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CHINA MAIL
Plan
Approved In London
Decision By
Commonwealth
Prime Ministers
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)
London, June 9.
The Commonwealth Prime Ministers have decided to press ahead with plans for economic development with greater vigour than ever.
This is Stage One in their “interim policy" for the period while the United States is making up its mind whether to support the Common- wealth plan for convertible currencies and multilateral world trade.
This new policy was agreed upon today by the Commonwealth Prime Ministers in London. After their talks they said they would adhere to the long-term objectives and lines of policy laid down at their December conference. Meanwhile, they added, it was essential to take advantage of the improved outlook in the sterling aren by continuing to strengthen the economy of each of the countries concerned.
Russians Building Up Fighter Squadrons
London, June 9. The Russians are supply ing fighter planes to their air squadrons twice as fast nx Britain is equipping hers, a Government report said to day..
Special stress was laid on the ing their social and economic need for simulating dovelop-development.” ment in the Commonwealth and
and
These
was
Authoritative sources said, the Colonial territories. This should Prime Ministers were unanimous take the form of projects de- in their approval of the Bermuda signed to increase sterling area meeting. production of the goods
Bources suggested there commodities now Imported from no radical difference be- America and of those which are tween the British and American proved good dollar caruers. viewpoint on the idea of a con-
The main sources of capital ference with Russia. for these projects are the Inter- They bald President Elsen- national Bank, which now has however had declared himself resources avall-prepared to have a four-power large sterling able to iL and the newly-formed conference in the proper circum- Commonwealth Finance Com-stances, It was on these proper pany. This company is now circumstances that there might ready to consider sultable pro-be differences of opinion, the jects
sources said. They could be Part Two of the interim polley discussed at Bermuda. is to make an all-out effort to expand exports from the Com- monwealth countries. The Prime
UNANIMITY
Government sources said that Ministers exchanged views on unanimity of view had been the means by which resources shown at every meeting of the would be shifted to the export Commonwealth statesmen.
tradin
the
This applied not only to oll
Established 1845
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1953.
SIDE GLANCES By Galbraith
'on,
"It was marvellous, but you know how those three- dimensional movies are-you don't even have enough privacy to hold hands!"
BIDAULT LIKELY TO | Team WIN VOTE
Paris, June 10.
Fire-Fighting
Led By Maharaja
New Delhi, June 0. The Maharaja of Patiala led a
Soviet production is estimated at 300 planes a month.
M. Georges Bidault, Popu- The report, by the House of
Third part of the policy of the discussions on foreign policy, lar Republican leader and team of 400 men who fought a Commons Select Committee on to remove restrictions on but in today's session on the
flerce fire which swept a forest Estimates, dealt with rearma→ | trade over as wide on area as
economie troubles of the Com- outgoing Foreign Minister, in the Pallala and East Punjab ment.
possible "especially within the monwealth and the sterling area. 19
to expected
scrape States Union of north India this about Cammonwerth and the sterling On this subject the communique through when It published evidence
to fighter production given to the area."
according he,seeks week,
reports Committee In April by Air
said the Prime Ministers agreed Parliamentary confirmation received here tonight, The British Government that the Commonwealth coun- Marshal
Sir John Boothman, also considering steps to be should adhere firmly to the today to become Prime The 40-year-old Maharaja, Controller of Air Supplies, tuken in the event of any future
and
lines of Minister of France's 13th who was camping in the area, long-term objective asked: "
the deterioration in the dollar posi-
helped to prevent the fire from Russians can do it, why cannot tien. These would include still polley laid down at their con-
postwar government,
spreading further, the reporta ference here last September. tighter restrictions on dollar im-
said. It broke out on Sunday ports and more strenuous efforts
night, and was brought under to substitute non-dollar
control this morning. dollar trade,
we?"
Was
The Air Marshal replied: "If I had a few million slave Jabourers I might do quite bit"
A suggestion made in the re- port was that the Government
Departments concerned should
for
OTHER SUBJECTS
London, June 9. The Commonwealth Prime
examine the possibility of Ministers today called for every
greater co-operation between effort the Western-Allles-sircraft pro- Russla, duction..
Each
e country could produce
to settle disputes with "buf~~cautioned
the
Western democracies to keep
greater numbers of planes for strict vigil on their rights and
all the Allies at a reduced cost.
The saving would be brought The
about by manufacturers
liberties.
nine statesmen, repre- being seating a quarter of the world's their full,
tiven
ulg enough orders at a population, gave
Western "Big time to justify them installing backing to the new and more economical pro- Three" meeting at Bermuda, duction lines.
