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THE CHINA MAIL, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1949.
Chinese Preparing Personalia Lady Grantham's Appeal On
To Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival
One of the three major Chinese festivals, the Mid- Summer Festival, is only 10 days away and afready all the local Chinese cake shops and confectioners are preparing to meet the feast with bright new show window decorations. Although Hong Kong is considerably Westernised, compared to some places in the interior of China all Chinese festivals are observed here in true Chinese tradition.
Already along the Colony's Subfects of many a drawing main streets, lavish decora-class in the Chinese schools have tions can be seen almost also since last week turned toward everywhere. Many cake shops objects in relation with the Ma- are spending fabulous sums of Autumn Festival. money to decorate their shops i
with
neon lights and even miniature stages on Psich
characters from ancient Chin- to attend
ese plays perform
Medi
family members, Autumn Fe
the passers-by the 15th day of In their show winious, delivery member
home a dozen supposed to, be pri cakes of cious mean
In the ting of favours are waiting for customers part
moon wakes which resemble to bring socce, to their kiddies or to be displayed on their families full moon, are round in shape. ancestral altars.
Among those who arrived, dere Yesterday from Singapore by the BOAC Skymaster, was major General J. Kirkman, Chief-of- | Star of Dand Forces in Singapore. Accompanied by two majors,
General was met at the Kai-
Major-General
the
Tak alsport, by Makes Test- teries
DC were Mr. J. Largon, Mr. Other passecrers on board the CS. Jensen, Mr. F. Buckle and
Mr. R. S. Hecht
COUNTRY DOCTORS' APPEAL
Behalf Of Hong Kong School
For Deaf And Dumb Children
An appeal was broadcast by Lady Grantham last
night on behalf of the Hong Kong School for Deaf and Dumb Children.
There is so much to be done to relieve suffering in This Colony that many give it all up as hopeless and do nothing." Lady Grantham said, "but the Deaf School is doing something.
the war in
It is teaching deaf children Ball on Friday of this week to to read the lips of their| bẹip pay of this debt. I hope that parents and friends; it is teach-many of you who have been lis
tehing to this broadcast will ing dumb children to speak.
The school was re-opened after attend the dance. Those of you in its new premises at ho do can assured of
a very Diamond Hill in February, when pleasant evening. the Governor perfused
cannot t opening, ceremony,
the care to the damnat, or do not the Honorary Treasurer of the Vansittart, "He ended his address with dance, Mr. Mark these words: I should also like Mount Trading Company, Pedder to thank you for helping to Street, and thus have a par restore ope's faith in humah this really grand work, mature
Grantham concluded.
them said.
Londen, September 25. Country doctors under Brits sochised medicine scheme asired for a bir pay increase today.
A deputation from the British Medical Association called at the mistry of Health to present the claim.
BMA asked for another 0000 2 year
Tural "I think that would be any patients. practicioners with de
ane's experience when visiting The money would go into the
school. The ages of the Ministry's pool now, Stimated children
attending range from a
old ma
the war But who was there practicioners. ing general
and is now. 15. These chikiren. it would be earmarked for coun
Many doc were either born deaf or became tors with such
never heard their own voices or other people's before they came to the school. They were unable and were considered speak "But
at £$7,825,000 a year for hav-tw tot threck rail
Aside from the cake shops had nafed sometime during the end of ty practices, acces are day, deafered at an early age and had {
confectioners, lantern stores and paper craft shops ranked next in way of contributiy their share of celebrawng. the traditional Chinese festival
iry a hard time making a living now, the BALA, 5233,1
According to popular lerent, the Mid-Autumn Festival origi- the Yuan Dynasty, or during the last few days of China under the Mongols,
It is said that the Mongols afraid of Baling over-thrown Paper arms in form of rab- by the Han race. In order to
themselves they confiscat
patient-plus some bits, octagon-shaped crystal balls satisfy and even aeroplanes are on dis- ed all weapons from fan fami- extris Ministry's reaction to the
Even schools Lies. Even kitchen knives were shops.
to one for every three tree, proposal was not immediate
play in the
were
The reason is that doctors get according to the Alber of pa as they have-1B Shillings
The
tails of the B.MA. reques, in-
to
do now they are learning to
Secret Report Leaked
Tito On Judicial Burlesque
Belgrade, September 24.. Marshall Tito, as Acting For- eign Minister, today personally handed a note to the Hingarían Ambassador, Zresjes Sandor.. pro- testing trial
hajk and others sentent of Lazlo
The note described the trial es
barlespie Judicial menstrous
provocation
and
+
covering "openly in
agressive and subversive Extentions towards a neighbour Lady
ing country and its Government?
The note said that the trial was also a "war-mongering act
blow
which, became part of the cam- paign of the greatest enemies of pesce and Progress."
