GREAT BRITAIN
Th
| MAINTAIN POSITION IN EUROPE
|| IMPEDE WEST GERMAN- REARMAMENT.
CONTINUE TO POSTPONE TREATY FOR AUSTRIA,
HALT YUGOSLAVIA'S MOVEMENT, TO WEST.
THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1954.
RUSSIAN PROGRAM FOR 1955
O US.
U. S. S. R.
EXPLOIT WESTERN WEAKNESSES, IN ASIÁ
JAPAN
TUNISIA
ENCOURAGE NATIONALISM
PREVENT REUNIFICATION OF KOREA. CHINA
INFILTRATE BELOW 17TH PARALLEL TO INSURE RED CONTROL OF ALL VIETHAM BY MID-1956.
MOROCCO
ALGERIA
IN NORTH AFRICA.
AFRICA
Members of Free World Alliances
Communist Bloc
I
INDONESIA
DOMINATE NATIONALIST PARTY OF INDONESIA.
Russian Programme
HOT WAR TINDERBOX 15 ISLAND OF FORMOSA
NEW GUINEA
AUSTRALIA
AP Nowsfeatures}
For 1955:
Hold Line In Europe;
Expand Influence
Prospect for 1965: Noj war and no peace.
Western statesmen, as 1954 draws to a close, appear resigned to the idea that the world must live for some time in a state of cold war.
The chances for the hot war
World War seem to have re- ceded. Yet there ig little doubt the two principal antagonists in the global political con- fliet-the Soviet Union and the United States-- are worried about the possibility they might stumble into the big fight against their wills.
As ถน accompanying 122517 shows, the Russian programme for the coming year will have two main directions and will be ilore.i to meet conditions in its two major felda,
In Europe, where there is nu real revolutionary situation, the Communists must be satisfied willy maintaining the status quo and attempting
Lo neutralise present alles of the United the pre
include
the
States
This would
to prevent
of Western Germany, to prolong the stalemate on an Austrian peace treaty, to TC- verse the movement of Yugo- slavia to the West, and to in- creuse unrest in North Africa.
on
By WILLIAM L. RYAN
In Asia
Associated Press Foreign News Analyst
Thenture why oves Formosa
n
and unmakes governments and could make the Asian continent | a gradual step-up to their 18- the
for
mlet Auence in the government Useår. cradle
the Nationalist party destructive beyond imagination, | Alrendy
government leans on an alliance The Soviet Unha is fully with the Communists, The Red aware of this potentiality, and will be to push it norr
Alm and more to the Communist : kle sull is unready to risk a war
of the line in the international that could pull down the whole
into nothing structure of the Soviet system, political conflict,
les In terms
thon heulrailty
of internal economy.
the
In terms of long-range bombers, | possible into implicti
weapons with the Red world. In termas of atomic F421 W terms of
Jong-range globat political planning, Soviet Union obviously ready, even though it has been attempting to build at + Futcious pace against such an eventual-
Ity.
is un-
Thus the Soviet Union can be expected to apply a chuckrein to the Chinese Communists
should they become loo danger- ously belligerent.
from ISRUC
The words cmnmating Peking on the Formosa have been quite belligerent, and so have some Pelding deeds, But will the Chinese themselves risk stumbling the big
into
war? It is doubtful for som time to come.
What, then, have the Chinese been up to? The war-like talk! and truculent gestures seem have several purposes.
The Purposes
The purposes may include:
in
the Soviet
کارا
Neutrality
dנות
if alliance
اره
*l
mans to impede their participa- tion in Western defence plats. Unless they are neutral in the struggle. East-West Ideological the Germans wil be told, they
the dream can write off
nication forever.