They said
they found it
tries
Meantime it was essential to
take advantage of the improved outlook for the sterling 'arca by the continuing to strengthen economy of each of the countries concerned.-Reuler,
Coronation
Film
nttire and
Resplendent in regal in bearing, Queen Elizabeth escorted by the Duke of Edia burgh is seen departing from in a coram Buckingham Palace In the The report also said it would that cast Britain between £200,000,- valuable to have had the past golden State coach in the open
of the "Arst and £300,000,000 to build week's opportunity for personal ing sequence
Coronation Alm to be shown in Frime another Army base like the ono discussion before tho
the Colony.
000
at present maintained in Egypt. Ministers of Britain and France Army stores and equipment in- and the President of the United cluding vehicles at present at the States meet at Bermuda, Canal Zone base are estimated to be worth £210,000,000,
near
The fate of M. Bidault-fth candidate for the Premiership in the present crisis will largely depend on the impact of his replies to questions during the Investiture debate, lobby observers sald.
of valuable pinewood, and did It devastated 10 square miles
damage estimated at £75,000. One of his main aspecto is One person and several head of the growing feeling among cattle and wild
animals were Parliamentarians that the crisis, burned to death. -which--has-lasted--for nearly three weeks, must be speedily ended in view of the Bermuda "Big Three"
and the meeting country's financlai difcuttles.
M. Bidault is expected to get the support of his own party, of the Moderate Conservatives, and of most Radicals.
Several villages were destroy- ed and hundreds of people were made homeless..
The Maharaja, Lieutenant- General Raj Rajeshuar, was in Quetta on the day of the great earthquake in 1933, and per- sonally helped with the
rescue work.
A well known cricketer, he has captained India against the Australians and the. MCC. Reuter. ----
1.
Colour Bar Vanishes
Sheaffers SNORKEL
APPEAL SEQUEL Rhee's
TO CARBON BLACK Threat Not
COURT ACTION
An appeal against the decision of Mr. Justice
Seriously
Taken
C. W., Reece, Puisne Judge, in awarding judgment British political and
London, June 9.-
diplomatic opinion does not take very seriously the
in the sum of $80,755 with costs to the plaintiffs in an action for breach of contract involving a cargo of carbon black opened before the Full Court of President Syngman Rhee Appeal this morning.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 By Air
Japan, 4 pm., B,O,A,C, Malaya, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand. Ceylon, India, Pakistan, Middle East Great Bruin and Europe, 6 pm. B.0.A.C.
By Surface
Macao, am.. 6 p.m., is Loɑ Hong Tak Shing
Aden, Middio East, Italy, France, Great Britain and Europe, 5 pa as Awata žiaru,
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
By Air
Formosa, a p.m, via C.AT. Philippines, Guam, Hawall, USA. (Ban rancisco), 1.30 p.m., P.A.A.
Philippines, North Borneo, e p... C.P.A.
By Surface Macso, 0 am, 8 p.m., es Lee Hang Tak Shing
China, People's Republie, 9:30 am. train via Canton
"go
it alone" threat of
of South Korea and his
The appellants
government. are the United Trade Developments, Ltd, merchants,
Keynote of current British of 1 Duddell thinking was bound in Parliment Street, who were represented today by the Prime Minister. by Mr Brook A. Bernacchi Sir Winston Churchill. He de- and Mr Oswald Cheung, both clared that the "ytry i instructed by Mr P. L Lam.
Mr Patrick Yu, instrueled by Hastings and Company, is ap pearing for the respondents, the Wing Yip Hong, merchants. of 83 Connaught Road Central
power and clear decisivo pat
prevent South Korean obstruc- of the United States would
lion of an armistice agreement.
If both the United States and Britain recognise that a nation cannot stand without In the original action, the Allies in the world today, then plaintifs sued for the return of a deliberate drive by South $30,785, being the deposit paid, Korca to sabotage a hardwon by plaintiffs to the defendants armistice could lead only to under a contract dated August rectional suicide. It is argued 13. 1951. Evidence had been in London-Reuter. given
that, in Recordance with the terms of the contract, the plaintiff paid to the tiefend- ants on
or about August 15, 1951, the sum in question
The goods arrived on December the goods at the North Point 21, 1951. The plaintiffs inspected 403 Wharf Godown, and found that the brand on the bags in which the carbon black was picked wa "Double Chain" and not “Meleor" brand as contracted, alleged.
was
The plaintiffs thereupon re- fused to accept delivery on the ground that the contract was for the supply
of carbon black "Meteor brand.
