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The
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Hongkong Telegraph.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1947.
No Further Call For Criticism Of Kai
Tak Reception Arrangements
8 Die In
Brussels Japanese Whaling
Blaze
Brussels, June 24.
Flames swept from the base- ment to the roof of the Minis- try of Education building across the street from Parliament to- day and firemen said they had. counted, eight dead,
Flames raced up the elevator shaft from the film library in the base ment and in a matter of minutes
hed cut off several workers on the te floor.
Expedition
VIGOROUS PROTEST
Tokyo. June 24.
The strongest possible protest will be made to the United States by the United Kingdom Australia against and
the American-authorised second Japanese Antarctic whaling ex- pedition, it was learned; in British diplomatic circles today.
This coincided with the Japanese that Nagasaki ship- press reports vards on the southern island of Kyushu were "humming with activi ty at the prospect of another whaling haul."
A man, who was rescued by Bro tudder from a sixth floor window, said: "There was some pante be- enuse the flames roared up from the basement through the elevator shafi and cut off several people from the Bro escape.
A number of women Inst their heads and several jumped screaming on to the roof below. I
The British protest, it is reliably bellove at least three of them were stated, will stress both economic and killed."
The flames spread from the Minis-political dangers of the SCAP decl-
plon. try roof to catch the adjoining build- ing, used as offices by the Ministry of Justice, but after an hour-long battle hampered by low water pres- and a stir wind, firemen thought they had the fames under control.
The official in charge of the flim In the basement said an ilbrary Assistant noted a red glow on the Bim shelves and tried to stamp out the fire.
sure
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION "There was a terrific explosion, followed by others," the official *sold,
Three hundred yards away, u policeman 'directing taffe Beard the explosion.
"It was a hell of a noise," he said. "A
tongue of flame shot up from the building 20 or 30 feet und hid the building from sight.
Six truckloads of troops we rushed to the scene help fremen rescue screaming women clerks d carry out important documents from the. Ministry archives.
Britain and Norway Bre both concerned economically vitally whereas Australia's chief interest is political, it was pointed out. How- ever, all countries are economically concerned at what was described os the SCAP attempt to "write a peace treaty piecemeal."
Australia especially has been an- xious to prevent General MacArthur deciding matters relating to Japan, which should be properly settled at the peace conference and the ques- tion of Antarctic whaling is con- sidered to fall in this category.
for
Although-the-Allied Council Japan was given the opportunity to of Japanese discuss the extension fighting rights in northern Pacifle waters, it has never been given the opportunity to discuss the for- reaching implications of Antarctic whaling.
RUSH DECISION
was
When the first expedition was an- As the Are progressed. Senators nounced by. General MacArthur, the and depulics Biled the windows of
Allied Council was given only three Parliament across the street, watch-
days' notien before the decision was rescue operations. Eventually communicated to the press. The Ing Parliament was suspended and the second announcement, which
to Senate doctor was sent
help made in a special release last Sun- emergency 'ambulance units from all day morning was communicated to Brussels hospitals.
Allied Council On Saturday Between 20
and 30 people were night, when all British Government
to hospital, from offices were cloned. reportedly scnt burns or broken legs, sustained when they jumped 20 feet from the Minis- try roof to the top of the adjoining building.
The fire reportedly started when n cigarette was dropped in the Alm library in the Ministry basement.
Pratically every piece of fire equipment in Brussels
called out.-United Press.
was
Trapped In Depot: Three Killed
the
It is further reliably stated here that the United States Government decision was made and communicated to General MacArthur while other Allied governments were still con- sidering the vague SCAP proposals that a second expedition should be allowed to proceed to the Antarctle. The British protest, it is under- stood, will be based on three points: that the 1. The SCAP's claim expedition will materially relieve food shortage is ridiculous as the quantity of whale meat will provide less than half a pound per head of the Japanese population.
2 Australia and New Zealand do not want the
in Japanese the Antarctic.
Rangoon, June 24. Rescue squads using gos, mask: brought out 75 workers trapped, In an army cold storage depot when ammonia pipes burst today. Three 3. Any pre-determination of were killed. Of matters for the peace treaty is an civilian labourers the 75 workers rescued, many were assumption of power beyond the taken to hospital.--Reuler.
responsibility of the SCAP-Reuter.
EDITORIAL
Musing Thus, WeMurmured..
VEN assuming that Hongkong.
