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THE FAMOUS COMERRY IN ACTEON TRAUSTRE
Whiteaways
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HDWI, 1.0 M
HK INTEREST RATES DOWNK FLAG RAISED
BUMPER
Shots In Lisbon Big Three Follow Guided Missiles CHINA
HOOTING in the Porta- guese capital earlier this
week und disturbances
again
focuses
Wednesday
attention
on
the homeland of many
China Mail
London Lead
SHARES REACTION
117. readiern
ader
Hongkong and Macao, as it The Big Three British Banks in Hongkong
prepares for prest
elections
than a
presidentini
more
in n little
fortnight's time,
Both incidents were cen-
tred around the opposition candidate
General
Hum-
*
berto Delgado. This is not altogether surprising. Delgado's drefsjon to atand for the Presidency, cate- campaigning an
of the gorical opponeni Salazar regime, has been described as "a "political sensation such as Portugal has not known since the present regime began in 1926"
been
His strictures of Dr Salazar's
Government have sharp and fiery.
for example appealed to all
"non-totalitarian
He has
liberáld"
to back him. And he has said too that under Nate commitments, Portugal Is pledged tu government",
"democratie
Referendum Hint?
addition, General Delgado has suggested that the United Nations should en- force "free elections" in Portal. He has declared
himzeit against restoration
are ta reduco interest rates.
Bitten By Snake
DR ROMER
REPORTED BETTER
The Hongkong and Shanghai Bank will reduce interest rates
Blow Up:
7 Die, 3 Missing
by 1⁄2 per cent, following yes- terday's nnnouncement of a re-Eight
duction In the British Bank Rate.
This was announced by Bank apokesman this morning.
The reduction would takte immediately tru! effect almost credit interest would be reduced
ús from June 1,
Various Changes
A spokesman for the Char- Bank told the Chino Mail
lere
this morning that their interest rates would also be changed.
There will be Various These have not yet changes,
been worked out because it is rather a complicated business but you can take it that interest
rates will be changed
A spokesman for the Mercan- ile Bank told the China Mail "The matter is under considera.
HARVEST LIKELY
London, May 22. China will roop its best
· harvest in history this your unloss natural disasters occur in the coming month, the Now China
IN TOKYO
Tokyo, May 23. The Hongkong flag was solemnly Holsted at 9 a.m. thlm morning at a formal ceremony which was held at Tokyo's Dai Tohi hotel-headquarters of the third Aslan Gamus teams.
The 101 Hongkong team wearing their blue blazars and holding their white straw hate, stood at attention as a 30-man Japanese military band struck up "God Bave the Queen,” in the presence of several hundred anlookers who held up all traffic for several minutes.
The flag was hoisted by two Japeríase naval ratings and two boy scouts, standing rłyldly to attention. After the actual flag holating, Mr. A. De O, Bates, chairman of the Hong- kong Olympic Committes, who stood at the head of the Hongkong dologation, called for thres ́chasry for the. Hongkong team-France-Presso.
Nows Agency reported MAY OBTAIN IMPROVED MAJORITY
today,
It quoted
a spokesman for
the Ministry of Agriculture as
saying the average under sum-
Leonardo, Now Jersey, May 22. supersonic Nike Ajax guided missiles, with TNT warheads that can smash planes 60,000 feet in the air, exploded like a string of giant firecrackers todayer crops was more than last at a Nike baso which the Army had yield per acre was expected. ruled "as safe as a gas station."
Soven the main crop had already men were killed and three were missing, southern provinces and
1,300 Troops Search For
Eoka Leader
Nicosio, May 22.
tion. There will be some ad- British troops launched a big
Justments made."
The British Bank rale Vis reduced from six to five and a half per cent yesterday. Earller this year it was dropped from seven to six per cent,
of the interest When news rate reduction became known
hunt for the Eoka leader, George Grivas, and other Grook Cypriot extremists today in the mountainous rogion around Limassol in South Cyprus.
Brilish troops, supplied by on the Hongkong Stock Ex-helicopters with food and em- chenge a number of issues re-munition because of the rugged and prices terrain, storted the search for acted immediately rose, especially some of the rivas early today.
By tonight they had narrowed Luflity shares,
of an absolutist monarchy Dr J. D. Romer, Pest Control Although business ou the down the systematic comb-ou?
and he alho xees no ronson
why the present Constitu- tion should not be abrogat-
ed "if the nation wills it".
an
Three men were injured, one neriously. 11 Was feared the three missing men were blown
10 bils.
All the casualties, including
civilians and soldiers, were on
the best. Damage to the base estimated unofficially at $150,000,
No H-Heads None of the missiles were equipped with nuclear war- heads.
The explosions sent chunks of missiles flying several miles through the air, landing in yards, fielde ant foresta. windows were shattered, foundations were cracked and houses trembled as though in on earthquake,
A Mile Away
The blasts knocked down one woman a mile and a half from the scene,
Haritan Boy, about two miles
year's and great increase in
Harvesting of winter wheat
been completed In three
W25
All
under way in five others,
a marked these areas showed increase in output, the spokes. man cald.
