THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1953.
Communist Influence Kenya Governor Visits Wakamba
In Britain Showing A Drastic Decline.
A DISCREDITED PHILOSOPHY
London, Mar. 23.
Communist influence in Britain is waning rapidly and even the Communists are admitting it.
Amphibious
row.
"War" In The Med
Ju
The General Secretary of the British Com- munist Party, Harry Pollitt, has divulged figures showing a 50 per cent fall-off in the membership
of the party in the United Kingdom in the past 10
years.
But apart from figures, today's increasing pro- duction, the absence of industrial strife, and the birth of solid management-labour relations are good signs that Communism is disappearing from the general scene in Britain just as rapidly as it is disappearing in most countries on this side of the Iron Curtain.
Athens, Mar, 23. An amphibious furce of over 3,000
including United
The reams for the Com- machine ground out volumes in States Marines inted Greek, in fesses here are the same its "win the war campaign". Freach, and Turkish rom-as those now crusing a reces- Public opinton was favourable will haring NATO's Blun în Red ranks throughout to Russia us an ally of the Jinek war within 40 miles of the free world-the Korean wor
At the 1945 The Greek empital early tomor- and the
obvious disinclination Axis powers,
elections In Britain, genera on the part of Russia to end it.¦ 102,780 Britons voted for Com the subsequent exploding of the munist candidates.
But after Assault landings are to take Lommunist propoganda "peace" this peak and tussia's retreat place on the east coast of the line, the Progue trials and the Into Iron Curtain Isolation Peloponese after foul weather exposure of Russian "justice" Britain's branch of the Kreinin concclled out plans to stage he the persecution of Jews behind system fost members rapidly. exercise at Crete. Tomorrow's the Iron Curtnin, and the operations-Phase Three of the general unfriendly relations of current exercise “itendezvous- the USSR with the other world will cinnax
nations. eight-day
the oeuvres which have carized
anada from
Six-nation eval
Sardinia to Greece.
$1
Inan
NATO officers
left Naples, Malta and Paris Athens this evening for the site; of the war games.
the
UNRECEPTIVE
in
The Party put up a record 100 candidates at the 1950 It has been a bad year for
elections and 91.015 Communism
general throughout
voted for them. Not world, topped off by the greatest people
was Fleeted, Then, ut low of all--the death of Pre-
the last clivelions
October, mir Jusef Stalin,
1951, only 10 Communist can- didates stood
for Parliament, had only 21.440 voted Com- munist. Again, no Communist
elceted wus
to the Commons. The Communists have
Whether the death ut the party Agurehend will cause more people in the Democratie Gleek and Joreign newsmen work to be interest in Com- have lown barred from ubserving munism is debatable. However,
the operations, which will take it in certam that Britain's Cum place virtually an Athens buck-munis: Party will he be able to yard.
stand many more losses that already bullideyi on its
the
had i
found
that the British people's make up is unreceptive 10 their propaganda-their most potent weapon in other parts of the world. Having no success with
decided words, the Party
on action to get inore militant their "line" across.
At their peak period of 1015 they managed to get n-footing the trade unions. It was not a secure grip as it was in
Phase Three, comananded by 0th Fleet Commander Admurat Junks. John II. Cassady, is a combined At a meeting of 300 leading operation bringing into play the British Communists in London, latest landing craft, weapons Mr Po Peported at which will membership of the Party and naval aircraft Lotes
over 60.000 cover for "attacking | dropped from forces" and the expected rud of 1943 to 35,000 in 1953. And in the exercise tomorrow after-1950, he said, it was only 45,000 noon. The amphibious landing out of Britain's 43,500,000 other countries, particu force is under command Greek Brigadier John Karavias. --Associated Press.
n
Olivier Resumes
Holiday
population.
A HARD JOB
"Systematic work to and develop our members
bens," he said,
retain
important a winning new racm-it. Many unions hastily passed resolutions forbidding known
'Sir Evelyn Baring, Governor of Kenya, and Lady Baring talk to local Wakomba Chief Justice during a three-day visit to the Machakos district where the chief tribe is the Wakamba, They are a loyal tribe and have contributed more than any other to the Kenya police, King's African Rilles and other armed forces.-Express Photo,
Restrictions On Immigration Into Malaya
Singapore, Mar. 23.
Singapore and Malaya will soon bring into force parallel legislation severely restricting im- migration into these two territories.
Only persons having economic, social, educa- tional or other special values to contribute will be allowed to enter.
The legislation reverses elios!, needed persons arrived in in- entirely former immigration crearing numbers. pollay in Singapore and Malaya to which. 20 years ago, entry was practically unrestricted.
