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VOL. III NO. 197
Stalin Preparing To Oust Tito
London, Aug. 20.-A political correspondent of the London Evening News reported in an undated story today that Pre- mior Stalin has ordered the stage set for a coup d'etat in Yugoslavia and already has chosen a successor to Marshal Tito,
Developments In the Moscow Belgrade dispute are expected in the next three weeks, the newspaper declared.
Preparations are going ahead in Moscow for bringing about a coup in Yugoslavia to replace the Tito regine with an Orthodox Stalinist Kovernment.,
"Marshall Stalla has ordered the forrnation
in Moscow of a "Free Yugarlay Committee to be composert of anti-Tito Yugoslav Communists.
"He is understood in have de- signated
a successor to Tito, if the coup auteeeeils, Colonel General Peko Dapehevitch, who is believed to be; at present in Moscow.
"Colonel General' Peko Daphe- vitch is the brother of Coinnel Viaco Dapchevitch, who escaped Into Ru. manin the other day."
The Communist London Daily Worker also talked about a "nilitary movement against Tito," but spoke only of defection in the ranks of the Yugoslav Army not of outside pre- SUTD directed from Moscow Bucharest.-Associated Press.
Bodies Found In
Backyard
or
India
Madras, Aug, 20-French and Indian Union pollee have dug out the bodies of four women from the backyard of a Morlem physician's dispensary
nt Kottikuppan
JICAT Pondicherry said press reports nere today.
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For and on behalf of
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST, L'AD.
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thanh
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The
hongkong Telegraph.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 1948.
SOVIET TROOPS AND POLICE
ALLIED BOUNDARY
French Claim
Victory Further
After Sporadic Battle Trouble
Solgon, Aur. 20-French planes, troops nod naval forces have killed 500 Indo-Chinese insurgenta in A week-long battle which resulted in an "Important victory" for the French, it was announced today.
A communique from the French High Command said the Viet Nam Seventh Army, commanded by General Biah, was ranted,
French losses were reported nd nine French soldiers and 30 pro-French Viet Namese killed.
the and
The sporadic battle took place, the French said, atong Mekong river, west of this capital of Southern Indo-China about 100 miles farther north In the mountainous region along the border between Cambodia and Cochin Chinn,
The Viet Nam radio, in a broadcast yesterday on the third anniversary of the proclamation of the Viet Nam Republic, de- clared the "determination of the Viet Nam people to chase
the French colonists and benefiefaries of Japanese Fascism from their homeland remains unshaken.”—Associated Press.
Soviet Consul's Conduct "Highly Improper"
In Berlin
Berlin, Aug. 20.-Russian soldiers and German polico crossed into both the United States and British Sectors of Berlin in now blackmarket raids today.
car.
On American-occupied ground. they arrested # Western Sector German police chief and five of his officers, and seized a police Altogether they arrested 600 persons today, some of them, it is alleged, on the Bri- tish side of the boundary, which runs down the middle of the Potsdamer Platz.
STERN UNITED STATES DEMAND on again this evening and hundreds
Washington, Aug. 20-The tension between
the United States and Soviet Russia mounted to a new pitch today with the delivery of a stern Ameri- can demand that the Kremlin recall its Consul General in New York for his "highly improper" conduct in the case of the three Russian teachers.
On a day when Big Four, discussions, in Moscow were believed to be reaching a decisive stage, the State Department made public a note which withdrew the Soviet Consul General, M. Jacob Lomakin's creden- tials because of his "abuse of the prerogatives of his position and gross violation women
of the internationally accepted standards governing the conduct of foreign officials."
for
The women were allegedly report- ed missing from their homes for periods ranging from one year to two months ago. The allegedly went to the doctor
They were reported killed and robbed of their jewellery. Police were reported to have re- covered the jewels. The Doctor and an alleged Hindu accomplice are in custody.-Asqueinteri Press.
treatment.
Station Bombed
26-Murree
such sus-
British military police were standing by in the neighbouring, backstreets tonight after the in- cidents of the past 24 hours.
The blacknarket was in full opera- ot curb-stde dealers were openly trading in Berlin's two currencies, and selling chocolates and cigarelles. The usual crowds had been swollen by several hundred of "toughs," obviously waiting for a chance to throw bricks at Russian Sector pallce from the comparative safety of the British or American Sectors.
ARREST FOLLOWS PROTEST Russian police, heatwhile; up- peated to peaceful Berliners" this afternoon to stay away from black- market areas in the city, because Fascist groups are acting in a pro- vocative fashion there, and
Inuy caise unfortunate incidents."
