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CHINA MAIL
Portraits of Distinction
FRANCIS WU'S STUDIO
Gloucester Arenda
CHINA
No. 34272,
ESTABLISHED FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS
HONG KONG, FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1949.
NANCHANG BEING EVACUATED Ex-Emperor
Nationalists Preparing To Quit Hankow, Too
LI WANTS FULL POWERS
Shanghai, May 5.
The evacuation of non-essential civilians from Nanchang, the capital of Kiangsi Province, was reported in Chinese press dis- patches to be in full swing today as the Communist armies swept closer to the city.
*********************** | Some of Communist General Chen Kong's columns,
Portuguese ¿ Evacuation
Shanghai, May 5.
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A large-scale evacuation at the Portuguese community from Shanghai will begin in there or four days, following the arrival of the specially- chartered Portuguese steamer Hwachung, with accommoda.
and
lun for 1,000 passengers.
Hitherto, between 300 100 persons have roglatered
that Mo other
for departure.
announced
It has been
special ship will be available Inter-Reuter.
Utilities In Shanghai Threatened
Shanghai, May 5.
The public utility system of Shanghai, threatened with breakdown due to inability to meet skyrocketing operational costs, toxlay requested the
which stormed across the Yangtse River near Kiukiang some 14 days ago, were this even- ing said to be nearing Kweiki and Yuiking, cities on the railway line about 80 miles South East and 65 miles East of Nanking res- pectively. The possibility of Nanchang being abandoned militarily, similar to Hangchow, which foll into Communist hands two days ago, was hinted by a spokesman of the Eighth Paci- fication Headquarters in Nanchang yester- day, according to the independent vernacular, the Ta Kung Pao.
General Sich Kwan-han was To Abandon
quoted as stating:
"There is
same Hankow
geo-
no question about Nanchang's defence," but, at the time, he asserted that, graphically, the city has little value from the military point
of view,
Chinese government forces were
reported is Wire-day preparing
to abandon Jankow before the Simultaneously with General growing part of a Communist Chen Kang's intensified Com envelopsrent to the South East munist drive, Communist Gerter which threatens to isolate the al Lin Po-cheng's armies, which Central China fortress. crossed the Yangtse near Anking, 160 miles South West of Nanking, were said to be expanding their contrat in West Cheklang as they movet South towards the middle stretch of the same railway from Shunan, which is only soine 35 miles from the line.
municipal authorities to take Battle Of Kashing
urgent steps to avert an even- tual collapse.
Op Shanghai's
outer defence
The rising costs of petrol, coal and diesel oil, ranging from 100e. inferive nighti ed il
and streetcar lines.
The fall of Nanchang, Klangsi province capital, would expose to attack the rallway from Hankow to South China. Nanchang is 165 miles East of the railway and n equal distance South East of Han kow.
kow.
Of Annam
Bao Dai, ex-Emperor of Annam. has returned to Indo. China after a four years' absence. Here he is plotured #t Dalat airport in European clothes and wearing sunglasson) with Chan Van Glao, Governor of Central Vietnam.
Who Should Form
HK's Electorate ?
Views on constitutional reform in Hong Kong were expressed and discussed at a meeting of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerco yes- torday,
Basis of discussion was the proposal set forth in Mr. Lari- reconstitut- dale's motion for ed legislature with an unoff- cial majority.
a
Reliable reports to Canton sale General Poi Chung-hst, Com- nander in Central China, would move his headquarters from Han- kow to Changsha within 48 hours. Changsha, capital of Hunen pro- At an earlier meeting of the Chamber, its chairman, Mr Ko vince, Is 200 miles South of Han- to 2,000 per cent in the past few the strategic rond and rad BC-
Cheuk-hung, had expressed ap- days, are imposing a staggering of Kashing, 60 mes South
Meanwhile, General Pal Chung-proval of the proposal in prin- bunden
The electric power West of Shanghai, but near Tu-hei's headeuarters formally denied riple, but disagreed with the aug- and gas plants, the waterworks, chung (Taitsang). North West of reports that Klukiung, Eastern gestion that only citizens of Bri- the telephone company and bus Shanghai, a Garrison communique anchor of General Pai's Yangtse tish nationality should be quall- fled to vote. He also advocateri elaimed the routing of a Com-line, hard fallen.
that the majority of the unofficial marbers should be Chinese.
