Funeral Of Mercy Plane Victims Jogjakarta, July 30.-The Indonesian Republic gavo a military funeral today to nine persons-four British, four Indonesians and one Indian-killed on Tuesday when two Dutch fighters machine-gunned a 'Dakota transport plane carrying medical supplies to the Re- public..
Promier Amirsjarifoed; General Soadirmen, Com- mander-in-Chief of the Indonesian Army, and Air Commodore Suridarma head- ed the crowd which filled a public hall for the service. -Associated Press.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1947.
ATTLEE RALLIES
SUPPORT
"Crisis" Conference
London, July 30-The statement made by, the Prime Minister, Mr Clement Attlee, concerning Britain's economic situation at today's important meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party was welcomed and approved, says an official announce- ment issued at the close of the meeting.
The announcement, given to the press, read as follows: "The Prime Minister opened a discussion on the economic situation at a meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party this morning, Mr. Maurice Webb, Member of Parliament, boing in the chair.
Portugal Seeking U. S. Support For Colonies
BY ADOLFO V. DA ROSA'. (United Press Staff Correspondent]
Lisbon, July 30-Well-informed political sources bellove that the Premier, Dr Antonio de Oliveira Salazar, sent his key diplomat as Ambassador to Washington to negotiate some form of treaty of alliance to bolster the Portuguese hold on their colonial empire.
Dr Pedro Theotonio Pereira, formerly Ambassador to Brazil, one of the most important diplomatic posts from Portugal's viewpoint, was appointed recently to the Em- bassy at Washington. The move obviously was designed to strengthen Portuguese-American relations in the same way as Dr Theotonio Pereira strengthened Portuguese-Brazilian relations.
-SPORT:
Paterson Deprived Of Title
July 16.
L
Dr Pereira is Salazar's No. 1 diplomat. Three years ago he was sent to Brazil to strengtheni the already good relations be tween the two countries He succeeded in an admirable fashion, while probably visiting
KOSTORE PAKOU SERVICE, 1:
KHON KATZMAN
I hope Berson's idea sells more slacks!".
broad outlines on which the "BLACKMAIL" BY SENATE
Government is approaching the situation, and stated that a full- statement of the measures it proposed to take to meet, the country's immediate problems, arising out of the adverse ba- lance of overseas payments, would be made in Parliament. next week.
"Mr Dalton, Chancellor of the Ex- chequer, replied to the discussions and assured the meeting that the many detalled suggestions which Members of Parilament had made would be fully examined by the Cabinet.
"No mation was before the meeting, but those
ose taking part in the discur alons expressed the complete satis- faction of the Party with the Prime Minister's statement and assured him of the united support of the Parilu- all the mentary Labour Party In
which the Government measures thought it necessary to take."
COMMITTEE CHARGED
Washington, July 30.--Plane-maker Howard Hughes today accused the Senate War. Investigating Committee of "blackmail", and Senator Homer Fergu
investigating chairman of the Sub-Committee Hughes' contracts, denied the charge saying that the Committee "does not function that way." The full Committee is headed by Senator Owen Brewster.
BOT,
Letters To The Editor
In The Mattor Of Hotel Pricos
Sir-The indifference and brow crastination of this, Government, together with the almost totalitarian way in which public opinion ignored in the matter bf hotel prices, Is past comprehension.
th10
I am, like Two Well Drallied Residents, sending o copy of
and editorials correspondence published by you to my Home Member of Parliament; who, being a Socialist, will no doubt take up the matter of the plight of .non- Colonial-Government famfiles, at a high level.
From Just over".
a year's residenc and experience, of local conditions,; I am of the opinion that many of Thosa who are supposed to serve this Colony (whether or not they term themselves "Honourablo") aro far too interested in frivolous pas times such us cocktail parties, social
functions dancing at Grip the
horse
raclog and of Courso Inevitable "Club," while insumetent- ly concerned In their day to day responsibilities to the people who contribute towards thelr largo salarica.
of
It is hoped that one or two these individuals will read this and examine their consciences carefully. Even if not, personally responsible for the deplorable, Government- Hughes. charged from Log Sponsored and controlled extortion will put pressure to bear on those was using the inquiry, as a who are the culprits. "blackmail weapon" and offered
Allow me to conclude by saying
WASHINGTON Angeles that Senator Brewster by hotel managements, perhaps they
CONFERENCE
ON BALKANS
to call it off if Hughes would that several of us, are looking for
merge his Trans-World Airlines ward to the Colonial Secretary be with the Pan-American Airing asked a few awkward questions shortly by the Imperial Government.