It was farther, heavy to infernational co-operation and would contribute only the creat of a war psychosis in the
The note alleged that the de- fendants at the trial were only incidental figures of "second rate who learned their importance"
provocation role by role, whie main defendant was supposed to be a Yugoslav,”
the
But in fact, the trial-
"s-
Paris, September 24. French Milliary Intelligence use their speech organs and to officials are investigating the un- make sounds that communicate authorised disclosure of a secret their wants and thoughts without report on Indo-China made re are preparing to meet the 35d- Immies. Fremmere they staly disclosed Nor were exact de- Tecourse to sign language. After (cently by General Georges Revers, gusting attack on the honour, in- Autumn Festival with eagerness tired one Mongol soldier in
years
patient teaching Chief of the French Army Gen- Since list weck, school children in family to make sure Cuding the number, of practition. I the can speak. A few can be eral Staff.
taught to hear by means
Copies of General Revers' con- fidential-report, it was said, were hearing aid.
circulated tumorig Vietnamese leaders in Paris shortly after General Rovers' return from the Far East
are taught to make paper lanterns.
their own every
Indonesia Recalls Envoy In Pl
Batavia, September 25. The Indonesian Republican Government has recalled its re- presentative in Manila, Nr. Charles Thambu, an authorita- tive Republican source annome- ed toy in Jogjakarta, the Re- rublican capital.
that the Hans would not revolt
gainst them.
Later a very wise Han thought of a way of revolting against the Mongol rulers. His name was to be Chu Yuan-chang.
Laid to
Chu's plan was that on the 15 day of the eighth moon, all Chinese families would make some round-shaped enkes. These were to be presented to their friends and relatives This, it was said was to celebrate the full moot.
Revolt Message
=
ers who would benefit. As30- ciated Press
Forrestal Diary At White House
in
Lip-Reading
of a
"All, however, learn to lip-read and so to a limited extent can The copies included secret data communicate with each other. And on the numbers and armament of
after a
time, they emerge French forces in Indo-China...
from the silent wo
ent world. The al- Three Vietnamese, identified temative is tragic. A child not as Dodan Phuoc, Nai Tu and Vinh taught in this way understands Xs, are being questioned in the little of the world and people affair, the French News Agency
and about
becomes a problemn said. for the community...
Washington, September 25, The private diary of the late Secretary of Defence. James For- restal, is locked up in the White House for safe keeping. The real intention, however,
Armed Services The House Was that each moon cake Committee has been looking for would concal a note telling all the diary in the
that hope Chinese to stage The source said his recall fol-
revolt
might be helpful in its B-36 lowed last week's cancellation of
on the vestigation. M. Forrestal com- against the Mongols
15th-day night of the
of mitted suicide last May 23 by negotiations for a US$1,000,000
eighth moon.
jumping from an upper storey of from the Philippine Govern-
On that night the Hans re- the Naval Medical Centre at (The Republican
afterwards Bethesda, Maryland. Goverment volted and
shortly withdrew its consent to the loan the Mongols were chased out of
19 because the China proper and a new Dynasty, On September
the Ming Dynasty was formed. Philippines would not negotiate
As
ment.
3 Government-jo-Govern- ment basis and demanded either
colateral security or next es Indonesian produce of rubber, petroleum and tia).
The Republican Secretary Werks. Dr. Irir Laoh, is expect
to leave very shortly for Maria to re-open negotiations. according to the source-Reuter.
cá
in the school building there
IMAGE, WƏMT
that Will
them...
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dependence and sovereign rights of the Yugoslav, people.”—had boomeranged on its authors" Reuter,
Red Thrust In N. Kwangtung
[Continued from Page 1) Tension in North Kwanghing also counted following the pene tration of one division of Con- General Chen Keng's
Nanhsiung: 155 mules North East of Cantory with
Meanwhile, well-informed sour- mumst
|--
is a clinic where anyone sufes reported that about 10 bat fering from deafness may have talions of roughly 10,000 troops ancar test. The Principal, nare preparing to leave for Indo the 110,000 tested many adult patients of China to reinforce
French troops already there. As many nationalities and advised
sociated Press. นาย hearing ald bé most wilted
MANCHESTER We are all in debt to Miss Ip Luk-ira, the Principal, who has
REJECTS PLAN given her life to this work and to Mi
Miss Pope and her Com-|
Manchester, September 24. mittee who have established the School. We are also in
debt
to Representatives of 20,000. Bri- them because of the inspiration tish cotton spinners today re- their work is to us. But they rejected a Ministry of Labour plan Jobless Italiaz and for a holiday and did not want to still need $120,000 to pay off a Belgian workers in idle British leave the material in his unfriendly loan which enabled them colton mills. cupied home-possibly for tear of to complete their building
The delegates said that the Find friends of the 10,000 foreigners already at work fire or burglary.