Yesterday's discussions rentred on who should form the elector- ate. The majority held that it should not be confined to British nationals, and suggestions were put forward that length of rusl- dence, payment of rates and taxes to Government, business standing, and other factors, should also be taken into consideration in com- ing to a decision as to who should be eligible to return members to the legislative Council
The city authorities are peti-munist force of 1,000 men utter a tioning the government in Cun-Berce engagement. ton to take "mergency aciton. Some sources in Shanghai belleve Although throwing some 30,000 ed the best immediate remedial men into battle. Communist Gen- retion which enuld be taken by eral Chen Yi was not able to make th Canton goverrirent kr | ay headway in his push on would be the release of some sub- Kashing from the North West in sidy tunts through the govern- the past 24 hours, according to ment-banks. It was entirely a oMeinl sources. matter for speculation whether this *val3/td bc dine-United Press,
No
Plans For Evacuation
In Chattin it was reported that Acting President Li Tsung-Jen hur written to Generalissimo Chian
Kai-shek demanding that he b Invested
our powers.
N. Korean Raiders Repulsed
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London, May 4.
Conservative Party leaders today advocated collec- tive action by all nations with interests in the Far East threatened by Communist aggression,
Conservative Party sources said: "International Communism has won a signal victory in China, the scale of which is not yet fully appreciated by the British Government."
Admiral Brind Due Tomorrow
Admiral Bir E. J. Patrick Brind, Commander-in-Chief. Far East Biatlon, Is duo to Arrive here tomorrow for dia cursioan with the local naval authoritica, it was officially announced yesterday.
is
The nature of the dissue. was not disclosed but it Je presumed that the talka will include the Yangtze Rivar Incident and HMS Amethyst. now stranded in the Yangtaw Rivor.
Smuggling Of U.S. Arms
Into Fukien
Hong Kong, May 6. American arms, believed to bo "muggled from Manila, were reaching both the Communists and the Nationallats in the mountain locked South China province of Fukien, where there are import. ant connections
with
From the Conservatives' viewpoint, security would ap- pear to lie in development of a regional measure of defence "to which
might adhere all countries on the fringe of the danger zone, namely, Austro- lia, New Zealand, Malaya und Hong Kong. the Philippines. Siam, Indonesia. Indo-China, India, Ceylon and Pakistan.”
Five Blocs
Military experts in
the Con- servative Party sald the,defenco structure appeared to resolve into irve block:
we can.
1. India, Pakistan and Ceylon. "Our polley should be to help them all
We cannot afford to have them Comunist- controlled or hostile, because they lle on the flunk of our communi- catalnya, Borneo
2.
and the
Philippines. "These areas ure strategically Interdependent
is essential they should be strong militarily and politically."
3. The Japanese islands. the Communists anoved into Japan, they would gain control of Jorge mumbers of the best Agaling men in Asia. Our aim should be to make use of Japan- ese man-power under Allied con- trol."
4. The Caroline and Marshall Islands. "These form a support: ing area for the Japanese islands." 3. Australia. "The security of depends Australasia security of all the foregoing."
on the
Specie Flow To Taiwan
Hong Kong, May 6. The last acts of China's Nationalist Treasury have been flown from the main- land to Talwan leland, cording to reliable but und
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confirmed reports reaching Hong Kong today from Amoy
The sasate, in gold
bullion allver
currencies. Amount
to
and
and foreign
were cald
about US$300
million.
A shuttle of freight planes, operating at night daf of Amoy. was reported
moved a a week ago the seale In 1,500
HEYE
The money was earlier re- ported to have been taken from the vaults of China” Central Bank in Shanghai and
to
have hastened the In- flation of the Nationalist Gold Vuan ourrancy.--Router.
European Charter Agreed Or
ter
London, May 5.. Ten European nations agree yesterday on a charter for council of Europe. The cha will be signed at ceri monies in historic St. Janf Palace today.
Foreign Ministers of the nations have been meeting two days, drafting details of document. The founder countri Arc Britain, France, Belgiu A Red China
Lexembourg. the Netherland Conservative Party
members Norway Sweden, Denmark, It who have recently toured the Far and Ireland, P East have compiled detailed ros
After siming the charter, ports ch the overall situation. The reports said that, either by themb nations will work h These sources said today that continued fighting of by negotia council, chasing a secretary-
such details As thancing of th it was generally believed that the ton. an emergent Communist-COU port was being used by the Com- dominated government
for the cral and secretariat and selecti inunists as a clearing house for whole of China could not long the inaltrailon of all South East be delayed. Asian countries. These sources do not wish to be quoted,
Chinese in practically every South East Asia country, according to recent arrivals from Fuklen 102- port of Amey.
headquarters--expected Stacbour, France.
