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THE CHINA MAIL, MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1953.
ATOMIC DISARMAMENT HOPES
Death Penalty
Urged For
HIGHER
Espionage In US USSR Accepts West's
Washingloti, Apr. 4.
The United States Attorney-General, Mr Her- bert Brownell, today re- commended that the death penalty be provided for peace-time capionage.
In an annual report to Congress he said that under existing law, explortage in wartime carried the death penalty while in peace- time the maximum punish- ment is 20 years' imprison- ment.
Ife said he saw no Justi- fication for such a disting- lon National security was of paramount importance whether in war or peace. Iruter,
Commission Condemns Israel
Killing Of Three Egyptians
Appeal
To Study Deadlock
London, Apr. 4.
Government quarters. here today saw some. hope of eventual world atomic disarmament in Russia's acceptance of the Western appeal for a new study of the problem by the United Nations Disarmament Commission,
The Commission is expected to meet in New York this week and to set up a special sub- committee to try to cut through the deadlock on principles that for years has rendered it impotent.
But the outcome of the new disarmament bid will largely depend upon Moscow's yielding in its past de mands for immediate outlawing of the hydrogen bomb and other atomic weapons.
Moscow has hitherto insisted|fissionsblo material to the "bank" that a disarmament pact must would automatically mean A be conditional on international reduction of war potential in - agreement 10 ban the alomlethe hands of the nations joining bamb
None of the Western the scheme.
atom
ore
powers is prepared to write off But if the twin attempts to what it considers to be the big- obtain East-West agreement on gest deterrent to war before if the
10 be know that the Soviet Unlon sabotaged, Moscow must adopt genuinely seeks a sealing down a more conciliatory approach to of conventionn arma and the problem than a demend for military manpower.
Immediate proscription of
atom/s
Tel-Aviv. Apr. 4. The Egyptian-Israeli Mixed Armistice Commission today condemned Israel for KUIDA one Egyption officer, one cor- poral, and one seklier in a rakti į start across the border into Gaza ani Hafah oo Apr) 2 and 3,
The armistiv commission found Israel guilty เอร์
Basant violation of The urmistice agreement and
planned net
1
AKETERSION bv
military or para-military armed Israelis,"
The
commnission called
1sruel to prevent a PRCUITENK
the same mecting. Egypt
nectised istne)
of such aggressings,
It
also
kai-
an Egyptian corporal on April 3, but the armistice commission adopted no resolus Bun
charge on this
us the chairman obsiaineid.
Ometal eireles made no voin- ment
011 these incideals, but pointed out that ten days ago an Arnell soldier was killed i the sume area, and another was kidnapped by Egyptians.
The
Queen's Visit To
Cocos Islands
Depends On Weather
Cocos Islands, Indian Ocean, Apr. 5. Inhabitants of the “paradise islands” of Cocos o principles from London says the request of are hoping for clear weather and calm seas so
For this reason, the special weapons, it is held.-Reuter. sub-committee will probably A France-Presse message
working
in the standing armies of the convene the United Nations world powers,
wor
which would govern a reduction the Big 3 Western powers to that they can have a 90-minute visit by Queen Disarmament Commission was Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh from the Much of Western hope for made on the initiative of Great Royal yacht Gothic today. eventual contrai of atomic Britain, Informed suurver Enid
If the seas are rough and the seven-mile trip wenpons is stil concentrated on here today. progress towards fulfilment of CHURCHILL'S SPEECH by a motor launch from the open sea is considered President Eisenhower's plan for
too hazardous for the Queen, only a few repre- atomic energy.
sentatives of the 1,800 population of the 20 small coral islands will see their Sovereign.
חזו
It was beileved that the Prime
international "bank" ol Minister, Sir Winston Churchil, would make a statement on this Pobile anxiety about the dematter in the course of a debate structive capabilities of the on the hydrogen bomb in the hydrogen bob have given a House of Commons tomorrow. fresh urgency to Britan's wal Sir Winston Churchill wiil for the setting up of the United loutline the steps taken by the Nations sub-committee.
But British in Paris and Washingten summoning for convening the Disarmament preparations the new body loto existence Commission, these sources said, Degan iminedlately after the British diplomatic circles to- "big four" Foreign Ministers' day thought
Dis- that the conference in Berlin, in Februarmament Commission might incet next week, and that the ary.
date of April 8, Thursday, had been suggested.
