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HONG KONG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1948.
GOVT TROOPS Israeli Take Base, REBELS-Accept
LOYAL ROUT KOREA
Danger Of Nation-Wide Revolt Believed Removed
GOVT STATEMENT
Seoul, October 21.
Loyal Korcan Government troops and police routed a motley army of Communist-led rebels South of Kwangju today, apparently removing a threat of a nation-wide rebellion aimed at throwing the infant Korean Republic.
over-
Reports to the Korean and United States army headquarters in Seoul said Korean army reinforcements stopped the rebel advance South and East of Kwongju.
The main body of the dissidents, estimated at 3,800, was said to be^flee-
ing into the hills.
Meanwhile the United States |******SSI army gave a possible explana-
ton. of
the disorders which 'first flared up yesterday at the
South Korean port of Yosu.
Major-Generid John Coulter, American Commander, anich KoLean
nileiads werve confident the revolt was enured prmelpully by a dissident cell of 40 con- stabularymen. who protested against being sem to Cheju Istand whers Communist outbreaks had been taking pince,
General Coulter said the flis- later were joined by
Communists who quick to exploit any disorder,
Wara
Rebels Withdraw.
The
American
commander
adder; "The offrials also are con fident they are able to control the- situation. Hebel groups are with- drawing South of Kurye,”
200 Feared Lost In Quake
Santiago, Chile. October 21. - Forty bodies have been re- covered from the area devas, tated by the eruption of the Villarica volcano, 450 mlica Bouth of Santiago, on, Mon- Day.
It is feared that the death- roll may be much higher. Local reporte estimate that it may reach 200.
"tany were kifted when Inva melted the snow on the "volcano and the water rushed down to Lake Villarion, where the level rose by more than three feet.
In a Leva
running down fan-shaped mees cut the road between the villages of Vli laries and Pucon, for 4 miles. it la extimated that more than 6,000 cattle
were destroyed and that 2,400 acres of land devastated.-Router.
number of rivilian sympathisers. This group then buarded a freight Train 1 Yosu and proceeded to
Cate
Reinforcements.
Tel Aviv, October 21. 1araeli Desert Rats today captured Dearcheba, Egypt's chief base in the Holy Land, a few minutes before Isratt's official acceptance of the United Nations' cease-fire in the Negev re- alon of Southern Palestine was despatched to Paris through the UN mission here.
Cease-Fire
Lieutenant Colonel Mashe Periman announced the Cabinet had met to draft. Its acceptance of the UN Security Council's order to conie fire. He said the acceptance would probably he cabled to the United Nations meeting in Parle today.
Maxnwhile, fermeli troops held frm to the positions gained In the short-lived campaign against the Egyptiane in Southern Palestine in the hope of influencing UN decisions on final dis. position of the area.
it was reliably reported that Arab, are Hesing en makse from the area south of Bethlehem.
Almost the entire population of Bat Natif he fled to the North, possibly fearing retaliation for their January attack
of them Kfar Exion, where 35 Jews, most students, were killed.-United Press,
on
American
Govt Forces Said Entering Chinchow
Nanking, October 21.
Government forcos were reported today to have smashed into Chinchow, scoring an important initial success' in their intensified counter- offensive to reopen the strategic Manchurian corridor.
Pro-Government reports, without giving details said the Nationalists entered Chinchow-which was lost to the Communists last week-after they broke through Communist interception. 15 miles to the South East.
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COMPROMISE POSSIBLE IN BERLIN DISPUTE
Paris, October 21.
The three Western Powers, who have decided to withdraw their condemnation of Russia as a threat to peace if the Berlin blockade is lifted, accepted the small-nation formula today as a hupeful basis for solving the Berlin crisis. Reports said, the six so-called neutral nations of the Security Council have drafted a resolution on Berlin which amounts to a compromise and offers both sides a way out.
Hopes for some sort of settlemant short of a formal United Nations denunciation of Russia rose as it was also reported that the Soviet delegate, Mr. Andrei Vyshinsky, Had asked for a copy of the resolution,
It was understood he wish- jed to send the compromise solution to Moscow before the
Council Security
meels to- morrow for the final showdown vote on the Berlin crisis.