In the Huai River and Yellow
wheat-producing areas, harvest- and the crops had begun were better than in
any pre- Vvious year.
The spokesman called on city
us much a workers to help possible at reaping time, which would reach its peak about tho beginning of June-Reuter.
KISHI'S GOVT
LEADS
IN ELECTIONS
Tokyo, May 23.
River basins, China's major With a two to one lead in early returns from yesterday's Japanese general clection the generally Conservative and pro-Western government of Mr Nobusuke Kishi this morn- ing appeared certain of re-election with a con- firmed and possibly improved majority in the Japanese House of Representatives.
Opponents of Mr Kishi within His Finance
Explosions Destroy Refinery
Long Beach, May 22.
Minister,
Mr his own party were Josing Hisato Ichimada was also re- ground at a stage when early tumed.
counts for the 407 seats in the There was a heavy poll. Omelal Lower House of the Diet gave Agures were expected to show the Conservatives 112 assured a turnout of at least 78 per seats against the opposition So-cent from the ñal, official elec- cialists $2.
toral count of 52,031,842 votes.
Cabinet Ministers re-elected The return to power of the included Klicht Alstri, the governing Liberal-Democratic Cabinet Secretary and Shigesa- burn Maca, the Trade Minister, Party was in any case assured.
Reuter. Major Question
Military sources saki they The $15-million Hancock Oil thought one of the minilos hati ~~Co.. refinery' was "destroye down distance and landed in
ed by a series of explo
One major question to be re- sions and fire today which solved was whether within his sent flames 900 feet in own party Mr Kistil would gain the air and covered the or lose support.
Thean frst returns showed him entire Long Beach area
Raining. with heavy, black smoke. Later results from the big city
Officer, who was bitten by market was rather slow with to a mile-long valley in which
Indian Cobra
on buyers unwilling to come for several extremists were belleved away.
market men were to have been trapped. Wednesday and was reward,
the general It was not known definitely ported to be in
'serious optimistle about
effect the new bark interest It Grivas was among them. condition, has improved.
Allogether 1.300 British troops rates would have on the Ex- Doctors at the Queen Mary change.
were taking part in' the hunt.-
rited Press. morning of Hospital this
(See latest prices PB)
These are stirring sentiments
which challenge Rome the fundamental precepts on which the Salazar "New State" is founded. They also
said:
The general condition of Dr Romer is good."
It is learned that the Indian Cobra, a deadly poisonous
foreshadow grave constitu- snake, was caught by Dr P. A.
tional difficulties in
event of Delgado's election, tel
the M. van de Linde, the Indus- the Health Omeer, in
residence neor
and while It is not sug- garden of his gested that the shouting Taipe,
wns
an
The snake was captured und attempt to intimidate the General and put in a bottle and later handed
over to Dr Romer, who is also reptile expert, for examination.
his supporters it seems fair to conclude that these pronouncements have aroused long dormant pus slons and Inspired a certain degree of recklessness in the Queen Mary Hospital, opposition ranks, and corresponding
Dr Romer was bitten in the arm when be was taking the anake out of the bottle.
He was inmediately rushed to
Pflimlin Seeking Sweeping Powers
For Algeria Crisis
Paris, May 22.
the Indian Cobra was caught The French Premier, Pierre Pflimlin, will
B
Dr van de Lande told the
degree
of
China Muil this morning that
anxiety in the Government.
by his gardeners on Tuesday. I
was captured Inside the green.
house and was about four feel tong.
Bypassed
A
"When I got home usat day, It was ready, inside a bottle," he sald,
i
stake the life of his Ministry on constitutional sweeping plans for reform, political observers said today. to vote a resolution approving the principle of constitutional reforan.
NOTHER factor in this
These plans, which go much Dr van de Linde sald he took somewhat charged atmo the sake to town on the fol- further than any previous pro sphere is that the Govern-lowing morning and handed it Ject submitted to the National Assembly, aim at strengthening ment candidate Rear Ad-to Dr Romer's staff.
Linde, whose the stability and the powers of Dr van de miral Americo Tomas, former Minister of Marine, residence is situated in a wooded the government. has been nominated over area near Taipo Ngau, sald he and his gardeners had found a head the
of General Craveiro Lupes. President number of stakes in his garden. He thought they came out for for the last seven years. water. It has been said that this
Some two years ago, he said. was due to the General's
a seven-fool King Cobra, another rugged insistence on his deadly specimen, was caught in right to make full use of his gardČA,
constitutional
hla
powers,
One enables him to appoint or dismiss the Government, And according to a recent
despatch, he incurred some unpopularity In
Govern-
For this an absolute majority If the Assembly is necessary.
Council of the approves, the A preliminary agreement on Republic will then be asked to the reform was reached at adopt a similar resolution, restricted Cabinet meeting late
If the Palmlin government last iga, and the full Cabine!
these preliminary gets over hurdles,
11 wil sk the was
AE- later today.
sembly to speed up the pro- cedure for studying the reformn
discussing the project
The Goverment is planning to usk the Assembly this week
In Your Saturday Mail
measure.
Two Systems
Two systems for giving greater stability to the government were today being considered by
sports leagues.
