New Premier Of Syria
Archbishop Antonipa Faraj (left) of the Catholic Community of Damascus, congratulates Hachem Atassi Pesha after he was appointed Premier at Syria. This followed
d'etat A coup in which Huen Zalm. President and Mohsen Berazi, Prime Minister,, were shot after a mill. tary tribunal under Colone! Sami. Hinnawi sald. they falled to pursue the aims
of the coup d'etat which brought Zalm to power In March. Hashem Ataust has formed a provisional Gov. crnment. He said there will be an early election of new Constituent Assembly, ¡ABSD- ciated Press Photo).
REMOVE OBSTRUCTION
TO U.S. INVESTMENT: APPEAL BY SNYDER
PLAN TO SOLVE CRISIS
New York, September 4. South Africa has rande a Ewen- pronged proposal to British and American Ariancial and economic experty, as a step towards solving the sterling-dollar crints, it is un- derstood in well-informed vircles. The proponi suggesti two distinct approseles
(U A long-term plan to 12. vite large American pivestment in Commonwealth countries and British colonial territories.
(2) A short-term measure of injections of dollar funds into Sterling countrus ba urgent needi
of capital and dollar gonds.
It is understood that the second part of the proposat we put for- want as a ensure of an imminBE*~ date restorative character that would mean the removal, wholly or in part, of the present denstie euls in dollar imports by the Com- monwealth countries.
ances
Mr. N. C. Havenga, South African Finance Minister, Is understood to have given assur. to American investors that they would be guaranteed, In the long run, dollars from dividends derived from money transferred to South African enterprises.
It is expected that, later this week. Bant arrangements for a loan to Soujh Africa. WHI hove been explored- Reuter.
Boycott Of Trams Collapses
Johannesburg, September 4.
in
An African boycott of trams Western Johannesburg. which led to rioting on Thurs- day last, appeared to be col- lapsing this werk-end as pas- senger loads on the steadily increased.
trams
*Mr. C. R. Swart, Minister nf Justice, Enid in an interview at Hekpoort, that he had ordered strong measures
Be taken ngainst
disturber aray pence, particularly where attacks were made on the police.
o! the
If necessary, the Army would be called in, he said. He added that the position would have be- come much worse if he had not banned the necting of Commun- lst leaders. About 300 Africans attended a protest meeting today -against-tie penny-increase--In fares which provoked the boy- cott. They were urged to con- tinue the boycott but to Ryold violence.
The townships of Sophiatown, Newclare and the adjoining area, where strong forces of polico stood by, were quiet today. Router.
IN JAPAN
Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 4. The United States Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. John Snyder, appealed tonight to foreign Gov- ernments to clear away the obstacles to the investment of American capital in under- developed arcas.
Mr. Snyder was speaking here on the eve of the opening of the Anglo-Canadian-American dol- lar talks on Wednesday. Mr. Snyder will be the chairman of the conference.
guni:ntee.”
He laid down three conditions we met ta be covered by this for foreign Governments wishing to receive assistance under Pre- sident Truman's "Point 4" pro- gramme for encouraging such in- vestiment-sue of the major pro- posals on the agenda of the dollar conterence.
These were,
1. Reasonable forms for vestors.
in-
* Convertulity of pronts in-
to cultors.
M. Syder saut that the gi canter might
Investors cover HUGOT ( the inability to ron- vol cartungs mu dolinis,
です
N
af property elegante
22 popuritat pon
compt trengamation, and
13)uetion of property in
www.
M. Snyder sard that the first
of Wan-clevis Paterf
3. Compensation If property stage an the rehabilitation is nationalised.
Mr. Snyder gave a peteral nut- line of the progre under which it is hoped that vinter- developed parts of the sterling drea will receive dollar nid.
This would enabic then to cen- tribule towards solving the gen- eral dollar shortage in the ster-
ing area,
Removal Of Obstructions
areas
"The under-developed must accept the major respon sibility for clearing away the obstructions which exist to a broad and benefictal flow of private capital," he declared. "We, on our part, can contri-
economics hard
been successfully completed. and the United States would now concentrate on helping European sel under-developed themselves.-Reu-
emnati ins areas to help ter.