It will not only affect aliens but British subjects and Com- monwealth citizens as well,
Many more Chinese women, who in earlier years had stayed behind in China although their entry was not restricted, ilso started to arrive.
Restrictions on the entry of Chinese women were inposed In 1938 but further Immigration. control measures were prevented by the outbreak of the Japanese
Special Courts Deal With Detainees
Nairobi, Mar. 23.
Two Nairobi magistrates kal for seven hours today
In two specially-convened hearing courts,
than against moro Afrleans detained in week-end mass comb-out Nairobi African of the
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European intelligence officers assisted by African police today continued the screening of 1,200 Africans ploked up in the week-end raid in a special camp here.Regter.
Speed-Up Of Comet Service
London, Mar. 23. The British Oversons Airways announced Corporation today
on Comet reduced flying times jetliner fight between London and Jonesburg, Colombo Singapore.
GROWING TOO FAST larly Australia, but for the A Singapore Imenigration Communists it was "a start". official said "Singapore and This influx not only threatened It was also a finish.
Malaya are fart growing up. The to upset Malayo's sex ratio but Britain's Trade Union Con- population is rapidly increasing their families endangered the gress recognised the Communist and it is necessary for the Gov-raelul balanec. as threat and organised to combatements to safeguard the legally
burn
He added that the two terri- Whether the Communists have Communists เย take uficial tories could no longer afford in take the former vast in Bux f their positions in the unions. methods to keep
Britain's Reds have not yet inaigrants and, apart from per- members teeing the Party line London, Mar. 23.
Olivier. the is not known, but it will require trolled out any new schemes to sont in special. mainly pre-War. Sir Laurence
Today, a situation has been for Instance, renched where, British actor, flew to Rome to une great work to keep the attract more members or keep fessional, categories, Inmigran's
level, let those they have at present-and were not wanted. its present
Before 1933, there day to continue the holiday in- Party at
the feeling is that they have
was Shugapore's population, already virtually no control over entry
over 1,000,000, is fast outgrow terrupted by the illness of his alone increase its membership.
Ile
The Communist Party was anthing attractive to offer.
this wife, Miss Vivien Leigh.
the party into what were then the Straits ing the Colony's resources, is 50,
Settlement (Singapore. Penary left Italy about 10 days ago to founded in Britain in 1920 with
Stalaya, with and membership is likely to continue
about 5,000,000
This is the result of stream- [reet participation from Hollywood the As her home
its downward plange and the
and Malacca) and the Federated
pople, his ample labour for its
liniais
the ground organisation where he had crvous guidance of Lenin.
In 1935, not long after the day-might-not be far-off when and Unfederated Malay States.
and mines although there n-airports along the routes. estates.. (Malacca and Pennins are now collapse during film-making.
is Britain dis-
may be individual shortages due Time
on the ground at Jained with the great depression, the party had Communism
Federated uncl Miss Leigh unded in Britain
out of vuling far it at appears furever.-United Press.
the Unfederated States
to factors arising In the
most stops will be reduced from Emergency on Friday and is now in a pri- 27,117 provle
Federation of Malaya. and just outside of the general elections.
one hour to 40 minutes. vate hospital
Hence the strictness of the
The Comet Service to Sing- London being treated for Came Hitler and World War 11
Singapore is a separate Colony
legislation which Umila Fand
the Red
pore by way of Rangoon will be propaganda.
whese Government is closely w nervous exhaustion.-Reuter.
5 min. making, a linked in policy and administra-free entry to the
cut by 2 hrs. to five main categories,
total of 25 hrs, 25 min. from tion with the Federation).
These are persoun bom in the London. The return trip by former Straits Settlements who way of Bangkok will be out by are British subjects, residents 3 hrv.
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Stupor (4).
Plagues (7).
8 Common fund (4),
9 Grate (4).
10 Please fully (7).
11 Encourage (4).
12 Puppet (4).
14 Wilhdrawn (7)
17 Get up (9).
19 Island (5).
22 Urges (7)
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19 29
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20 Khayyam" (4),
37 Repose (4).
28 Resisted (7),
30 Nominate (4).
20 Accept (4).
31 Pagan (7).
32 Discourteous (4).
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Horries (B).
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Aloist (4).
13 Long narrow mark (4).
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it Cum (C).
20 Cad (0).
21 Changed course (4).
123 Indian coin (5),
24 Pastime (8).
25 Carrying-chair (6),
Japanese Gift To Royalty
Brussels, Mar. 23.
DÉCK PASSENGERS
For decades immigrant labour had swarmed into Malaya to] meet the requirements of the ex- panding rubber and tin dustries.