AUTOMATIC REDUCTION
The Soviet Foreign Minister, Mr V. Mohlov, agreed
after rul in Egyptian hands us the operate in this scheme
kidnapped
isracti
15
to co-
con-
Mixed Amnistice Commission's Soviet
Western slatesmen rejsell the Minister's appeal for a that decision
Egyp: should
new world disarmament hand him back to Israel WOR ference. deferred by a ruling issued last Thursday by United Nations chief of statt. Van Bennike. France-Presse,
The South
The same circles thought that," though the first meeting would probably be held in New York, later meetings of the commis-
New Season
Dage 3
In Soma Countriesi.
At Stratford West Germany Takes
The 95th season of playa by William Shakespeare opened at the Memorial Theatre, Stratford-on-Avon last month with 1 performppre of "Othello".
will kill thee and love
thee after," Baya Anthony
Quayle
tho Moor, and Barbara Jefford as Desdemona In one of the final scenes of "Othello" during the dress rohearsal.
Some Progress
On
US-Indian Dispute
New York, Apr. 4. Indian sources at the United Nations today reported · "some progress" had
boen made to- wards settling the disputed issue of the continued presence of truce observation team of Kash- Americans in the United Nations
Export
Lead From Britain
London, Apr. 5.
A monthly review Issued by the British Treasury today revealed that West Germany's ex- port trade last year Improved throughout the world and in some countries took the lead from Britain.
The review, the Bulletin for Industry, showed that Britain's total exports stayed at just over $2,000 million sterling between 1951 and 1958, while West German exports rose last year to over £1,000 million sterling.
In dollar exports, both British and German ligures rose lust
усаг. German exports werd Just under £200
million sterling: British exports ap- proached the £400 million sterling mark.
Party Official
Defend
To Dr Jagan
The Bulletin showed that Britain's sterling exports had fallen in 1952, but were on tho upgrade again last year above the £1,000 million sterling level. German exports under £500 milion sterling. Ex-Premier Dr Cheddi Jagam but were rising fast.
will be defended by Mr Linden Burnham, Chairman of the
FIVE
German
were
Georgetown, British Gulana,
Apr. 5.
passed of the Governoring an
COMMODITIES
drder
of
In exports to O.E.E.C. (Or- People's Progressive Party, when ganisation for European he appears In court today Economic Co-operation) coun- charged with trics, Germany had Britain though British exports The Party, jed by Dr Jagan, were still rising. German ex- was deposed from power Jost ports were approaching £1,000 October for allegedly supporting million sterling in 1953, while Communist objectives. Britain WON Just over 2000
Dr Jagan, held in
custody millon sterling.
here, was arrested on Saturday afternoon at the village Mahalcony, 40 miles from the capital, soon after the Governor, exports had also Sir Alfred Savage, had refused passed British figures in trade lo rescind su order forbidding to the rest of the world. Bo him to leave Georgetown with- tween 1950 and 1952, British out permission. exports WLTO about £300
Saturday An
night million sterling, but Inst
year seized a large number of posters they dropped to just over £200
the end of emergency urging million starling. German ex-regulations in British Gulanu paris roso from below £200 and the withdrawal of British Talks on the issue are still But the people
million sterling in 1050 to over troops. Two men had apparent- of the blue continuing between Mr Rajesh- that gure last year. lagoons and the waving palm war Dayal, permanent Indian
ly intended to paste them to trees are
ready to
walls in the city.-Reuter. give their delegate, and Queen and
the Secretary- her husband
The Bulletin compared the General, Mr Dog Hammersk- simple and sincere welcome
share of Britain and Gumany in ashore.
joeld.
the main exporting countries In five commodi- The Indian sources said "we total exporta People on Home Island-one have made some progress and it ties. of the three main islands of the remains to be seen how far we atoll group÷were keen to danco can the "list", their traditional
They will be tnvited aboard people on Home Island with his along with the so-called "King of attractive Monchester-born wife, the Cocos", 25-year-old Oxford- Daphne. gates the lives of graduate John Clunies-Ross the
V.
