BUENOS AIRES 'BANK STRIKE
Buenos Aires, Mar 23-AI bank workers in Buenos Aires atruck work today, halting com-, mercial activity in the elty,
The Bank of London and South America and the Nationat - City Bank of New York were affected.
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The lightning strike followed
a midday incident in the Flaxs de Mayo, whero polico dispersed
bank employees demonstrating for Increased wages One worker wan Injured.
When the banks opened today, most employees went to desks and folded their
their arm
The strike movement quickly
became general. The govern - ment-controlled Central Hank appeared to be the only one pot affected-Beuter.
MARSHALL PLAN FOR
ASIA URGED
New Delhi, Mar. 23. A "Marshall Plan" for Asia-an effective programme of mutual
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1948,
Gruber Defines
Austrian Policy
London, Mar. 23. The Austrian Foreign Minister, Dr Karl Gruber, at a press conference here today, denied reports that Austria would welcome a separate treaty with the Western Powers. "A one-sided withdrawal of troops would be abso- lutely senseless," Dr Gruber declared.
He said that he thought the deputies of the Big Four Foreign
Events Ministers, who are worlding on
Czech
Said "Most Menacing"
London. Mar. 23.-The recent eyenta in Czechoslovakia aro war, Mr Christopher Mayhew. the "most menacing" Britain had faced since the end of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, declared here today.
The Foreign 1'ress Addressing Association, Mr. Mayhew
said:
the Austrian treaty, had made no progress in the last four or fivo weeks.
Dr Gruber is returning home to- morrow after a, number of weeks here to be at hand during the De- puties' discussions. He said that he would probably come back if there were any sign of quick results from the Deputies talks.
Dr Gruber said that he regretted that the Soviet Union took the view that Austria should get her arms from her own production BX- clusively.
free cholce
сав get
"Austria must have a to buy arms where she them."
he declared. Austria
Worry had nothing to about once Ulic occupation forces had organise her own army and police. withdrawn, provided that she could
Internally Strong She was internally` strong, with a two-party coalition, representing 95 percent of her population.
"We are determined to carry on Austria and A free democracy no one will force us from this posi-
will
be allowed tion. No Communist occupied by
we
nid on a regional basis-might "They mark the final consolidation be provided by the United of Soviet power over Eastern Nations Economic Commission
Europe
and bring home to all of un
winch the great dangers in for Asia and the Far East, Dr ourselves stand in the face of the Henry F. Grady, United States Communist subversive tactles." Ambassador to India, said here today.
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Dr. Grale, nedressing the Indian Commell of World Affairs, said. the Leonomie Commission was expected to meet in India in May and recobi- ment a number of nosltive steps for the advancement of the aren
The Possibilities of such an or- Canisation were real and it might in many respects become a counter- part of the European recovery pre- gramme.
Dr. Grady dvelured: “The Marshall Plan will not deprive the Far East of its share of equipment it requires". I would stimulate European pro- duction of machinery and equipment, which would reduce the European de- mands on American production, and in tine, through Increased European- purchases of Asia's products, would provide Asia with foreign exchange for the purchase abrond of needed industrial equipment.—Reuter.
Jews Reject Trusteeship
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Britain, the Foreign Secretary said, was ready to hand the mandale over to whilever body the United Nations decided on.
made it perfectly
Britain Jack clear that she would the United Nations since it was taken.
decision
ever
"If other people have got it into a muddle, why should the British Government be blarned?
con-
He said the Prime Minister, Mr. Clement Attlee. had recognised the danger to security if highly fidential posts were Communista and fellow travellers." "I believe the country is almost unanimously behind the Minister on this issue. Demverney can be too tolerant of its enemies.
to achieve power except to the ex- tent that he is entitled to by the Prime number of votes cast in his
CHRISTOPHER MAYHEW
Just because we are democrats, we do not have to lie down and get trampled on."