EVEN HAMI with
a Mulctpal Council during the next twelve months, where are wo going to find our City Fathers? Are they forking un- obtrusively In the byways and will suddenly emerge as
enlight- ening manifestations or s Order, unapected and (perhaps to many) unwelcome? Will they spring from the reluctant womb
Residents' of the Kowloon sociation and kindred
PENT
Or will
Almost
New
organisa Just HAP
and confidently about a blandly and Municipal Council, but very few seem to realise that to be a
requires
leadership, and qualities;
Tow also
dorea
offhand, a
RECO
can a these attributes to s who would fustify their
that desire
municipal Connell election to k Yet, in due course, ions of thou.... sands will be called to the polling booths to elect their fegulators. It is time the electorate. started -
to preparo" themselves for the La Before the war Hongkong
boasted a Transport Board. · Its functions are half-forgotten and là này 'event sever arounked tó” much." "Today, will transport traffic problems figuring among the more important as- pects of the Colony's dally We, tho
a body to govera creation of a transport would be timely. But any such Board or, committee would have bo endowed with full executive powers and be composed of men willlor and able to make the fullest use of them. Furthermore
composition should
be lagre
decisions
largely "Melat" whose
NEW TERMINAL BUILDING REPLACING HUTS
Peak Radar Station
Hongkong's air passengers no longer have to go through the formalities accom- panying travel in hot, damp, unsightly
tents,
Civil air authorities at Kai Tak moved into terminal the aerodrome's new and attractive building four days ago, and newcomers now get a much more pleasant introduction to the Colony. The terminal building is not yet completed, but
it
Is in use-a partial answer to the criticism of Kai Tak facilities voiced recently by Mr C. M. Squarey, overscas traffic manager for Thomas Cook and Sons. Mr Squarcy's criticism was not well founded, according to Mr A. J. R. MOHN, Director of Air Services, because "he knew what we were up against. The tents were only a temporary measure while the new building was under construction.” The terminal is one of several im- | comfort and convenience of travel- provements planned at Kal Tak, lers and embodies many of the best Plans for a new features of modern air depot design. oficials point out.
Entering the depot, the air passen- control building stretching 200 feet along the waterfront are in the hands ger finds himself in a waiting room architects, and the structure with the passport office at one side. should completed by
by the end of Numerous fans contribute to his the yeartruction, and, although work telephones, and after July 1 he food
A macadam apron is un-comfort, there are several is delayed by the continued wet be able to get a cool drink and food weather, authorities hope it will be in a combined restaurant and wait- completed by July or August. ing room at the other end of the
of
der construction,
J
Fuel Crisis
Warning
London. Jung 24. Warning the British people that a fuel crisis toomed again next winter unless they used every economy, the Ministry of Fuel spokesman, Sir Guy Nati Dower, sald tonight: "It is un fortunately very clear that the rent of the coal year, including months, is going to the
winter be difficult
the The
followed
food now the striking
outh Wales pit clerks were South resuming
Work Immediately after winning recognition
their
of
anten
from the Coal
Board tonight.
* Dine
At the
P.G.
For
Reservations
Tel: 27880
Price 20 Cents ́
S. AFRICANS 107 BEHIND WITH EIGHT WICKETS IN HAND
Lords, London, June 24.
The South Africans were 120 for two in their second innings at the close of play in the second Test match today. They are still 107 runs behind England's first innings total of 544 for eight declared.
The tourists are in danger of de- feat unless their remaining batsmen put up A stubborn resistance to-
morrow, concentrating on playing out time and not going for runs,
Toriny's play was watched after tea for two hours by the King and Queen and the two Princesses. The Royal Family arrived shortly after South Africa had began their second Innings and with the total at 15 for play was stopped and na wickets the players of both teams introduc-
Ilon.
Sunshine
For
Wimbledon
to the King in front of the pavi- : Wimbledon, London, Juné 24.
"Glorious sunshine greeted the
After the ceremony, which lasted
20 minutes, South Africa lost two debut of the world's best women' quick wickets, Edrich bowling Mel- lawn tennis players before*" In North England, however, ville with his second ball at 10 and 20,000 spectators here today, taking Viljoen's middle stump the feature of their opening from four more pits today
the ranks
runs later. of strikers in the Lancashire fields, forcing the leness of nearly 7,000 minera.
surfacelled
Over one thousand surface- qult work last night, as pits. Sir Guy Nott Bower, who is deputy
of the Becretary Ministry of Fuel, told pressmen this evening in a review of the fuel position that the electricity problem next winter would be
indeet" difficult **veryga
Renter.