VERY SORE INDEED.
Ways.
OUTWARD MAILS
Unless otherwise stated, Registered
Brewster, who has favoured the Washington, July 30-The Pan-American plan to force a merger General of all United States overseas airlines, Secretary of State,
and chief would not comment directly on Hughes' charges, but Senator Fergu- George Marshall; State Department advisers are on uld: "I know that the Cum- holding a series of urgent con-mittee has never thought of calling Articles and Parcel Posts close 30 minuter ferences to decide how to coun-off the Investigation. I have been in earlier than the ordinary terall, and Par Russia's United Nations this all along, and there has been no close before 10 am. Registered and Par
Thursday, July 31 ter
+ Canton (Train) 7° p.m. more of the country and be mous vole of support for the Prime veto of the Greek border pro-intimation or request of suggestion cels will close at 5 p.m. on previous day.
Amoy and Awatow (Goa) 3 pro. Shanghai (8) - p.m.
The unusual step was taken preparing this addendum to the state- prent: "The terms of this press notice were placed before the meeting and unanimously approved, with accla- mation."
"Observers thought that the unani-
NC-Minister pointed to an
4 substantial cut in Britain's armed forces.
coming more intimately quainted with it than any other over of his colleagues.
Although cultural relations be- tween Brazil and Portugal were strengthened by Dr Pereira's efforts,
material benefits of his mission were
to
agreement
gramme.
The United States delegate to the Security Council, Herschel Johnson, will arrive later to participate in the conferences, which began last night Lovett, Assistant Secretary Norman and included Under-Secretary Robert Armour and Counsellor Charles Bob-
len.
new hitch in that scussion, he decided on hi tives for the United States: firstly,
own Initiative to return
This rallying of support by Mr
wock's
Come
would
1
that it ever be called off. The Com- mittee does not function that way." The former Secretary of Commrce, tho Committee the late President Roosevelt Jesse Jones, told that Hughes mammoth plywood flying blocked cancellation of the work of boat at a time when the
government
INDONESIA SITUATION
! proper assessment
impossible.
of the situation
Japan (ordinary lalters and cards only)
(Sea) p.m.
Macao. Teinshan & Shokki (fea)-4 pin. Koagracon (Bea) 4 pm.
Canton, Amoy, Foochow and Shangyat
(Air) 3.30 p.m. Bangkok, Singapore, Batavia, Colombo, Sydney and Auckland (Air) 330 p.m.
Friday, August 1 Canton (Train) 7 anni. Macao, inshan & Shekki (8va) □ nm. Japan (ordinary letters and cards only)
(SeaƑ' 10 8375. Formosa via Keelung (68a) Noon, Canton (Train)-3: pan.
Straits (Sea) pan.
Amoy (Sea) 3 p.m.
Manila, P. (Sea) I p.m.
Tsamkong Kwongchowwan) (1)
p.m.
Macao, Teinthan, Shekki & Kangmoon
(80) 4p.m.
Wuchow (Kwongsal Province) (60)
p.m.
Bangkok, Hangoon, Calcutta, Karachi, Basra, Cairo, Johannesburg. Augusta, Marseilles and London (Air) 3.30 pm. Singapore, Colombo, Saurabaya, Bydney
and Auckland (Air) 3.30 pm) Salgon only (Air) 3.30 p.m. Japan (ordinary letters & cards only)
(Air) 3.30 p.m.
Amoy Shanghal; Nanking. Hankow, Tinglao and Pelping (Air) 330 pm. Canton & Holhow (A) 3.30 p.m.
Saturday, August 2
Manila, P. Honolulu, USA & Canada
(Air) 10 a.mt.