"I believe
Mr Mayhew declared: that, whether or not we' can meet the challenge of Soviet Communism depends, in the long run, less on the defensive measures
take than on our powers to rally loyalty and enthusiasm for
positive ideals.
we may
our
with
"We are blamed when we try to
"The final answer to Communism get out, We are blamed for what is the success of democracy." may happen when we get out-1
An enduring settlement think the quicker we are, out the Russia might be reached more rapid- better". Mr Bevin_concluded amidy if we to the strength of demo- concentrate our efforts on building up CHARGE REBUTTED
the cracy in West until
Des any hopes that Western
be can subverted finally
and a
cheers,
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Earlier Mr Creech Jones, the basis can be laid for more normal Colonial Secretory, opening a debate
relations between governments in on a Bill providing for the ending of Eastern and Western Europe." British Jurisdiction in Palestine on May 15, said it was easy to blame Britain.
Mr Mayhew described the Comin- form as the "stalking horse of the new imperialism." Through it,
It was also casy to forget that the powerful backing could be given Palestine Commission was charged le pallileal parties in other countries with a responsibility which it had not the means of discharging task which, in the conditions of Palestine, was "somewhat unreal.”
regimes. aimed nt overthrowing existing
real
Dr Gruber said that his ment was satisfied with the agree- ment under which the formerly Austrian South Tyrol was to have
within Italy. autonomy
A big step forward had been taken there, though there still was room for improvement.
There was no reason to negotiate with Yugoslavia over Yugoslav ter- ritorial claims in the Austrian pro- vince of Carinthin, he anid. Tho present border had always been the Austrian border and would remain so.-Reuter.
Easter Leave Cancelled For Danish Army
Copenhagen, Mar. 23.-The Danish Privy Council met today, and the Parliamentary Foreign Committee will meet tomorrow, it was officially announced.
Well-informed circles boliovo that the No. 1 topic today was the foreign politieni situation.
been
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THE BRAVA Cla
TEA REVIVES YOU
HERE is Hongkong-born Flight Lieutenant A. Charlton, son of Mrs J. J. Edgar, with the mobile canteen presented hy Hongkong Rotarians during the war' to 644 Squadron, R.A.F.
WORLD SPORT:
Conference On World Information Opens
Geneva, Mar. 23-A call for action by the world press, films and radio to stop the spread of "en hys- terical; gloomy picture of a coming third world war" was made by delegatos at the conference here today of the United Nations conference on freedom of information and the press.
conferenco.
Opening the conference, Mr The first time was to support Benjamin Cohen, Assistant Poland's unsuccessful nomination of Secretary-General of the United S Ramaswami Mudaliar, India's Nations, called for action from chef delegate, as president' of the the 500 delegates of the 53 nations to "see that the people's wami as president of the conference Later China proposed Sir Ramos- of the world got a true and full committee on law and continuing picture of world events which is machinery in connection
with far from a gloomy and hopeless of information. He was elected' un- decisions taken to guarantee freedom one."
animously.
to
nf
The chief Netherlands delegate, M. Van Houven Goedhart, was today unanimously elected president of the mast important committee of the United Nations conference.
up a
"There is no doubt whatsoever that the almost unanimous will of the people is everywhere for peace," Mr. Cohen said. "Whoever may wish
The committee will draw evaluate the present conditions International relations on the statement on the basic tasks of the basis of generally disseminated In-press and other channels of informa formation only will have to conclude tion and the basic principles of the that the world is on the brink of freedom of Information. a third world war because of the
by M. Goedhart was proposed lter failure of the peoples to get Norway and seconded by India, together the machinery of inter-China, Belgium, the United States, national harmonisation which they France and Greece-Reuter. possess the United Nations"
Romulo As President
But the very fact that the con- ference wns inking pince WOJ Geneva. Mar. 33.-Dr Carlos P. evidence that "international co-Romulo, Philippines United Nations operation moves on and works with representative, was todny elected a considerable measure of success in President of the United Nations con- fields of permanent concern for the ference on freedom of the press, well-being of mankind." Mr Cohen winning by 30 voter In a secret.
- ballot,
India's Sir Ramaswami Mudaliar, Joined Forces
originally proposed by Poland, was second with 10. China's Dr P. C. Britala and the Soviet Union twice | Chang received one vote. joined forces in the conference to- day.
Enid.
