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CORRESPONDENCE
The Editor takes no Tipo mablity for stato unang di leilen bu comfiipondents, and bu to means necessarily agrees with them, KEFUGEES IN MACÃO, coming on the aty again on Satur- do something to Earry out my some kind reader day"dt 'eight o'clock to"give"" "the #ilggestions—and the wishes" a please enlighten ine as to why Uhhl fesult.*, ****
the man "out there faˇthe ““Now " there should be so much bulla- I for one should like to sayTerritories. balles over the recovery of loans Thank you to Radio long The "China Mail" and "Bunda RALPH SHAW. (heretofore known as aller)| Kong.“ made, to--700, unfortunata British
LK ::
Herald", have fan regio, tiine been avbliable to dil units which re ratugees in Macau involving a mere $3,000,000 and of which Sir-It is unfortunate that my quest them at half price, 1 Government expects to collect loiter criticising the programmes would be impracticable to farmist only $3 hundred thousand. Why of Radio Hong Kong appeared
special
delivery transport for the not all enquiry into the ill-gotten thanks to the Post Onco-at the New Territories, and surely quit guins of the many who remained time when our local station
·la in Hong Kong and were known to surpassing itself in its coverage number of military vehicles avall.
was unnecessary
the larg be collaborators but who have of the
ticularly Service that "respectable" millionatre eltizenry the officials at Fudio Hong Kong printed whenever possible, and I' of our Colony? Government action in the latter direction may revent performed an excellent job in reater co-operation word keeping the latenting pubile
ceived from unlts, this newspape: some pleasant noncial surprises, formed of the latest trends in the Would be glad to publish furthe -certainly more than the trifling
temeEditor, 10 per cent of the total $3,000,000 voting and I, for one, Ilstoned loan.
until two um. on Friday morning swhen the Station extented its broadcasting hours to give u here in Hong Kong an up-to-the- minuta knowledge of the state of affairs in Britain,
* generul
sinco-become-absorbed into that mis affection in Britain, fable." News and tenturd of par
"HOW-ABOUT-IT? Sir-Congratulations on your fine leading article last Friday, in which you pleaded that, the oans to refugees in Macao during the war be cancelled.
There was one notable feature in the proceedings of the legisin Live Council last Wednesday on this subject. It was the careful
voldange of ald granted freion on the to the large number of European 'Brlish" sub- jects who were evacuated to Australia and maintained there
ALR
th:
Radio Hong Kong's election coverage was magnificent and Join ALK in offering Mr. Keirh Hardy, BI11 Philips and the others! my congratulations.
"SORROWFUL"
"Interest" or
SIR ROBERT MANSERGH'S THANKS
CMSN MOVES TO COUNTER U.S. SINGAPORE ACTION AGAINST SS. HAI
(By Our Harbour Reporter)
The China Merchants Steamship Navigation Com- pany has directed its Singapore Tegal repre- Pentative to take counter steps in a legal ac- tion brought by the United States' Joyarn- ment on February 24 against its ship.31.- Haugn, now in Singapore Harbour."
*
The United States Consulate in Singapore claims that the Hai Hsuan is one of the 42 mort- gaged ships which the State Department is reclaiming from the
n the Nationalist Government.
HSUAN
Personalia
the "China Man" last evening fron. his Singapore representative Coupland, Mrs. Iris E. Dixon, Mr. by Mr. Charles Kiang, official spokesman of the CMBN Horg Kong Office.
Week-end departures from the Peninsula Hotel included... Mru, DGM-Winslow, Me, und Mrs. BT.Benson Mr. and Mrs. H. A Magnusin," Mr. and Ms. D. A. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Watson, Mrs. J. R. Laughlin, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Tabrandtion, the Rov. Fr. A. Bernard, the Kav. Mr. A, Dubus, Messrs, H. E. Houghton. Sambug1: Malicent, L: 1. BaDinaid. F. “Anderson, and P. R. The decision of the CMSN.