Chances
treaty JE for independence for Austria seem no, brighter in view of Moscow's Western threats regarding European defence arrangements. Lincs of communication with autellte nollons through Austria continue
TRADE AND
AND COMMERCE SECTION
ECONOMIC FORECAST
Russians Will Aggravate Capitalist Nations To Stop Commercial Development
By Warren Lee Pierson
The following forecast of world economic developments in 1955 was written for the United Press by Mr Warren Lee Pierson, President of the U.S. Couneli of the International Chamber of Commerce. The U.S. Council represents over 350 executives of leading American industries. Mr Pterson, Chairman of Trans World Airlines, has been active in the movement for a Überalized U.S. economy potter.
New York, Dec. 29. In American international relations the focal point of attention during the confing year will almost certainly rest on economic affairs.
Having arrived at a diplomatic and military impasse, the cold war between the coalition of free nations and the Communist autocracy will be fought, at least temporarily, on the economic front.
NEW YORK
STOCK MARKÉT
NETHERLANDS
STATE LOAN
Amsterdam. Dec. 29, Tho Netherlands is Insuing a 314 per cent state Joan to consolidate the floating debt and finance redemption of the foreign debi, according to pro- пресия released at Hague. The loan, to be issued at par, will run for 40 телта. No definite amount has been fixed for the Joan. --- China Mall Special.
the
HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE
(From Our Correspondent)
Business done on the Hongkong Stock Exchange this morning amounted to $898,300,30. NooTI leadership quotations, and the morning's
Only In the broadest terms likely to be accelerated. How is it possible to forecast present ever, effective day
trends into predictions:] which only the United States transactions: however, we can be sure of two can provide remains the paro-BILARES BUYERS SELLERS SALES
DANKB things. During 1955
the
Soviet cunt need of this alliance. with leaders will
direction which thot Bank
INSURANCES take should creasing pressure to aggravate leadership
Union the frictions and conflictions of clearly churted by President
DOCKS, ETC. commercial interests that Lenin Eisenhower in his message predicted would prevent crpital | Congress
Trive
The
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K. Wharf
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Inut April. Some ist nations front fortaing an of the recommendations offered effective alliance to oppose the then have since been adopted,
but much remains to be accom spread of Communism.
On the other hand, it is plished. equally certain that the nations
of
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LAND, ETC.
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HK Land Humphreys Really
ร growing UTILITIES
Although the effect of the the free world will under-requested legislation take to answer the Communist domestic economy Is still challenge.
dispute, there evidence that those who believe that aberal trade policy will be beneficial to American indusirles
the
Tut long
who fear
New York, Deg. 29. Sustained heavy demand for blue chips lifted indus- trial stocks through the
Partisans of economic freedom 400-mark in their average
and international co-operation with ense today.
in every nation are convinced that, enthusiastic
the given
opportunity, volume
their creed can compete a fully with whatever the Com- munists are able to offer.
was the 60
te shot buying.
up 4,430,000 shares-must я база stston since Dec. 18, 1960 whe 1.400,000 shares changed hands
Reporting tickers ran late for host of the first hour of trading. Briefly after noon and again in the final minutes.
Industrials topped the 400-
at a now historic
THE OPPORTUNITY The greatest question of 1935 is whether
not or
they will have that opportunity.
Fortunately, considerable pro- gress has already been made in to loom importantly mark with nearly two points to
spare-con
this direction. The past year high
saw the economie strength of Contributing directly to this individual members of the non- Increase were issues such as
Communist alliance greatly General
Motors, up 2% points, strengthened. Quotas, exchange Bethlehem Sted, up 1%, U.S. restrictions, and other barriers Steel, 19% higher, and National to
been world trade have Steel,
tor Moscow,
10 The
wooing
in
Yugoslavia of will
also be stepped up, produce a degree of neutralism with the rim of breaking. severely straining an important link in the Western chain of defences, the Balkan pact link- Ing the Yugoslavin with Greece
to
or
Neutrality will be the keynote
Russian
Manoeuvres
In Ger- Europe, particularly many. The lure of posible unidention will be used as a weapon against the West Ger-
and Turkey.