BUDMISSIONS
AD-
The disposition of political thinking here, as indicated by Sir Winston Churchill Parliament today, is to belleve that the great induence which the United States is able to exercise in Seoul will prevent the problem from becoming extreme.
THE EFFECT
If President Syngman Rheo pursues his prosent line of polley to its logical conclusion, his forces, recently expanded with
United States ald, may intringe an armistice agree ment.
But, in so doing, his Govern ment would Yorfelt 160 sympathy and support of the world.
In putting forward the Slam, Malaya, Indonesia, Australia,
They would also forfeit ..., all New Zealand, India, Pakistan pellants case this morning, Mr possibility of influencing the
submitted that Middle East, Africa, Great Britain Bernacchi and Europe, 6 p.m., CPAMOA, Julg wrongfully
the course of the subsequent political rejected the settlement to be decided in a Formona, Okinawa, 6 pm. HKA/ evidence provided by the Bill of political conference of both sides N.W.AL
Lading and by the involeo in called within 90 days · of..., an
aamistico becoming effective.. regard to the goods.
Moreover, it is thought here, Assuming that hls ellents nothing could do more than a must have the correct! brand desperale arst hopeless milliary mark on the goods, Counsel adventure to undermine Pre- went on, the Judge had over-sident Rhee's political position looked the respondents' repudia- with his own people and to tion of the contract by their re-strengthen, the cause of his fusal to
allow the appellants enemies. to place an authorised brand
Kores, Am., 21 Brenon. trưa china, 10 nam. 3s Đun On. Philippines, Noon, si Berampore. Belhagi Noon. I itol 06.
FRIDAY, JUNE 1
By Au
Slam, Durma, 10 a.m., via T.A.Cmark on the goods. Indo-Chine, France, French North and West Africa, 11 am., Air France. Mr Bernacchi sald further Jopen, USA, Canada, 11.30 am, that, arising out of the above- mentioned-point whether on
· Formosa, 1 pom, CAT. Indo-Chine, France, French North and West Africa, 4,30 p.m., Air Vitt
nam.
Thirsty Singaporeans
Singapore, June 10.
not the appellents were in breach of the contract, the re- spondents were also in breath by their repudiation, and were not entitled to the return of their deposit.
Counsel submitted that tho case is, in any event, covered The Socialista are almost cer-
by Clause 8 of the contract. The tain to withhold their support,
whole of the case, he stated, and he will need substantial help
turned upon the word "Meteor from the Gaullists if he is to
In the contract The plaintiffs win the 314 votes required for
claimed that his clients supplied his investiture. It is believed
Singapore's 1,250,000 popula-them carbon black which was tion drank more whisky and not of the "Moleor" brand. The following scenes of the he will get most of the Gaullist
votes procession are a panorama
remains non-com- if he
stout last year, according to the of
Referring to Clause 8, he said "No tradition and pageantry. Troops The communique sald:
mittal about the
annual report of the Customs that his clients were entitled by European
and Excise Department, released its provisions to the
treaty. opportunity should be lost of representing
Common.driny
provide sub- today.
stitutes. The report sald a new mlinary composing. or
Lobby observers forecast that least easing, wealth, Cavalry escorts, guards, Lose
Antwerp, Belgium, the differences which at present pikemen and bands proceed and he would experience consider-
The report adds, however, that Mr Bernacchi went on to say was being built under a direct | ülvide the world. But...the precede the carriage as it makes
able difficulty in forming o
consumption of most other liquor that the most material points of agreement between the British
democracies
maintain its ways along the processional
the plaintiffs' evidence were dropped. government even if he survived must and Belgian Governments.
their
strength and exercise- un-route amid thousands of cheer-
the investiture vote. The Gaul-
Of 5$75,000,000 collected by that the Bill of Lading and bids ceasing vigilance to
lists are thought to be almost
and invoice showed that the goods preserve, int spectators.
Singapore Customs their rights and liberties."
Within the ancient walls of comment in return for their The colour bar vanished in $54,000,000 came from liquor and and that his clients were able- Excise Department last year, were "Meteor carbon black; The Commonwealth leaders the. Abbey the Coronation ritual | Gov
Government support. This would mean that Washington restaurants
today tobacco.
but were refused to put disclosed that they have looked is fimed impressively · and in
Popular Republicans, Radicals after the United States Supcome ahead
the problems great detail. to study
Tobacco was the richest source genuine "Meteor" labels on the and Moderate Conservatives Court's decision yesterday to op which will
the final scenes of the fim would have to give up some In arise after the aign-
of revenue $33,000,000-and goods. hold of
on 1873 Low the rainsoaked and tumultuous the portfolios they held in pre-restaurants open to all
making cigarettes provided 66 per cent ing of a Korean armistice."