Mr. Ress said the White House
School, Mrs. Chen and Mrs. in Lancashire spinning and considers the diary as the property Talbot, have generously underwraying mills se enough, to of the executors of the Forrestal taken to organise a Fancy Dress meet current needs Reuter. estate. It is not impounded in any sense and he has no idea what it might contain-United Press.
The Press Secretary, Charles G. Ross, said Mr. Forrestal brought his diary and papers to the White shortly after he resigned for safe keeping Mr.
time went on the stal
was going to Florida mately also in debt Ther to employ
significance at moon cakes were orgotten by the people who instead eat the cakes to celebrate
the full moGN.
Moon cakes are
kes are made of four, sugar and lard. The best and the most commonly used, essence in making
of moen takes are lotus reds
A good moon cake calls for a very thin layer of four coating but the delicacies that are inside Tokyo, September 24. the cake must be of a high grade The Mitsubishi Heavy Indus-, and above tries Limited announced today As a whole
the 15th day of the that it has concluded a contract eighth moon is Chinese Mid- with the Multan Electric Supply:
Diy.
Festival Its main Company in- Paldston for the significance now is the eating of
export of a couplete set of steara moon cakes which local Chiese generating plants valued at ap-cake shops and confectioners are production proximately $200,000. Unived making on a mass Press
scale.
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Funeral
Mr. Alfred P. Greaves Mr, Alfred P.
The funeral of Mr. Alfred P. Greaves took place at the
Cemetery, Colonial
Happy Valley, yesterday..
Prayers were sold at the graveside by the Reverend George. She, Chaplain of St John's
M
Cathedrives, aged 05, was a acidong Kong resident
and
stockbroker before
the war. He had been connected with the stock market for more than 3 years.
He is survived by a son, Mr. Alet Greaves, sub-editor of the "Telegraph," a niece,
Kong
Labour's Campaign |
For Support Of Devaluation Policy
London, September 24.
Ledders of the Labour Government today began an all-out campaign to rally their supporters behind the Sterling devaluation decision in time for next Tuesday's special session of Parliament.
The Prime Minister, Mr. Clement, Attlee, told a Labour mass rolly, in North Wales that the decision to devalue the Pound had been taken
troops from Taru into Manivar on the border.
il
a highway leading to Eukong, had been an auciliary air base in World War II.
Latest reports from Kukong said the situation at Nanhslung was "obscure." The Nationalists were reported to be moving up with fresh troops
from Chihing where a coup by the Magistrate was reported two days ago.
Reds Routed
Rationalist forces in: Eastern Hunan routed regiment of Communists near Anfér, 30 miles South East of Heliqyans, it was reported here today. adds Reuter.
The Communists were with- drawing to the North Bank of the Mi River, which runs into the main Siang River.
Western - Hanan, "troops of
General Lia Piac's 38th Army crossed the Yuan River West of
Hsupa and were engaged by Na-
tionalist
forces
North East of
Huaihwa Hapuis 150 miles. West of Changsha
time
In Kwangtung Pro Nationalists recaptured Clibing, on the Kanchow-Kukong highway males North North East Canto
935
of
Nanhsiung, further to the East, was stil. In Communist bands.
Government circles claimed that the loss of Nashsiung was not important and did not create a threat to Canton
Heavy fighting confirmed on the South-East Chilma
front Na-
tonalist Marines landed on the coast South East of Amoy I and and reccupied the small The occupation of Canton by without any outside compulsion. It would town of Yuchemel. spread the load fairly over the whole nation. the Chinese Communists may be
delayed
for an
indefinite period There must be increased, Individual enfons will be strong in the opinion of foreign circles
Chaugh to ensure rank and sle Here L
Setting that they will not reson prices, for some commodities,
support for the Government were but there was no reason for?
this city before the end of No general price increases, ・・
Miss Beatrice Greaves, on the Editorial Staff of the "Mining Post," and a nephew, Mr. Eric Cummine
The chief mourners were sup, niece and nephew,
Among those who tended
the
The
Wage Demands
The Deputy Prime Minister, Mr.