Ike's Supporters For Repeal Of
Buy American Act
gramme
1. To frighten Union.
There have been many for a modification or repeal hints that the Chinese Com- of the restrictive "Buy
of
munists are far from satisfied American" Act in the new with the amount
milltary session of Congress, officials and economic aid forthcoming
from Moscow.
said today.
ΟΙ
11⁄2 higher and Allter lessened and this trend seems Clemical, up 144, WestinghousO Electrie, up 1%, Du Pont, 1 higher.
SHARPER GAINS Outside the
Average group there were even sharper Indivi- Jual gains ranging to 41⁄2 puinta
U.S. Hoffman Machinery.
Falis
set 3 record. boro, climbing 0.87 to their best level since July 3, 1931,
The market was one of the broadest on record, with 1207 ssues traded-748 of these higher, 328 unchanged and 293 lower.
for
World Rubber
Markets
10015-10135
NEW YORK
outnumbered
In
any relaxation against Imports,
It
those
of restrictions
IMPORTANT MARKS
this foctor.
more than any other, which I believe will produce bipartisan legislation establishing our trade polley on a liberal and stable course. The three important benchmarks in the creation of such a policy are the Japanese trade treaty, the extension of the Trade Agreement Act, and formal United States adherence revised general agreement tariffs and trade. Unfortunately, these measures alt havo political rom their. ramifications opart
Bach economic consequencpposition,
4 of
3000 ir 7
2000 7.00
2200 7.10
.. 15.00 18.30 2500 17 15.30
00
2.0715 2.126
041 00
Tram
21.70 21.90 1200
600 21,70 1909 6 21.00
Star Ferry..
108
Yaumali Ferry
C. List (0) 10.30 10.50
18.10
3600
C. Light (N) 15.20 18.50 500 Electric
.... 30%
100
40
Macao Elec 1214 12.00 Telephone .. 329
INDUSTRIALS
Cement
401 4034 2000 500 STORES, ETC.
Dairy X. Ris 24.79
Hits.. 18.00
-Watson (N) .. COTTONS
3000
2100
100 10.70
-
375 G 25.00
101
0.70 0.85 1000 @ 6.80
Textile Corp. MISCELLANEOUS
Yangtze ... 5.08 $ 2000
Allied
4.375
$3000
2000 6
World Cotton Markets
will encounter strong but the increasing rea
realisation of their critical importance to the International economy will, I believe, ensure final approval.
T
confident I am even more that efforts to repeal the Buy the American Act, to clarify,
New York, Dec. 20, escape clause, and to establish Holiday-minded cotton traders
simple, fair method customs evaluation,
of today watched prices.settle back will cause slightly in continued quiet,deal- existing anarchronisms in our ings. trade practice to be corrected.
NEW YORK Prices of futures closed today as follows:
IMPORTANT ELEMENT
An important element in the American leadership In 1955 I's in the creation of a con- stent economic policy towards the under-developed nations of
the world.
Spot
Mar.
May
July
Oct..
Dec
Mar.
May
The intensified efforts of the Soviet leaders to capture
NEW ORLEANS £110 Prices of futures closed today
vast populations and exploit tho as follows: material resources, of Asia im- parts an urgency to the need of
Spot
May
July
Oct.
Dec,
Mor.
May
Singapore, Dec. 29. The rubber market opened slightly lower on disappointing overseas advices but later prices advanced sharply in speculative buying with sellers very rew served. There was. little prot All industrial groups Ipart in the rise with steels, non-closings:
tok taking towards the close. Future fextous metals, aircrafts, some No: 1 rubber per tb. Jan, 2014-0216 Washington, Dec. 29, the proposal would be repeated
Feb. 80-7 President Elsenhower and in the new Democrat-controlled motors, oil, chemical, television
Mar. unquoted supporters of
No. rubber per ib. Jan. 90%-90% his pro- session of Congress in January stocks, building shares, and a
94-9416 as part of the Administration's host of specials featuring: liberalised heel trade and tariff policy.
High-priced Amerada climbed No. 3 for
No. 4
0312-63% more than 4 in the oils.
