member of the United in practice.
In the soundfeld and retrieving Nations, will be obliged to con.
Anger and hands It is, however, interesting as a them
Ownt Correspon- sider what measures would be plausible explanation of how the burned.--Our appropriate for the mainten-alternating tactles of Moscow, dent. ance of peace and security," operating simultaneously through Reuter.
17 KILLED IN
RAIL CRASH
direct diplomatie action,
furia scheine to part of a concerted thwart the success of the Mar shali plan onu extend Russia's sphere of influence throughout Europe.
American
In this connection,
Clermont-Ferrand, Dec. 14. Seventeen were killed and 20 and French reactions to the suc injured when a train struck acesful turn of the Anglo-Soviet small trolley car near here. Six trade talks, coming on the heels of the Soviet suspension of the
negotiations commercial France and the American deel- near sion to discontinue the export of machinery to Russia, are likely to be cool.
of the Injured were reported to be in a critical condition. Clermont-Ferrand is Lyons in south central France.- United Press.
with
"Christian General”
Attacks Aid Plan
Washington, Dec. 14.
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Rocket Leaflets Their Plan
his death until shortly before
were initiated. There was no evidence that Captain Lord be trayed either his mission or his companions."-Reuter,
REUTER MAN DEAD
London, Dec. 14.
Among mizalonary budget ..llocationa proposed to
the Board of Missions for the next US$1,719,000 four years were
US$155,000 for India,
for Burma, US$192,000 for Malayà,! Sir Basil Clarke, journalist, US$200,000 for the Philippines, war correspondent and publicist, US$457,000 for China, US$250, MADRID, DEC. 14. FOURTEEN STUDENTS, MOST. died here today at the age of 68,000 for Korea and US$153,400
Sir Ball was war correspon- for Japan. LY UNDER 20 AND INCLUDING TWO GIRLS, WERE CHARGED dent for Reuter at British Army Inter COURT-MAR-headquarters during the A MADRID AT
TODAY!
AT battles of the Somme, In the first TIAL
AGAIN World War.-Reuter. TEMPTING TO FORM THE REPUBLICAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FED
FEDERATION. The prosecutor
WITH
asked for sentences
ranging from six years to six months. The prosecution claimed that they were preparing to spread propagands over Madrid by racket.
Two
of the students, Manuel Lamana and Eleuterio Lopez, studied
there, the prosecution: aid. Lamana bad propaganda leaß
at th
American opponents of further United States aid were prefects" yete in Madrid and
projects.
to China today received support from General in his zoom, it was claimed. Feng Yu-hsiang, who- termed such proposed The charges followed the discovery early this year of hand grenades, assistance "useless and dangerous.
bombs, explosives. and "revolutionary literature" at the Lycee.
The money would be used for new buildings, equipment and modernisation of existing facili ties. Associated Press.
Greece "Saved From
1
Big
Disaster'
Athens, Dec. 13.
than
suc-
The United States mission for aid to Greece claim- ed tonight that it had succeeded in saving Greece from a "national disaster which threat- ened her at the time, American aid was The one-time "Christian genas mediator "because Chlong
quested," in its report on Uni.ed States help. cral" arrived here for his second Kai-shait would immediately
Greece had been saved "frem 1 and Oct:ber, the mission claimed A police statement after the search the brink of subligation by
possessed visit during a lengthy tour of the brand him a Communist and on
a that the Greek Army United States studying water enemy. Henco mediation must named Lamans, Lopez and. another militant armed minorky", the "material which is more
come from outside."
as "the most outtrading of these report sald, but "the critical adequate if effectively used
the military and economic situation support an aggressive and Warning against further Antri responsible". Sent abrass by Generalissimo | can ald to
the Chiang's regime, police described them 20 teachers.-- will take time to repair."
cessful campaign against Chiang Kai-shek who was reFeng declared, "Rellt supplies Reuter.
The four-fold battle against guerilias,” guerillas, norted to be anxious to keep him are sure to fall into the hands of
starvation, mifforing The report declared that on the outside the Chinese political plc Chiung Kai-shek and his lieu-
London, Dec. 14. and inflatien still required unity, economio front, Inflation was "as ture, Feng unhesitatingly cri-tenanta and some would find their
During the past month 900 sacrifices and a tremendous effort dangerous to Greece's survival as ticised the Nanking administra- way into Shanghal black markets. German girls have arrived in on the part of the Greek people, a military victory by Communist tion and urged further American, "As for military supplies, they
led guerillas"-Router. efforts to mediate the Chinese would fall into the hands of the Britain to be married. Several the report said,
Discloning that the Greek Army Communists and prolong the hundred more
expected had received 70,000 tons of mill- tory supplies between August
civil war.
He said no Chinese would act civil war."-Associated Press,
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PONTIFF TO SPEAK
Vatican City, Dec., 14. Vatican sources anfit today that Pope Plus will address the Cardinals on Christmas Eve. As in past years he is likely to, deni with Issues of major concern to the Church and the world.
The speech will be a reply to Christmna greetings conveyed by the Dean of Cardinals, 9-year- old Gennaro Cardinal Granito Pignatelli di Belmente. It will bo broadcast neither
The Vatient has firmed nor dented reports that the Pope may use the nocasion, na he did two years ago, to an nounce creation of new Car. alpala. The College has nine vacancies Associated." P. cas
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