CEYLON MP'S FOR SWEDEN
THE CHINA MAIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1949.
France Left Out Says Palewski
Paris, Septembar 4. M. Gaston Palowski, *pokesman for General Charles de Gaulla, complain ed today in a #poech st Coulogne Billancourt, a Paris suburb, that Francs has not bron invited to Jaln the Angle American - Canadian talka opening in Washington on Wednesday.
1
"The discussion, from which France
excluded, NDOE much further than financial, questions," he said.
"It will try to guide the economic struggle in the cold war," he added-Reuter.
EMPIRE UNITY A REALITY
Nurton, Durham, September 4.
The war Minister, Mr. Emanuel Shinwell, wald in a speech hore tuelny "Empire economic develop- Iment may yet prove to be not only a salvation for Britain, but the greatest contribution that can be made in promoting world peace.
"No doubt European economic unity is desirable, but it in just an ident and 'as yet it is far from belng being a reality," he said.
"On the other hand, Common- wealth unity in a reality.
"It has survived two great wars and is as vital to the economic and political interests of Britain as European unity."
Mr. Shinwell sald that it is most unlikely that a general elec- tion in Britain will take place this year.
On the other hand, he said, the dollar conversations, starting in Washington next week, might last fanger than some people expected.
It would be time enough to have the general election in the spring, when Labour's full term of, office will almost have expired, the Minister declared.-Router.
POLLITT ON CRISIS TALKS
Glasgow, September 4. The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bevin, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Stafford Cripps, are going to Washington to put forward policies which will mean even greater American domination Over the political, economic and military aïfairs of our country, Mr. Harry Pollift, General Secretary of the British Communist Party, Hal in a speech here tonight.
Commenting on the dollar talks duo to start next wock botween the United States, Canada and Britain, Mr. Pollitt said:
CANTONESE BY RADIO
BY S.K. LEE
Vocabulary: 408. (hon) (3)hon. 409. (ma) (1)mah. 410. (ma) (2)mah. 411. (teng) (3) deng. Combinations:
13. Chool(1) (3)hoh. 14. (3) Hon shaam(1), 18. (1) Mah boh(3). 10. (3)Deng faw(3). 17. (3)Dong (3)dzoh.
18. (3)Deng (1)ngun.
Lesson 38 (B)
19, (3) Lok (3)deng-((1)ngun),
20. Shau(2) giong (1),
Imitative.expression:
16. Leen(1) yun(2).
A Visit to Taller: (Continued)
12. Heung(1)-gong(2) (3)yit- teen (1) hah(2) (3)yil.
13. Chost(1) hoh (2)-daw(1)
(3)hon.
14. Teen(1)-hay (3) tnnyc(3)
ד'
10.
(3)ylt, (1)m-Jeuk(3)-duk(1)
shaom(1).
dui(3) gaw(3)
) (3)wah:
seung(2) (3)dzon toh(3) (3)ylt-teen(1) shaam(1)" 10. "(1) M-roy(1) {Z}ngy
bay(2) dee(1) (9)baak- bon (3). boh (3), (2)ngaw tail(2)- lah (1)"
17.
18.
(2) Kut ning(1)-chopt(1)
dee{1} (3)baak (1)mah- bah(3) (1)lal, (3)wah: "Nec(1)-dee(1) (3)hai Ving(1)gwok(3) (1)mah-
Jee(3) leng(3)
iseen ah(3)7"
ID. "But(1)-gwaw(3) (3)yec-
(3)shup-say(3) mun(1) yut(1) (2)mah."'"
20. "(3) Dzoh yut(1) loh(3)
shaam(1) dow(1)(3) gay(2)-
ah(3)?" 21. "Saum(1) (2)mah yut(i)-
22.
gwat(1)."
tseen (2)
Le (1) neh(1)?"
23. "Boh(3)
(3) shaam(t), baat(3)- (3)shup mun(1); yoong(2) shaam(1), yut1)-bank(3)- 24. Yun(1)-(3)wai gab(3)-
(1)tseen (1)m gwa (3). (2)ngaw (3)dzau (3)deng (3)dzoh (2)leung toh (3) lok(3).