Spot rubber unsbaled ... proposal
11%-001 The dropping of this foreign trade will not fight
Some
stocks
ad-Blank crepe received
10-91 could be regarded as a conces
ditional impetus in the form of No. 1 pale crepo.... on to the protectionists.
news. Carrier ran good
ran up 24 on The President has already_an-
good
carnings, International nounced that he will ask Con-
Harvestor 1% on the company's Futures today closed 105 to improving productivity andi ress for a three-year extension
116 points higher with sales of raising living standards of the new products. reciprocal plans of the tariff-cutting
act with
peoples. The New York Stock Exchange 192 contracts. The President has already unde
agreements
Speculative buying and cover- authority to lower import duties bond volume was $5,700,000,
The problem of United States 2. To CKCUSO the Internal modified the Act by an execu-
The American Stock Exchange | ing by dealers sent prices aky-assistance in accelerating eco- Chinese programme,
The an- tive order and the administra- on certain items by 18 per cent
volume was 1,410,000 shares,
rocketing
seasonal highs.nomic development limited to Cotton closinga, American below present levels.
Strength of London-Singapore Asia; for notwithstanding the middling 15/16 inch, in pence DOW-JONES AVERAGES Dow Jones closing averages markets generated the main buy-obviously urgent needs of that per lh, were as follows: on Wall Street today were as g power,
arch, we cannot neglect In the spot market, follows:
Interests in
148.23 800 tons. Reported transactions
While there are encouraging 61.28 included three
For : shots 149.87. HAR
Include: signs that the Low of private 100.09 January at 394
four
to these nations Tour Investments price index 172.75 sheets for Janimry 33% and will grow as they provide more
United Press.
334 flat bark for January de-favourable conditions for foreign livery 27% cents; one sheets for capital, there is no doubt that a February at 334 cents and conservative programme of uld Colton futures, closing prices, Latin in cruzeiros per kilogram were America and the For East will as follows: Spot No. 1 Res sheets moved lend
their J up to 381⁄2 cents a pound, num.
which Mar. May Futuro closings
nounced programme internally ton's economic advisers feel
that It werd not be worth
In Asia the Communist drive will be almed nt exploiting every sign of weakness, relying for the army." In order heavily
the propaganda to excuse this, a threat inus while to provoke a new storm theme of "colonialism" to turn exi
exist. The threat is Formoen
thia in Congress by pressing for, an Asians away from co-operation and
and the Chinese Nationalists, alteration or repeal of the Act. with the West. The Communista; The result is a harsh economic
DEPRESSION MOVE
AIC
TC.
the
prevent the re- policy of industrialisation sure to unification of Korea, to try to quiring even more belt-lighten. complete their infiltration in ing and austerity for
Chinese people, even more ex- Indonesia, and to capitalise on the large gains they have al- port of their badly, needed food in excringe for the sinews for ready achieved in Indo-China.
Industry.
possible hot
WET
com-
}
urg
On the front, the Underbox is Formosa. 3. To assert the Chinese cluirą
The United States is
to leadership in Asia mitted to defend Chiang Kai- deliver as much indignity
United States Chinese possible to the
thek's Nationalist
fortrosa
against Red invasion short of the point
to protect becomes a 'real risk.
from the mainland,
the free world's rim of island defences in the Pacing.
$1
rc-
The "Buy "American" Act, Passing during the days of America's depression, quired Government agencies award- buying supplies and int .contracts 10 Kive preference to American in- dustries if the prices wore not more than 25 per cent above':
of foreign. bladers. The President's executive order
Shoso
SAME PROPOSAL This is the same proposal, the President made carller he was year, when forced by protectionist pres sure to accept an extension of only one year (to next without any. Power June)
make additional tariff
to Cuik. Mr
a. Re- Daniel Reed, publican, who played a major
-30 industriala
20 rnila
15 utililles
65 stocks
40 bonds
Comm
future
!
dealers
401.57 estimated sales between 700 and customer our Latin American į May/June
in blocking the proposal New York Sugar
role then
ling already announced that he is rendy to continue the fight next year-Router.
