ELECTIONS TO BE HELD IN BURMA
Rangoon, Nov. 27, Free Burma's first general elections under the Constitution will begin on March 28, 1949, and will extend over a period of one month, according to an official announcement here.
Separate polling dates are net for Karen
and Kachin representatives announcement
to Parliament, the cald.
The now Parliament will conelst of a House of Representatives and a Chamber of Deputies.
The House of Representatives will contain 250 reals. Allocation will be: Shan State, 26 scata; Kachin State, reven scats: Chin Special Aren, six beats; Karenn State, two 220 seats, Karen representatives roats; other representatives (exclud- Ing Karena), 100 seats.
ELECTIONS OF KAREN
Election of Karen representatives of the House will take place on April 9, 1949, to avoid dificulties," the announcement sald.
It added that the Chamber of Deputies will consist of 126 sealy Shan under allocation as follows: State, 23 cents; Kochin State, 12
soni neats;
Ares, eight Chin Special
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1948.
Pot-holes in the Mall: Repairs promised * somotimo in 1949 !
The condition of The Mall- along which Royal processions Buckingham from wet forth Palace—lias brought protesta from MPH. - Bir Wilson Harris (Ind.. Camb (1.) complained that since he drove along it he had suffered from "BEEravated Okelllation,"
Here is a bad stretch looking towars the Palace. The Minister of Walls, Mr Key, has promised
to authorise repairs "next year, though I cannot say when."
Leats: Karenni State representatives, WEST UNION
three seats; Karen representatives, 24 scuts; others (excluding Kerens). 53 sents.
According to the announcement, election
Chamber the
to
af
Deputica-except for Karens and
COMMITTEE
Kachina will take place on April TALKS OPEN
SLAV DELEGATES
ATTACK EUROPE
POLICY OF
U.S.
on
MCC TOUR
COMPTON'S CENTURY AGAINST NATAL
a
Durban, Nov. 26,–Another century by Denis Compton (106), his third in, succession, and painstaking knock of 61 by Len Hutton were the outstanding features of the MCC's first innings of 310 for 5 today against Natal, South African inter-province champions.
Settling down after an uncertain: stari, during which his timing was fully,, Compton ran into a best form and scored his runs out of 157 in two hours 45 minuter. He hit nine fours.
The MCC, after losing Washbrook at 10, did well to recover against the strongest attack they have met on the tour.
C. McCarthy, the 10-year-old fast bowler, considered the fastest in South Africa, took three of the five wickets-Beuter.
WEST INDIES
v. PAKISTAN Lahore, Nov. 20.-The West Indies started the last match of their four of Pakistan here today in a four-day Axture against a Pakistan XI.
When stumps were drawn at the end of the first day; Pakistan had scored 197 runs for the loss of two wickets-Reuter,
GOLF
Von Nida Protests
Paris, Nov. 26.-Slav delegates angrily alleged on the Friday that the United States is waging war Greek people and an economic cold war on Eastern Europe. The Russian-led bloc attacked the European. Recovery Programme and the
in American policies Greece in long speeches to the United Nations Assembly. The Assembly agreed with Then the delegates began a long the United States on the eco-round of speeches on the Balkans. Some, Including Britain's Mr Hector nomic issue. It voted 33 to six McNeil, dozed of, and slept as the Paris, Nov. 26--The Com- against
{ Polish resolution | Slav attack was begun by mitteo on European Unity of
which Western
delegates said Yugoslavia. the five Western powers, meet- looked innocent but was actually Dr Ales Bebler.
Sydney, Nov. 26-A protest the Yugoslav chie! delerate. called ол the by the Australian professional, Karening here today for the first time, a condemnation of American | Assembly to reject u Political Com-Norman von Nida, against face
Edouard Herriot, M. elected
Inittee resolution condemning Chairman
of the French Na-support of ERP, tional Assembly, as its presi- dent.
19, 1940. Election of Karens and Kachins will be held on April 27.
THAKIN NU REPLIES
Enriler this year, the demanded 26 seats in the Chamber A Karen spokesman of Deputies. wained the Burmese Government the Karens "would not be respon- sible" for the consequences if the demand went unhredded.
In reply, Prime Minister Thakin Nu urlvised the Karens against ut- terance of threats. He said the pre- solularity the time for sent was among the peoples of Burma if in- dependence was not to be a fallure. -Associated Pres.
