凸
Page
THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, JULY, 20, 1948.
Berliners Demonstrate Against Russian Blockade
Berlin, July 18.
Five thousand Western Berlinors demonstrated today against the Russian land blockade while the world waited for the Western powers to make the next move in the month old
crisis.
MUST REACH A DECISION
Berlin, July 18.
The throng, massed in a square in the US sector, roared approval as speakers denounced the "cold cynicism of Communism that blockades innocent women and children.” Overhead. aerial supply fleet rounded out n busy 24 hours which saw 403 planea land with food and fuel for the 2,400,000 Western Berliners.
the
the
US-British and American control in other parts of the world. Or Russian shipping might be frozen in far- harbours for "technical away dificulties"-the reason the Rus- sions gave for closing down the lane railline from the West to
Major General William J. H. West, American travellers report- At Heimstedt, 120 miles to the Donovan, wartime Chief of the ect a Soviet commisar had ar- United States Strategie Ser-rived at the scene to take over vices, naid in Berlin today that joh of turning back west- the United States "must arrive bound cars tacking Russlon travel at decision despite the air bridge even if this should mean war,' according to the German news agency, DENA.
orders. Three American cars had to make the trip back to Berlin today, but three others, for no explainable reason, were passed by the Russian sentries.
He suggested upplying econo- mic sanctions against the Soviet Military Governors called a spe- Meanwhile, the thres Western Union and its satellite "chil meeting for Monday to dis- restrain the Comirunist dictator- ship in
cuss the crisis which broke ex- the interests of world
actly one month ago today in peace.
Giving up Berlin would not put swift Soviet reaction to Western an end to the Soviet intention Germany's currency reform. of combatting die European re- Speculations covery programme but would The scheduled conference of only incite it to further similar the three commanders renewed faciles of economic strangulation speculation
FRANCO DECREES
thal the Western
Berlin.
The rally in the American soc- a Cultural and Student organ- ior was sponsored by West Bor-
Isotions and was addressed by various authors, actors, editors and student leaders.
In the crowd were many aged people who hobbled long dis- tances on canes because of trans-
port curtallments. — Associated
Press,
SOVIET AIR
BOASTSTMTM
Turbulent Sydney Weather
Bydney, July 18.
Two people were drowned and several injured by heavy Bea which pounded the New South Wales coast near Syd- nay today.
A Quantas Nying bost for London was held up and a number of ships outside Bydney have to ride out the turbulent weather-Associat ed Press.
Fukien Flood Disaster
Shanghal, July 10.
ALLIES MAY TRY FORCE TO SMASH SIEGE
Frankfurt, July 18.
If the British and French agres, the Wostom Allies will carry out an American-sponsored plan to smash through the Soviet blockade of Berlin by force, high Allied sources disclosed today. A plan to send an armoured train or armed truck convoy with food supplies into the besieged city already has tentative British support, these sources said.
•
Final approval now hinges on agreement by the French, who have accepted reluctantly most of the recent three-power decisions on Ger many.
I
It is understood that the plan [Soviet military authorities in will be discussed in Berlin to-Berlin, they said, would be given morrow by the three Military advance notice of the route and Governors of Western Ger- schedules of the armoured con- many. An informative report Voya on the plan is expected to be tions observers might be asked They added that United No- made by the British Foreign to accompany the convoys into (Secretary, Mr.
Ernest Bevin, Berlin.
Singapore and other overseas Chinese communities have so far contributed more than CN$16,000 to the meeting of Foreign million towards the relief of Ministers of the five Western Technical Difficulties flood victims in Fukten province, Union Bations at The Haguo home of a majority of Chinese this week.
The Russians have closed all residents in South East Asia, ac-
traffle routes into the Soviet cording to Chincre reports,
If the pian ir accepted, these Zone, except three air corridors, The Central Government hos sources said, it will form the giving "technical difculties", as appropriated $20,000 million for basis of a new three-power note the reason. the same purpose, but the Fukien which
Presumably. Allied Washington officials In-
would carry convoys authorities are said to have re-dicated may be sent to Moscow crews to repair roads and bridges. quested also 300 tons of food- next week-end.
for all rall lines used, stuffs under the American aid
That first hint that the Allies programme.
These oficlats stated that the might take a new infulative in Moscow Government would be cracking the Soviet
blockade informed that the Allies firmly determined to fuift their came yesterday from high Allied commitments to supply the three show of force was the only way
sources in Berlin, who
said blockaded sectors of Berlin. The to unmask the Russians' true in-
tentions in Europe.
It is estimated that the recent Moscow, July 18. in Vienna and elsewhere, he add-powers might be thinking of
1 serious floods in Foochow and ed.-Reuter.
The Soviet police were keep-ather cities in Fukien rendered forceful
means to test the
one million people blockade. General Pierre Koeniging a "vigilant eye on the in-more than the French Military
Governor trigues of the instigators of a homeless-Reuter. who rarely comes to Berlin, will new war" and were consolidat- leave his headquarters in Baden- ing their armed forces, de- haden to participate in the talks clared the Soviet Communist at the office of General Lucius Party paper,
"Pravda," in ans D. Clay, US commander.