1
Dr Romulo. who originally pro- posed the freedom of the press con- ference 18 months ago, won given ovation as he to the
Rinty Monaghan Takes OUTWARD MAILStorm to make his formal accep
Crown From Paterson
Belfast, Mar. 23.-Rinty Monaghan (Belfast), ~-by- knocking out Jackie Paterson (Glasgow) in the seventh round here tonight, became undisputed world's flyweight- champion, a title which he held according to Americân and Irish authorities because of his viétory last year against Dado Marino,
Paterson, however, was the right preliminary to the world cham- official holder according to Bri- plonship flyweight contest between the duit claimants-Jackie Paterson tish reckoning, because he wont of Scotland and Dinty Monaghan of a court action after the British Ireland-Associated Press. Board of Control had taken the title from him when he failed to weigh in for a title fight with Marino and the Board reinstated him as champion.
After much concern as to whether he would make the weight for to- night's fight with Monaghan, how ever, Paterson made the eight-stone On Monday night, it was announe-mit with four ounces to spare to ed that Easter leave had
weigh
one pound more suspended for "a part of Denmark's
Monaghan. young officers and non-commissioned offers. Danish papers werk asked not to give the communique "sen- sational display".
Only one paper, the conservative National Tidende, printed the com- munique on the front page, and only one paper, the Communist Land Of Folk, commented on the announce- ment.
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At the start. Monaghan attempted
HAND INJURY
Chicago, Mar. 23-A hand injury
a
to welterweight boxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson has caused postponement of his March 31 fight.
middleweight against Abrams In the Chiengo until April 21, .
Georgie Stadium
The Illinois Athletle Commission | approved the boat' despite Governor Dwight Green's.reguest to ban all boxing until April 7..
Michael Gerrard, attorney for the fathom Paterson's southi-onw promoters, asked for the postpone- stance. and both treated each other inent due to a hand Injury Robin- with respect. Yet both in the first son suffered last week and because. round were staggered with blows to advance sale of tickets had fallen the jaw.
off during the period of, uncertainty whether the Commission would ap-
Monaghan seemed be having the beller of matters, however, and prove the governor's suspension re- The-reason-for-the-communique be knocked the champion down in quest.- inay be a wish to refute rumours the second round; he landed to the circulating during the last days in jaw in the third round afler both; military barracks that Easter leave had been warned to produce more would be suspended for all rank and action. Ale because of the political situa- tion," the paper said.
Asked
Security Measures
Only Semi-Conscious
by the Associated Press Puterson was showing no sign of whether the foreign political situs- weakness through having to make tion had caused the suspension of the weight, but he was not en BELTS- leave for "n part of" the
young sive as he usually is. and it was Danish ollicers, Rasmus Hansen, Monaghan who appeared to be doing Defence Minister, said:
that
The Commission voted to permit postponement, ut stipulated Robinson must post a $5,000 forfeit bond, submit, to examination of his hand by the Commission's phy slclans and that Robinson must not appear in any other bout April 21-United Press.
hefore
Perry, tennis
FRED PERRY ENTERS
London, Mar. 23-Fred
singles the most attacking. The Irishman former Wimbledon In his reference to Czechoslovakia, "We had found out that the leave made Paterson miss with several champion, has entered the Slazengers. Mr Creech Jones rebutted a charge
Mr Mayhew commented that in that regulations would expose the vicious hooks and swings, but there professional tennis tournament at that Britain had behaved with dis-
enuntry the
government military in some places where it is were long periods of inactivity, with Scarborough, from July 26 to 31. respect of the United Nations, de-
machinery was completely paralysed, necessary to maintain a little pre-Paterson doing the most retreating. claring that she had, in all the dis-
"Some Ministers were locked in
paredness." their cussions with the Palestine Com-
rooms, others
Informed were never
sources reported that Monaghan was quick to escupe mission, been forthcoming in trying allowed 10 g0
during the last two
cerlain trouble when, having forced to meet their wishes in almost every
Mr Mayhew suggested
if one
security measures have been carried rival to miss, Paterson attempted respect.
country had * disagreement with out as regards the availability of counter-punching during the sixth Other points made by Mfr Creech another, I could try to reach an officers in an emergency. Jones In reply to questions were: agreement by negotiation or it could The Government was "absolutely subvert the government and replace adamant" that the dates for withit by one more compliant with Its drawal and the cading of the man- wishes.
to their WREN
date must be observed.