Police Deny Firing At
sion might be held in capital Demonstrators
vities elsewhere.
circles
British diplomatic Oficials in London said today confirmed the report that the had President Eisenhower's
was hoped that agreement on American test on March 1
"bank' not caused the British move proposal
lead to for a disarmament meeting. but collaboration between the body that the particularly
con- supervising this project and the clusive results had proved the United Nations
Disarmament urgent
need of agreement
would
Johannesburg. Apr. 4.
African Railways employ ar engine-driver who Commission. Contributions of umong the great powers. probably has the longest name
the in Raoul Richard bon Montpenster Chalous Frizon Colzenu Kennedy van Dan van Issault the Frison,
HIS
Union Maxpallian Bentinck Bour-
father had The
names, plus "Orange".
same
Me de Frison has tried to find the origin of his names but has not succeeded.
the
sir.
cach go to meet
dance sequence, along the last point of view." 100 yards of the drive from the
.
other's
United Nations officials declin-
Jetty to the house of Mr Juntes-ed to comment on the state of Ross.
Pondicherry (French
India), Apr. 4.
A small Malay giri will pre- The authorities of the
sent the Queen with a bouquet French colonial territory of Then from a raised platform of Pondicherry
today denied a specially erected marquee, the police had Queen and the Duke will watch that French fired on demonstrators in over the rest of the welcoming the small isolated French
Rhee On “All-Out War" territory of Counitchampeth
ceremonies,
L
LAND ROVER TOUR If the hoped-for fine weather. materialises the Queen will have a chance to tour the island in a land rover.
the negotiations.
Mr Nehru, the Indian Prime Minister, has taken the position that in view of American uid to Pakistan, with whom India is in dispute over Kashmir, the 18 American observers observation team can no longer be regarded as neutrals.
on the
On the Instructions of the New Delhi Government, the Indian delegation to the United Nations has taken up the matter with, said Mr Hammarakfocid, who recently that a thorough study was being made in an effect to she work out a satisfactory agree-
ment.
An all-out war against Communists are ready they will 499 to be cplm bus now reported Ross has built up with medel / team must be regarded as neu-
A British Crossword Puzzle
TAZEE
as the free
the
ised."--Reuter.
To Visit Troops In Hongkong
Police
Soviet Mission
The
Banfied
Karachi, Apr. 4. Pakistan Government and has refused to allow a Soviet and cultural mission to visit East sull Bengal, it was authoritatively leading with Germany challeng- learned.
In steel, machinery electrical
apparatus Britain chemicals,
Wis
ing strongly. Britain's position The mission, comprising ballet was healthier in Cars and dancers and singers, errived blcycles, where German com-hare a fortnight so on a tour petition was nat too strong.of West Pakistan. No reason Router.
was given-Reuter.
Parisian Grill
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At The Hammond Organ
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who were creating a dia. turbance supporting the Seoul, Apr. 4. civilisation than any atomic campaign
to reversion of President Syngman Rhee agreement, the President said. the territory to India. warned tostay that agreements Despite growing alomie jitters
The authorities of the terri- In the 20-minute tour, with the Communists to re- and demands for international
tory suid that police were called would be able to see the copra strict atome weapons would be control, Mr Rhee said, “You
in to deal with the riot and that drying sheds which help to Mr Hammarskjoald has main- "valueless" and predicted that only tie up your own hands" "I am not really interested in the Huds
to financo tained that, as agents of the one policeman fired his pistol produce the capital would use
by attempting to limit methods every
In the air when hemmed in by the tiny welfare state which the United Nations, the American the probablilty that I am 4 weapon they own in an all-out of warfare,
rioters.
observation "benevolent dictator" Clunies members of the member of
Bristoerntic war.