Press.
to
MR. C. ATTLEE MEETS CABINET BEFORE DEBATE
t
They also will have to decid They further stated that Hong Kong ulready was threatened on membership applications fro and Greece.—Asscciate A perimeter, oxtending 80 miles from within by Communist fac-Turkey
tions estimated at 300,000 strong Seoul, May 5. West of Amoy, was being defend-
at least. The South Korea Republican od by some of Generallɛslınɔ They said in Indo-China, the Army tolay claimed that two Chiang Kai-shek's
crack troops. French today controlled little waves of North Korean troops | Tho fail of the port, which is still
cent of the more than 20 per and machine-00 miles below the Nationalist country. using mortars guns attacked across the 38th Chtentang River line, would have
They added that in Malaya the parallel into the American-special significance in South East British forces were gradually
Asia. garrisoned zone on Wednesday
mastering banditry, but the but were repulsed North of
struggle was likely to be protrack- Amoy arrivals said the persed and a serious financial drain. Kucsong. 50 miles North of trade was dead, oxcept for smug- Sel
In Burma and Indonesia, the gling and the arranging of migra- absence of law and order favour- The Korean Army said that an lion to South East Aslan coun-ed Communist opportunism. initial attacking Dore of 200 tries, usually through Slam. North Koreans from the Soviet- dominated zone was driven back by South Korean troops, A member raised the question A second force of 300. North why the Chinese General Chun- Koreans, later reinforced by 500
London, May Prime Minister Clement. Aut met his cabinet at No. 10 Down ing Street today preparatory. this afternoon's Commons- on China.
Ucha
with full Presidentin'
The demand is said to be con tained lo a letter brought bact to Canton by Mr. Ld Wen-fan, one of the three-men delegation which Railway bridges between Hang-went to Kweilin earlier this week chow and Kashing, had all b to persuade the Aeling President
The reports concluded: "Chine demolished, thus preventing the in come to Canton Cominunists from bringing up
Migration to any part of South hitherto has acted as a buffer be- Acting President Li Tsung-jen
The government was expects Communism and South East Asia could be arranged at tween heavy weapons from this direc- is said to have demanded that:--
That buffer is now East Asia.
to face heavy Opposition `firo: fi tion
1. Economically, all national
price.
tast disappearing and it would what the Conservatives calle According to a foreim
These sources said the British appear that, before long, India Britain's "rout" from China aft witness, a vast network of defenen ver bars and feraien
currency points
covers the outer transferred to Talwan two months
# member on the legislature, some area. perimeter of Shanghal, with the aco, be placed at his disposal.
whereas the Hong Kong General The South
Dutch in Indonesia were, however. sentries on the other side of their on the Yangtse by Chinees Com Korean casualties
making it difficult for Communist frontiers."-United Press,
munists-United Press. Canton, May 4. Nationalists apparently concen.
Chamber of Commerce was re- 2,- - Politically, the Government'
were one dead and 12 wounded.
infiltration. One of the strongest Evacuation of American and
traling on a defence in depth sys- organs in Canton coine under his presented. British nationals in South Chine
The primary objective of the Communist links In Fukien wa tem to protect all the highways
Mr. Y. K. Mok addressed the sortie was sill not clear. It was with the control
Hukbalahape in the will depend entirely upda com- le cold that whole vllages had 3.Milltarily,
In meeting on the meaning of repre- believed that one possibility was Philippines. mercial transportation facilities, bern leveleri and the crops de- Central and South China come sentation by election.
that the North Korean troops in- consular officials of both countries stroyed to deny the Communists under this command.
chairman's proposal that tended to gain control of a hill Amoy Chinese wers practically cover if and when they
attack and
The scurce said the Acting Pre-
there should also be « council overlooking Kacsong, which ties living on remittances from over- comprehensivo ovacuation that the entire countryside hnd sident did not indicate his inten-
representative of all trade und half a mile South of the parallel sexs" "Chinese. Foreign currencles | plans wil be drawn up, as there been studded with barricades undtions should the demands be re-
labour interests, as a sort of ad-, dividing Korea Into two zones.- were being used almost exclusive- wore in the Northern elties of heavy Gubs,
clining somejected. Reuter und Associated hory beds to the elected mem-
United Press.
ly.-Reuter Nanking and Shanghai. Instead, American 1058 and Japanese 15s. I'ress.
fie- property, including sold and silber of Cominereç should not have more, launched an attack in the authorities in Malaya and the und Pakistan will And Communist the shelling of British warshi-
the heads of foreign institutions
in the area are making their own
plans.
ciula
Both American and Britim off. pointed out that there is less need for a govemment sponsored evacuation in South China, because first
there are fewer than 1,000 people of both nationalities in the ares and accondly agreements with the Chinese Government do hot permit navigation of foreign ships
un the Pear River.-United Press.
THE WEATHER
AL DEM GMT (3 p.m. HKBT), a wesk Trength of low presauro extends NE, wandis rows China to depresjon, avar # Manchuria. A depression is suspected to be developing in this trough over the f Yellow Be Another shallow depresan
now
troops
Why Reds Have Not
Yet Taken Shanghai
Shanghai, May, 5.
