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HONG KONG TO BE CENTRE FOR RED PROPAGANDA? Alleged Plan By Communists
GRANDIOSE BLUEPRINT "Malayan
Shanghai, Mar. 25.
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A political and propaganda offensive, with Hong Kong as the centre, is being planned by the Chinese Communists in conjunction with vast overall military programme which the Reds hope to accomplish before American ald is available in effective quantities, it was learned here today.
The blueprint for the combined military and poli- tical campaign was made available to the United Press. Although the Communist aims are clearly set forth there is little reason to believe they will even approach success in the opening stages.
One reason for the Cam, popular support in those areas munist move is that the Na- where they are weakest. Co- tionalists have launched a poli-operation of the people of Sze- tienl offensive of their awnhuan. Hunnn and Kwangtung which is already paying divi-jis considered of the utmost im- dends through winning the portance to the entire pro- cooperation of peasants, gramme, villagers and local militia in
Navy"
Singapore, Mar. 25.
It was officially announ- ced today that the Malayarı Royal Reserve will be re- constituted as the Malayan
Navy.
The former Japanese minelayer "Wakata" will be the depot headquarters ship. In addition, a former R.N. patro) launch and a British flaking veszel will bo assigned to the new Navy, Associated Press.
DENMARK MAKING CERTAIN
HONG KONG, · FRIDAY, MARCH-26, 1948.
His. Excellency the Governor and (left) Mr. N. O. C. Marsh, chairman of the Board of Directors, at the foundation-stone laying cere- mony of the Hong Kong Telephone Co's new building in Nathan Road-China Mail" Photo.
Five-Year Building Plan For H.K.
The Hong Kong Government has launched a Five- Year Plan to rehabilitate all Government buildings to pre-war standard, the Hon. Mr. V. Kenniff, Director of Public Works, disclosed during the week in an interview with the Far Eastern Economic Review.
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WHITFIELD BARRACKS TO BE EVACUATED AT AN EARLY DATE NCTURE OF THE DAY Over To You
The early vacation of Whitfield Barracks in Kow- loon by the Military Authorities in a scheme of exchange of military land was mentioned by the Governor, Sir Alexander Grantham at the laying of the foundation stone of the Hong Kong Telephone Company's new 12- storey building at the corner of Nathan and Cameron Roads, Kowloon, yesterday.
Admiration
Sir Alexander said, amidat | zuture of Hong Kong by putting laughter, that they had got up this new building. the mules out so far, and It A silver trowel was present- was hoped the rest of the mill-ed to Mr. Konniff as a memento: tary establishment would leave of the occasion. Roon. The present GOC Major Sir Robert Kotéwall, a Direc- General Erskine, said His Ex- tur of the Telephone Company cellency, was most sympathetic then presented to the Chairman with the views of the Colony of the Board. Mr. N.O.C.
trowel, as 0. in regard to its desire for re- Marsh, a silver mioval of the military land mark of appreciation from his from the path of its expansion. colleagues of the Board for the His Excellency. accompanied efforts he had put in over the by his ADC Captain Wilson, ar- Company's Kowloon extension. rived at 12 noon,, and he was "I hope the new building will welcomed by Mr. N.O.C. Marsh, be a pride to the whole Colony," Chairman of the Board of the said Sir Robert Kotéwall. Hong Kong Telephone Co. Ltd. nud other officials of the Com |pany.
A silver trowel was also pro- Mr. Marsh, in a speech bo- rented to Mr. WH. Kwan, the fore the laying of the founda- architect, whose design of the tion stole, traced the develop, 12-storey building on a 6,000-ft. ment of the Telephone Company site, aroused much admiration since 1881. He said the
new among the gathering of dis building would furnish office tinguished guests. accommodation and the upper The new building will ac- ficors 23 desirable flats which, commedate the Dairy Farm in addition to relieving the Company's catering establish- Company's own problem in the ment on the ground floor and Mr. Kenniff also revealed of the original rehabilitation, matter of staff quarters, would busement, and the Telephone that Government has started the necessary use of unseasoned supply a surplus for lease to Company's exchange foren work on building a total of 118 timber and other unsuitable the general public.