The compromise, which is still subject o revision, was under. stood to contain three positive points:
T. Unconditional lifting of the Soviet blockada of Berlin;
2. New Four-Power talks on the Berlin, currency, possibly starting simultaneously with the lifting of the blockade;
Now Meeting
on Germany,
36 Killed
In KLM Air Crash
Tarlolton. Scotland,
October 21. Thirty-six persons were kill- ed early today. when a New York bound
(Royal KLM Dutch Airlines) Constellation
Russia Rejects French Plan
Rubia
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Paris, October 21, today rejected French proposal for machinery of control when the United Nations Political Sub-Committes, debated the Soviet propotal for a one. third cut in big power arma- ments.
Mr. Jacob Malik, the "Rus- stan delegate, giving his rea. sons for this, said that the collection of information was nol equivalent to a reduction of armaments and could not increase International securl- ly.
Mr. Paul Falls, the British delegate, appealed to Rumia to help revive international confidence by sballahing the Iron
Curtain god disclosing the size of her armaments,
"Britain is firmly of the opinion that the discusion of disarmamon! must necessarily be somewhat unreal untij thera in mome revival of In....
Mr. ternational confidence," Falla aldReuter.
Airiine 'omelain said the plane, Elissa Landi
Dies Of Cancer At 43
3. A new Council of Foreign crashed near here.
(KLM In Amsterdam an- Ministers meeting
to start afler. the nounced 19 passengers and seven probably blockade is lifted and the Berlin crew members were killed in the crastr of the Constellation currency problem settled.
worked "Mijmegan" which was carrying The compromise was out in several talks between the 30 passengers and 10 crew mem¬ chairman of the Security Council, bers). Mr. Juan Bramuglia of Argentina.which was en route from Amster and Mr. Vyshinsky.
there dam, was coming in for a landin These talks indicated
possibility,
nearby Prestwick airport when however at war Flight that a break in the it crushed. The Prestwick control might be possible. tower reported the plane had dilemma
IL at With this indication the West. beat in radio contract with ern Powers gave up their in. | 1 K.m.
The tower said the plane flow must be rlatence that, Russia condemned before the world as over the airport in a alight tog with Its fpur engines apparently: a threat to peace, sá sp
But now One Western diplomat said working all right. we want the blockade lifted and minutes later, after the pilot had boty.actress and novelist, died
overshot
he reported: of cancer, today at the age of we stu, not interested in fubbing or have hit something. I am going 43.
is
to
Kingston, New York,
October 21. Miss Elisa Land' Italian-
daughter
Sanchon, about 20 miles North West of Yosu, where they over- tial resistance of the rih police ond launched an attack crainst the main police set tr the town. They were apposed by policemen and a enin- pany of Constabulary in Sunchion. This success is said to have p.m. yesterday, the fighting was units narrowed the gap separating fierce. General Cheng expressed "Other Constabulary which were moved to Bunchon the Southern and Northern his determination to resist to the
from
fast man and die or live with the the engaged the rioters
Government columns moving
Jelty. We bank of the stream on the
On the Taiyuan front, added West tide of the city and ap. Southwards from Hsinmin and The columnna ore
the Communists the spokesman, parently have prevented the Hsinlitun.
are employing Infiltration tactics mavement of the mutineers in about to effect a juncture near that direction. As of 7.30 p.m., Heishan. 15 miles southeast of and have entered the immediate However, vicinity of the city. October 20, fighting was going Hsinlitun. on in the city itself.
Tientsin reports sold the Gov- the situation was stabilised after rment ly throwing all its avail- Government counter-attacks dis able forces Into the counter-todged Communists from #IX offensive for the reopening of pirategie outposts North of the the Chinchow corridor which city.
In South Sulyuan province, hanga the question whether the
small "During the afternoon a group, Government will be able to main-kirmishes
Miss Landi, reported to be the any way to get the blockade on fire. I am attempting to climb." do
It was believed that the plane . threat of un'estimated 1,090 riolers pro- tain
afted. It is that which, is hotly contested foothold Nationalist and Communit
of Empress wero tachments
hit a high tension electric wire as grand reported corded in the direction of Nam in Manchuria.