Canton (Trate) 2 am.
Macao, Txinahan & Shakki (Sea) & am. Haiphong (sex) 0.30 am. Formosa via Keelung (son)-10 ̈am.- Straits, Ceylon, India, Egypt and Europe
via Liverpool (6ea) 10 am. Canton (Train) à p.m.
The advice of Field Marshal Lord Montgomery, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, who has cancelled, a needed on these points. He has not London, July 30-Great Bri.
projected visit to Japan, would be
had already poured $13,000,000 into tain lost her only world boxing not immediately forthcoming. Re been called back by the Cabinet, but it is thought that, on seeing a report
There appears two broad alterna- the craft. Jones said that as a result championship when Jackie cently there has been a
of Roosevelt's action, Flughes con- manpower might be Paterson, of Glasgow, was de- relations. Two Brazilian Ambas
the creation of a border commission tinued the construction of the eight- to London. prived of his world and Britishsadors in succession have been re- under called
and have left without golag
outside the United Nations, headed engined craft at a further cost of and Empire flyweight titles by through the formality of taking
rty's crisis cc-by
Britain and the United States more than $5,000,000, and the bout is Attlee at the Party's the Stewards of the British emcini farewell from the Govern
centres around the promise and including those Security Council yet to 47. ference Boxing Board of Control today, ment nero.
Ferguson Introduced confidential Some observers, therefore, beueve of cuts in the armed foreca as par members desirous of joining. This
from Roosevelt's fles the documents appeared at a special Portugal, would
Like Paterson
not replace Dr of future stringent economies, and would create another East-West split
Plan:
showing that loosevelt took personal meeting of the Board's administra-
over the Marshall recent one
Secondly, it would seek a formula interest in a plastic bomber for which tive Stewards concerning his fallure Pereira immediately, leaving Em- the Prime Minister is reported to outside the United Nations, to meet Dado Marine, of Hawall, for bassy affairs under the Charge have made it clear that he
d'Affaires for several months, not attempt to form crisis coalition
to keep the case before, the Council, Hughes later received a $13,000,000 plus an $8,000,000 the world flyweight championship on although Foreign Minister Caeiro de with the Conservatives.
Mala presumably is seeking a new
The Prime Minister gave a de- by making a new proposal. Officials Army contract After the meeting, lasting almost
man for the post.
anite assurance that he would not are desirous of avoiding a bypass contract at the termination of pay- 1wo and half hours, the Stewards announced: "After having the doc Dr Pereira could, at Washington, do the Conservative Opposition eitner
It is thought in some quarters that attempt to negotiate a coalition with of the United Nations-United Press. ment.-United Press. tors and inspectors reports rend, more
Portuguese- directly or Improve
in the form of pn all- and Paterson appear before them,
committee" charged the Stewards unanimously came to Brazilian relations than he did at Party "crisis" the conclusion that there was nothing Rio de Janeiro. But his mission is with finding agreed crisis measures,
The Prime Minister did not to more important even than thạt, it in Patersons physical condition.
(Continued from Page 1) intu details about the proposed cuts His primary objective, according and leaving them for The whim presenting himself at is reported.
Mr Bevin made it clear that the therefore,-de--|-~~~
debate. governments, particularly the United elded that ho foricits his titles of to current reports, is to negotiate next
AC: Kingdom and the United States, to decision to bar all military-assistance flyweight champion of Great Britain, treaty of friendship with the United The assurances given by Mr Attlee bring about a solution in this why in Indonesia involved a prohibition
completely restored
supplies of materials from Singa the British Empire and the world, States: A commercial pact is also apparently
Bought, It' la and
pore and the British territories in believed. If Party unity, which was shaken by However, it is felt that further de theso
the Far East. vno that such
accomplished, the indecision of recent weeks, and lay is unjustified because loss of life
new rallied the support
of the "rebel" is being sustained.