maximum of 10,000 lines on Arrangements were in train, the first and second floors. flats on the island, and mainland materials, the repaired bulld-
Inings are beginning. for Government servants.
to whow he said, to 'ront the ground The remaining floors will be A Danish Government addition two houses are being signs of dilapidation. With floor to a well-established firm fat. office, and residences. the opening move of a campaign
who, he believed, building of caterers
the distinguished Among Hong spokesman, broadcasting constructed on The Peak, and better supplies ultimately designed to make
to provide cafe and guests present were the Hon Contral and South China majoras, Felping and Tientsin.
Kone, in South China, in Shang- tonight, urged all Danes, plans are being made for a new materials Government has now Intended
the Mr. R. D. Gillespie, the Hon. battle theatrea of the civil war.
Formal proposals are
particularly those in the temporary market in Kowloon, commenced a five-year pro-restaurant facilities on
Vr. V. Kennlf, Bir Shouson Informed
several police stations and an gramme of rehabilitation of all most modern lines. sources said the
Dented to be made by the South coastal regions, to report additional 30 late in Severn Government befldings to their The new building should be Chow, Sir Robert Kotewalt and Communists aro making desperate efforts to contain the China Comunist Bureau to t! without delay any un-Road and on the Victoria Ho-pre-war standard which will ready for occupation in about Mare F.Ch Barry, D.H.
"San Min Chu I Association."¡usual
include those which were 're-{"12`months.'
Blake, F. C. Clemo, J. H. B. Lée; or suspicious pital, bite, p the outlawed 'Democratic Lon-'
After the foundation stone J. Grenham and many others." The Director of Public Works | ....Ti
*** had been placed in position His gue, the Shanghai Constitution movements or events. 01 Government Promotion
The authorities had thoroughly in told the Review that apart from
Excellency the Governor League and the Democratie vestigates all reports that army had Government works, there had building
said:- National Reconstruction ABHO- but they had all proved to be in activity by the public last year
been landed secretly in Denmark, bean considerable ciation.
correct, be prick.
when almost 3,000 plans for eninpaign calls for the capture Appeals are also expected to "Nevertheless, such things can hap new buildings, rehabilitation and repairs, as well as for of Tatung: an overland march be made toward
alterations and additions to were sub- existing promises mitted to....the. Building Authority for approval.
the North China theatre.
Anti-KMT Elements With Hong Kong is the The new Red offensive in the Tatung area (North China) is operational headquarters the Reen by qualified observers as Reda plan to enlist the help of i non-Communist and anti-Kuo-
Inintang elements
Nationalists in Manchuria in n "atatus quo" operation und a the same time necking to break through toward Central China with rich Szechuan Province as the chief target.
The envisaged Red military
in
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Copenhagen, Mar. 24.
war veterans | pen," the spokesman added.
cessation
en Hankow; the crossing of the in Kwangtung and Kwangal Another official announcement to Yangtse; the Invasion of Sze- Provinces to join the Reds in day ordered an immediate chuan; and then an assault on the organisation of a "Political of the work of demolishing air raid
shelters
throughout Denmark.-.- Chungking, Chino'n wartime League." A call for a national
This decision has been taken in convention would then be made view of the international political capital.
The 1,000-mile battle front in which all affiliated organisation, the statement added. About 700 shelters have been demolished , and the vast mountainous ra- tions would participate.
In all these manoeuvres the since the liberation, but 5.000 glons included in the military /phase arc considered Ingur South China Communist Bureau remain
Danish officers proceeding on mountable barriers in them would maintain its position of Easter leave have been asked not to selves even if the power of ro-leadership both in the political leave the elatance of the Government is and military fielda. United ationed, it was reliably learned
not considered.
Success Doubtful This Communist, blueprint, grandiose in intent, la riven little chance of success, It also calls for the Reds, should they manage to take Hankow, to open up a diversionary front by heading southward to Hunan and Kwangtung Province and
Indo-China.