Various interrelated political, economic and mili- tary factors explain why the Communist forces have not yet launched a strong assault on Shanghai, a well, informed furoign diplo- matic source told, the United. Press today. The source, who wished to an running Shanghai which re- remain unnamed, said the in- |quires thousands of more or teas formation points to the con- experienced officials, functionaries
has developed over the 8 Philippines Anclusion that the Reds are wait-and bureau personnel on top
extensive anil-clone le, centred over the Paife of Jepun.
Yesterday's Forecast:-Light or moder
Fair at fest: gradually becoming aloudy with patches of dělášiv
developing lakar.
Yesterday's Weather- Maximum 82.1 deg. Yah,
Minimum: 74.3 deg. Fah,
#washing 10.7 hours.
Trane. Total pinee: Jan. 1*1,4 mm.11.12 ina, ka apsinet jan avernes of S10.5 mm.zi9.05 inu,
Ilaro, al n.2,
Handing L
10 4.
‚ 71011.M `I#11.À, mila. 32uela ·79.34 29.87 inches.
Stel. Humidliy
·Dew Point, E Wind Direction
The Wigh
ing for the right moment in to bottom.
MUM.
The source pointed
out 'that
an attempt to take over this the Reds' experience in the big big port intact and undamag-cities of Peiping and Tientsin has ed, while at the same time been 100 brief enable them to manoeuvring militarily to re-
take on the greatest administras duce the fighting to the mini-tive job in all of China with the prospect of early success unless army of trained they had an It could be accepted as certain, start members. the source udded, that the Com-
This neutral diplomatie Inform- munists have no desire to see this ant said it was also probable that great commercial and industrial the Red command was desleing port damaged and will try to to make a "deal" by which the seize it peacefully with avoidance Greater Shanghai. might komto of, civil disorders,
under the Red banner peacefully;
The Red's leisurely timetable He said this might be considered also can be explained by the facts the local viewpoint irrespec- that the Communists" seriously tive of what defence strategy the inck wdministrative personnel to Nationalist command is going to operate cities--particularly. 10 carry out South and West of leckle a task of such magnitude! Shanghal-United Press,
anghai
The
of Council (and to Govern- ment, met with a mixed recep- tion.
The discussion ended after the chairman moved that further consideration of views and Bug- gestions should be delegated bo an enlarged special sub-commit-
tee.
STOP PRESS
London, May 6. "Britain is sending "substan- tiat reinforcements to the garrison in, the British Crown Colony
of Hong Kong, the Defence Minister, Mr. A. V. Alexander, told Parliament today.
They will include elements of
arma-land, sea and air, he said,
Mr. Alexander Was ad- dressing a House of Commone debale on
the situation In Chine.
The reinforcements would bring British land, forces in Hong Kong to the strength of two brigade- groups; 'aach of thrud battalions, ko
sald Router.
Manlia, May 5. Chinese Commuhlata hava takan Hainan Intand which la about 600 miles North West of Manka, the -Manila Timon reported today・・ quoting- "uedally Callable, sourose" Router.
India Will Become A Republic Soon
Borne, May 5.
The Indian Prime Minister, Pandit Nehru, declar- ed here today that the Republic of India may be proclaimed in four, five or six months” ́ 'time..
1
Mr. Nehru muld: “I am satisfied, three months we shell have pass- with the results of the Londoned the other third. Then we shall Conference: The future of India choose a suitable day to prochim is w bo completely independent the Republic."?
Mr. Nehru also made these novereign Republic in friendly re- lationship with other countries, points: This does not affect our internal
or external policy at all."
Control of Asia by Europe and will lins practically ceased
Pandit Nehru was speaking at completely end. In consequence of
a press conference hero of Swiss this Asia will play an increasing- and foreign correspondents on the ly Important part En world inst day of his State viait to affairs.” Switzerland.
2I have little doubt that Asked by a Swiss Journaliat: Africa will #100 affect world. Whatever "Why exactly does India want to affairs very greatly, become a republic?" Mr. Neturu the merits or demerita, or what- replied: "That is an odd question over arguments there may be to be asked in Barne, This is not about Whof racial ¡¡question, or a new idea for us. . It has 'been whatever views one may hold, one [put forward clearly, for the inst foot is obvious that unless this generation. Now It has boon de problem is sottled, antixfactorliy cided by the Constituent As we are going to have sphemyaís nembly, JENS
and conficts. we have passed about two-ge wish to maintain friendly thirds of our Constitution We reiations with all opuntries and see meeting again, innymbout 10 sometimes to serve, at a friendly dayə) time. We shall go on from bridge for understanding.”---
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