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The six policemen were arrested by the Russians in the American It ordered him to leave the Rather than proceed with
Sector at Kreuzberg, a few hundred United States "within a reasonable, action, the Department has
yards cast of the Potsdamer Platz, time."
gested that the Soviet Government when their chief protested against It is believed here that the Soviet recall him.
the boundary violation. Government must accede to the ro- Mr Charles G. Ross,
Rumiran soldiers took hlm quest,
the Presl- Once his credentials nra testial Press Secretary, told repor-
three of his officers, as well as the withdrawn, a consul cannot legally ters today that President
car, into the Soviet Sector, and Karachi, August
stay. In this country.
Truman released-the-other two officers. ------- would stigo the revocation Station in the West Punjab
of the near the western Kashmir
PRESIDENTIAL ORDER
Consul General's credentials shortly, meanwhile, crossed into the British Two jeep-lows of Russian troops, border was bombed at 11.50 tonight an official
United While the
States note
He aided!: "The whole thing was Sector during the Potsdamer Platz Pakkinn Defence Ministry announce-
levelled no specific charges at
M. done
the President's orders." raid and men! told the Associated Press.
arrested four persons, Lomnkin, il is believed
The State Department's note also Western police reported tonight. that the The announcement said that two State Department takes the view directly criticized the conduct of A British spokesman said bombs were dropped on the station. that by allegedly keeping Mrs Ok- the Soviet Ambassador, M. Alexan-oficial statement was likely on to- One of them exploded. The same
sana Kosenkinn in his consulate der Panyushkin. It pointed
out day's events. Brea was also machine-stunned. against her will, he lald himself that "charges of the most serious "KNOWN CRIMINALS”. Details have not yet been released. open to court action under United nature" against America offelals
An oflich American statement had been made by him ments to the Press and added: "The dent in the Potsdamer Platz describe in state-today on last night's shooting inci- reports of the investigation being ed a number of the Soviet Sector inado. by the competent United police force as "known criminals." States authorities which have been The statement, signed by Col. reerived by the State Department Frank Howley, the United States not only clearly demonstrate that Cominandant of Berlin, sald Just these charges are unsubstantiated night's lawlessness was "regrettable but also indicale that oficiais. of but understandable in face of the the Soviet Government have been fact that more than 300 Soviet Sector engaged in conduct which is highly replaced by police politienily more policemen have been recently improper."
acceptable to the Soviets.
"German police have a right defend themselves against attacks by law-breakers, but it is considered that such brutal methods as last night's shooting were not necessary for self-defence, against a crowd of unarmed civilians," said.--Reuter.
the statement
-Associated Press.
EDITORIAL
HIINA
States law.
Currency Reform
has finally decided to introduce currency reform
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a bicanure that will probably meet with as much critlelsm as com- mendation. In fact much of the early reaction among bankers and businessmen has been marked by cynicism and scepticism, bui condemn a reform to fallure be- fore it has been given a chance to prove itself is hardly fair; it suggesta Kour
The grapes. prapased financial and economie measures ouilined by the Nanking Government make Impressive reading, and if they can be fully effected they should
materially help the country to plant its feet firmly on the path to economia recovery. XL IN worthy of that the programme Includes "drastic measures to be adopted to control and stabilise prices, salaries and wares."
This is of prime importance because, as one observer recently painted out, Inflation of commodity prices in Shanghal today
the
lost
note
gain.
very often exceeds
current monetary Inflation. idleating, of course, that the people have completely confidence In the antional dollar, but also emphasiang the extent
which to
commodity hoarding dominates the dally wei. fare of the people. To make ilie currency reform kuccess the Nanking Government must the unqualifed confidence of the country. And to achieve this the Government must enforce a co.. ardhunted economic polloy that will guarantee enuable distribu tion of commodities at prices which can be afforded by classes. It must also Kuarantee miulmum salaries and wages In keeping with the real cost of liv- ing index of the day. If the Government falls in any of these directions lis currency réform will
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not only be placed in jeopardy, but it might very well amount to nothing else but the "knocking off zeros." There are other conditions for the success
of the reform. Vitally important is the sucECKA- ful cessation of the clyll war whereby ≫meremy substantial reductions can be made to the present crippling demands for military expend kure, and the consequent diversion of these spendings Into productive channels, Mr
Wang Yan-wa, the Finance
Minister. has been quoted as belog de- termined to reduce military expenditures as far as possible, but there would seem lo he tile scone for any such laudable ob- Jective while hostilities remalu at their present level. Moreover,
It is noted that the plural "So- vlet officinis" was used, although only M. Lommaltin was named.
tho
MYSTERY TOUCH
in
to
Dino
At the
For
P.G.