Austria, died in peace." North of about 30 miles ven,
New relaforcements,
Because this is the new WesternIt approached Prestwick Airport. Elizabeth of reported various points between 10 and 15
Kingston Hospital, where she had altitude, it Sunchon, where they were en-
to friclude one new division train- miles from Kwelsul, the provin
Loud Explosion reliably reported
been a patient for the past 10 Con- gged by a battalion of
ed in Taiwan will American cial capital.
that the resolution of the neutral Villagers reported there was ajdays. Her illnes previously had ed his forces to have nothing to | sssssÜTTESÜÜTTÜSITLUSES stabulary deployed South of the military advice, ore
News "Gray-Out" streaming
tations would
be worded positive-toud explosion and the lights of been described by her physician do with the Righting.
Reuters in Tientsin reportedly rather than negatively.
the airport went out,
only na a chronic condition. Kim Kon's activitles and that Dr. town. That battalion has subsc into Hulutau, Manchurian supply He said: "No disaffection ነኝነ
reinforced. The report.
today that the garrison headquar Enphasis would be placed on quently hern
The plane glided over a hill and other Constabulary units has been
and the Home Minister.
Dr. Kenneth Lefever, who an ters there had requested the press the lifting of the blockade now crashed into a field. The wreckage Last Ditch Fight. reputed, Police and constabulary Mr. T V. Yun, recently alleged Bimental commander has
Meanwhile, the miillary spoker-to refrain from mentioning the rather than on condemnation of lis have co-operated admirably, the prorsment Rightist lender was nounced that he will fight to the
joping tale
pasture some 300 yards the aerica never know she had the overthrow of the
saun. ------
дя well ан Leporis from You and pitting
the "Other constabulary units have, at a pris conference today. movements of high. National Russia for imposing it in the Erst was stawn over a wide area of nounced the cause of death, suld
New Government'e
long and about 50 yards wile, us Bald Sumchom stated Inst night riuturs | government.
And distribution of ¡Seventh Army under Generul strength
The Jail acetion of the plane Dr Rhee, announced he would been alerted 10, possible use were enrevine red flags and sing-
konfereemente.
was found at une end of the field in the Red Flog Song.“
"No deaffection in other Con- Cheng Tung-kuo bas barricaded Nationailst forces.
The request coincided with the itself in the central tower In
and the engines and ather' parts stabulary units has been reported. Changchun for a lost ditch fight intense milliary movements along.
at the other. railway, Peiping-Mukden the Police and Constabulary units
against the Communists, have cooperated admirably.
eastward of Tientsin, following Nationalist "Later reports from Yosu and night
the landing of new Sunction stule that last
red flags rioters were carrying and sanging the Red. Flag Song. "epublic of Koren offelals are WAS that the revolt, conflent enused princely by a dissident who cell of Congiabulary men
sel projected service on Chely for the revolt Do us mi racuse and who were later joined by Communists who were to exploit hny disorder.
General Coulter made no men- llow~ tom of American troops, ever, it was understood he order-
Ilten
koil a prets conterence at 10 aan.
Farlier, a reliable Americanos Sturday.
rebel announced the
эпресе
were feeling into the hills where Press Statement
they, were expected to disperse
The
Informant wald there wa
loya' no indication that the 30-tier
of the Constabulary would need ald from the American occupation forces. He said most of the American- trained and equipped Constabul- ury is loyal to the present Korean governinent.
The name of Kim Koo, leader of the Independence Party who apposed President Syngman Rhee in the recent election was brought into the rebellion plot today.
An unimpeachable informant srid the police were, investigating
Man Dies After 4th Floor Jump
Chan Cheung, a 51-year-old overseas Chinese from Cuba, fell from the 4th floor of the Bank of East Asia Building
The press statement from the American army commander trnd- to confirm previous Korean versions of the rebellion, the text
which follows;
started on
the
an-
The Goting sight of October 19-20 when 40 members of a Constabulary unit which was in Yesu, on the central Southern coast of South Koren, elillan mbarking for duty on Cheju Do quiet island, inutiled under the leader- Officials at are confident that
are able to control non-commissioned they
situation.