To Spend Funds
More Quickly
Washington, Nov. 26-President ne- Truman today approved an celeration in the speading of funds for European recovery.
In a letter to the Economic Co- operation Administrator, Mr Paul Hoffmun,, the President said that the $4,000,000,000 appropriated by Con- gress for the Marshal Plan can be expended by April 2
M. Herriot, who is 74, remained scated because of illness when he re- celved the five nations' representa tives for the meeting at the omelat residence in Paris,
Press representatives were not admitted to today's oneninu session, The delegates are expected to study two main proposals for European unity.
1. British suggestion that 0 Council of Ministers of the coun- tries secking federation be set up and meet periodically to examine current
proposal for creation of a European Parliament Bic elected by the Parliaments of respective countrica
the
M. Herriot said the proceedings would be private and the Commit- tee report would be secret until it Is submitted to the Consultative Council of the fivo Western Union powers.
It is learned that speeches of welcome were exchanged at today's session and that the agenda will be considered at tomorrow afternoon's session,
DUMB-BELLS
REGISTERED Usi..
HMM,
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ALONE!
Clash Likely
Over Call-up
Yugoslavia, Bulgaria and Albania markings of the clubs of two other players in the Ampol for helping Greek guerillos.
Speaking loudly in French, Mr. | £1,000 golf tournament here Bebler delivered a general assault has been dismissed.
on the American mission in Greece. He declared:
U.S. OFFICERS
Von Nida, who shared the lend
"In short, the United States of with K. Nagle, ench with 140 at the America is waging war against the end of the second round today, raid was not satisfied with the that he Greek people. They (the U.S.) are doing it openly before the eyes of ruling that the clubs were in order. He added that they would "have the whole world."
to be sent to the Royal and Ancient Club of St. Andrews for a ruling."
Before play began in the tourna-
von Nida had written Mr Bebler said that the American ment,
to the tournament comTM Lt-Gen. James Van Fleet is present letter
mittce, complaining that deep at all meetings of the Greek Council punched holes on the faces of the of National Defence; that the Greek! Government Army is "teeming with clubs of Ossle Pickworth, the Aus
tralian open champion, U.S. officers, known as liaison off-
did not Cremin, cers, and that war is being waged specification lald down by the rules with the tacit approval of the of the game. United Nations.
clubs
and Eric the
conform to
The committee ruled that the "The United States," Mr Bebler lold the Assembly, "is waging this
were legitimate. Von Nida had ሰ second round of war for reasons which are revealed
total of 140 and 12 today for a by the building of military airports joint leadership with Nagic, who in Greece for their Flying Fortresses, the building of ports and strategie had a brilliant four under par of CO. Next come R. Want 74 for 148 roads in the direction of the Northern and Cremin 74 for 149. Pickworth frontiers of Greece."
was 70 for 150.-Reuter,
In addition to the Political Com- When Congress approprirated the
Assembly mitice resolution, the money I put into the leglutation a
proposal BATTLE OF IDEAS
must consider a Russian cinuso
that the
intended saying in' effect
directly to counter it. A battle, of ideas between Britain money was intended to last until
Ruslans demand that the Assem- on how {ey lny the
the July 1, 1919. But President Truman and France
of ก has authority to approve spending foundations United Europe Government is facing a new clash ly discontinue Immediately
Special Committee of the Balkans supporters over the length of com.
section of its Parliamentary and that all foreign troops of offcial with began behin a screen
and foreign military personnel be with- pulsory military service."
drawn from Greece.
It all by April 2 if he decided thate covering today's first meet it is wine.
took advaning of the five-power Western Union President -tago of this clause-to-authorise the meeting on European unity wrote.
Reuter's correspondent. acceleration.
Truman
the
It is understood that the British Meanwhile, the ECA announced new Marshall aid totalling $25,301.-Government's opposition 10
by France for 014 for 10 countries or areas, bring plan favoured
or Parliament ing total aid for all nations to date European Assembly to $3,787,135,009,-Neuter.
al an carly date has weakened little in the past few months.
"HOODED MEN”
SENTENCED
al-
London, Nov. 20.-The
British
Twenty-four members" have signed
when ho
New BOA Secretary
London. Nov. 28.-Colonel Evan British Hunter, Secretary of the Olymple Association for 25 years and one of the leading organisers of the recent Garnes in London, has
"will be succeeded by Mr K.S.- Duncan, former Oxford University athlete and soccer blue. He captnined the British team which completed in the Empire Games in Sydney in 1938-Reuter.