"The adamant refusal of the Wareing. Hong Kong must have read with overseas branch of the Com-shin prevented the men from all arrivals at the Peninsula Hotel
BitMany people living in Hong Kong Offee the only chief officer and personnel of the
K Among the nuw wock-end published report on the activi-ganisation was disclosed to recalled. He received great antisfaction the recently munist-controlled shipping or ship out." Afr: lang ties of the Forces Civillan Enter-
a. report were Captain' and Mrs. C. L. tainment and Welfare Commitoo.
over the week-end,>
and Mrs. C. M. Recto, Mrs E Z. As you are aware,, most of the forces are serving in isolated
Murdno, Mrs. C. Z. Moreno, Mrs. An American and tour Euro- PA De Tudson, Mr. and Mrs. camps in the New Territories
peans, necompanied by eight hefty H. Hill, Me and Mrg. B. A. Abbas, and many are at sea for long
Sikh guards boarded the "Hal] Memes. BF, Lo Eévre, P. Green, periods. Therefore the splendid
The CMSN will baze its case an at £30 pm. That day hnd E. Lopes, R. P. Mitta, M. Gana, work that has been done by the
on the recent decision of the ordered the personnel to operate A De Santos, L. Ablaza, S: Luraya, many "Sub-Committers, as well Hong Kong Supremo Court in the the engines, father an as by the Central Committee,
dispute aver the ownership of thỏ Has very considerably assisted
China National Aviation Corpora One of the Europeans declared: in bringing additional and un- tion and the Centrul Air Trans- | himself; lo be the now muster und expected comfort to almost every unit of the Royal Navy, Army which defectod to the new regime to the engine room.
Inte last year, and Royal Air Force.
These many activities are too
The American claimed to be The Supreme Court ruled that responsible for the ship's cargoe the two state-owned airlines of 8,500 tons of salt loaded at and Mrs. R. West, the 'Chinest 'Government belong Spanish port for Japan.
|| Kin chung Messrs. J. their salaries in full for the war are Radio Hong Kong, Redifuslan, to take this would therefore like years were debited to some ex-local British firma and the vari-ing: through the medium of your
to the People'sTM" Govertiment opportunity of thank- tent for the aid they and their ous women's groups whose time newspaper, the Civilian Enter
which is the recognised adminis
The American, claimed to have, ware, H., Harvey, K. H. Moyers, trative body in China "today,"
come from Washington.
JG, Cooper, FA Simpson, A. families received. But if the other
Refforts European British subjects were voted to making the lot of tainment Committer and all those
4Despite their threatening at J. G. Torrens, C. H. K. Wade, A F. not required to pay back to Gov- these lonely--and underpaid, by many voluntary helpers whose had sent the "go-ahead true titude the Chinese, chow refused Sorgux, J. W. Jones, J. J. Sippel,
Mc. Klong, revealing that ho little devoted work standards-mena
has made possible ernment anything of the amounts
the numerous forms of entertain
on to his Singapore representa de pun
to do anything," Mr. Kiung sald, C. 6. Kelly, GI W. Wens, and C. spent on them which amounts easier to bear in this Colony.
But still more can be done to ment that exist for the forces
Live over the week-glid, added were eventually paid out of tho
that the CMSN will contend "In the ship alter their futile att
Two hours later the group left Delderfield, Colony's funds how can the
thew our appreciation to thor In the Colony at the present
moment. I am all too qware.
that the ss. Ilai Hsuan was tempt. The American apologised Comunisslabey-General for South Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, reveral men from the
Government by the Nationalists charge of the Haf
who is in the thanks that are due to them,
ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE TROOPS sirit Is. Indeed, gratifying
at Government expense through- to sec the way in which the out the war. Precious ile also civilian population here has ral- was sold regarding the health lied to the cause of entertainment trips after the war given to for the troops sent here not at European' British reel
residents of
this their own Colony.
bidding to defend servants who were credited with organisations, which are
It
in"
appears that Government case of trouble. •* Among the ↑ numerous to allow me to thank
ing of praise in this common personally all those who are res
Kral
CC Vints, W. D: Carroll, T.M.T. Cohn, BW Heavey, Gord.
part Cernoration, two drther gave orders to his men to attend Arrivals
ivals from Singapore and
Bangkok by CPA during the Mr. and Mrs. T. Kennedy. Mr. Week-end included Mrs. O. Erion,
J. Boul-
Q.
