THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, APRIL 10,
IRISHMEN CELEBRATE
1949.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE FIRST FREE REPUBLIC
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IRISH IN BRITAIN PUZZLED
London, April 18.
A million Irishnen living in England, including the aged Bernard George playwright Shaw, nay And themselves for- eigners with their native fre- land n Republic.
Dublin, April 18,
Eire became the Free Republic of Ireland today. At midnight the roar of Irish Army cannon echoed up and down the 26 counties of Southern Ireland and Irishmen formally celebrated re- gaining the indepence they lost to Britain 780 years ago,
All
the pomp and pageantry the country could mus- ter wont into the proclamation that Ireland no longer is a vaguely defined piece of the British But six of the Northern counties Empire.
remain a part of the United Kingdom.
In Washington, Mr. Sean Mac- From midnight, when a flam-j British ing umbrella of light over,the Bride, the Elreann Foreign Min- aubjects since Ireland had been capital illuminated the raisingister, who is touring the United
the British part of
Common of the national colours over States, said that the coming into of wealth
Nations
The Dublin's Post Office, 2,500,000 force of the Republic of Eire Act an important milestone In the Republie of Ireland Act
{t,<8%
Trishtnen began 24 hours of history of the struggle for com. Ireland NOVEER its
rejoicing.
plete independence. last ties with the British Crown
atl brcomes
Native Irish working in Bel- tain always have been
In-lo effert.
Mute,
14et s
ande perder Independence actually was na-
sured Just
December
when the the
Native wearers of the greenbait (Parlament) repeated are wondering just what their aw allowing King George of Eng- status will be and there with land to put his name on the ere- be some very confused sans of
dentials of Irish diplomata. Eire until the problem lo get- tled.
le
"I don't know whether I'll be un allen. George Henard Shaw told reporter who called on him.
"I've spent 70 years of my in England but I'm a citizen of Ireland. I think the Irish in 154- inin will huve some kind of stual rizenship, but I'm not sure." United Press.
Jap Exports To Double This Year
On
delayed The celebration พด
the 33rd until Easter Monday, anniversary of the Easter Monday unrising in 1016.
That means Ireland will cele- brate its independence on a dit- ferent date each year--whenever Easter Monday fulls,
Exmon
veteran de Valora, Friat rebel and former Premier, cald his Flonna Fall Party with not join in the National celebra- tlone. He said there should be no rejoicing as long as the six Northern countles are separat- ed from the rest of ireland.
King's Message Congratulations on the coming into force of the Republie of Eire Aet poured into Dublin addressed to the President of Eire, Mr.. Sean T. O'Kelly.
Tokyn, April 18. The Japanese Board of Trade estimate: today that the nation's exports will reach US$500,000,- 000 during the current fiscal year ending March 31 next
's total.
President Truman said: "I send double of last you
Mr. Shigeru Ärmu, Vice-Director you and to the Irish people, on General of the Board of Traile, behalf of the people of the United Wishes for uld the anticipated experts with States, sincere good consist of cotton goods, silk and the continued welfare and pros.
perity of your country." ruyun guos mul machinery
Attlee, totall Mr.
Prime Clement He sail
imports wit US$950,000,0UD including such Minister of the United Kingdom, ileras as
bituminous said: "On this significant occasion,
↓ antimony, bauxite and raw send message. of greeting from the Government and the
the Avai said US$500,000,000, people of
27th Apr.
28th Apr.
21st Apr.
23rd Apr.
18th May
coat.
Mr.
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He said it is the first time in the history of the world that the Republic of Ireland will be in- "This ternationally, recognised,
only by the occasion is morred fact that unfortunately a portion of our country remains cut away from the rest of Ireland," he said. Associated Press and Reuter.
Ceylon And The Empire
New Chief Of U.S. Advisory Group In PI
Mania, April 18. Major General Jonathan Anderson has been appointed chlot of the Joint United States military advisory group In the Philippines, Govern- mant sources revealed today at Bagulo, the summer capl. General Anderson became commanding general of the Jast Command
Philippine уваг,
He was presented formel.
ly to President Quirino and had lunch with him in Dagulo vesterday..United Pres0,
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Copenhagen, April 17.
Hansen, Peter Christian farmer, aged 36, from a village near here, told the police today that he strangled his wife and their six children one by one in their farmhouse απ Holy Thursday. He added that it took him two hours.
Hansen said he could not ex- plain his act.