-Mr-Bebler-look-an-hour-and-35. an amendment enlling for the re-minutes to read a 40-page specchi. Jection of a Bill increasing the The Assembly adjourned length of service from 12 to 18 Anished unțit this morning. months. Ellis Smith, former Parlamentary The 24 are led by Mr
Secretary to the Board of Trade, and include left wing members and
Britain's National
on
Service
DISCRIMINATION
WEEK-END SPORT
andung I
Russia's Andrei Vyshinsky and The British delegation, headed by others who, on conscientious the United States' Jolin Foster Dr Hugh Dal on. is, however, ex-grounds. previously resisted Dulles were ready to speak and are pected in circles close 10 the other similar proposal.
expected to be heard this forenana. to adopt a guarded delegations to
Dr Oscar Lango of Poland urged titude to the French proposal.
Bill,
the Assembly to approve his re- Britain and Franer, they expect, when first introduced in 1947, pre-solution calling for no discrimination Puris, Nov. 20-Sentences varying
18-month compulsory in International trade. It asked all from four months to life imprison will court the support of the Benelux pored
TODAY ment with hurd labour yere passed | Kraup-Belglum, Holland and Lu- service, which met with large-scale UN, members to avoid the use of
xembourg-for their respective Labour resistance. Seventy-two economic discrimination designed to Cricket-First Division Lengue: Labour members voted against the apply sanctions to other countries Recreio v. RAF at Kal.Tak; KCC v. Government and an almost equal and to Influence their domestic
Army at Sookunpoo; University number abstained from voting,
foreign polley.
Optimists at Chater Road; Scorpions v. Royal Navy at King's Park; Craigengower v. IRC at Sookunpoo. Second Division: HAF v. Recreio at King's Park; Army v. KCC at Cox's Path.
Inday on 27 members of the Cagoule
Fascist (Hooded Men)-a French organisation uccused of arms traffic, terrorism and murder.
sen-
Eleven others were acquitted. Twenty of the accused were tenced to terms ranging from 10ur months to five years but were bound over on probation for the period of the sentences.-Reuter.
QUIZ ANSWERS
views.Reuter.
•
Bunche Ready To Start Peace
Negotiations
The Government subsequently re- duced the proposed period of service to a year, but within two months of the Bill's operation reinstated the 18-moth period.
or
Wah
V.
V.
at
Me Lange said the United States is carrying on an "economic cold war against Eastern European coun- tries.'
He said the use of economie power to influence the policies. of another country is inadmissible. Football-First Division League: to tho The present opposition
Mr Lange was supported by Mr Police Kitchen at
y.
Boundary Vladimir Clementis, Czechoslovak Street: Navy v. Club at Causeway Government is not expected to reach
Foreign Minister, and Dr A. Epy: South China "A" v. Kwong the same proportions as the origina!
many Aruliunian of Russia.
at Caroline Hill; Army Nevertheless, as Paris, Nov. 20-The acting Pales-resistance.
political the Mediator, Dr Ralph Bunche, as 50 Labour members,
Dr Arutiunian, who has assalted Eastern at Sookumpoo (Kick-off
4 p.m.). 1. Lydia Makarova, a musical has informed the Arab Governments quarters think, might refuse to give the ERP in long speeches
alteration.Economic and Social Council, told Second Division League: CAA V. student in Stockholm, who refused that Isruel is ready to start direct their support to the to return to Russia. 2. Ireland; the Lesser Yellow Trefoil is sold as peace negotiations Immediately.
2 letter to the Arab Governments, shamrock on St Patrick's Day. 3. Conjunctivitis. 4. St Leger, 1770. Dr Bunche relayed Israel's reply to 5. Beloro machinery general use in England, most of the Provisional Government said it was to see these negotiations spinning was done by unmarried anxious women. d. Richard Tregaskin. 7. brouglit to n "speedy and successful
conclusion." Horny appendage on the up of the fall. 8. General Li Tsung-jen. The Venerable., 10. Hero.
came
In Reuter.
This letter in which the Israel German Dry Dock said
into
CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS
. Israel asked to be Informed at the earliest possible moment when Its representatives could meet the Arabs The reply added that the Israella would prefer direct nego- tlations but this were practicable they would be prepared to negotiate through United tlons intermediaries.