Fung
Hong Kong-Government" justify men and women. For cor many of them may never that counted Trom the Americap to the chief offe nan; beford] Austratie, is duc hore from 8lhga-
its demand that the British sub have spoken to me recently about { but I would like to assure every. Both sides were:lreprésented row diebhibarking.
jects who look refuge In Маска
the lack of newspapera in must pay back all can?
they Many of the European British in the New Territories Surely, one, that whatever may be the who have been let off scor
method by which they entertain, local
newspapers could devise their enorts are indeed app free in a far better position to means to get the morning issues clated and will not be forgotten. pay than most of the local British to the soldiers out there in their
The summer is not for off and subjects who have been billed. camps,
I feel that all those who have We do not grudge them their
former British Journalist, already given so unstintingly
"of I know that, in
In Britain, every their time and hospitality
arc
AS
A
and
poro:today on and of his periodical vilta to the Colony for consulta- tiene el flie current situation with the Governor and others in Hong Kong. He will return to Singa- pere on Thursday,
spectively by the US Maritimg Klang deglared that he has Commission and the Chinese Supvised his representative not to ply: Comnilasion.
take any criminal action against the men yet but to defer the case:
We have matined the Singa hors. Police, it possible, polici
"Mr. Hin-shing Lo will present guards may be put aboard to the prizes at the conclusion of prevent such incident the Queen's College Arinual
good fortune, buwaexpect not would be made to provide possibly others who would like 1:00ncurrent Director of "Générali
eyary
from
be treated likewise. Since they did not have to pay, why should the soldiers with the first coples to do so, should know that dur, we now have to pay? I consider off the press-oven. if a plane ing the hot weather, even more the preferential treatment - had to be chartered to do the than during the winter, every corded to ons. section of the job, And, in Hong Kong, which may occur to leave his man appreciates any opportunity panty unjust and indefen- think" that we owe a lebt?
gratitude to these late sufficient camp or slup or Barracks and The
Governm
spokesman to warrant their getting morning spend a few hours .and your correspondents who neWEDODOTE
moms the rigidity of service discipling thoretore hope have written in favour of Gov- Loncilnces la terrible thing and routine. ernment have deemed. It expedient and a newspaper of two in the no-one will feel that the to say nothing at all about this canteen is one antidote against is likely to be too limited to be ability to entertain the services this feeling. uspect of the matter.
I admit that many
or. will. many dimculties of importance
not be exist in starting a distribution ther becomes more and more
greatly appreciated. "As the wea service in these camps. But unpleasant the need increases, am certain that a concerted ef- A quiet afternoon or evening in fort by all the local English-lan- now surroundings is as guage publications would result or more valued, than special, en In a solution to the various pray tarainnicht. Many of the officers and with the forces
ལ་
As a taxpayer I would ask Government to come out into the open and publish Bguros slowing tho cost of all old to British residents of this Colony in com- nection with (1) the evacuation scheme, (2) internment camp, (3) refugees in
published, would be very eloquent indeed.
LITTLE MAN.
4.
·RADIO HONG KONG
much
HOBERT MANBEROH, LIEUT.- GENERAL G.0.0 in Chief, Hong Kong.
MACHO, and (4) the faults trips biens beper to presa que, in the New Fallacies Rawlson for selected residents after the early war. This request. I feel sure you about purchasing or hiring nothing so much as the oppor
For curly in the *morning. What, and Hus- King" would enjoy will agree, is a
reasonabla one, -and-I-do-hope--Government will
van to set out from the Statunity to vult friends in their not refuse it. The "gures, Ferry in Kowloon in the early homes, and have a tow. bours able to these men at breakfast Bur so that news r
s may be avail- vítills 1-family circle; dry
time? All the newgnapers" could join in this expression of grate fulness
to the troops and
I know doubt that the grati without a Sir-Despito
your corros-ture of the troops would be pondent Sorrowful". bad. to say heartfelt: this morning I think we should In addition to this gesture, take off our hats to much fed that the newspapers bare maligned Radio Hong Kongon could as does the "Daily Mirror" the excellent coverage given the General Election all day on for the troops. These Jada
te in Britain-run special features Friday and in the small hours of pretty" "browned off." "Anything Saturday morning, blso for to relieve the monotony of their She died of stock her nerves existence in their tents atid bar?
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PRELUDE
Sir, Spoak yainly call a spade, lade. Thou canst not make itbeality mord; *^
As when they called an our an nor was Beauty so dismay-
were feuil
rack buildings Brould be a fine The victim of artistle zest, Kesture. We should be
uld be in a so Nine Muses found her coin wall meas without their presence retnember the Japampalanger would have been we should do something to keep Her throne remained unoccupied them happy and contented dur ing their tour of duty In
For none was so immaculate
Art hallows all
of the world.
this
I sincerely hope that you will| publish this letter, and if possible,
youik David
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added.