"We were afraid of each other and then 1 happened."
He admitted that he and his
Bombay, April 17. Mr. Don Stephen Sananayake,wife had quarrelied on Thurs- Prime Minister of Ceylon, who passed through Bombay today on his way to London for the Commonwealth conference, told Reuter. "It is premature to say anything about Ceylon remain- ing in the Commonwealth.
day about whether they should move to a larger farm, He said he hud wanted to leave his present une ever since his brother com- mitted suicide there 10 years ago. The police said the quarrel did not seem serious enough to make Hansen want to wipe
gut
his
"My talks with Mr. Patrick whole family. Villagers, neigh- Gordon-Walker (Parliamentary bours of the Hansens, also could Under-Secretary of State. Com- not understand it.-United Press. monwealth Relations Omee, who arrived in Colombo un Murch 18) were friendly and cordial.
The discussions
of o routine nature.
were
conter
Mr. Senanayake is to with the Pakistan Prime Minis- ter, Linquat All Khan, in Kára- chi tonight.-Reuter.
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STEEL DEMAND DECLINING
Cleveland, Ohio, April 18. The magazine "Steel" says market opinion is mixed on the speed with which demand for steel is declining.
COAL TALKS
Washington, April 18. Representatives of government, workers and employers from study on Wednesday of working rapidly. conditions
in the
world's coal sold: Pitts- They will meet in mines. burgh, coal centre of the U.S.
The Coal Mines Committee of the Internationál Labour Organ!-
future. "We have my ties of kinship form of United States aki will be precived because this is subject and common interests and I look to Congressional action.--United forward with complete conildence to the maintenance of a close and Press.
between cordial friendship two countries.
by exports bed the rest in the parity in the gress and pros- dozen nations will begin a 10-day roup
think the
Some steelmakers downward trend is levelling off. Some say it is unchanged. Another reports it declining more The grade publication
"Standard 'mill quotations have not yet been affected despite subs- tantial contraction in buying. For the most
part consumers are of the opinion that standard steel pro- sation mcels as a legislative body ducts prices will be next to give and adopts standards King George sald: "I send you
suggestett way, though they do not look for
a severe lest of strength my sincere good wishes on this for enactment by member coun-
until of the, tries to govern warking condi-mid-year," svell aware day, being TALKS, WITH U.S. neighbourly links which hold the tions. The subjects on the agenda Prices on serap continue to people of the Republle of Ireland are: hours of work in coal mines, shrink. "There is no sign as yet in close association with my sub-protection of young miners under-that the bottom has been reach-
ground, and rehabilitation of dis-ed." "Stect" said. feets at the United Kingdom.
abled miners.-Associated Press.
CZECH TRADE
New York, April 17,
A seven-man Czechoslovakia trade delegation headed by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade, Eugen Loebl, arrived in New York by plane from Lon- don today enroute to Washing- ton to continue commercial talks with the United State: State Department.
our
"I hold in most grateful me- mory the services and sacrifices of the men and women of your rendered gallant country who assistance to our caure in the recent war, and who made a notable contribution to our vic. tories.
The group is remaining in
"I pray that every blessing may New York overnight and leavingbe with you today and in the by train for Washington to-
future." morrow,
A⚫ Milestone
It was understood that, in ad- dition to resuming the trade Pope Pius XII said: "We ex-
Your taiks, which have been in propress to
Excellency our gress for three months, members cordial felicitations.
We assure of the delegation may also con- you, too, of out prayerful good ter on United States claims to wishes for the continued peace Calling approximately $40,000,000 and prosperity of your country. for property nationalised in and we impart from our heart, to of Ireland, Czechoslovakia
1945. you and the people United Press.
our Apostolle Blessings."
Other messages were received Prime from Dr. Daniel Malan.
since
Paris, April 17. The Qual d'Orsay today au- Minister of South Africa,
Mr.
VENICE LEAVE FOR TOMMIES
-
The national ingot making rate was placed at 99 per cent of rnied capacity, - Associated Press,
POET LAUREATE SERIOUSLY ILL
London, April 17, Mr. John Masefeld, the Poet Laurchte, is seriously ill at his home at Abingdon, Berkshire. He
Venice, April 17, United States and British troops from the Free Territory of Trieste are to have 10 days" leave this the Lido, famous Summer at Ventee bathing resort.
Military Government officials is 70. have visited Venice to arrange a He had influenza recently and rota for visitors.—Reuter,
complications followed-Reuter.
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