Aviation Day editorial today.
OF NOBILITY
Madrid, July 17.
The official Gazette today pub- lished France decrcen besjowing titles of nobility on at least four Spanish families, namely the late Generals Emillo Moin and Primo de Rivera, the Inte Jpac Calvo Sotelo and the living General Jose Moscardo,
There were reports that the French. British and Amarican Governments
Saying that they were proud wore planning that the Soviet ir
now, stiffer notes to
Holika the Russians
The decrees create the Duchy of 'Mola or Ducado de Mola, Du- cado de Primo de Rivera, Ducado de Calvo Sotelo and Cuntado or Countship of Del Alcazar de Tele-depriving do-United Presa
sanctions
unless
Force had
MORE SUPER-FORTS ARRIVE IN LINCOLN
Scampton, England, July 18,
were
·
Rusala. not halted developments, the pEight more giant B-29 Superfortresses settled down first, which the per added: "The Soviet people turned down, these are proud that our country is the at Scampton airfield today, leaving only four might embody threats of re home of aircraft construction, prisni
stragglers of the 60 still to report at Lincoln- the that to her belongs the undispūt- blockade in lifted at a set time.ed priority in the solution of all shire Royal Air Force fields. An American of- Such measures might include
ficer said they were expected tonight. Russing ships of the questions of pulation develop- ment, that Sovlet aviation has
public relations officer reported the American crews are being kept at Scampton, Wadding- ton and Marham airfields "pending develop- ments."
of waterways under British taken first place in the list of in- A
GRIM TONE TAKEN BY US PRESS
Washington, July 18.
The public and officials today received a grim view of the Berlin situation and all today's papers reported in big headlines over dispatches from Germany the possibility of armed clashes. These came by a variety of services but with the
same prevailing tone.
ternational aviation records."
The
porade, mammoth air planned to take place here today ic celebrate Soviet Aviation Day, was cancelled owing to rain and
low clouds. It is id be held later.
--Reuter.
Colonel Stanley Wray, re- to be operational from a tem-
General presenting
Curtis❘porary base.
Liberal Member of Parliament
the
Lemay's European Air Com- mand, arrived on Saturday from for Suffolk, Edgar Granville, wel- Germany to take command of comed American fllers to the six squadrons during their England in a speech at Norfolk two to four weeks' stay in Eng land. He is expected to brief the 1.200 fliers and mechanics on Monday,
French
Strike To
Continue Superfortresses would be used to
today.
in
technical
Observers had pointed to the prominence given this statement
mathe
U.S. Army-sponsored nowspaper, Stars and Stripes, as an indication of the imminence of major Allied action.
The newspaper quoted Ameri- can officials M3 Baying: "The only way to determine Soviet in- fentions is test Rutaala, and the only test in show of force.
Show Of Force
"The show of force itself could be simple-an armed convoy sent to Berlin on the Autobahn or an armoured train dispatched over the Berlin to Helmstedt Railway."
Despite 12 hours of rain and low ceilings, the United States Air Force broke the record for supplying Berlin in the 24-hour ..period ended at four pim. to- day. American planes made 283 Nights zó Bariin, taking 1,500 tons of coal and other supplies
B.M.
"East Anglicans are not de- monstrative," he told a political meeting meeting, "but the arrival on Close to 70 British planes had Saturday of the Superfortresses landed in Berlin by 11 we knew so well a few years ago favoured by better weather than Reports in Vienna said the brought smiles to the villagers that along the American alr cor-
and a warm ray of sun in a grim ridor. drop coal in Russian blockaded summer for England."
Pilots reported to the Allled Force headquarters
are glad to welcome the authorities that only a few small Paris, July 18. in Frankfurt, however, said it Americans back. No one batter Russian planes were seen near The National Council going to
of the knew of no such plans,
personifies the solitier of demo- their air corridors. non-Communist Finance Workers
The Superfort crews were busy cracy who loves peace but -- is Trade Union tonight, unanimously today servicing the planes and ready to do his job without bluff Special Session - decided to continue the 10-day unloading "fly away" kits con- but with smiling determination The situation In Germany is old strike of 60,000 Treasury em-taining repairs and other equip when the world of free men is in seen more and more as a factor ployees, including customs officers ment which would enable them danger."-Associated Press. Reds arc ready to fly many in the return of Congress next und income tax collectors. planes in the Allied line. The
week.
The "Washington Post" head- ¡equally big attention were those lined its story "War Danger of the B-20 missions Grows in Berlin." The "Times Englund.
Herald" bannered, "Russlang
Ready to Risk War over Ber-
1. The "Star" said, "The
lin.
United States and Britain seek
For example, the "Star" sald
nanoeuvre.