Perspiration. Sweat. Hamp.
Aybird (measure). Numerals.
To order (goods).
To perspire. To sweat.
A shirt. A sweater.
Linch.
To order goods.
To order to be made.
A deposit.
To pay a deposit.
Bank work.
making.
Linen.
The
cost of
Hong Kong is very hot in su}}-
mer.
One perspires a great deal.
The weather is too hot for
wearing woollen clothes.
I ny to the foki: "I want to bave made a few sults of summer clothes,"
"Please show me хоте white
cloth,"
He takes out some white linen
and says:
"This is British linen-the best
kind."
"What's the price?"
"It is only twenty four dollars
yard."
"How much cloth does it take
to make suit?”
"Three and a quarter yards."
"How much is it for the mak-
Ing?"
"Linen
suit, eighty dollars; woollen suit, one hundred and sixty dollars."
As the prices are not dear, I then order two suits to be mode.
To be continued)
Bolivian Revolt Nearing End
La Paz, September 4.
Government forces captured Sucro and Potosi, two of five cities still held by rebel forces, in savage fighting today and it is believed the revolt is starting to crumble.
A communiqué announced the defence by the rebels, who fought from both Government and pri- vate buildings.
second
Three hours later, A communique announced the cap- ture of Potosi by loyal troops and University studenta.
The rebels still hold Sania "They are trying to deceive the Cruz, Villamontes and Yacuíba, workers into believing that it is but strong forces are now in possible to increase British ex-position to attack all three towns. parts to the United States and to
dollars
from tho secure more London, September 4.
Wall Street millionaires at a time Seven Ceylon Government
when the slump is developing in delegates lett Northolt
America and exports to America Airport here today for Stockholm to at- have fallen 30 per cent compared
with last your."—Router,
Inter-Parlia-
en wek-long mentary Union Conference.
ol
U.S. WARSHIPS
IN SPAIN
bute to the re-- Sir Oliver Goonetilleke, Cey- moval of these war's High Commissiouer in Lon- obstacles by don. bare farewell to the dele- making a specialation. which includes Şir effort 10 pro- Francia Molamure, Speaker
El Ferrol, September 4. vide certain in- the Ceyle House of Representa-
Bundreds of Spaniards today ducerpents for
American lives, and Dr. N. M. Pereira, the visited two
cruisers, Opposition leader.
which are here on
a visit. Admiral Rlebard L. Conolly had lunch on board the Spanish heavy cruiser Canarias a guest ot and Vice-Admira! Antoni Moreno, the Con-the. Commander-in-Chief of the
Spanish Navy.—Reuter,
our investors to send their capital abroad.
We
can also
• Four hundred delegations from many nations, but not the Soviet Union, Germany
help by supple- Japan, will menting
these
efforts through the issuance of guarantees with respect to pri- JOHN BNYDER vate. American Investments broad,
"The legislation which we now have before Congenes would au- thurise the Export-Import Bank to guarantee United States prl-
vate capital Invested abroad against the risks peculiar to for- eign investments.
First Stage Over
Vit—is important to note-hero that the ordinary business risks
SEIZURE ON KOBE BEACH
■
attend
terence-Rculer,
Britain America's Strongest Anchor
Baltmore, September 4.
Democratic Senator Millard Tydings, chairman of the Senate Armed Servicos Committee, thinks the people of the United States realise that Britain is their strongest anchor and support outside the U. S.
great
Easy To Criticise
in
Bulgarian Help For Guerillas
Athens September 4, Bulgaria has formally and un- reservedly admitted # Greek The loss of Sucre and Potosi is general staff accusation of help- u heavy blow to the rebel forces, ing about 1,000 armed guerillas which are made up of both ex-on September 1, to enter Bul- treme Rightists and Leftists,
garian Territory from
Mount their bid to unseat the middle-of- Beles, neor the Greek-Yugoslav- the-road Government of Acting Bulgarian bordern, President Mamerto Urriolagoitia,
special General Staff release Sucre, 413-year-old town of
declared today. 35,000 people, is the official cap!- tal of Bellvia, but because of
0
The General Staff statement
800
officers,
Sucre's position high the Andes, said that a protocol had been La Paz is used as the capital for drawn up and signed by Greek practical purposes. Potosi, with a and Bulgarlan population of 30,000, is equally that from
saying important.