Some industrial supporters of Herbert Morrison, fred the pre- the Government fear that de fiminary shots in the campaign
last night, when he told a. York-valuation will mark a fresh epoch
of, wage increase demands. An even bigger test of shire rally that "it is a choice of down returning keeping costy
Govern
vember is about "even"
One Western diplomat two to one against,
Threat To Canton
The threat to Canton Wul Pot come from General Lie Fo» cheng's Infantry regiments, however far they may. pene- trate, inside the Kwangtung border:
Mears GT. -Lot, I. Sars, 10 Rider, G. Haberio, Z.S. Cunningham, * 7.. Fectos, W. Huh; LF. GigE, RUCÍA, JA C208, IT. Tans, K.D. Serer, S.Y. Less, Au Yeung-ping. EV. Wong, EL Fax Mrs. WW. Fox. Mr. and Mr. Kh. Fax Mr. Fox, Krizand Kro. DW. T Mr. and Mrs. Les Wal-young, Mr. Rich
Tee, NI She Kochi and min others,
to the horrors of substantial un-ment authority may be the pri vate meeting of the 392 trong * Wreaths-
by Ale. Erie and employment.” were
which Parliamentary debate Party Pat, Jahi, Hilda and Bestride. – Winnie
The Food Minister. Mr. Johm will precede the opening of the and Easy, Kitty, Annie, Ruby and
devaluation debate on Tuesday. Emily, Grise Florice, and Barbara, Gavin, Strachey, is speaking tonight.
Ministers
will be watchinz
Nor will it come from guerillas. Nel and Demeli, Leing Kabel, Chan FOL
Lite
The Chancellor of the Ex-keenly for evidence of insurgence.
· It: will come from General Lin and Mrs. PP. Prinkin, MI. WA chequer, Sir Stafford Cripps is particularly from the left wing Plao's armies massed in Himan Gifshem," Mr. and MH. BA. UManga formidable task on läơn- They are likely to utler a warm Frovince East of the Cariton- Mad" Mk I Chris, ME CE
Rankuw Hallway day when he must swing the ing that disloyalty on this P.V. Wick. Mr. and Mr. B.T.- Lewis,
ago Nationalist Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Lake, Mr. and Mr British Trades Unkn Congress issue would have the effect of Azormight
leaders in Canton predicted that Albert Chan, Thontas Woss, Mr. and leaders behind the Government's precipitating a genteral election.
expectation 15 that the the Hunan offensive would get Mrs. Talbot, Me, MA HAPK. Ruth action.
motion for the Commons debate under way within 10 days. "dam," Mỹ and Mai 4X Perry, Mr. She
Labour réactida is today still will be in efect a call for a vote It has not started yet and there
•Wei-yaz, „Mr. and H%. MF. Lo PS. Chos and Family, M 1 Leo, M showing anxiety about the proof confidence which if defeated are indications that the Com Mechment, Dr. Arthur W. Woo, Mbable exect of devaluation on they would mean the immediate remunists have other problems to
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cost of living
and Mini F. Et, Mr. and Mik, là
Kgration of the Government and overcome before they can strike
Southward, Ledan, Major and Mrs. 8. Mamber Chiro, Mr. and Mr. W. OʻNAI, Mr. **!
Six Stafford is also to gain trane a general cléctions Ka, 10. Bouřk,-Dv. sid - MÃ GAY,
fhen -21%. force on the South unionists confunded support for Riberio, H. J Andersen, T. and
the Government's policy of Treer Mrs, D. Lides, Mrs. He, Wine and ring wages, prices, and profits, Mr. and Mrs. G.W.; Tso and, family, Mis,
2. For Mr. and Mrs Willem A For which, if thźndoned, wocdd it is and family, Mr. 23. Churn and Miss
Chaira, Dr. and Min. Spiora, My, Hobert
A supporting drive by General ment has included the Health East Coast is not regarded as
Significantly, the Govern. winster, Mr. Aneurin Bevan likely here, but it is not impos atheng Its Teading weaker sible.
Occupy
Mr. Bevan is the chief left, wing If the Communists
held make devamation pointless minister in the Cablet and is Swatow, 120 miles further down
Anderson, Mr. A. Melye, Editorial Boats The Congress chiefs have to fax regarded by many as the most the coast-from" "Amby their re of South Chiss Morniss Fort and Hon withheld approval of the Govern- skilful debates in the
da, might arional Badment action perang discussions ment
Hi, “Haith Chitia. Moratag Post," Bulotas Department of "South China Morning Port Limited, Lisa Department of Kouch trains Morning Post." - Make. Up-
and Trinting Destments of Bas-Kots derrick The Chinese Charter dat Cominere, the Kai He Cléb, and many
with the Chesireellion.
units could link up with
It is recognized, that anything the illas in Eastern Kwang- *thor of an ov
overwhelming majuri-
even years Bao, the Japanese The general expectation ty would be a blow to Govern occupied Coston by foot-sloggin that Sie Starorg will. Wis aiment prestige bere and through across Tomtrade
Gender our the World, and that a noiningî) porte South West of ship. Bat the Congres can only viefory, would be little better Our Own Correspondent hope that the authority. of than a defeat-Beuter.
Press and Reuter,
case with the