Cypriots · Demonstrate In Athens
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THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1954.
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Some of the two hundred students who look part in the demonsirations in Athens recently "Economist.” Thoy when they tried to prevent a lecture by Mr Donald McLachlan of the paraded outside the Anglo-Bellonie League with posters demanding the "Union of Greece with At the same time demonstrations were held in the Cyprus". Some students were arrested. Island of Rhodes to mark the arrival there of the Cypriot Archbishop Makarion, the leader of
the movement seeking the Union of Cyprus with Grocet.--Express Photo.
Breeds
Britain Now
A "Tri-phibious"
Soldier-Sailor-Airman
Portsmouth, March 31.
Britain's sea-soldiers, the Royal Marines, are training the "tri-phibious" warrior at a small school on the south coast of England, near here.
Although it is modestly called Amphibious School, Royal Marines, coastal strong- it does, in fact, train selected men to strike at an enemy hold by land, sea and air.
as
the school for To the layman, it might best be described "frogmen," those underwater swimmers in the goggle-eyed helmets and rubber suits who spearheaded the beach landings of Normandy in 1944 to destroy underwater obstructions.
But these underwater swim- mers
are only one product of tho Amphibious School. They
trained merely
urc
not
"Croguen" sis. and
it is strictly T21 economy organisation, for 1 was set up
in 1048 when the fighting ser- that the ceiling vices decided of
for the manpower
main but also as canon-
of the also functions
"cloak and many of them
the pale dagger" command called Con wear on their sleeves
Operations must blue
parachutist bined by The Royal Aut 1.000.
of n badge
trainoct Force.
These "tri-phibious" warriors
Faidy by
their impet- can thus nuke mine attacks on ships in enemy harbours or commando on ecostal installations variety ot approaches-by kayak-like canvas cance from a submarine, as an underwater
fromm switmez
a fast surface from eraft, by parnehute
on
"roplane or lying flat
surfboard and paddling Eilent- quietly to the shore with
ly
moving hand paddles.
both mentally
Mers of specially tough fibre, and physically,
selected Aroan
are needed for this task. They
art
carefully
De
So the school was establish- and 'murine ed for a naval personnel selected to specialises In this kind of fighting.
Other courses given here in-
the training clude:
of "frog- m" to clear underwater ob- structions erected by an enemy
landing craft lo piever1
30- proaching a beach.
New I.C.I. Synthetic Rubber Plan
(Our Own Correspondent)
London. The Imperial Chemical In- dustries giant. which already makes
from anything
zip- fasteners to high explosives, is about to uch Britain's first man-made rubber industry.
A new plant at Wilton, North Yorkshire-birth place of many nn I.C.I wonder will soon turning out butadiene, backbone of synthetic rubber.
The techniques of recovering flooded
junding stranded or craft on assault benches.
cantrol Training of bench
to reconnaitre and parties
Leaches
tanding mak
and
of places for the reception landing ships and craft, and crude ell to control such landings on a beachhead.
br
It will be won by feeding Into Wilton's "cat- cracker," or catalytle cracking plant. Alrendy the "cat" yields into for the cocktail which goes
is 1.C.'s Terylene glamour mater
First outit is due later this
volunteers.
Even in their early peace-
The saddest sight of all an old-fashioned naval man they show how fime training.
the section which trains officersial, hardy they are in their under- water training at the diving and men of the Royal Marines school.
where in the handling of minor land-year, but it will be just a few at Portsmouth, they go swimming in the sea in ing craft.
tons The real flow will start in The men in navy blue have two years time, a planned 10,- the iciest weather. Their quali-
themselves Reation in canoeing,
prided including long
on 000 tons a year. capsizing drill, is also a supreme handling boats. Now, they see
Until now all Britain's syn- brothers-in-arms, test of endurance and skill in their
thethetic rubber has had to be Royal Marines, in khaki; tak- rough waters.
paid for in dollars from the ing over this one aspect of sen-
U.S., where man-made rubber manship.
was ploncered. And it is a revelation in boat
A Sad Sight
It will go into such homely The Amphibious School has handling to see these sea-going things as roles for your shoes, its headquarters in Fort Cum-soldiers hartling small doreya plastic paints, and garden hose. berland, bastion of Britain's used to land commando raid-Industry will use a lot too. south coast defences of lasting parties on rocky benches.