They noted with gratification" crowds after waiting for six vious governments.-Heuter. But with few exceptions, white the agreement on prisoner ex- hours cheer their Queen along
and negro residents continued to change which had "made way the return route to Buckingham
eat and drinkt apari: Almost no for the early signature of the Falace.
negrom asked for service in armistice agreement,"
restaurants where they were
Coole of maintenance and operation of the base would be wholly borne by Britain-Reuler,
S'pore Lawyer
A
In Trouble
Singapore, June 10,
Singapore lawyer
WOS
Washington, Jamie 8.
Produced by British Paramount HMAS Tobruk formerly welcome.
"They exchanged views," the Films this Coronation produc- called upon in the High Court communique said, "on the steps ton is in block and white and yesterday-to-show-cause-why-which-will-have-to-be-consider---la-showing-at the Empire-and- ho should not be dealt with led after the end of hostilities in Princess Theatres. under The Advocate and Koren for the
promotion of
On The Way
the
оп
In
Consequently, opinion here remains hopeful that wise coum- cels will prevail and that active
Korean South
co-operation. underten defence guarantee as proposed by byen. American.
President Eisenhower, wil be secured during the truce period.
Reuter.
Overloading Offences
On Increase
Asking
a
that a serious view be taken of a case whero lorry-driver had been appre bended while driving an over loaded
through the vehicle
Police centre of Hongkon Mr. Mr- Inspector today told
involved in the Supremo. Court nearly $15,000,000 while enter. because it' had not the branding his lorry along Queen's
shing Lo that such cases were on the increase in the Colony because drivers knew that few policemen had the knowledge to know when and authority vehicles were overloaded, IMMATERIAL DIFFERENCE Next best
Public safely, was, endangered, of tabacco revenue. source was liquor, $22,200,000.
he said, by drivers who loaded Evidence had Increased revenue from liquor that the carbon black was
been given lorries with more than the 148 ew stipulated by the Commis- was, due solely to higher duty
fact "Melcor” brand, Counselstoner of Police. Many people Imposed in March last year, sald. That being so, the only had suffered Injuries when
Consumption of brandy drop way out the respondents could goods fell from these lorries ped by 6,000 gallons, samsu
and win the case was ta An exception was Edgar Brown (local rice wine) by 3,000 say that even if it was "Meteor Connaught Road West was fined Wong Chik-cang, 29, of 131 bearded negro crusader for equal tons and beer by 149,000 gal brand carbon black, they were $150 or aix weeks by Mr Hin rights. He made a tour
of Jons. Thompson's Restaurants, the chain
Revenue from petrol
entitled to refuse to accept it shing Lo. He had been op- prebended by police while Singapore, June 10.
test case and reported he was tainment tax totalled $4,235,000. Australia's fastest, moet served courteously in everyone.
-United Frees. powerful, best-equipped and The law of 1873 required that most comfortable warship, HMAS "ony well-behaved and respect- 0. Time Signal, and Programme Tobruk, is on her way to serve abló person sérved in
any Suminary
Echoot drum th in Korean waters.
Linensed reotaxiranta or bar, room
the district of Columbia. of Foden's Motor Works Bind cond. by the Middle East Fred Mortimer HBCTS) Lucky Sydney on May 20, will be the Washington amore than 1,700 have
The destroyer," which left about 2,000 restaurants Britain's dispute behalf of the ped
with DipVariety Requests presented by section of the Eypt over the Britich
Suez Margherita 1(Studio): 700 Weather 10th ship of the Royal Australian barred negro customers in the Bar Committee, Mr
Report: 8, Time Bigal, Borld News Navy to serve with United Na-past-Itcuter. Canal zone base.