"It was a kind of Government transaction and obligation and has nothing to do with the com2 Punica operating the ships," the
Affairs, CMSN Hong Kong Ofice,
Eports Moet on Saturday. Mr. Mr. Kiang also disclosed that Lo. Is the President of the ateşi
two: CMSN officials will be leave queen's College Old Boys Asso- the United States should approach Hasan
Under the existing circumsting the Colony in the near future clation *níses, “Mr.: Klang asserted that for Singapore to take “övér-thel
Howard E. Nelson, De Messrs. the Poople's Government direct the port engineer and former Bordewsly, and Loung Kao- and that it has no authority, to master of the Hal Hisla (now be koel-luft Hong Kong für dalgon apprehend the ts. Hai Hauon..........! ing used us a floating godown) yesterday by Air France. between the State
The mortange issue is entirely awaiting entry permits from
Department the Members
*of the Philippine and the Nationalists," he declar muster, murifier, take over Soccer Team returned to Manila He command of the But Huan by Philipine Airlines yesterday. He further stated that the Na-and ""the "port"
Consisting of "16' players the of the team was led by Mr. Dionisio contract and should be still held ship. preparatory to her redump Calvo, the team's couch. responsible.
tion on her RNS AN
tlupalist authorities made the 'supercise the Will
“Sneak” attempt Mr. Klako recounted during Lan Interview last eventing how
Octan service."
of
#
A group of American repro- The transhipment of the catge sentatives from General Douglas
be arranged
Headquarters" in Bynese MacArthur's two officials, he added.
Tokyo and the VS Army, e":"Hal" "Helian arrived at headed by Mr. Robert West, U.S.
'eight "Indian "guards attempted | Aden. She holsted the Five Star, len royal pan by Pan American to “snesk the Hat Hauári out of on the following day. She is the World Airways yesterday." Singapore starudur on February only CMSN ship in Stralls waters 14 in broad daylight!)=205014 now.
Robber sentenced
to eight-year term
Convicted of robbery with aggravation.
Criminal Sessions yesterday, a prisoner asked what fie had to' passed, replied in a
Tsul
he applied: for leniency
the
wchart.
tho
aven if
You, alios Chan You, who is at present serv- ing a six-month term imposed last month for breach of a deportation order, was given o
· ""consecutive" sentence of eight years hard
labour and eight strokes.
An all-men jury found Tsui vicity of the No. 46 Railway gidity by é mélority, of five tó Pridre 'effortly after the polico twa / after a 10-minute de-" "challenged "three men who, werd liberation.
seen. there," "add" opened "fire" "on then when they felled to:
shalt
The robbery in question took The ment uses place on "the "night of November; some artisica
~Tour “mbibers of the Phillip- pines and Hong Kong Import and
•for Report Association "left" Manila - by: Philippino ("Airlines yesterday, 29
They are: Mr. Joseph K, Chi: Mr. Lelang Laim-keng Mr. Yong „Sui-loung; Mirz} Vógg Kilchinger |– The" businessmen are going, to Manila to attend? the 15th conveti- ition. Lof "tha: Internationale Junior Chamber of Commerco meeting..
Coates leaves for Manila ICC meeting
Mr. Austin Contey, Assistar Colonial Secretary, left for Manila yesterday to attend the International Junior- Chamber of Commerce bucating there, two other members of the * Leaving earlier in the day were
Cong" Tunfar Chamber
19 last at a small house in Sheung, which had solo fhoney" inside” a Shul. "Now, Terribles, "where" pocket. A loaded: revolver war be fman, his wife and two other was also discovered thi tharvikkilty!
then, lived af ON
On January 6 the accused was
The man and the other occup-arrezed-door Shoung-Saw, and ante, were 'oranging à visitor in eventualist); Idenied)ay, the mark conversation, when twonten en
terid the house, saying they had of the maukers of the gang, come for the registration of per
Presently a third man came in masködfaith em filmele aluth, and puthet out a gun-The seat "fall Diabet +alkThe thrwo is bandits then proceeded to transack their tissa vinking, from them in all ano waliejus two gold siqi mno kald, bangle, dicha hi parring", "and" d'further
under duress by
profestad upon "Sir Lesi -quration; once)
the sentence,
Azul who
conviction of,
replied, that yovel for fansency, he wơi
they care: Mr. Berard
any and
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