China Mul Special.
century.
PENINSULAR
This 1.C.1. move
will save dollars. und it is vitat for strategic reasons too-l1} case Britain should ever be jeut off from Empire supplies of natural rubber.
The new project, will not be popular with the leaders of the
& ORIENTAL Empire rubber Industry, Tough though may be for them, Britain's economic needs: must come first.
STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
R.M.S.
CHUSAN"
ROUND TRIP TO JAPAN, APRIL 1954.
Dep: Hongkong Art: Yokohama Dep: Yokohama Arr: Kobe
Dep: Kobe
Arr: Hongkong.
REDUCED ROUND
6 p.m. 19th April' 10 a.m. 23rd April 4 p.m. 24th April Noon 25th Apríl 9 a.m. 27th April Noon 30th Apří TRIP RATES
What this latest plure of en- terprising will cost ICI, Its experts are not saying. It will be modest by IC.I's super- spending standard but will still run up a bill for millions,
TRADE and
COMMERCE
SECTION
CANADA-JAPAN TRADE TREATY
T
ANNOUNCED
Special Safeguards Against
Unfair Practices
Ottawa, Mar. 31.
Canada and Japan signed a one-year trade treaty today, giving each other unconditionał most-favoured nation treatment.
The new pact, announced simultaneously in Ottawa and Tokyo, was signed by the External Affairs Minister, Mr Lester B. Pearson, and the Trade Minister, Mr C. D. Howe for Canada, and by the Japanese Ambassador, Mr Koto Matsudaira, who arrived in Ottawa last week.
The agreement will go into effect when ratified by both countries. It will be valid for a year from the ratification date and will continue in effect unless end- ed by either party.
The announceraent said that | trading practices. Both countries under the agreement;
undertake to conform to inter-
"Canada und Japan wilt nationally accepted fair trad exchange unconditional most-practices, particularly in matters favoured-nation treatment with pertaining respect to Customs duties and other charges, and all rules and formalities, internal taxes and other regulations concerning
trade
to tradh marks merks of origin and rights under patents. They also undertake co-operate in the icevention of any practices which: might prejudicially affect their mutual "Neither country will impose trade and to accord sympatheti or maintain restrictions or consideration to any representa- prohibitions affecting its trade tions that The other
country, with the other country, unless may make. similar measures are applled "The ένει countries have equally to all third countries, agreed that the provisions of Similarly, in the allocation of this agreement continue to be foreign exchange and in the applicable in the event that administration of foreign ex- the General Agreement change restrictions affecting Tariffs and Trade is applied trade, ench country will accord between Canada and Japan."
onal most favoured-
嶺
on
Republican's View Of Free Gold
Washington, 'Mar. 30. Representative - Clifton Yoàng said today that 'ro- turning to
A free gold market would "check depreciation of the dollar, protect
SAYCER and investors, Inspire the confidence of buskersmen and help strengthen free world trade"
Mr Young, who
ས་
repro-
Benta a mining state, told 4. Senate Banking Sub- Commities that returning to the gold standard would protect the "inviolable right of the gold producer hold and sell his to own, commodity at any time he chooses,"
Mr Young, a Republican testified
the ...Sub- Committee resumed hear.
ings on legislation to re- turn the United States to the gold standard.