and News Talk (London Relay); 6.15, Maxwell
told the
These The Court
sources pointed out The World Middleweight Champion- tions forces in Korean waters that the Prime Ministers not hip. Elandolph Turpin of rent since the outbreak of hostilities Into the matter, tional Importance
the White City Stadium, London. had found that Mr X. had been Canal" but also the need for by Raymond Glendennisg and hum
of the Suez An edited recording of commentaries
Tobruk is expected in Labuan, tulity of
Improper effective maintenance" of the maries by Barrington Diby (Recor British North Borneo, today to conduct as
as he had deliberately military installations there
ded London Gelgy: 10 Orchestra take part in ceremonies marking of the Week - Vienas citate Opera in witness ma a
The conference agreed that I Orchestra; Plano Reckal By March motor necident case last
is in this common interest that Kukin (studio); Wodocial opening of the
Them-re="Girice"
Solicitors ordinance for pro- stability and progress through- fessional misconduct.
jout the Far East and South- The lawyer's name was not east Asia" revealed and he was referred
"Mr
WORLD FICTURE
to in the course of proceedings The communique ranged over as ·
X"
the the whole of the world plature. Under ordinance
a lawyer may be but authoritative quarters here
Radio Hongkong
IK.T
struck or may be censured attached great importance to Ita Theatre; 0.30, 003C Wandstand for professional misconduct. references to
W.M. that the
оп
which fciplinary Committee, only "recognised. the intern | Britain v. Charles Humez of Franco in 1950.
grossly
in
Fishermen Found Gambling
the
mark.
Counsel said his clients hed Road East yesterday, and when showed that the difference in the weighed at vehicular ferry brand there was a difference the lorry was found to be carry- —was immaterial. The real reasoning 20 cwt, 3 qrs in excess of for the respondents' refusal, he the proper load. The load com- submitted, was because the tot-prised sacks of charcoal which tom had fallen out of the carbon were stacked in such a Varianner black marke
that they could easily, !! hkva Referring to the respondente' fallen from the side, of, the Fourteen Aberdeen fisherman caso as a "song and dance" as vehicle,
about the were this morning fined $30 or far as the dispute
WDS concerned, Mr seven days by Mr Hin-ahing Lorand at Central Court after they were Bernsochi said it was not be found guilty of gambling in a cause they found the brand to common gaming house yester expected that the what they had refused the Wong Yul, 02-year-old keper goods, but for reasons of their of the gaming house at 30 own."
Hearing is continuing. fined $200 or six weeks on that Aplichau Main, Aberdeen, was
COMMANDOS GO INTO ACTION
Salzon, June 9. to be kept out of the way of outstanding Issues in the Middle worthy died by Vivian including the Australian Army north of a capire charge and $71 or 14 days for
Lotkun: war cemetery, British, Fecht navy commandos landed by John Gala Indian and Australian officials, dog at point 125 miles the prosecution! ;
East should be sottieth on the Daniels (NBCTS) 10,50, Ona: Night Mr X claimed he had no cane basis of ensuring the peace and Bland-Lee Brown and me Blend of Minister, Mr Josiah France, wil Axy kulded $163 Vietminh rebelt to answer, but the Court over-security of the Middle East coun-2008 Weather Report 11, attend.
and tools 06 prisoners, the French gambling with the fishermen.
London, Juno 9. Radio News Steet London Relay); ruled this. The case will con= | tries, conscient with the 1136, Captabs Confer,
What High Command Announced today. The defendants were Bur
William Bunaglar, Registror tinue today-Unlied Press. | sovereignty nit eich and protol= |mer] Eng and.
3. Several leading officials from Captairie di Lacso
The landing was made fat, ni prised in the gaming house of the Supreme Court, Federga Koglab Team for the Singapore will also be present, Vietminh-held village at the yesterday while playing "Tution of Malaya, has been, op- ***Mauch, and muggest sways of beating, including. Maj-Grea, · · O'Carroll monit,of-the river ton. Printed and published by WILLIAM ALICE GRINHAM- for the Australians in the fight of her Boot, rouresenting the Comman communiquo
The Yu" a tard game with paper pointed a Pulano Judgo in the
· enid the raid fish. The $4.10 in the "kitiy Federation of Malaya, it was Experiences; (London and on behalf of South China Morning Post Limited at 1-day); God Save the quam as ster-in-Chice British Far Eastern coacted for 248 at the Vist has been donated to the Poor announced in tonight's London Wyndham Street, City of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong. Clea Dowil
Land Forces.-United Prem, minh garrison of 800—Heater, Box.
gazette.-Reuter.
L
Four que
SHIPS DRESSED
In honour of the Birthday the Duke of Edinburgh, all ships of the Royal Navy And the American Navy In Port were dressed all over N
This
morning, in al-gun miulo was fred by HMS, Tamer and from Signal Hill to celebrato the occasion, panikis
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