Improvements at Kal Tak are building. The cafe is to be operated No Pub Crawls
by the Dairy Farm, which already is moving in equipment. "
For Prisoners
The South Africans had opened dourly, taking half an hour to acore the first 12 runs. After losing Melville and Viljoen, South Africa recovered with a third wicket part- nership, which has added 02- runs in 100 minutes.
In Nourse
reached his 50 minutes.
05
The score at the end of the thad day's piny was:
ENGLAND: FIRST
INNINGS
351 FOR EIGHT DECLARED.
SOUTH AFRICA: FIRST INNINGS ----327.
Follow on:
Melville, b Edrich Mitchell, not out Viljoen, b Edrich Nourse, not out.
Extras.
Total
Fall of wickets: In Bruter.
predicated in the belief that the airport will be in use at least four more years, Mr Moss sald After
Immigration, medical, and cus- that time It is hoped and expected toms offices, each private, orn that the Colony will have a new beyond the passenger waiting room. aerodrome with greatly improved There is, a long customs counter,
London, June 24. flying and passenger facillies.
entrance to which is through another
German prisoners of war The terminal building, ԼԱՎԸ of doorway so that baggage is brought Britain will be allowed pounds which started this week, is an in without Interfering with passen- spend in British shops, restaurants shaped structure of cream concrete gers. The customs office also includes and movie theatres after next month, with red trim. It is designed for the a bonded store roum.
but they will not be allowed to the pubs.
OFFICES AND REST ROOMS
+
to
The Secretary of War. Mr F. J.. Bellenger, announcing the new
47
58
120
+
for two wickets. 1/10, 2/28-
Results Of County Games
matches being the brilliant all- round play of America's “Big Four," each of whom had little difficulty in winning.
Margaret Osborne, Louise Brough; Doria Hort and Patricia Todd each two straight Bots. An won in especially notable performance was put up by the young Florida player, Doris Hart, tipped by many to take the title, who allowed the South African champloo, Mary Muller, only two games in wiming 6-1, 6-1.
Louise Brough, seeded No. 1, beat Mra Glover, better known as tho squash rackets champion Susan Noel, 6-1, 0-1, while her doubles partner, Margaret Osborne, allowed another English player Mrs Chand ler, only ïve games in winning" 6-3, 6-2.
Patricia Todd beat the English games mistress Elizabeth Morgan 0-3, 0-0,
"
MEN'S SINGLES Continuation of the men's singles again provided no major upset, although the Australian, Geoffrey Brown, Analist last year, was taken to Ave sets by the No. 2 player of London. June 24,
Czechoslovakia, Viadminir Cernik; Offers shared-by-commercial air "But they left us no bulldings," arrangements in n written parllo- Results of firstclass cricket matches whose magnificent retrieving caused. lines operating in and out of the one official pointed out. "It's up to mentary reply today, said there ended to-day were:
the Australian to play all out over- At Bristol: Gloucestershire are would be two conditions which would
beat tually to win by 0-4, 2-0, 0-1, 4-0, colony are. to the left of the Customs us to provide, those, and we
receive these Kent by counter, as are up-to-date restrooms. irying to do it. We didn't like the enable prisoners to
an innings and 37 rung. | 0-1, There is a private waiting room for tents any more than the 6,200 pas-benefits-they must not be classed Gloucestershire 507. Kent 228 and 242
their outout of work fines 73, Fagg 00, Goddard Ave for The holder of the title, Yvon VIPs leaving or entering the colony, sengers who used the air held last as Nazis, and
waiting month." and beyond that the large
must, be satisfactory.
Petra, of France, quickly eliminated 96). Hongkong
Part of their pay will be given to room-restaurant where
At Sheffield: Nottinghamshire beat the Englishman, H. F. Walton, by resklenis
greet their alr-minded
them in sterling, instead credit, and they will be allowed to Yorkshire by 185 runs Notts 1. 6-2, 6-2, 6-2, while the favourite, guests.
to anywhere within five-mile and 2509 for seven declared York Jack Kramer of the United States, radius of their camps.-Reuter.
shire 21 and 134 (Butler five for beat C. Spychala, of Poland, by the
identical score. 34, Jepson four for 38).