"The first method is the method The Government could not fore-of peaceful co-operation. The second see what the position in Palestine is the method of imperialism-we would be after May 15.
have, seen too much of the second
Britain would have no responsi-method in recent_times."--Reuter, bility in
regard
to immigration after that date.
The United Nations resolution paid German POWs As little hecd to the "enormous prob-
lem"
which confronted the Palestine Military Advisers
Government itself, not only in the winding up of the administration,
days
It was pointed out that similar measures were carried out in
ANTI-TRUMAN
round.
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1039 At the start of the seventh rouner, and 1940 at times when it was found Paterson connected with Monaghan's
security necessary for
reasons.Jaw and was following up when the Associated Press.
Irishman caught him with a full- blooded right, which sent the chans plon down for nine.
Flo was dazed as he rose, and to deal out Monaghan
proceeded punishment with both hands until Paterson sank to a sitting position in his rival's comer, to be counted He looked to be reclining at case, but the dazed look on his face showed he was only semi-conscious and he had to be carried to his
MOVEMENT
Mar. 23.-Three
New York, leaders of the Democratic machine London, Mar. 23.-Britain has in New York Cily today, came out
but in the maintenance of law and called for German prisoners of war order, until troops could be with with technical experience of winter. drawn.
Since Britain accepted the United campaigns on the Russian front to Nations resolution in favour of partladvise on winter exercises carried tion, her purpose had been "perfectly out by the British Army. honest and straightforward" except The War Minister, Mr Emanuel that at no time had she undertaken Shinwell, was asked in the House to carry out the decision.-Reuter. of Commong today whether this was
CHENNAULT'S
PREDICTION
Major
aut.
Ferry, English-born and, former Davis Cup player for Britain, now lives In the United States.-Asso- ciated Press.
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OXFORD HOT FAVOURITE
Sandwich, Kent, Mar. 23.-Oxford University, hot favourite to win the
golf match beginning varsity Wednesday, won the dinner match against Cambridge today.-Associat- ed Press.
The
сп
CHESS DRAW.
23. Samuel Hague, Mar, Reshevsky, United States champoin, game against drew today in his Mikha Botvinnik of Russia by per- petunt check on the 33rd move.
The second game of this ninth round between Vassily Smyslov of Russia and Dr. Max Euwe of Holland Apart from his world title, Pater-Was adjourned on the 41st move und will be recuted tomorrow.-Asso- elated Pross.
against President Truman's re-
*** corner.
election because of the Administra-
tlon's abandonment of the partition also aurrendered his British and
plan for Palestine.
The New York Times, commenting Empire championship on this "northern revali" within the Monaghan-Reuter, Democratic
Party, said that De- mocratic leaders in areas heavily populated by Jews were hoping that Mr Truman might be persuaded of any breach, but "at any rate, weet to run for re-election, and that are doing "Reuter.
not a breach of international law.
He replied that he was not aware
Full TUC Support
Boys
General Elsenhower, could to drafted in his place.
told the Nationalist Chin/price and profit freezing polley, righin programine makea.it
"Rebel" southern Democrats, meanwhile, gained another recruit when Senator Lister Hill, of Ala- Washington, Mar. 23.
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bania, called for President Tru- General Claire E, Chennault, former
The
statement
from the Prezi- commander of the Flying Tigers, unionists' economic crisis committee
the trademan's withdrawal
dential race today. predicted today that Chinese Com- had at first considerable dificulty in The altuation in Alabama and tru munials
control Manchuria
over President Truman's civil accepting within three months
the Government wage. unices the United States nids
elcar, principally because of the limited he said, that there cannot be a De- He
Writers As- und weak character of references to mocratic Party unity with President sociation. he has no doubt that aprofits.
Trumán. ns the nominee of the Comununist government
in Man-
Senator Carl Hatch (Democrat of New Mexico) told newamen, how- over,, that President Truman find no Intention of stepping aside for
{ter.