"The rebel groups are with his Yosu police Installations. They drawing south at Kudye."United were joined by an undeterminedPress,
shortly after 2 p.m. yesterday.
تادان
officer.
ost
The mutineers then attacked
Princess Says It Will Be A Boy
London, October 21.
the
and died from his injuries as Princess Elizabeth, Heiress Presumptive to the Bri- tish Throne, says she expects a boy, Bucking-
he was being taken to Queen
Mary, Hospital.
Chan, who lived, with his wife
ham Palace announced today.
and daughter at 10, Union Street; Nobody but Princess Eliza- Margaret leave for Australls in
January,
Christoning
the
The spokesman said that according to a rulle message re- ceived from General Cheng at
China Backs UN, Tong Reiterates
Nanking, October 21. Dr. Hollington K. Tong, Director of the Chinese Gov- ernment Information Office, in a United Nations Day message today, pledged continued un- qualified Chinese support to Ühe United Nations and all its constructive affiliate organisa- tions..
commandens
forces
was
placc.-United Press.
SHE'S GOT HIM, THAT WAY! Long Beach, October 21. Shoes, clothing and other pe The police today asked Rudol-sonal belongings were scaltered
23-year-old phus Hill,
negro everywhere,
اماني
was
reported that
cancer.
Her condition, however, had been known to her femily for nine months, he said.
He said that her husband, Mr. Curtiss Theme, who wis with her when she died, hack done a wonderful fob In 'keeping. it from the her. for
Miss Landis was an artist of
at North China- ports. The press was also advised not allor, it, he wanted to prosecule to publish President Chiang Kai-hle girl friend who smashed a wreckage burned furiously shek's movements in North China. beer bottle over his head because two and a half hours after the multiple facets, equally successful as motion picture and stage star, Owing to the presence of strong he caught him talking to another crash.
in girl,
Some witnesses reported theas a novelist, as a linguist, as a stations. forces at the main
"The sailor, who was in hospital plane etreled near Prestwick plant t and, as singer. East Hupel, no Communist rabo-
at a low altitude. Their Her varied talents, combinee age along the Tientsin-Shankal getting 17 sijiches in his scalp, twice
**No suh. I expect reports conilleted with those of with a subtle blonde beauty, won kuun section of the railway has replied:" been reported--United Press and women to be this way."-United the control tower in that they her praise from both dramatic
Press,
of a halt said the motors were sputtering, and literary cries Reuter-AAP,
-United Press.
dozen nations.-Associated Press,
"China's unqualified backing The will be behind every sound pro- gramme for implementing and strengthening purposes of this in- spired organization," Dr. Tong sald,
Reds Blamed For Economic Crisis
Nanking, October 21.
Premier, Mr. Wong Wen-hao, declared last night that the Communists were responsible for the present economic crisis and urged more American aid to stabilise the economy and succour the people.
THE WEATHER®
Gluma A
moderate ocen
The three-year career of the United Nations has been filled with both hope and disappoint- He said that in their economic ped up their economic warfare ment. There has been hope aris-warfare the Communists have against the Government-Reuter- ing from the courageous interven- deliberately raised the
prices AAP. Hlen of the United Nations in of foodstuffs, causing violent specific situations where is fore-repercussions on an "etherwise Kowloon City, was said to have beth will be permitted to see
stalled a conflict. been in Indifferent frame of
the Royal baby unless they
"Disappointment has come from stabilised market", and, because of the Communist-instigated mind for some time.