Mr Young advocated establishing a free world market in gold to deter
the mlue
nctusl world Price
and then returning to the gold standard at that prioc. He predicted that would be about $35 an ounce, the present fixed Government price.-United Presh,
HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE
The External Affairs Depart- nation treatment.
ment noted that the Prime (From Our Correspondent) "Canada reserves the right to Minister, Mr Louis St Laurent, establish special values for Indicated in
Business Tokyo speech en
on the Hongkong entering March 11 that "with completion Stock Exchange this morning duty on any imports Canada in such increased of uction on the cominercial
rcial } amounted to $998,075,50. Noon quantities and under such con-agreement between Canada and quotations and the morning's ditions as to cause or threaten Jap Canada would expect to
len Japan,
dealinger- serious injury to
to domestic pro-be in a position to apply the SHARES BUYERS BELLERS SALES ducers of like or directly com- General Agreement on Tariffs
etitive products. In the event
Trade to event and
Canadian- special values being ap-Japanese trading relations."
In that event the GATT in determining the plied, and in
at which level
such values would
govern commercial rula-
between Canada should be applied. Canada will tons
and take into
the accouir
prices Japan provisionally, subject to
to
of like or directly competitive the terms of the bilateral agree- products imported from other ment," it said.-United Press.
countries."
"Either country may tom- discriminatory porarily impose import and exchange restric- tians
restrictions it auch required on balance ments grounds.
are
of pay.
However,
such restrictions must not discriminate between Canada and other dollar coun- tries or other countries with convertible currencies.
certain accord
SAFEGUARDS
NEW YORK
STOCK MARKET
New York, Mar. 31. of Japan) "The Government
stocks today has also undertaken, subject to. Railroad
agreech exceptions, toj added their weight to the Canada unconditional industrial advance to give non-discriminatory treatment in relation to any other country the New York Stock Market with respect to import and ex- one of its biggest days in
wheat, months. flaxseed,
chanka, controls to
barley, wood pulp. primary copper, lead in pigs, A $1,000,000,000 cut in exelse ane spelter, synthetic resin and taxes, signed into law by Pre- milk powder,
sident Eisenhower today, to go into effect tomorrow, generated- new optimism over the business outlook which was translated into demand for stocks:
"The agréement also provides for non-discrimination In State
Singapore Rubber The volume totailed 2.600.000
were:
Market
the
shares heaviest since last Sep- tember 15. All groups shareG in the rive, with aircraft and rall issues the main features.
DÁNKS
HK Bank
1000 10 1000
070
15, 1095
4 1003
20 1090
East Anla INSURANCES
Valen
Lombard
172
+
001
20 870
100807
6015
DOCKS, ETC.
K. Wharf XD 69
Dock XD
+
1015
Provident
(0) XD 12.70
S'hot Dock..
Wheeluck
..
LAND, ETC.
IIK Hotel
IIK Land S'hot Land Humphreys
UTILIES
Tram XD
Star Ferry
#3 1.35
68.10 200
is 8.05 000 or 8.05 300 8.03 1000 0.00 00008
2000 8.00 9.10
0.03 0.15 0000 2000
1.35
63 1000
9.10 03
2.30 9.10
Prompt Delivery, Lower Cost
Ships For Britain
Are
Built
Being In Europe
A fleet of more than 300,000 tons of new ships is being built for British shipping lines in Con- tinental_shipyards, according to London reports. It includes cargo liners, oil tankers, and coasters. Most of this fleet is under construction in German and Dutch yards.
In many cases the contracts have been placed in European
ilvery dates and lower costs.
Mr Eisenhower's yards because of prompt. de-
Trade
The Deutsche Werft organisa- tion at Homburg, who last year bogame the world's leading building several tankers and cargo ships for London owners.
Policy Endorsed shipbuilders.
arc
The largest number of ships Britain abroad,
New York. Mar. 31. The United States Council of the International
for Chamber of building Caminerce today endorsed Pre-owever, are under construction
Dutch yards sident Eisenhower's programme in Holland, for a more liberal foreign building more than 200,000 tons. economic policy and urged its
One Dutch' yard is building support by the American people, a fleet of three 9,000-ton cargo
arc
The Chairman of Counell, Mr ships for the Medomsley Steam Warren L. Picrson, described the Shipping Company, of London
President's recommendations for
So keen are Continental ship- lowered US tariffs as "Zunda- builders to obtain British orders, mentally sound and practical". that their representatives aro now canvassing Britain's ship- The Council representa 2
ping lines, imembership of 350 leading American companies and with In several instances prices at similar organisations fa 30 other least 10 per cent lower than countries has been
active in those quoted by British ship- promoting world trade and co-builders are being offered. — operation.