In-
Travelling as deck passengers Chinese landed in their thou- sands at Singapore while Indians and Ceylonese came ashore at Penang and Port Swetterham.
Thelt pay
was small but it was almost princely compared in with what they could earn King with
of their Brens Prince hunger-ridden
The Japanese Ambassador in Brussels. Mr Shojl Arakawa, and his wife today presented a jewelled casket in Japanese lacquer on a Princess 25-year-old Baudouin,
wedding gift to Josephine Charlotte,
sister of and Crown Jean of Luxembourg.
The wedding, which will unite the reigning Houses of Belgium and Luxembourg for the first time in history, will take place in Luxembourg April D.
Prince Jean is heir to Luxembourg Crown.
On
own countries.
of
In earlier years the supply labour ebbed and flowed with
changes in the economie
tun-
dition of the rubber and tin in-
dustries, and Uhe Malayan Governmenta were not greatly
two countries
spent
of either Slogapore or Malays On the other roule to for seven of the past 10 years, Singapore. through Bangkok Federation of Malaya citizens, both ways, 1 hour, 50 min, will persons naturalised in Singapore be cut on the outward trip and or Malaya and allens holding 6 hours 10 min. on the return. residents' certificates.--Reuter.
Comet The
time from Colombo to London will be in- creased on the new
schedule.
IMPROVED
PICTURE
IN INDIA
London, Mar. 24.
embarrased in times of de- The present economic picture
the pression by difficult problems in India is better than at any
of unemployment relist and time in repatriation.
the last five years, according to the British Bourd the magnitude of the of Trade. 1020-33 depression brought u I makes this statement in a new situation,
Kurvey of economie
The Japanese Ambassador But presented his rift in the com- pany of members of the Diplo- matle Corps, the Government and Belgian organisations, who brought a rich array of gifts to the Princess at the Royal Palace, including lace, furniture, carpets and gold work-Reuter.work
RN VISIT TO
PORTUGAL
Seven
400-page and commercial conditions in SYSTEM ABUSED
the first Ave yours of India's Thousands of
Independence to be published immigrant
by the
British were thrown out of Stallonery Office today,
Government labourers
and although many re-
The author Boys
that the turned to their Own countries
factors which have contributed the Malayan Governments were put to heavy expense coring to the current optimism in India
varied. are for the remainder and finding "Devaluation and the effects) their repatriatlon costs,
The legislation applied mainly ope
Legislation was accordingly of the Korean war did a great passed in 1933 restricting the deal to stimulate the economy of the country and to shake off entrance of alien mules over
the
of the first years the ag of 12. Lisbon, Mar. 23.
agc
leaders had ships of the British
it did not affect Chinese
tem- commanded by to
shown A who were Inciions,'
from an Rear-Admiral William Geoffrey
theperatene of Judgment Arthur Robson in the cruiser Empire country, because
economic policy, the central ad- Government had taken ministration did not relax its Indian
the safeguard measures
and the administrative and
Home Fleet,
Swiftsure, left today after six-day valt.
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Indian orthy
In
welfare and restrict the emigra- /DB 1000s of the elections
was
but only by 5 min.
In the reverse direction there will be a reduction of 2 hrs. on the present time-Reuier.
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Other ships in the British tion of Indian labourers.
Under this logislation an created poise and self-confidence, force are the destroyers Darrosa, Diamond and Aisne and the average of 70,000 labourers en- he adds.
tered the Malayan countries Tam Among problems for which anti-submarino frigales Veru-
there was no permanent long-25, W CABOLINÉ CURRIE YESTERDAY'S CROSSWORD—Across: 1 Michap. 5 Spill, 8
nually until 1930.
it was soon found that term solution in alght, the author or clash by Nnight. Vists, 9 Derail, 10 Arose, 11 Doors, 12 Edna,, 13 Toast, 10am, Venus and Virago,
They will continue man-this permit system was being lists the securing of internal at, F. Blanche Fary Cement, 18 Eluded, 20 Dares, 22 Dado, 3 Attar, 25 Tempo, 28
off the coast with abused and, Instead of the financial resources, balance of 20,
28 Cyrano Canket, 27 Ember, 20 Lauds, 20 Decree. Down: 1 Maddened, 2 oeuvres
ship under the manunt labour for the estates payments in climatically und so, M. The Lady Says No! Stranger, 3 Avid, 4 Piloted, Started, 6 Parson, 7 Listo, 14 At-Portuguese tacker, 18 Throttle, 16 Customs, 17 Menaced, 10 Looped, 21 North Atlantic Treaty Organisa- and mines, Chinese shopkeepers, favourable years and the mount 11,
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