Ambulances from surrounding communities were sent to the scene, Miltary and elviilun hospitals were thrown open to handle the dead and injured.
First reports said the blast occurred in an acid pit neni a and the Long Beach Fire De-show whether the Socialists in- launching pad. However, mili-partment sold there was an creased or reduced their re tary authorities later said the confirmed report two other per-presentation.
ex-sons had been trapped in Nike-Ajax missiles had
As counting proceeded in the ploded. The missile contains tank car engulfed in flames and early morning hours the Liberal- liquid fuel-United Press. were fatally burned.-U.P.
Democrats had 155 assured tenis.
At least two men were kilted constituencies were expected to
un-
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NEW TENSION ON TUNISIA FRONT
Algiers, May 22. between French and Tunisian Fighting
troops brought new tension to the North African situation tonight.
the
aring and The Aghing broke out near with nine, tons of Gaisa 20 miles eust of the been inte epted by the Frunet
Const. border of troubled Algeria, dut- Navy of the Tunisian
morning and after a An Army spokesman said ing the kull resumed this evening with ship, which was not named, exchanges of automatic and was bound for Tunis.
Military equipment aboard was mortar weapon fire,
bound for Algerian insurgents, he said, and was of American origin-Reuter,
A Tunisian Government com munique in the early evening said the situation was "delerio- rating, but later the fighting censed was reported to have with no casualties.
Tunisia's President, Habib Bourguiba, declared in a broad- cast earlier that Tunisian and to French soldiers were "face face." He said French aircraft had bombed Gatok airfield and added:
Precautions
ment circles. by wanting to Among the many features in tomorrow's feature paper, Palmin and his Cabinet col-commander may not be
the weekend China Mai! introduces series:
discuss in practical terms,” the problem of the eventual succession to the Premier- ship.
Admiral Tomas le considered
by the Government to be a afer nominee and he ap pears to be at the moment a clear favourite. General Director- Delgado, former
and General of Aviation www hoad of the Portuguese de
ance delegation in Wash- ington and Nato repre- sentative, does not yet seem to have any supporters in high places but if a second candidate, Dr opposition
fonce
Arlindo
new #
★SENSATIONS OF SPORT—by John Coltreli,
Among other articles in a close packed 20-page paper are:
Hongkong's man-made weather-by David Lan; ·
Expert Under Fire-by Edgar Lustgarten;
How to avold matrimony-by Joy Matthews;
★ Memory filled St Pauls-by Donald Edgar;
Vincente drops out AND
as he is expected to and
Ꮒ
his Loft-wing supporters
That Defence Row-by Lord Lambton MP; Homework-I say, "Keep 11”—Amanda Maraholl;
in the series Hongkong Tales by Hongkong Writers
Disappointed Hangman--by JOHN LUFF;
aro advised to voto for Also GILES, JAK, FRIELL and all your favourite reading
"Humberto and Liberty."
then the General may prova
́a serious opponent,
matter for the whole weekend.
•
Townsend Missing
London, May 22.
A smiling Princess Margaret disappointed the Press tonight when shu attended a chority performance here of "My Fair "I am
ofraid the French Lady," the current theatrical
in-hil clined to recognise the authority of the French Government,... French troops may respond to calls from Algiers." Pro- This meant that Tunisia had
the to take precautions,
the mobilisation of the nation-
Under the first, to overthrow the government, the opposition would have to submit a motion of censure comprising & gramme and the name of man who could take over the government.
Large teams of reporters and photographers were ut the Theatre Royal, Druty Lane, In caso she should be accompanied by Group Captain Peter Town- Including send.
al guard and the arming of Tho alim, handsome former. the Tunisian people.
Royal equerry was not, however, Under the
second, inspired
Meanwhile, military sources in her party and there was no ain Algiers said an Italian vessel sign of tim In the theatre. constitution, by the Swiss
be fixed during bound from a Yugoslav port Rouler. period would which it would be impossible overthrow a Ministry.
to
A
period of two years is the most frequently, mentioned.
To strengthen the power of
the Executive, Palmiin
TO-
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DUKE LOSES HIS GLASSES
Qissgow, May 22, portedly intends to propose that The Duke of Edinburgh lost his spectacles this afternoon and 'the vote of Investiture of
the National
had to Dava hars
without government by
them. Ho`sant Wing Commander H. W. Chinnery, filé private bocretary, back by philes car to the nearby town of Paisley on discovering that he had mieluid the spectaries.
Assembly should confer on the government very broad powers, Teaving the Assembly to deal polely with the ratification of treaties, the drafting of the electoral law and other similar functionsFranco-Presse,
111
The wing commander returned here later and wald: "I havo searched everywhere and as they were 'not' in Palloy 1 could only assuing that they are on the royal train.”
The Duke le on a tour of Britain In connection with his award ` scheme for young peoples-
Router
Still no Communists had been elected at this stage, There were 8 Independenta,
Socialists Gain.
the As counting progressed Socialists took six sents which had formerly been Liberal- Democrat without at this stage gains showing any comparable for the governing party.
The re-election of the Prime
minister, Mr Nobusuke
was already assured,
Kishi,
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