Maternity Home Cries Upset Young Girl
Kidderminster, May 7.
A Kidderminster midwife was ordered to pay. £10 damages yesterday to a neighbour who complained that noises from the maternity home which she maintained had caused his 19-year-old' daughter to change her attitude toward marriage and motherhood.
- County judge T. W. Langman refused a plea for an injunction to prevent Mrs W. S, Tuck, the midwife, from continuing to operate her maternity home, but he wamed that she must not allow "naise or cries" to disturb neighbours. A dad L ANAL
Harry Edwards and his wife sought the injunction. testifying that the moans of mothers and cries of babies had affected the health of their daughter Rita to such an extent that she does not want to get married.-Associated Press:
What's Behind The Sunda Separatists?
BY STANLEY SWINTON
Bandoeng, May 8, What is behind the Sundanese, separatist movement, claiming to represent some 12,000,000 residents in the west of Juva? Is it, as some Indonesians maintain, the Dutch effort to break up the Indonesian Republic?
AUSTRIAN APPEAL FOR
FREEDOM
After a first-hand investiga-
tion in the heart of the Sun- danese country, I can report:
The Sundanese "Government" is the creation of a handful of the Sundanese People's Party, with no legal existence so far as the Dutch or the Indonesian Republic are concerned.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1947.
Anglo-Egyptian Treaty Dispute:
RUSSIA MAINTAINS NEUTRAL STAND
London, May 7.
A well-informed British source said today that Generalissimo Stalin informed the British Foreign Secretary, Mr Ernest Bevin, during talks in Moscow that Russia would remain aloof from the Anglo- Egyptian treaty dispute and the Sudan controversy.
Although this could not be confirmed in detail' in oMcial quarters, a high government source conceded that Mr Bevin and Stalin had touched briefly on the two ques- tions during the talks in Moscow,
Conscription Bill Passes Commons
The government informant said the discussions were on general terms. He quoted Stalin as saying that Russin appreciated that the British had interests in Egypt and the Mid- die East which were not re- garded as running counter Russian interests,
to
This was expected to be reflected, at least in part, In Russin's attitude
POCKET CARTOON Tense Labour Situation Problem For Ramadier
"Don't bother... it
my own way out."
America
And
To Develop Atom Navy
Paris, May 7.
Premiér Paul Ramadior was closeted throughout today with party chiefs, discussing the reshuffling of his Cabinet to replace the fi red Communist Ministers, and with General Labour Confederation chiefs who came to report on the tense labour situation. Sporadic strikes throughout] Confederation, which seems to Franco have resulted in some have in a certain measure lost 50.000 men quitting their jobs, the initiative of control over While there were no new Im-labour, was nervous and inclined portant walk-outs today, the to think the wave might sprend unless the government" quickly implemented some programme to satisfy clamours for increased Į pay,
NEW KOREAN PARTY
Seoul, May 7.
During the afternoon, the Con- federation Executive Commission met the chiefs of the different labour Mr Lyuk Woon-heung, former sections. At the same time, the Cen- lender of the People's Frontiral Ceramittee of the strikers has coalition of Southern Korean Leftist been sending delegations into all parties who resigned from politics non-striking meal plants in the last January, today announced the Parls aren, urging workers to join platform of bls new "Labouring the strike movement. People's Party."
out a
Many of the non-striking plants He said the alms were to "carry held meetings today, but decided on London. May 8.
democratic revolution by further conversations with employers. unifying anti-Japanese and anti-before joining. In view of the in- The House of Commons voted in the United Nations hearing on
Fascists on such subjects as fishing, creasing tension, it la belleved that last night to cut compulsory Palestine. Although Russia tilaks
communications and transportation. the government, now without the Party, Washington, May 7. be Independent,
He demanded "considerable" ro- support of the Communist military training service from Palestine should
11- The United States Navy for-parations from Japan. As part or would soon announce what 18 months to one year after the diplomatic sources believe she would Defence Minister, Mr A. V be moderate in any attacks she makes mally announced today that it the land reforms, he also demanded lends to do.
on British polley there.. Alexander, had declared that
Diplomatic observers believe Rus-
there is no surrender on foreign lande invented by the fact policy in the Government-that she is negotiating for revision sponsored move to reduce the for the 20-year Angio-Russian mutual assistance treaty. They believe the conscription period,
each two countries plan to survey other's interests throughout the world during the treaty talks.