General Situation at 1800 GMT, (1 pari. At the time of the tragedy he wear sterile hospital masks. The baby will be christenel in the persisting deadlock between
two great groups in the Counell purchases," both Pelping and was vlalting, Dr. Chiu But-po on The child's welfare will be the family christening robe, first: wern by Queen Victoria, It is a
centred about 450 miles BIE of Hong Kong maying West or NNW at 19.to 18 the 4th floor of the Bank of Eust|carefully guarded by science, long gown of cream lace which and Assembly which casts an' un-.] Tientsin were facing an acute H.K.B.T.)]=A= tropical depression was Asia Building,
There will be no nursery in has been worn
by all, Royal certain, shadow upon the future. shortage of food supplies,
It is the wish of all sincero friends Mr. Wong stated that in the shots. A trough extends eastward from Eye-witnesses could not any Buckingham Palace but before bables at christenings for years. whether he jumped or tell from the child is three months old it The ceremony will take place of the United Nations that this midst of this economic struggle, scross the Philippines, shelloar de at Buckingham deadlock may be resolved during the Chinese Government, given prelon East of Famer and then to a the floor to the alleyway below: will be taken to the Windlesham in the chapel
more United States aid, will be despar destration ENE of Moor country home propared for Palace with the Archbishop of the coming years. the Royal couple. The nursery Canterbury, who slag officiated at
Anniversaries always are de- in a better position to cope with ridge of High pressure from the mill- tyriona 'over the Photße Ocean extending for evaluation and re- | the altuntinti.
merose 8 Japan and Korea to N China. ON OTHER PAGES there is in blue and white. Elizabeth's vedding a year ago, essions
Dection. The great hazard of all In a statement commenting, on Today's Forecast:- Many of Princess Elizabeth's officiating.
international undertakings, suggestions by Mr. Roger Lep-alusal drah NK: wind. Cland Page 2
childhood toys, a wicker musical If Princess Elizabeth's hunch is past PWD Larceny Case Hearing chair, a singing bird in a gildedight and the baby is a boy, he from Locarno to Munich, has been ham for more and longer-rangeerasional alight edin.
- Yesterday's Weather!-- Continues.
cage and a collection of fluffy, almost certainly will have his that they have aroused excessive aldito Churn, the Premier said
views "are | Maximums "88.0 den. Falu " Paga. 3. p.
stuffed animals have already been father's name Phille. The Prin- promise and the resultant dis- that Mr. Lapham's
entirely in accord with China's Minuart. 13. deg. Fab. STI Bhows Net Profit Of sent to Windlesham.
cess is a devoted wife. She has illusioniment.
"There
should not be such actual needs, and the Chinese Sunshine: 8,14 hours, da More Than $40,000,000. The baby will sleep, even at been quoted as saving that what. Page 5-
Buckingham Palace, in the censuer sex the child may be she wishful thinking about the United people all feel grateful to him."Rainfall Nit. Total in Jan
456.1 mm 96,68 Inn, me, mesinuť“ ati *What i 'particularly, - want Ontury-old crib which Princess Ell hopes it looks like her handsome Nations. As realists we must
China's friends to kno
average of. 2031.0 am.ED,00. Ina, of the
to know is zabeth--used. It was redisovered husband, we
recognise the existence
Readings at e recently. In the attic, at the Royal It a boy he may be known United Nations as a non-insurance Fighting In France As telks Lodge at Windsor and recondi leone because of the devotion of of Utepla, NSURLA Wave Continues, toned. The baby will be aired in the Royal Family to King George But the lesson of this anniver. the, old pram that belonged to of whom Elizabeth was favou- sary is that the United Nations Page 8
Princess Margaret. Recondition--ite, and Andrew David arch Commonwealth' Apröod. Ded, 11; la painted #royal blue, und | Patrick after the Patron Saints of yet standa ng the world'à cïe lost 1"Following our recent currency |
hope In this period of uncer-reform, condence in Gold, Yuan Wind Direction. Hedemity For Building, UP, upholstered in ivory leather, the British Isles, magjorda
notes was general and as, a rosuli Defence.
The child and its mother areTf. the baby Is à mielli blasen expected to remain at Bucking Dected to be named Elzabeth He concluded that China has the market became stable almost i bam Palare unul the christening with Mary As the second name made elaborate plans for joining overnight he, aldress PRICING
On the other hand, the Proffier which will certainly he before the honouring the Primro mother, the celebration of United Nations
on Octoberry-United Press
said, the Communista bawa akas King and Queen and Erinoma, and grandmother.Unijod ProLJA
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