Reservations
VIOLATE
MARTIAL LAW
LAW IN BURMA
Rangoon, Aug. 20.-President Sao Shwe Thaik of Burma tonight issued a proclamation promulating martial law throughout the country because the "in- surrection in several parts of the Union, created grave emergency."
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This does not mean that martial law will be enforced immediately but that it can be enforced as soon as the situation anywhere in the country warrants such an ac- tion.
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Gaekwar Of Baroda
The
Maharajah of Baruda, Pratapsinha Gack- war (right) who has been accused by the state's legis. lature of misusing £2,500,- 000 in a six-week spending spree last spring is seen here with his wife, the Maharanee, Princess Sita 'Devi, as they slopped at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York.~AP. Picture.
Hussars Head For Malaya
The Supreme Commander of the the Rangoon-Mandalay railway, has Burmese forces will assume full long been the Communist headquar responsibility for the administration ters of any
areas where martial law Clashes are frequent in the area; may be enforced.
but at Toungoo, to the south. vigo: About 800 men
Southampton, Aug. 20. - rous Government action has restored Hussars, posted from Britain to of the 4th order.
The Burmese insurgents' chances of smashing into Rangoon appear to have faded as the small Burma Air Force continued its hard-hitting at- tacks on them.
SITUATION CONFUSED
Up country, however, the situa- tion has become further confused. Whlic Band People's Volunteers, aided by deserters from the Bur mese Army, have come to working insurgents in some areae, but they arrangements with the Communist
they are completely aloof. have not coalesced and elsewhere
Shwebo, 60 miles northwest of Mandalay, is threatened by the In- urgents, although Mandalay itself is quiet. Yamethin, which straddica
BRITAIN
STEALS THE
SHOW
Forly miles north of Rangoon, Malaya, sailed from hero-for Government troops, well led by a Singapore today in the troop- Karen officer, are making progress.ship Dilwara, only eight months but areas to the east of Pegu are after their return home from held by the insurgents.
In the Rangoon district, several Germany. small bands of insurgents are opera- ling-particularly near the oil depot at Wyrlum, and northeast suburb of Insein..
of the
MAO'S INFLUENCE
Irrawady Delta, is in Government Bassein, the rice port in the hands, but the Communists still con
Mr Winston Churchill, who served
The regiment in
as a subaltern during the Boer War and is now its Colonel, sent a message of good wishes which was read to the soldiers over the ship's loudspeakers. "I feel sure that every one will go and dore to do his utmost to trol the districts to the north. Many malce the name and fame of Britain feelings but their leaders are close old," he said. Communists have strong nationalist respected as in the brave days of students of orthodox Communist works and are in touch with the In-from. ali ranks wishing Mr Chur- A telegrum was sent in reply dinn Communist Party.
chill overy success during regiment's absence abroad. Most of
Not only Communists, but members of the Government
some
are
the
theced by the writings of the men in the regiment are young
the
Far
much
Communist leader, Mao Soldiers, 500 being aged about 20. Tse-tung.
chiefly because his land Some have been in the regiment reforms are of immediate interest to only a few weeks.
ograrlan
East.
The Hussars are the first troops The progress Di the Chinese Com-to leave Britain for Malaya since munist armies which might, one day, the present disturbances there be- bring them to the Burmese frontier, an two months ago. Venice; Aug. 20-Britain and
naturally affects the position here.
People in Communist-held 22-year-old red hend
Troops Moira were today warned by the Govern- regiments are to sall later. of the famous
A War Shearer have so far "stolen the ment to show" at the opening perform Govrnment forces to launch all-out the troops are being sent to Malaya move elsewhere to enable Once statement has explained that ances of the international film land and air attacks against the In"in view of the prevailing condi festival here.
on
In
pre-
ut
surgents-Reuter.
orens
Cunarda
tions of unrest there."-Reuter.
NO KREMLIN MEETING
Moscow, Aug. 20.--The Kremlin meeting between M. Vyacheslav Molotov, the Soviet Foreign Minister, and the three Western envoys--which many observers expected for tonight-failed to materialise.
A note of mystery was injected Into the episode in one passage of the State Department's note which asked for a photostatle copy
of a letter
KIDNAPPINGS which the New York police found in
Berlin, August 20.-Soviet troops Mrs Kosenkina's room at the con- and officers today kidnapped seven sulate and returned to the Soviet authorities after she had jumped American sector German polico from from a third-storey window.
the American sector of Berlin "at The note, which was signed by gun point," American Public Safety the Under-Secretary of Stale.
Assembled critics continued Mr officers announced today.