At Colchester: Essex beat Middle- John Bromwich quickly won the sex by ten wickets, Essex 410 andrst two sets against his Swedish 175 for
for no wickets, Middlesex 228 opponent, Lennart Hergelin, 6-0, 6-4, and 205 (Robertson 115, Brown 68, but the lanky Swede found his best form in the third set, which went to Peter Smith seven for 138).
20 games before the Australian won 11-9. the baseline and ralles of 60 shots
The encounter was fought from
or more wero frequent.
On one occasion the ball crossed 100 times.
There are three bulletin boards in the terminal, and each is kept up to date on the time planes are expect-
Administrative offees and ed. telegraph booth complete the fact- tics.
*
RADAR STATION
Construction of a radar station on the highest point of the Peilt is on- ollier important development in elvil aviation.
The station will
go into use In about three weeks, 'Mr Moss enld. Fluorescent lighting is used and its operation will add to the throughout the one-storey building. safety of flying in and out of Kai
The terminal is a vast improve Tak. mcat over the six tents passengers
where
formerly wealed out
Because of
Hongkong's
hillo,
their way through customs, medi sound waves are. sometimes-bent, cal examination, and other forma-, making it difficult for Kai Tak to litles incident to travel,
keep in touch with planes at certain periods. Mr. Moss said, the adili-
• The tents will be taken down soon, Conal roder station on the Peak and nobody will be more delighted "should eliminate that difficully and to see them go than the men who make our facilities excellent,' worked in them from 7 am to 3
The now station is in a small m. daily. Although the tents had wood floors, the water often seeped bricle building and will be run by up through the slats in the recent three-man-shifts. It will give Kal wet weather, and the damp, musty Tak a much wider range of com-
munications than at present. smell' could not be eliminated.
Fully aware of the present Imita- tions at Kal Tak, civil air authorities are looking forward with great eagerness to erection of the control building and tower west of the pre- sent tower.
of as ú
✪✪ TENTA MNIJENTIFICATSTUMTI CON COMMITTEDALIANAKAKENNARIES
STOP PRESS
Kwangtung Flood Damage
Canton, June 25,
At Buxton: Lancashire beat Dex- byshire by three runs. Lancashire 350 for nine declared and 76 (Cop- son five for 20, Gladwin Ave for 40).
273 and Derbyshire 273
149 (Cranston
four for 57).
At Worcester: Oxford University
ports that more than 800 people were 58. Mallett Ave for orthampton-
The Czech champion. Jaroslav
beat Worcestershire by 169 runs. Drobny beat Jimmy Mehta, of India, Oxford 348 and 187 for five declared 6-2, 6-1, 6-2, but of the six Indiana (Pawson 63. Perks five for 03). Wor- who survived the first round three The Canton Dally Sun today re-westershire 207 and 150 (Howorth won today. They were Dilip Bose
F. Ahmed and Sument Misrn. drowned in the Kwangtung province, At Northampton: about 2,000 homes were damaged or shire drew with Combined Services.
207 and washed away, and at least 500,000 Northants
349 (Brookes been homeless persons have
as a 145). Combined Services 401 and 41 result of the recent floods Asso- for three (Timms three for 10)
Reuter. ciated Press.
BEVIN HAS SPECIAL BRIEF ON THE
Paris, Juno 241 The advance party of the All control work will be centred, Soviet delegation to the three-
this
the
MARSHALL PLAN
MOTTRAM DEFEATED :
Britain suffered a blow when young Tony Motiram, regarded as the best hope of the British con- tingent, was beaton by the Prenci Davis Cup player, Pierre Pellizza, by 7-3, G-3, B-10, 0-4.
A
ne performance
was ached by the one-armed Australian player, 33-year-old Hans Redl, who lost his loft arm during the war, who eliminated the Swiss Davis
Cup player, Max Ellmer, 6-2, Hongkong
In London today the United States, the European problem, are expected to-3 Chown as China
6-4,
and the
of
Government has
out.
J
In the new building, and equipment power talks on the Marshall will include the latest scientific de- vices for handling air trafic, Mr Muss plan for economic aid to Europe, Under-Secretary of State, Mr Wil- to leave Mr Clayton in no doubt Hum Clayton, discussed general about Britain's conviction that Euro
who has said.