Mr Chifley said: "The policy of In reply to further questions, Mr I think it is a bad decising and some quarters report that the that I have been given a raw deal," Ambassador will try to bring about Left Wingers as well as the tradi-
Australia, adopted in past disputes, Bevin said that the Dutch Govern cald the disappointed Paterson who, a treaty of alliance similar to the tlonal loyalists.
has been to urge an Investigation ment had agreed in principle with Mr Attlee's assurances also head- under Article 34 of the Charter be- British proposal to send medical under the regulations, will be un- 500-year-old pact between Britain
to the Indonesian forces. ed off the predicted discussion
supplies of fore any decisions are reached. able to appeal against today's deci-and Portugal.
in In Instructions in this connection had Government personalities, It Is "However, uton.
situation
to the previous. been sent from the Hague reliably reported that not a single donesia differs from any speaker made any suggestion for brought before the Security Council. Dutch forces in Indonesia. change in leadership or for a Cabinet Hostilities are being carried on.
"Investigation is not required to Mr Ronald Chamberlain, Labour, from 12.30 to 115, 7.30 to 0,30 and 9.15 reshuffle, the debate being entirely
asked if Mr Bovin would bear la 11.10. the establish crucial facts. Before
of mediation 6.30 Studio: "Bongs of the North," A confined to policy issues.
other mind the possibility
Recital by Celta Hodgman The of determines the and referring the matter to the Year
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1 Close down. Epilogue:
declared titles ar
The Stowards declared Marino as
be can
Important Effect
the leading contender for the vocant The most important effect of this title, and agreed that in the event of ancient agreement was to enable the between two countries to act in concert in the Far: East and other areas where
a contest being arranged Marino and the Irishintó,
same as being for the world Byweight championship-Reuter.
Counci
of
Straits and Rangoon (Ben) 3p.m. Java via Batavia (Ben) 3 pm.
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Monoghan, they would recognize the heir two empires touch. From the ment who attended the two-and-a- | action, For this reason, Austra-i United Nations at the same time. He panist: 6.45 De Groot and His Orchestra;
COUNTY CRICKET
London,'' July 50-Only County
sidea
mencing today.
The close of play scores were: At Chelmsford: Essex 182 (Pearce 54. Bedser Ave for 30) and 10 for
wickets.
Surrey 144 (Peter Smith five for 42). -
no
At
Portuguese viewpoint this assured their hold on: ther far-flung colonies.
Goa, and other colonial outposts. Therefore, observers here reason, Salazar would like to negotiate a treaty of alliance with America.
United States
relations with Chion, which wants Macao
and its Southampton; Glamorgan 225 influence with
and
are y
bis
for nine (E. Davies 110, Dyson Latrong. The
The United States
210
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*strategie interest in
out
more
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Cease.
Mr Chitley added: "This is the first time in the Security Council's history that this article had been invoked.
tion of this kind.
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It is the government's hope, in taking leader of the Opposition, asked If this action, that not only will hos-r Bevin's offer of mediation was commercial Jones (5) against Hampshire."
opened, Mr but the Council will opon and remained dillty cease 357 the Azores. This, it is thought, might of and proving maple formation tave proved its worth in dealing Bovin replied: "It is open andra- Elliott 70: Eagar 105) Leicester be brought up when discussions of of a new provisional government
effectively with a situa-mains open. shire 38 for one,
the future" of Macao arises.
under Thakin. Nu has had a calming quickly
Replying to further questions from
Bevin
Printed and published by Froderick FULLY FURNISHED suites, double or In Homuliin. Hul Hand, suld "At Worcester: Worcestershiro Dr Pereira already has many good effect. There is no doubt that the "In making this move, Australia Major Barmall, Mr 378
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It was also reported that the police Seruder a Gloucetershire 127 for two.
the Indonesian au
authorities to ask by to prejudge the issue and dis- At Edgbaston: Scottish Cricitet and is reported to be enthusiastic, grenades and 75,000 rounds of am- eussions of the merits of the case the Dutch authorities to give the Republicans 24 hours to consider tho Unlan 158 (Nichol 54.' Hollies about his new post-United Press.
munition from the secret arms dumps will be avoided.
saw Dutch demands before the out- seven for G1). Warwickshire •284°
Australian representative will ow in the Tharawaddy and Prome dis-
and that ha for six-Reuter:
tricts, north of tangoon, in their ask, that the necessary steps be taken braak of hostilities,
comb-out after widespread
the terminate the hostilities, and had passed on this request to the assasinations, an official statement secondly
that
without discussing
the
Dutch.