The had
Mr Alexander was replying to Mr Winston Churchill's charge that the Government had decided to cut the draft period to "plaente" 65 Left wing Labour critics, criticised Foreign Secretary Ernest One of the party's leaders estimates Bevin's foreign policy and had voled Vienna, May 7.
that after six months of organising against the Conscription Bill on its The Socialist and People's the party has no more than 300,000 second reading on April I. Parties today presented
Although Mr Churchill declared Dutch a members in the
occupation
Government leaders acted united appeal for the departure zones and another 200,000 clandestine that
against the advice of military ea of a major portion of the oc-adherents within the republic,
The Sundanese leaders who found-ders in cutting the training period ed the Sundanese movement in 1820 to one year, he announced that the are working for the Indonesian Re-Conservatives would vote for the 12- public. They are opposed to forming month amendment,
separate Sundanese state,
amendment was carried by favour a broad base for the Republic 360 votes to 17-Associated Press. government through increased presentation.
cupation forces and restoration
of full independence of the Aus- trian government,
Today's Parliament session saw the two majority parties approve each other's proposals on how to cope with
the aftermath of the Moscow conference, which Austria still without a treaty and with an occupation force of 120,000 men.
Jeft
a
but
rc-
The
SUPPORT FOR
REFUGEES
Lausanne, May 7. The International Refugee Organisation today fixed the number of refugees it would have to take care of on its new budget.
Wild Claims The Dutch gave the present separa- tists freedom to recruit members in the Dutch areas, and thought that the Following speeches by Chancellor movement might win back the im- Leopold Figl and Foreign Minister portant Sundanese leaders from the Karl Gruber, both parties announced Republic. It was hoped that
the ines.
While the Sundanese would asks for a position their new policy Socialist appeal was addressed to within the Indonesian Republic the Allied Counell, the Austrian similar to that granted to West People's Parly appeal was directed Borneo. to the "entire free
Last week the People's Party in obvious bellierent attitude leaders blasted those hopes in some
statements press
claiming was displayed by both parties towards wild
and it was describ- 4,000,000 supporters and talked the Communists,
as the battles and riots within the republic. ed by government officials aftermath of the
Against the counsel of the Dutch the recent attempt of Communists do induce the
Nations demanded a United rioters they to storm the Chancellery. Chancel- plebiscite, and announced they con- lor Figi himself several times in-sidered themselves terrupted Communist speaker, government in West Java until the Fortugal.
11 Ernst Fischer, during the debate and voting. They also asked the Dutch cailed him "liar"-United Press. troops to "protect the population".—
Associated Press.
WORLD SHOOTING
TOURNEY
Stockholm, May 7.
Twelve nations have entered the
of
03 the truc
Dutch Premier's Visit
Batavia, May 6. Dr L. J. M. Beel arrived in Butavia yesterday from Holland on the first VISIE ever paid to the Netherland East Indics by Dutch Prime Minister.
Dr Beel was accompanied by Dutch
Indonesian Republic.
world-shooting-championships 10-boomeials and representatives of the held here on August 2 to 10, it was announced today.
The nations which entered are Denmark, England, Fin- ford, France, Greece, Holland, Yugo- Stavia, Norway, Portugal, Rumania and Switzerland.
4. The tournament will include 14 events, including priny rifle, fron pistol, heavy pistol and sports rifle shooting.
There will be five short distance shooting events ranging from 50 to
100 metres United Press,
U.S. WALKER CUP CHALLENGE
The purpose of the visit. was not announced. Political observers be- lieve Dr Beel wishes to make a first hand check-up on the progress of
with negotiations
the Indonesian Republic and plans for a new United States of Indonesia.
He also is expected to study the question of a United States Ioan.
Refugees needing food support were listed us877,500, of whem 657,500 are in Germany, 128,500 in Austrin, 30,000 in France, 12,000 in China and 3,000 in the Middle East. The remainder are scattered in the Low countries, Spain
and
Russia's
Tats Dental
attitude
towords the
Anglo-Egyptian question first became apparent two months ago, when the official Soviet Tass Agency denied
published in Egypt reports
that Russin was supporting Egypt against Britain.
Although Tass did not elaborate, reliabla diplomatic reports were that Russia notined Egypt she could not support Egypt.if and when the dis- pute reached the United Nations Security Council. Egypt has threa- tened to complain to the Coun- cil that the Anglo-Egyptian treaty and its provision fpr garrison- ing of British troops in Egypt In- fringes on that country's sovereignty.