London Express Service.
Mr dent'a
Pierson said the Prest- programmie "recognises that the interests of the whole nation will best be served by a programme that enlarges our opportunity to strengthen national economy by increasing International trade and invest- ment."--United Presa,
Ma
New York Sugar Market
New York, Mar. 31. World No. 4 sugar futures to- to two day closed unchanged points higher with sales of 195 contracts.
***
NOTICE
has appeared in United Kingdom
The following advertisement,
paperajaan MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND CIVIL AVIATION
SHIP FOR SALE
"
1. The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation invites offers for the purchase from him of the undermentioned ship lying" at Hong Kong after Domestic No. 8 sugar futures removal of certain Naval equip. closed 2 to 4 points higher with ment and stores. If purchased sales of 1,317 contracts.
for scrap, ocrtain other equip. ment will not be included, in World futures were in qulet the sale and will be removed
10.00 500 19.00 dea ng with steadiness.
Domestic futures were steady.
Hedge selling
on the risc Jiquidation talten by trade interests.
Future closings:
..2015 28.80 300 20.00 B00 20.30 200 20.80 131 132 100 132
C. Light (0) 15.00 16.70 1000 10.70
2000 10.70
1600 or 10.70 250 30.70 B00 & 18.50 B00 10,00
Contract No. 4 (world)
May
July
Sept.
was
before delivery to purchaser.
also
2. Offers for this ship will and be considered from any person should be mado in writing and to the Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, Room
4017, Berkeley Square Hours, London, W.1. Envelopes should be clearly marked "offer to purchase and should reach the Ministry on or before 16th April, 1954
3.72b 3.31
3.31b
3.306
3.3in
3.26m
3.20n
3.25
3.30
500 10.00
2000 10.00
Oct.
1000 pr 16,60
Jan,
11:00
16.00
Маг
C. Light (N) 13.60 13.70 1000
13.70
Muy
1500
13.70
July
000 13.00
600 13,00
Spot-fcents per lb. fob
Cuba)
300 13.00
Electric
3116
32 090 312
Open interest: 6,515 contracte, Contract No. 6
Kay
5.70
July
Sept.
5.01
Nov.
0.6in
Mar.
Sput-(conta per ib. cit NY
duty)
6.5511
5.20
Telephone INDUSTILIALS
Cement STORES, ETC.
Dalry
20.40
14
27.80 28.20
of the
Watson
18.30
Ri
L. "Crawford
Singapore, Mar. 31,
Stocks of aircraft 'manu- There were trade and factory Interests in market with facturers, mainsprings some sellers reserved. Prices of prolonged industrial rise, con- to stand out. Despite rubber advanced slightly to-tinued
late
which reduced profit-taking wards the close. Future closing moet gains sharply, aircrafts No. 1 rubber per 1. Apr. 503-57 Improved by up to nearly 2 COTTONS
Ewo May 57-571L
points. The Ave most active MisCELLANEOUS Junio BTC-54
were aircrafts, headed Yangiaze No. 3 rubber per ib. April 50-60 issues
Yaumati 35 by Glenn Martin. No. 4 Spot, rubber unbaled
Allied No. 1 pale crepe Blanket cropo
821-53
The mild profit-taking which back gains to cut appeared
the close, traders noted, to be expected after the four-day
sustained advance
ncar
war
750
8828 3333XS
622343
égagé
$$$$
22 22
9888
3. "MAINE" R.N. Hospital Ship of about 7513 G.R.T. 4205 Breadth NRT. Length 429.3. 52.2. Bulit 1925 by Ansaldo. Sad Georgia, Engines by 5.71-78 Ansaldo, Sampierdarena.
steam turbines D.R.. geared to 2 ́shafts. 4 watertube boilers and a single hollers, HP, $500. Max. Seagoing speed 13 krota,
Open interest: 7,360 contracts,
United Presh.