At the same time the Reds
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U.S. Warplanes Sent To Russia?
Washington, Mar. 25,
join with the Communists in Tension mounted in Congress today over testi- mony that American warplane engines and other supplies have been shipped to Russia at a time of critical world tension.
would seek to stir up the tribas
H. Binklang by creating unreat
and anti-Government sentiment:
to make easier their efforts to Spurred by disclosures before his House Investi- penetrate Szechuan by keeping gating Committee, Chairman Rizley of Oak- Government, forecs in Sinkiang lahoma reported these moves are under way. migaged.
1) A demand on the Do aircraft, aircraft equipment The success of those
vast partment of Commerc for sand parts In the United States. manoeuvres would leave the complete "breakdown" of all—Associated Press. heart, of coastal Chino, includ- American materiala, sent to fog Nacking and Shanghai, at Russia and her satellite na-
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Some, 90% of the plans were approved. These included 67 new houses of European type, 251 new Chinese style
of
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Far-Sighted
"This in the first occasion on which I have laid a foundation atone, and I am very happy that it should be for the Hong Kong Telephone. Company who I have always regarded aa_8
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very progressive, enterprising Mr. Winston Churchill, leader of the Conservative
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Opposition, made another charge of bad faith against the Government today.
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Canton To Control H.K. Newspapers
Canton, Mar. 25.
The now regulations govern- in the registration and entry af Chinese newspapers publish- will be rigidly enforced as from April 1, spokesman of." the Canton Municipal Government told Reuter this morning,
ed in Hong Kong and Mazso
Under the city's new régula tions, all Chifiesa newspapers in Hong Kong and Macao, must obtain a permit from the So cial Affairs Bureau before: they are allowed to be sent hers for sale. Each permit is valid for a week only.
*** | remains far-sighted. You be He accused the Government houses, 162 now office and in- paired on austerity lines. lieve in the future of Hong of doing a "disreputable Job dustrial buildings, 727 plans Similarly, Government is now Kong, and how right you are of seeking Party advantage in for the rehabilitation or re-
necessary of forward to a big expansion in mentary seats made pairs to residential property able to embark Increasingly on in that belief. With you I look the redistribution of Parila-
its normol programme and 1,461 for alterations to
this Colony of ours on maintenance.
both by movements of population In business premises.
the harbour, Hong recent years. In addition, Government has aidon of Approximately 70% of the undertaken and commenced Kong and Kowloon (Applause), "We are to have a redistribe- With you also I hope that wo tion bill which is deliberately pre-war Government buildings work on blocks of flats in Hong
principle except were damaged to varying de Kong and Kowloon which will shall be able to arrange with based on no grees during the occupation provide 118 new flats. Of the Military Authorities for an that of party advantage and In order to accommodate
military which has no sanction behind all these & have been completed at exchange of their Government departments all ro Victoria Hospital site. 26 are lands, so that Whitfield Bar- it except a party majority ob- habilitation. was carried out on At Leighton Hill and are due to racks are be varated; and i tained on false pretences", a temporary and austerity be completed in September of this connection I should like to declared basis. This was necessary on this year.
For the Government, it had Work has com- remark that the present GOO, account of the acute shortages menced on blocks at the Peak Major-General Erskine, is most been stated that England,.com of suitable building materials. Pavilion site, giving 11 flats, sympathetic towards our view.
home 300 buildings had been King's Park 48 flats, Queen's We have at any rate got the pared with Scotland and Wales, rehabilitated on theso, lides by Garden 20 flats. In addition 2 mules out, and now let us hope the "and of 1947. Of these houses are being reconstructed that we will get the rest of the some 100 ware' of a purely re on the Peak.