Yacoob Osinan, London spokesman of the Sulanrse Umma (People's) Party, said the Party had cabled the Nations Secretary-General, United Mr Trygve Lie, from Khartoum on April 14, naking the Security Council to consider the Sudanese problem,
Sudan Appeal To UN
Sudan is now governed jointly by but Egypt hos Britain and Egypt, said she will ask the United Nations to proclaim Egypt's sovereignty over The Umma Party the territory. wants the Sudan to be independent. The Umma appeal, which so far has not been answered by Mr Lie, pointed out that there were five reasons for the Sudanese to be heard:
1. The Sudanese have been under
In addition, the IRO will have to protect the legal and political rights of 1,748,000 refugees, of whom #83,000 are in Germany, 138,000 in Austria. 140,000 in Italy and 340,000 In France. The last figure includes 200,000 Spanish Republicans of conquest. United Press.
London Manhunt
Sequel
London, May 7. The big police hunt in St John's Wood district of north west London on Monday had a He said he would visit the east sequel in the Marylebone Police Indonesian capital, Macassar, and the Court today when two men were west Borneo capital, Pontianak remanded in custody for a week Associated Press,
on charges of shooting at a London policeman with Intent to murder him.
MR. SHINWELL LAMPOONED
a
is setting up a special section to try to develop atom-powered warships.
The move is part of a developing programme expected to alter the whole concept of naval warfare.
The section will be a part of the Bureau of Ships, along with two other new ones.
the Radiological Sec- They are tion to devise means of protecting crews from atomie explosions and ships from radiological contamina- tion, and the Atomic Warfare Sec- tion to investigate the protection of ships from atomic weapons and to continue the studies of the Biltinl tests held last year.
There are signs that the navy of the future will take the shape of a force for blasting enemy cities and bases rather than opposing fleets- Associated Press.
UNKNOWN
PLANES FLY
OVER GREECE
Athens, May 7. The Ministry of Publie Order announced today that aircraft of unknown nationality crossed the the Greek frontier from north at 10.20 p.m. on Sunday. circled Mount Paikon-pene. trating Greek territory for five kilometres--and returned to- wards Yugo-Slavia after a 20-
believe official quarters mysterious planes have been drop- ping supplies Greek guerlita
virtual military occupation for near-minute flight. ly 50 years after an imperialistic war
2. There were no signs of the British Labour Government restor- ing to the Sudanese their rights, des- pite "sincere
promises," 3. The Sudanese appeal to the United Nations
ons constituted
"UB. qualified challenge" to the demands made by the Egyptian ruling classes.
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4. The Sudanese government ob- served a neutral attltüde between the
"indisputable rights" of the Sudanese and the "baseless" Egyption claims,
5. The Sudanese wanted to end "poisonous" Egyptian propaganda aiming at dividing the country and promoting civil war.
Union Party Stand
The Umma Party has appointed a committee charged with preparing the case for Sudanese Independence before the UN.
with
Some
forces.
B4
the "ands of Japanese," and snid: "The household of Prince Lee and the temples must be confiscated and distributed to farmers."nited Press,
Wage Adjustments
The first step would undoubtedly be to readjust "abnormally low" zalaries .and ensure workers minimum of 7,000 francs per month, Although It is known that M. Ramadier is, in principle, against the Idea,
there is also little doubt that he will give in in some degree to the workers' demands for production Unless otherwise Biated.
Registered bonuses, Parcel Posts Articles and minutes earlier than the time stated
below:
OUTWARD MAILS
Thursday, May 8
closa 30
This, however, will entail another economic problem, since' in order to step up production In the metal and be Straits, Batavia, Sourabaya & Macassar automobile Industries, it will
necessary to increase the amount of USA, Central and South America and raw materials placed at their dis- Canada via San Francisco (No Par-posal. If this is done, it will mean celt for Canada) (Hea) 3 p.m.
that other branches of the industry, Manila, Afouritius. I. Marques, Beira &
(Hea) 3 pm.
South Afcien via Durban (Nea) 3 pin. such as rallway, will have to get Taamkong (Kwongchowwan) (Bea) along with scontler supplies, par
p.s.
Kongmoon (Sex) 4 p.m.
Macao, Tainahan, Shekk (Soap.. Canton (Tratna 4 p.m. Shanghal, Pelping, Swataw & Antoy
(Al) 3.30 p.mn.
Saldon, Singapore, Colombo, Sydney, Auckland and London (Air) 330 p.m.
Friday, May Manita P.I. (Air) 10 a.m. Swatow (Rea) 10 nm. Australia and New Zealand via Sydney
(BER) noon.
ticularly in steel.