The announcement was made
Government's
regrading. The
a showdown at the risk of war.in today's editorial that Prest-after a day-long consideration of "The Russians are believed to dent Truman's recall of the Con- the altuation as affected by the
be pushing the Berlin crisis to press should not be dismissed as danger point."
a mere pretence to cover up aloint Committee, representing the partisan political
Communist CGT and the non- The State Department kept a "The possibility that the PresiCommunist Force Ouvriere and special staff on duty headed for dent will advance a legitimate the Christian Federation, which part of the day by the Under reason for his setion is not fore-met today to consider, the action Secretary of State, Robert A. closed. No one can say what of employees in the Ministry, de- Lovett, but a spokesman declin-will happen in Berlin during the sided to call a meeting for to- ed to comment on how serious next 10 days. At least it is pos-morrow morning for the em- the Berlin situation was or what sille that events will make it in-ployees to decide whether or not
moves the United States would
parative that Congress be they would return to work.-- take next.
brought back."--United Press. Reuter.
The spokesman said that ac- 1ually tho Department had Et special staff on duty regarding Borlin for several Sundays, there- fore today's action was not new. The crisisils being watched most closely, however,, by all Western European capitais.
Sunday's $ cports merely climaxed several days of nowe which has alerteri the public to the growing crisis in Europe.
The last reports which drew
MATTER OF FIRST SHOT
Horden, County Durham,
July 18. Although there was much that was explosive in the pre- sent situation in Eerlin, nobody wisfied to fire the first shot, Mr. Emanuel Shinwell, the War Minister, said here today...
He added that he did not think that anybody, would care to talk of another war three years after “the list one, Mr. Shlawell told a Labour Party meeting. It was gurely wrong to assume, that #because nations differed on Ideo- @logical, grounds, that they must rdo war some day. If this view.wers accepted, then' "wo will be heading for à great disas-
16. added -thal) Britain would. tbe very foolish to neglect her do- (2forces, and "tbla' importantamate fers was not being overlookert, #bati: - however, was a nortoni gcaution and conveyed sto $tient to anybody.-Reuter.
Tathay Pacific
"THE AIRLINE OF THE ORIENT"
SPEED COMFORT SAFETY
Departures every Monday & Friday BANGKOK-SINGAPORE DIRECT CONNECTION for
BANGOON & CALCUTTA every MONDAY Frequent Flights
for MANILA.
HONG KONG TO SYDNEY Next Flight 14th August
Passanger Booking Agents, PJ. LOBO & CO., LTD.
Chater/Touă Tub, 31142 A 81400” ruin. OMOG TIL 10200
A British official said planes seen were were carrying out rou- tine manoeuvres near Branden- burg, 60 miles west of Berila United Press.
Your Flying Hours With
DAL
Philippine Air Lines,Inc.
are Hours of Fun and Relaxation.
People who travel in the smooth flying P.A.L. planes live hours in luxury.
.... In comfort that is as satisfactory as their own fireside chairs, The P.A.L. crossing is unlike any other kind of travel because in these big planes there is room to walk
about or lounge as you please. When you feel hungry-(as you
will) a meal service is provided which is second to none.
served with all the amenities of a first class hotel.
Flight stewards and stewardesses quickly make friends of passengers by their understanding and attentive service. For these people are trained in the air.... trained to help and serve in a way that only air-travellers can experiance.
FOR INFORMATION
Tel: 58330 Main Booking Office 58277 Freight Office
Recognized Travel
PHILIPPINE AIR LINES INC.
BRAATHENS
SOUTH AMERICAN & FAR EAST AIRTRANSPORT'A-S
SAFE
IN-HAT
Luxurious "SKYMASTER" Four ENGINED PLANES NORWAY-EUROPE & HONG KONG.
HONGKONG-LONDON
VIA AMSTERDAM
BOOKING: ACCEPTED FOR ANY EUROPEAN DESTINATION NO PRIORITTES REQUIRED EXPECTED DEPARTURES FROM HONGKONG:
6th AUGUST
15th AUGUST
For Passage & Freight Bookings Apply to:-
WALLEM, & CO.
Arents:
Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Building. Chinese Freight Agents:
Tels: 34177-9 BIN FAT & CO. Tel. 23483
S.
A. C.
SIAMESE AIRWAYS COMPANY, LTD.
De Luxe Passenger Planes
Sofa Seats
To:- Singapore
Penang
Saigon
Scheduled Flights: HONGKONG-BANGKOK. Every:-Tuesday & Saturday
AND
From BANGKOK
Evory:-
Wednesday
Mon, Wedn. & Fri, Friday
For Further Particulars Please Apply
General Agenta:
SOUTH EAST ASIA TRADING CO.,, (SIAM) Ltd.
69, Connaught Road, West. Peninsula Hotel, Kowtoon.
Tel. 24202 Tel. 89384
10, Paddor Bt. Tel. 26783
Booking Agents:--- Auw Pit Seng Trading Co., Ltd Chiang Huat Hong
BOAG
8, Connaught. Rd., W. Tel. #7801,
HONE IDME. AIRWAYB
Our Service
o all arrange. We will maka ments for your trip across the world, or for others, your children, business associates for whom you are responsible. Spacious B,O.A.C.⠀⠀⠀⠀ Flying Boats to Singapore and to the United Kingdom via Ports or comfortable Hong Kong Airways Landplanes to Can- fon and Shanghai.
by
ca
We will arrange ·
air dispatches to anywhere
the world.
For full information »App AIRWAYS DEPART
ARDINE MATH
DRA BUR
drgö