Mr Bevin added that it was not said today.
sliuntion, both parties merits of ... Five more people including two should act upon Article 17 of the until July20 that it was learned
today,
that hostilities were to start (between The
and women were arrested
It wad
inggadjati agreemen
and Indonesians) which speci- they actually broke out on the 21st. officially stated in Rangooni.
Dutch forces at Sourabaya, east Stakes over one mile. Although Sir so that improved
Political associates of U 'Saw. fically
a third party
were tonight preparing to Java, be asked Alfred Butt's Petition had not been would hardly be considered ชล seen on u racecourse since his acel-pesalbie lure to recruits.
arrest, were today in touch with his to arbitrate, or falling, that the mat cross the narrow Madura Stralt and dent in the 2,000 Guineas at New Giving onscription and recruiting brother who is sald to be in London. ter should be referred to the Chief occupy the Island of Madura, ne- cording to reliable but unconfirmed They asked him at
ritish lawyer for
for U Saw's "It will be seen, therefore, if the reports reaching Batavia, odds-on to lower the and National Service, Mr Bellenger
A landing on Madura,, after Saw Australian proposal is given effect of the unbeaten Corbat, announced that more conscripts were defined
(occupation of Java's main south. date for the trial has not yet without delay or a debut on mitted comt port of Tiilatjap. Mr John Dewar.
volunteering as regulars and more
been announced, but it is expected dural issues, if it is readily admitted pected by observers here to be the by the Council that the illation a
last major Dutch military operations within He
there should Jurisdiction. be some good prospect of on imme-against the Republicans for the time
being-Reuter. diate cessation of hostilities and in-¡ In winning comfortably by one and Departments and other Ministers was
now under consideration, the Secre- |
Breaks Speed Record module negotiation between
New York, July 31-The Cunard parties, with the assistance of a third party of their own choosing" Mr was no Line on Wednesday announced that
was the two-horse race between two
and
of Britain's greatest three-year-olds, Combat Peillon, In the Sussex
REDUCING BRITISH ARMY
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accommodation
former Burmese Premier,.now under disagreemes that fri the event of
market, this son of Fate Trial was figures for both the Regular ́Army-nes of a Britto.chgage tho: mor- Justice of the International Court.
backed colours owned
But
by
Dr. Bir tout-hearted son { regulars for re-engaged by to begin in early August Reuter.
ridden by the cham- A speclul campaign plor jockey, Gordon Richards, speeches and radio talks from the recorded his ninth successive victory Ministers of the three armed forces, .
A
·lengthinning to (wan- - kary for War continued. ;
there
the
half Fans are, now der whether Combet, who has ob
Ho: declared that loch of.re | the Quean Elizabeth had broken hier Chifley sold, vlously been under-rated, might not easy solution to the have won the Derby: had he started cruiting for the Regular Army, but westbound speed record, travelling --BEVIN'S STATEMENT
his ho owns nơt, despondent. He fare from Blahops Rock to Ambroso Asked in thn House of Commons rit in place‘off or as walks, Padi cont a time "not far disian!” xvhên | Lighthouse, "off: New York, in four today to report on: the latest netiví- } Wednesday," atable companion, Tudor Minjisol,"
Both Petition and Combat are there would be a waiting list of men days five Hours and 30 minutes. les in Indonesia, Mr Bevin, Foreigh fered for the St Leger, but neither awaiting commissions in the Army. *may run in Uils Just classic,-Reuter,
the
wero' ex
Siamese Twins Born London, July 31 Siamese twins were born to a London mother on Tuesday and reported to be "only just allvo" by hospital official on The hospital declined to provide The old record was four days, eight Minister, sald that ofcial Inform any further, Information on the un- hours 10-minutes-Associated Press; Elon was no limited as to render any tual birth-Associated Press..
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