Military establishment out. sidential nature and the re- A new temporary office block "Nathan Road is, I think one! maining 200. of an administra- has been completed at Lower of the finest avendos. In this tive nature, though many con Albert Road on the site of the Colony, and it is extremely im
that any tained quarters.
pre-war P.W.D Office. which portant therefore, Due to the makeshift nature were bombed, and plans are building that fronts Nathan belag prepared for another on Road should be of a dignified the did Architectural Ofica and worthy design. I am sure that everyone will agree with bite.
ind that the design that wa"nde
Applications for such permits exemplified in the model over
must give the name, age, sox,, there will be a great credit to the whole Colony. It will bo'an j
provious positions held. Party example for other builders, and was,, under the old proposal, affiliations of the publisher, editor-in-chief and any other I hope that example will be proportionately, under-représent
person responsible': for the Hooned in the House of Commons. I wish the Hong Kong
Mr. Churchill was comment editing of the publication Telephone, Company avery sucing on a bill, which, although
Router. cess in the future, and as reducing the total number of more equipment becomes avail- Members from 640 to 625, In- taxicab companies operating on able there will be more tele- creases the Government's the? Mainland pare bien net-phones-more and more tele originally suggested figure of Hod: by the Traffle office that pliones, and we shall have lower 608 by 17. bekk fro Ks from April 7, the 3 follow and lower rateak (loud * Mr. Churchill said it was no
An entiarvione centred over N China. ins, quota of taxis will be par laughter),"'!
colnoldenco that, woven of eight || sominaim the area, &: daprubalón · E- of New York Harbour | sinto The 12 doomed motto who] 18, ordered all to be sat-free mitted to park at the ranks off January 1,
the Kowloon Star Ferry wharf:
Silver Trowel": bigboroughs, which would be stehnika ja "movira NE, were headed by former 88 as soon as possible.
Former 98 General Jonof); ! Bino, Taxicab. 11 cars with Thủ Governor then thanked divided to create the now amats, Today's Forecast), Mederale. "E or NE Committee members gaped Colonel Joachim Polper, i ware
whóls, fresh at times. Fair and blider, When Carl Henderson, assistant originally sentenced by an "Sepp" Dietrich, once Comman nine in reserve at Canton Road. Mr. Marah for the gift of the were held by Socialiste chief of the State Department's American military court mar der of Hitler's bodyguard, Kowloon Taxi 8 cars with silver trowel, which he said was Mr. Herbert Morrison, Teider's Weather in ing Articles:-Banding International Resources Divi- tial at Dachau: Camp in 1940. hodded a list of 14 defondanta six in reserve at Canton Road. a lovely momento
Deputy Prime Minister, said thecanter her; Fresh Heart, A
e +377 degi. sion, testified yesterday that Tho court had found all 78 of in the same case whoshlite New Taxicab 6 cars with The Director of Public Works, amid loud laughter; think Madzenia 28.1 dos, Tabi the Department "has not yet the defendante on trial guilty, contences were approved by four reserves at Canton Road. Mr. V. Kenniff, expressed his there is a lot to be said for: Mfr: Mamus: 17 de fe Convoya "Ainbuslied;. | worked out a policy of dieinthe same order is today) Genèral. Clay Pigé
Peninsula Taxi 6 cars with faith in the future of the Churchill having a good go be tinction between. shipments to General-Luctus, D. Clay revers 88 Generál Hermian, Priest four irvos at Canton Road. Colony. This faith, he said; causó ha: feeld batter" after it ting Section.
friendly and unfriendly coun of the findings of the court on and sight other defendantá had
caba are, for ro was shared by a good many Bometimes, hext day he is páis 23. defendants, of whom all but 20 year centenbes; { appróv
which might be people, but not every one put it most beneficial Risley said he had been told une had been senten to while Sormér 88: General (1
the mercy of the Reds.
tions.
As an Integral part of the 2) A full-scale inquiry into combined
milltary-political the operations of the Moort grand strategy the Reds are at MacCormack Steamship Linej present · busy in Hong Kong of New York, described by a completing plans for "winning witness yesterday BN the
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Malmedy Massacre Men To Die
Frankfurt, Mar. 24.
official Russian: purchasing The American Military Governor approved today agency in this country.
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Rizley said committed in- onvestigators are "already, on the
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Council.
Motion to Appeal to Privy spot to go over Moore Mac- Cormack's records: They also Will check reports that 60 Rus-
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