AB
interview with Government party. churia will bring prompt recognition leaders gave them greater assurances by Russia of a new state.
than we had hitherto had from the Then, he continued, he bellaves Government, about the stops the the Russians will attempt to Com-Government proposed to take in the munize all of China-Associated matter of prices and profits." another Democratic nominee-Reu-
·Press.
Reuter,
Franchman Losos
Kinty
RUGBY RESULT
London. Mar. 23-The following was the result of a rugger game played today:
Belfast, Mar. 23.-Walter Momber of France lost on points ever eight rounds. tonight against Tummy Armour of Belfast in a welterweight 8-Reuter,
DAB and FLOUNDER
FLSUNDS
VERSARY
Kugby League: Batley 3, Keighley
--by Walter
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tance
the
Dr Romulo's victory was the recend Soviet defeat on the opening day of the 55-nation conference. Earlier Russin sought to double the Eastern voling strength of European
bloc by a proposal to give participating nations which are non- members of the United Nations the right
to vote. The proposal was ̈ defeated 27 to six with two absten- fions..
Five
Eastern
Eurement states would have been qualified by'
the proposal's acceptance, adding to the Soviet bloc of eight, including Fin- land United Press.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 Closing Times By Alr Japan (Ordinary letters and cards only)
130 p.m. Canton, Lluchow, Kunming. Amoy, Saang- bat. Nanking, Rankow, Tsingtao, Pelping. Tainan, Swalow and Foschow, 330 pm
Closing Timer By Sea & Train Macao, Trinshan and Shekkt (Sea) 2 Polla against Canton (Train) 2 pm. Bangkok (Sex) 3 p.m.) Shanghai (Sea) 3 p.m.
"Undeclared Warfare" Geneva, Mar. 23. —Allegations of "undeclared warefare" by Albania and Bulgaria against Greece and of "nilitary activities" by Outer Man- China marked the opening of the United Nations Con- ference on freedom of information Macho. Trinshan and Shekkt (Hea) 4 pan. today allegations were made by re
3
Straite, Macanar and Sourabaya (Sea) 5 p.m.
Kóngimoon (Sea). 1 p.m. Canton (Sea) 5 pm.
The
presentatives of Greece, and China during discussion of Soviet proposals to grant voting rights to non-mem- bers of the United Nations repre- sented at the conference, and to in- vite
Outer
Mongolia to participate as
a non-member.
THURSDAY, MARCH 25 Closing, Time, By Air Shanghal, 9 a.m. (reg); 0.30 am, lord). Manila, 11:30a.m. Bangkok, Singapore, Balavia. Colombo,
Sydney and Auckling, 330 p.m. Hollow, Canton, Shanghal, Nanking, lian-cisively rejected by the conference
kow, Tsingtao and Pelping, 3.30 p.m. Closing Times By Bea & Train Canton (Train) 7 am
Macao, Talashan and Shekki (Sea) Dam. Manila (Sea) 10 am. Shanghai (Hea) 10 am. Straits (Bea) 10 a.m,
Both proposals were later de- The chief Soviet delegate, A. E. reiterated a demand Logomolov, already turned down by the confer- enco during the morning session that the non-members-Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Macao, Teinshan and Shekki (sea) 2 pm. Portugal, Rumama and Switzerland-
should have voting rights at the con- Canton (Train) 2 p.ra. Manila (Sex) 3 p.m.
ference. He was supported by Macas, Teinshan and Shokki (des) pm France and Belgium as well as by the Canton (8) p.m.
representatives of Poland and Bul-
Swatow, Sca). 2 pm..
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FRIDAY, MARCH .28 Closing Times By Ale Bhanghai, Swalow and Amoy, 9 aan.
(reg); 930a.m. (ord). Bangkok, Rangoon, Calcutta, Karachi, Bahrein. Caire (Nairobi, Johannesburg and Marseilles via Cairo) Augusta and London. (Kowloon CPO) Noon (reg and par): (GPO) Noon (reg and ord),
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goria.
The Soviet proposal was opposed by Hector McNeil of Britain,
who asserted that the conference was nat' empowered to alter a decision made. by its parent body, the Economic and Social Conference.
The United States and several' other delegations supported McNeil.
The conference, the largest inter- national conclave ever held on the world's press and other information media, opened
de.. in the Palais. Nations this morning. Some 300 de
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