In this manner, Premier Ramadler hopes to be able to get through untit wage-price July, when the entire aystem will come up for discussion and readjustment,
After the storm which led to their leaving the Cabinet, the Commuists have remained unexpectedly quiet. Their opponents say this is possibly Straits, Ceylon, East and South Africa | duo to a lack of certainty on the part
and Shanghai (8ɛa) 3. p.m.
of the Communists that they could Marao, Tsinkhan, Shekki (8ea) 4 p.m.
call a halt to the strikes. They also Kongmoon (Sea) 4 p.m.
Bay Canton (Train) 4 p.m.
that the Communists, whose Bangkok, Rangoon, Calcutta, Karachi, long-range plans undoubtedly aim Basra, Cairo, Johannesburg Augusta, at one day taking over the govern- Marseilles, London, New York and ment of France entirely, do not want Canada (Ale) 330 pon.
Amoy, Shanghai, Nanking, Tankow, to be left a heritage of shambles and
Tsingtao & Peiping_(Air) 3.30 p.m. chaos-United Press. Chungking, Canton, Holkow and 'Kuh-
ming (Air) 3.30 p.m.
Saturday, May To Swatow, Bangkok, Strafts and Rangoon
(88) 10 am, Shonghal. Swatow and Amoy (Sea) 3
p.m.
Bangkok, Singapore, Colombo, Sourr- baya, Sydney and Auckland (Air) 330
p.m.
Saigon, Rangoon, Calcutta, Delhi, Johan-
nesburg and Calro (Air) 3.30 pm,
TO-DAY'S
BROADCAST
Beethoven's Symphony No 2 In D. Major, Op. 36
Flights of unknown aircraft as far south
the Grevena
ZDW arent
Hongkong broadcasting on frequency of 845 kilocycles from 12.30 to Northern Thessaly were-reported by 2.00 pm and 6.10 to 11.00-pm, and also the press several times in the last
on 0.52 megacycles in flie 31 metre band few months, but these planes have from 13.30 to 1,15, 730 to 8.30 and 9.15 to
11.00 p.m. never been fixed on by Greek anti- aircraft or confirmed by any officiai
source.
The Greek General Staff does not take the matter seriously. A Grenke spokesman said: "Such reports are
most unreliable."---United Press.
Quirino At Arlington
Washington, May 7.
6.30 Studio: Children's
Hour: 0.30 Variotx 7 Studio: Blas Despa and 111
Swingiters (Dy Courtesy of the Queen's Restaurant): 7.30 London Transcription Service: "Ima" 9 London Relay: World News; B.10 London Relay: Home News from Britain: 8.15 London Transcription Service: "Brass Band-Bland". Park' and Dare Workmen's Band, conducted by Haydn Bebb; 8.30 Studio: Record Revue -A Revue al the latest Records received by ZBW, arranged & Presented by Nicki Lorraine: 9 The Gay Nineties; 0,30 A Light Spanish Programme; 10 London · Relay: News; 10.10 The Kentucky Singers; 10.30 Beethoven's Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36 London. Philharmonic Orchestra: 11 Close down.
Printed and published by Frederick In a brief but solemn cere- Percy Franklin for and on behalf of the Philippines Vice- South China Morning Post Limited President, Elpidio Quirino, put at 1-3 Wyndham Street, City of Vie a wreath in the name of the toria in the Colony of Hongkong. Republic of the Philippines on the grave
of a dead United States soldier whose identity is "Known but to God."
After the shooting, the police sealed off the entire district while a search for the men went on...
The other big Sudanese party, London, May 7.
The accused-Arthur William Ashigge, standing for union
Екур, London, May 7.
to check the | mony, is expected The United States Walker Cup
Steady, 22 year old plaster packer, Umma initiative and approach the A derogatory pamphlet, team lett London today for St
entitled and Harper George Bromley Wood-
UN with an appeal pleading for unity Andrew's, Scotland, where they will "The Sayings of Shinwall," and cur rward, 19 year old woodworker of the Nile Valley. pace through a week of practice tooning the Minister of Fuel
and were further charged with stealing
A Foreign Office spokesman do- swings before attempting to wrest Power, Mr Emanuel Shinwell, as a
собе in the wise man of
cigarette
clined to make any comments on the Cup away from top British Chinese mandarin,
Woodward was also charged alone Umma Party appeal, saying It was amateurs on May 10 an 17.