to 850 Greek guerillas had entered Bulgaria on Rebal warplanes fought back the night of August 31-Septem against the Government today, ber 1, and, after being disarmed, were interned in a concentration
but the ralda on La Paz ware Ineffective and official state- | camp. ments said the insurgent alf. force was equally unsuccessful elsewhere,
The protocal was signed after a Greek officer mat on Septem-" ber 2, Bulgarian Army repre- sentative at Kula to discuss pro- statement went on, adding that tests lodged by both parties, the the Bulgarian officer
Three rebel planes dew over La Paz during the morning and dropped several small bombs, but gil of them falled to explode.
The Government said anti-
admitted aircraft batteries drove off planeelas after many vacillations
the entry into Bulgaria of guerll- and between the loyal cities of Oruro telephonic converstions with his superior authorities.-Associated Press.
which tried to bomb the rail line
and Cochabamba.
The Government is also buy with plans for an attack on Santa Cruz, third inmortant
rebel stronghold. The rebel commander in Santa Cruz today boardcast a warning to the Government:
Charge Against Rene The Stick
"If we are defeated, all our pri- soners will die together with us, including the relatives of Preal-
-Paris, September-47- dent Mamerto Urriolagoitla:"
Rone, "The Stick" and six peo- Villamontes and Yaculha, lesser plo-two of them women who rebel-held municipalities, are also were arrested with him by the being studied as scenes of posal Paris police last week, have been ble Government attacks-United formally charged with association
with malefactors.
Rene The Stick
after being shot in a gang fight, is Rene Gorlier, aged 40, who escaped London, September".
from Pont Leveque Prison In Britain's Ambassador in Mos-Normandy last April.
and bis
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"Of course, it is easy for us. to alt over here and toll Bri- tain how its government should be conducted, but 'it is a littin more difficult to elect a govern-
to urge the Soviet Government rounded up on suspicion of comm
associates ment
that there by people
cow, Sir David Kelly, has orders
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In a radio address, Senator enough for Britain and to keep Tydings said: "The British people on helping her is simply to post- are pretty sturdy and even though pone the day when she must make they have gone further to the left governmentally, adopting
more of adjustment by herself, deal of Socialiam recently, still I know of no other country on the face of the earth that has so many things in common with America. Therefore our problem is a, constant one: How can we help the Bi
Ditish
to help themselves No we won't have to help them any more?
would do what we think should to agree to the United States' pllcity in the 50,000,000 franes "Naturally, we cannot go on
be done,
proposal for further moeling Jewel robbery in Ramville on forever supporting Britain, so I "The Government of Britain. Tria in New York on September August 3 and the polles said that would assume those talks would whether it is socialistic, dempera- 22
bad also confused to taking elisce more of a long-rangetic, conservative or liberal, was objective, tending to reach some elected by
At the last
of the part in the theft of a 1,000,000 Britain Austrian
meeting by the people Police authorities declared that bebit where Britain could stand in a free, open, fair election and held in London on Friday, the Paris in July,
deputies, which was france from a post-offos van in the vessel left Okinawa Annust 9 with contraband 'cargo
on her own foot, retteving us or until there is another election Maree Western depulles approved Two revolvern and The cannon was mounted
mazmunition were found nomically in the future. the bort of the ship and was found to be badly rusted.-Reu-
AMANDA Was one of the wrested, meni and the Great owner of the motor est; fa, whlen mina
Tokyo, September S Fifty armed police intercepted U.S. CONGRESSMEN an alleged armed smuggling ves
sel at a beach near. Kobe early yesterday morning..
Police
arrested the.. engineer and five others and confiscated more than 200 sacks of sugar.
The vessel was armed with o light cannon.
A
Tokyo, September 8.5
of five United States
Con arrived in Tokyo by
plano today.
The five members of the United States Lower House plan to stay in Japan for four days Bes fore going on to Seoul, Okloawa Manlie, Saigon, Batavia, Sing pore, Bangkok and India Beu
on
on
of
-and-
Army
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