He said "When the Com- family," he says.—China Mall
The situation
movement villages and free health tral and in a sense "denational-Jack Geller Special.
munism would do more to help whatever weapons they have!
across Indian territory between scheme. rogardless of the
consequences French possessions hns been
Queen and Before the on mankind to destroy forbidden to French subjects Duke leave the jetty to rejoin civilisation
world and
French merchandise. knows it.
the Gothic, headier, will pre- Reuter reported that M. "Any agreement they might Texenas du Monteel, French model and two smaller ones for sent the Queen with a large sign would be as valucicas u
Inspector-General of Overseas her two children, Prince Charles their previous unkopt pledges. Possessions, left here today for and Princess Anne, By such on agreement you Paris, giving up his two-week only tie up your own hands, fact finding tour after only leaving those of the ortemy as week's investigation of the the Gothic will sail in the early free as ever while he laughs demand for a merger with India. His tour of the settlement, Mr Rheo put Communum which was severely criticised by ahead of atomle
leaders of the French india the major threat to civilisation. Socialist Party as unnecessary,
If the United States would Karaikal yesterday
was left uncompleted. A visit to Was can- decide that Communist aggrescelled. slon has gone too far-that the programme of death behind the Two members of the French Iron Curtain should be slapped National Assembly representing that the uncertain peoples stillFrench India, Senator Pakkiris- free should be guaranteed their wamy Pillai continued existence thpt any Jaquery, leave next week for
Paris. act against long-range Com- munist aggression would be Senator Pillai said they almed defensivo-It would be welcome to achieve a peaceful settlement news," he said.
of the merger question,
Both members have been holding closed door talks with Socialista who signed the "It-rather than any written declaration for a merger- agreement limiting the use of Reuter and France-Presse. weapons in a war-would mean
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the United Pope's Benediction
Mr Rheo said
States Is developing atamię
and hydrogen, weapons, only
"for defensive purposes" and
nat for aggression.
For 50,000
Vatican City, Apm, 4, Pope Pius XII. appeared to
"The United States is known," day at his window for the first
the President
said. "for
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Ume since his illnoss last March
If the shere plan is followed, evening on the next stage of where she is to arrive on April her voyage to Colombo, Ceylon, 10-China Mail Special.
London, Apr. 8. General Bir Cameron Nichol son, Adjutant General to the forces, left London airport Inst night to visit troops in. Hong- kong, Korea and: Malaya.
He will return. to London on | April 20.—Reuter.
River Tigris Rises Again
Baghdad, Apr. 4. ̈ ́
The level of the Tigris rose, 20 centimetres today, though it was still below the maximum reached last week, when the city was seriously threatened,
Irrigation experts thought that to Baghdad, and this operation
has been susperided by the the maximum level would be reached on Monday to Tuesday | British Middle East Commandes night, but they were optimistic Franco-Présar. and thought that the relatively. alight danger the capital was in would only last a short time.
Explosions shook the city to- day as now, breaches were made in the railway line to Baquba to allow water to flow Into the Take cast of the town.
10 to give his benediction to a Meanwhile, the aliuation re- humanitarianism, its philon crowd of some 50,000 people, mained serious at Aziziyah, 50 throples, its friendliness to The crowd gathered after the miles south of Baghdad, where peoples of other creeds, bellets Passion Bunday
service
celo the town is still surrounded by and races.
brated in the Vatican basilica. flood water. "It de universal knowledge that the United States has no window of the Pope's room, on It was already dark, and the
Two planes arrived here today haa aggressivo designs and
the third floor of The Valicin, from Turkey carrying blankets conducted successful research was illuminated as the Pope ap- whilst a train bringing » 35-bed to develop
superior
pantod. weapons
mobile hospital, is expected to- only for defensivo
alve purposes. Pope Plus, who wore a white morrow. Helicopter of the Recent
ent publicity
given by the woollen cloak, made a fatherly United States Air Force were SATURDAY'S CROSSWOBP--Agross) 1 Datt, 4. Beuttle, U.S. Government to its hydro- | gesture - with both hands in 'out
searching for people 8 Race, 9. Pose, 10 Enomies, 11 Bent, 12 Moal, 14 Trudges, 17 gen bomb tests tells the enemy response to the crowd's applause, marooned by the floods around Adder, 10 Screw, 22 Slender, 20 Rods, 27 Cito, 28 Aspires, 29 there. · is 'no... : intention by, the Then he made the sign of the Baghdad, k Exit, 30-Skip. Foss, 33. Sage. Down 2 Atoned, & Trable, 4 United States to use the bomb Cross with him right hand, in Scent, 6 Centre, Timid, 7 Liege, 13 Moce 19 Adze, 15 Gore, except for paychologient: pur-apostello blessing of the crowd.
publicity.
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21 Wine (6).
17: Trine (8).
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