Use player There will be administrative beginning here on Friday, ar- European economic problems with pean recovery is only part
the Davis Cup, was benten by the meteorological rived at Le Bourget airfield to-key Brush Cabinet Ministers, in- adjustment of world economy nieces Erlulah player, M. D. Deleford, who offices, wireitss and
for ambulances day. It was expected that the cluding the Prime Minister Secre
Mr Cle-sary to create stable conditions. rooms, and ging equipment.
won 0-3, 3-6, 4-0, 0-4, 6-3. and Are-Aghting
Attlee, and Soviet Foreign Commissar, M. ment
Dispatches from Washington state Among today's results were: that the Pollsh The RAF and civil air.authorities
round: Men's singles -- second The Foreign Office spokesman did officially notified the United States Destremau co-operate in operating Kai Tak, and Viacheslav Molotov, would be tary, Mr Ernest Bevin.
(France)
beat Kemp. nat confirm the general belief that that it is prepared to join other (Eire) ́4-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4,- co-operation will continue as the the next to arrive.
the Marshall plan was on the agenda, European powers in working Improvements are made..
Derek Barion (Britain) Beat H atr Meanwhile, preparations for the
(Eritain) 3-6, 6-2, 0-2., Need for keeping Hongkong's facilities 回 to date is fully realised conference are being pressed for-but it la thought that Mr Bevin an economie plan as suggested by Billington
Founded Mr Clayton's views on how the United States Secretary of State -1. by the authorities, Mr Moss de-ward.
the Paris conference should set Reports from the United Nations or recommendations
CF. G. Lister (Britain) host would receive the full
out that clared, pointing support of
headquarters at Lake Success state Hebda (Poland) 1-0, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2,50 The three Foreign Ministers wit about its task on Friday. the Executive Council...
Authoritative quarters sold that that the United Nations Secretary- Colony is one of the few places in Tickets
Cucelli (Italy) beat G., M. Bold, for the Kwangtung
the For. Enst which 'offers "como-meet in the ornale Clock. Room ofia Clayton would have further General, Dr Trygvo Lle, would be Now Zealand) 6-0, 0-4. 0-8, 0-3, the French Foreign Office, where meetings with the Cabinet, Ministers represented at the Paris talks by the sweepslake are now on
Budgo. (United States) beat Mohan and political stability
Dr professor,
Gunnar (India) 7-5, 1-0, 0-2, 6-7, 0-9. commercial airlines. Interested in the peace treaties with Italy and the before leaving tot Genova to lead swedish- closing that once again there sell will
satellite nations were signed inst the United States delegation to the Myrdal, Executive Secretary of the Women's singies-first round: be one
first prize mammoth
International traffic. depending on the
Miss M. Slaney (Britain) beat As total number
as 200
continued to International Trade Conference. The European Econemle Commission, presá thday tot.Kal Tak last month, show 'na,optimistic attitude to the /Anterof his departure has not Paris na an observer, and there is Miss... G. E. Woodgate ‹ (Brítatri). Professor Myrdal would go to Miss D. R. Herest (Britain) 6-1, 6-2. of chances purchased. Our im
and ch shows the importanco pression was that for some time
afigure paat patrons of these big sweep- of air travel in the Colony's economy
Increased sleádily since humanite, organi-of the French Reuteran Diplomatie Correspondent indiention that Dr Ljo s planning beat Miss: E. Sutton ·
Hapis Gr stakes had been expressing's de-
Trames sire for the prize money to be
the re-occupation and Mr Moas ex-sign decision will make the position lays that Mr. Bevin wil lake with going to Oslo for a holiday on July
him to Paris a specially prepared band if the three-power Aulks are best Mire A. T. Pi Luxton (Britain) divided into units, but quite ob-
pects no decline vlously, the customer cannot be right.
Handicap
persons a day few
forthcoming conference.
been Axed
yot
Quoting authoritative quarters,
to attend the talks
himself.
*(Britain) 6-0,
El Hamilton ( (United States)
Party spid -that the dimcult for those people who were brief about Germany's place in the still going on he may stop in Paris 0-3, 6-2, The Japanese more than doubled i hoping to hear of hi refusils which Marshall plan A on his way to Norway for an in- Mrs R. T. Eilis (Britain) beat Miss Kal. Tak's sizé, and built the hard would; narvé" aus means" justifying "új" Drillah, dconomie exports," while formal contact with the three Straubeova, (Czechoslovakia) surfaco, runways now. In uke."
Western formula fos, aid to Europe," fully admitting the importante di Foreign - Miniatora.-Reuter, y 6-2. Router.