Ship is under the care of the Commodore-in-Charge, Hong Kong, to whom applications, to
CHICAGO GRAIN Inspect should be addressed.
PRICES
CLEAN
Chicago, Mar. 31. Prices per bushel in cents:
Closing Prices Wheat. No. 2 red
1.80
0.65
XD 130 140 100 130
109 132
July
200 133
Bept. Dep.
..... 4.025 4.00 2500 14.035 § Corn, No. 2, yellow.
United Preu. LONDON MARKET
London, Mar. 31. The rubber market was quiet which added more than $2,000,- and stondy with No. 1 Ras, spot 000,000 to the market value of quoted at 17 pence per 1b, all listed stocks. Pelets: No, I Rotas term:
as follows: (in sterling per Of a total of 1,138 issues ap-
· Settlement' house
bearing on the tape, 615 were "leng ton), 1016-17
297 lowering June
Trade Pact Renewed Ma
́ ́ Tokyo, Mar: ́8172/ The Japanese Nationalist Chian trade plan, was renewed for one year today by an ex- change
of notes between the Japanese Vice-Foreign Minister, Mr Okumura, and, the Chinese Ambassador. Dr.Holllägton The old pls expired: today, effective from April 1 flast your, The renewed for trade olun Us Provides
Tong
First Class £66.5.0; Tourist Class £42,10.0. each way fr
For Further Particulars Apply to
TUS
exported $1,000,000 worth of
Nationailus
KINNON MACKENZIE & CO. OF HONGKONG LTD. Imbertelek US$35,000,0
1014-1014
10-171e were sharp gains:In all |
16-17/11 174-17
103-17 unguoted
1632
London Mar. 31.
210-35
1583 1832
15-
and 4. Further particularà copies of the form of purchase agreement can be obtained from the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, Room: 4018, at the above, address. (Telephone. | No, "Mayfair 19494. Extension
2330).
6 The Minister wilt not accept" responsibility for any errors or omissions in the particulars and description of the ship or for any information which the person submitting an 361-301 offer may have obtained from 2013-301 | atty"person whomsoĻVĒT, 27432-14 2016 200
Invest
Ярос
May
LONDON METAL
Ju
Hept.
10
PRICES
Dec.
Enybeans, NG, E, yellow
Spot
301
May
Prices of metal closed today
July
Sept.
Nov.
buyers
100
solters 737
Harley, apol
New York four,
7001
200 lbs., Back.
23414
22714
220
Tin, moot July/Sept.
3-month Copper, spot Gineral markets, cif bassports industrial groups,
·General | | 3-montli April
10%-17 May
10-13/16-17 Motors rose 3/4 point, Chrysler Lead, Apr
July June
5/8' in the "motors. Bethlehem zine, April testate crepe thick
July. was up 144, US Steel, 6/8 point, the latter In 'active trading.
The NY Stock Exchange bond Volume was $3,131,000, and the American Block Exchange Exchange Rates volume was 040,000 shares. ***
* Dow Jones closing averages
United, Press.
70 1714 78 United. Press.
NEW YORK FUTURES")!
New York, Mari al Prices of metal futurez closed today in US cents per in, a follows:
Lene Aprit?
Copper
2005
$30,000.
130-101
$13.90 United Press,
New York Cotton Prices
Now, York; Mar. 81. Prices of cotton-dütures today closed as follows, maki
d. The Minister does not bind: himself to accept any offer for | purchase and Whis decision in
any case must be accepted as.
A. W. WOOD.
Signed by authority of the Minister of Transport, and. Civil Aviation at Berkeley Square House, London, Wäh mis, this ård day of March), 195%;} In Hong Kong furiher particle lare and copies of the form of purchase - Goverment & may iba. obtained from the Bea Traisk
Oles of the Comm