Min-Fu-Po
cauld
a commotion at with burglariously entering a vlear-"premature" to do so-United Press. Franels Quimét, America's non- the annual conference of the National age in St John's Wood. playing captain, declined to predict Guild of Telephonists today. the Walker Cup result, but sold he The pamphlet called for support of | him after his arrest, Woodward said: was happy with the showing his the federation of independent trade "With intent to murder is wrong. squad had made in the two warring, } unions, for freedom, Independence, I shot to scare and more or less to up competitions in England.-United | tolerance. and unity in industries
resist arrest." great and small,
the
Press,
Bermuda To Stay
A telephonists oficial said that the federation denied responsibility for the pamphlet, but a resolution was passed, demanding "the strong- est possible action to counteract the ulverse effect of the pamphlet." ---Reuter. London, May 7.
A Crown Colony
to
Britain nas made It clear Bermuda that she has no intention
of transferring the sovereignty of the Singapore. Drivers
colony to the United States to help repay the American loan, the Colon- fnf Secretary, Mr Arthur, Creech Jones, declared. in the House of Commons today. ~
Return To Work
The 2.006
Singapore, May 7. Singapore traction
Such a suggestion had been made workers decided today to end the in the American press..
Answering a question, Mr Creech three months old strike and return
work tomorrow. to
payments of
Jones said that the Governor
of
Bermuda was authorised lost March. The traction company has promised
to stata that the British Government did not contemplate and transfer of British colonies and dependencies in the Western Hemisphere-Reuter.
Businessmen For Japan
London May .
The Board of Trade announces that it is compling a list of 40 BA-
tish businessmen to proceed in duo
1 of rehabilitation grants. The busmen's unlon had announced earlier that they were returning to work in the interest of the public, even though the report of the cam- mission set up to examine their de Inanda was "unacceptable,"---Reuter.
Italy Files UNO Application
When the charges were read to
Stead told the pelice: "I did not shoot."Reuter,
German City Council's Food Protest
to
the
The ceremony, witnessed by Elizalde Ramos and members of the
TRADE MISSION Embassy staff as well as newsmen
TO JAPAN
and photographers, was held at Ar- Ington Cemetery, within 300 yards from the spot where the late Presi dent Quezon's body had rested for a Tokyo, May 8. year before its return to the Philip- SCAP announced today that a pines. Japan Trade Mission is departing Quirino's car was greeted at the from the United States on Thursday, memorial gate of the cemetery by a headed by Brig-Gen George Lsmail U.S. guard who conducted him Eberle, Deputy Chief of Civil Affairs to the amphitheatre, where he was Division of the War Department. greeted by Brig. Gen. Claude Fern- The mission will confer on the re- Lough, military commandant of the opening of private trade with Japan, District of Columbia.
As his big diftomatic car
A spokesman said the early urrival
Tondon, May 7, flamburg Radio reported tonight that members of the City. Council of Brunswick, Germany, struck to
car slowly, day in protest against the food situn-of traders has to be delayed because moved along the winding roads gar tion in the British Zone.
of the bousing shortage here.-Unl-landed with lines and bourgainville broadcast, a
a. United States rifle detachment fred spokesma
said that. rations were
16 guns in salute-United Press. not even sumelent for persons who remained in bed throughout the day, "It might be just as well to pro vide enough timber for coffins for all of them."United Press.
NO MERGER OF FRENCH ZONE
Paris, May 7.
A French Foreign Omer spokes man' today denied" Washington re- ports that conversations had begun In Berlin on the future merger of the French occupation zone with the combined United States and British
The spokesman said thers had been no change in French policy on, the
were taking place on this Issuc.- United Press.
Rome, May 7. zones, The Foreign Office announced that course to Japan. This la bolg done Italy's application for membership in
in the hope of an early reopening the United Nations would be filed zone question and no discutions of privato foreign trade in that with the Secretary-General of the Country-Associated Press.
United Nations today-United Press,
ed Press.
Eire's £60,000,000 Budget
Women Prisoners Refuse To Work
Paris, May 7,
French prison authorities reveal- ed today that 100 women prisoners, ranging in age from 10 to 21, bar ricaded themselves in the building
Dublin, May 7. The Finance Minister, Mr Frank Alkon, introducing Eire'a new 00,000,000 budget in the Dall to- day, announced that the price of a packet of 20 elgarettes would raised from 1s 5d to 18 d.-United yesterday. Press,
„Butchers Protest
be
Dublin, May 7. Two hundred. of Dublin' 350 butcher shops were closed today. In a one-day protest strike against the small margin of profit they are allowed under controlled prices United Press,
and refused to resume work late
The arthorities said the inmates were for fled by large quantiles of alcohol and other, which they had obtained in a raid on the in- firmary.
Forty-alx of the women Werd confined, awaiting disciplinary ac- on, after police reinforcements rQ- stored order,—United Prese,
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