Market
ctrls;
three sheels f March at 32% to nations in both
cents a pound,
Mar.
May
July
Sept.
Dec.
Mor
180
33.70
LIVERPOOL
our Dec/Jon.
Mar/Apr.
July/Aug. Oct/Nov.
Omelal values for pot
American midding 15/10th inch American S... middling :
Others were unchanged.
SAO PAULO
Mexican middling 1-1amus
a. momentum to conomic
enterprise, und
sustain and Oct. conditions can
Doc.
developer July..
of
New York, Dec. 29. World No. 4 sugar futures 2 points
enlarge
..In the United States, If this proves the course or average price of middling cotton con- higher with sales of 123
340action most consistent with our at 10, designated spot markets tracia,
economic and political interests Domestic No. 0 sugar futures
was, 34.23 corts, Sales at these: we should darthritis centres totaled 24,150 bales,
apply closed 2 points higher to 1 point lower with sales of 147 contracts.
CARMEN EEN KARACHII The market was firm with the lessons learned
Operations of the Marshall Plan The market went into higher world Sleadiness
com
spot quoted at 28% pence per and devise (mrocedures. that ground on
scale buying. tracis refected trade buying 15. Prices on balance and steadiness in No: 1-Ras spot
where war
Ansued on December 17 lowers New York Foreign today closed this margin required by law to The political war must con- Letween six and 10 per cent. tinue. Therefore the Commun-
A leading opponent of the
Exchange
New York, Dec. 29,
21.03-7/10
3.7895 0.07.60 unometal
2.70 13/10 30-day futurea po-day futuros „128TVN South Africa - Sinusit
Chhers word. unthanger Prem
United
ists, although they may make "Buy American" Act In Con- gestures indicating willingness
Mr
Smith (De Canada, Franic to negotiate, cannot be expected
mocrat, Mississippi) sald today England-official of to permit the reunification
that he will not now ‚ ̈leád" is Korca, and that will remain a drive for the Act's repeal, in point of friction,
the new session of Congrote be- the President's order well!
care of tho
zaidi
An Atom War
War over Formosa would likely ment alomio world war
Indo-China remains a prinie cruse because it would probably in target, despite the Geneva con- volvo strategie bombing to ference, agreement ending the situation. destroy China's Industrial po shooting there. The Communist Mr Smith aid tiday: "The tential in Manchurle-bombing Vietminh can be expected to recent award of an electrical that would bo too close for continue influraiing and sub-contract to a British concern pomfret in the eyes of the verting below the 17th parallel for a generator on a water pro- Boviet leaders. Bosides this, the dividing line. Elections are Juct in Arkansas pets in the Baylot: Union has a mutual aid scheduled. In mid-1950; and the pattem," treaty with Red China,
Eisenhows Red programme appears to OUIT
President mitting Mowow, to si to war laat insuring Communist dominus proposed a revision
ught of an act of aggres. dion of a Vietnam by then.
The Indonesia, the Communists March he ran into
epronilon In the
Him
slon, such never hamil work, patiently for a distant controlled Congress
could
that any way over TomoR FOR gradual increamy in their way friend
falled from eCoffumuntst
tellectual aroupe which make trout it had bea. GLA
w
London Foreign
Exchange
| tho | raw market. Conversely, the low raw market. wolgħod
LONDON
'setilement, house, term;
-28
on the domestic contract. Ant/June Future closings:why, CopyrContraet No. 4 (worldy ima
July/Sept
Det
large
e ve limitation of our Foreign demand," however, „wast
the "natiiro") of our:
quiot: Prices closed" today in resources and the necessity for co-oporation by all, friendly peceber maund as follows nations
$80-FN
The
economie.
1980
(oppdara
solidation
Procent, your innd
ment practice! will be
Fricis Your
the bhalimage
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