"The police were taken at gun Friday to appinud the performance Robert Lovett, and addressed to the point and were forced to go from the Soviet Embassy
the young British ballerina Washington, firmly reiterated the United States American rector to the Soviet sector,"
"The Red Shoes.". A view that the teachers and every Mr George J. Lambert, of Seneca Many independent eritles right to stay in the United States It Falls, New York, Chief of the Defce- dicted that the brilliantly Almed they so wished.
tives of the American Public Safety technicolour work would ranks The United States concluded that toldi Unlled Press.
the top in musical score, photography, He said that the men still held in and for Miss Shearer herself. Soviet charges, which ivere
Many halled the beautiful bal- contained in four separate protests, addition to District Police Chief. three from the Soviet Ambassador August Hoppe. arc
lerina who won dancing fome In. patrolmen
Up till now, the usual gap between | Premier Stalin and the Western re- in Washington mid one from
the otherr, Guenther Schultz and London's Covent Garden last year. as two meetings of the envoys with M. presentatives had been thought pos Soviel Foreign Minister, M. Vyaches Hagermann. The three who were a bright new stur.
Molotov has been, at the most, three sible tonight, although the British "FLATTERING SUCCESS"
or four days. This allowed the en- Foreign Office had not yet been ad- men Reinikhau, Starlett and Mizera.
voys to report back to Washington, vised M. Lemakin "hindered the
that n The
inceling had been kidnappings came during a vestigation of the competent police series of blackmarket raids in which front-page photographs of her with three envoys have not yet agreed on with Mr
Venice. Newspapers
London and Paris. published
arranged. It is thought here now that the Britain's Me Frank Roberts" went- officials by refusing to allow them to an estimated 50 Soviet omcers and scenes interview Mra Kosenkina", the State troops joined 200 Saylet sector Ger-
from the first full length the precise terms of their answer. Tritish Minister in Moscow to w Geoffrey Harrison, the Department suld. nnd added: "This man police in a round up of between English ballet composed especially to'M. Molotov's communication at American Embassy where they BAW
for the screen.
the Independent "11 Gazzettino" Inst meeting on which may well use . United Slates Ambassador, praised the Australian-born Robert Helpman sulted with one another but after Ambassador went to see the French
choreography
depend agreement or not.
General Walter Bedell Smith, Earlier in the day, the envoys con- and called the flim "a very finttering wards gave so hint of their plans. Ambassador, M. Yven Chataigneau, Soon afterwards, the American BLLCCCSS.
There was documentary eld with four-ims
Mr Foy Kohler, the Counsellor at Eyes to Soo With, Secret Tunnel, that the Instructions received from had a discussion with the British Well Informed observers thought the American Embosay, meanwlille Fortune Lane, and pictures from London, Paris and Washington called representatives and sald afterwards Rhodesia, The American President Lines The first of three Austrian films for more co-ordination between the that he had, "no way of knowing General Molg was released from Das Andere Leben:
three envoys before they make on-
whether a Kremlin meeting (The other other call on M Molotov. quarantine anchorngo this morning life)-also competed today with the hat dieslorect
It was been drranged for lator. In the following the discovery yesterday of world's leading cinema producern di had asked for an appointment at the
whether the envoys evening Mr Roberts also answered three cases of smallbox on board the festival-Associated Press.
questioners with: "There l nothing: Kremlin. A meeting between I can say."----Beuter.
Information were "based on mis-seized and then escaped were patrol
of
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is a matter of doubt whether the heavy withdrawals made by the milltary authorliles from the Treasury are always used to their best advantage: certainly the Nationalists troops have little to show in the way of successes in the field to justify their enormous monetary expenditures. Mr Wong Yun-wa sees in the cur- rency reform an opportunity Revising a budget that comer ⚫omewhere
near to
being balanced, and his estimates ED port that lope. Nevertheless something much more than Intra- during a new dollar is needed to attain his target. With the cur- rency reform must so many other reforms, rome of which we have already mentioned. Furthermore the Central and provincial governments must be strong enough and hourst enough to see fist the paper reforms are literal- ly pul Tuto practice. If cannot be done there can be Ciancial. economic or political Malvation for China. There must be the will to carry out the t- tent.
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action was the more serious in view 000 and 800 Germans and tools them of the subsequent statement by Mrs to the Soviet Police headquarters. Kosenkina to the effect that she The latest incident is believed jumped from the window. of the likely to produce serious Ar crican Consulate General in order to avold protests-United Press. having to return to the Sovlet Union."
Mr Michael McDermott, the State SMALLPOX ON
Department spokesman, Enid that,
despllo the Retion taken against M. GENERAL MEIGS
Lomakin, the United States Govern- ment did not consider the caso of Mra Kosenkina closed. M. Lomakin would be given "several days" to conclude his aftates, he said.
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