Solution of yesterday's puzzle. Acrons: 1, Hop-scotch: 0. Ob- sunnie; 9, Nebulous; 13, Scrub; 14, Backa; 16, Cue; 17, Inure; 18, Cut; 10, Offer: 20, Resentful.
Down: 1, Iloncy-bear; Obol- sance; 3, Stud; 4, Taunt; 5, Hem; 7. Illusion; 8, Nobby; 10, Bacchus; 11 Socure; 12, Queer; 16, Kito; 10, Cum.
Solution to Skeleton Crossword on!
Page 13:-
Rolaying the tornell reply to the Arab Governments, Dr Bunche drew the attention to the fact that no reply hnd been received from themReuter.
Demolished
Wilhelmshaven,
to the
the Assembly that countries which Dockyard at Boundary Street; St Buy: do not bow to the United States are Joseph's v. Navy at Causeway discriminated against in trade. He Kitchee v. Club at Caroline
'Xill;
such
PCA v. War Department Chinese at measures sometimes
Army "I" Ground; Tramways v. boomerang.
Solicitors at St Joseph's (Kick-off at 'ATTACK AND ENVY
2.30 p.m.); University v, Pollee at St Joseph's (Kick-off at 4 p.m.). Mr. Willard Im Thorp. U.S. Softball-At Heerelo Ground; of Sinte for Braves v. Rangers, 2.30 p.m.; Vikings Assistant Secretary Economic Affairs, told the Assembly v. Blackhawks. 4 p.m. that Poland's proposal is an "attempt orce again to discredit the ERP and the assistance which the
United States is giving to that programroc." werd
Mr Tharp said that some coun- no trics
"more or
less voluntarily"
CX-
down
Sparring Partners called enslavement
TOMORROW
Rocky Graziano
Suspended
A
Paterson, N. J., Nov. 26,--- Abe J. Greene, Commissioner of the National Boxing Associa- tion,
that today announced Rocky Graziano was suspended in all NBA states for his with- drawal from the fight at Oak- land, California, next Wednes- day night.
The NBA includes all boxing states, except New York and Massachusetts. It also has working reements with most of the foreign boxing countries.
Greene sold the suspension was made automatically at the request of thic California State Athletic Commission. Greene sald he received the telegraphed request Today... United Press.
New Blood For
The Dodgers Niagara Falls, Ontario, Nov. 20.- Third baseman Billy Kerr and out- flekler John Laslo of Niagara Falls were Senior baseball club Flore
con-
signed to Brooklyn Dodgers tracts by scount Dick Fisher- United Press,
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TO-DAY
Cricket-Friendlies: HKCC Ocea- sionals v. RAF at Chater Road; Craigengower v. Dockyard RC Navy Ground, King's Park.
Football-First. Division Longue:
Nov. 26. The British Navy today completed the demolition of the 80,000-ton former German naval dry dock at Wilhelms- haven. It took 22 separate plosive charges today to bring the walls, Im-
Germans Ilving nearby
Bren, but Na-evacuated from the
casualties or damage to properly decided against Joining ERP. Ho KMB St Joseph's at Boundary have so far been reported-Reuter.
said they complain now that they Street: South Chino "B" v. Chinese "cannot too enjoy some of the AA at Caroline Hill (Kick-off at, 4 assistance from the United States, pan.).
In the new Second Division_League: KMB v. terminology, .which they simul- ‡ Army (HK) at Boundary Street; Talkoo v. Army (Kowloon) at Caro- London, Nov. 20.--The coloured aneously attack and envy," Jamatean middleweight, Lloyd Mr Thorp and delegates of Britainline Hill (Kick-off at 2.30 p.m.). FALLS TO DEATH
Hockey-Association Fixtures: Re- Barnett, and
Charles Henry, a and France denied that there crelo v. Cable & Wireless at Kings
been American dictation of the export Croydon heavyweight, have Athens, ..Nov. 20-Madame chosen by Leo Savold, who fights policies of the Western European Park, 10 am: Police, v Army
Sookunpoo, 10 a.m.; Dutch HC y. Trouhice, aged 60, a well-known Bruce Woodcock at the Harringay countries. Athen dressmaker arrested fwo
Arena on December G for the Poland demanded a roll call vote Navy at King's Park, 10 a.m.; Dock
yard RC v. University at King's wooks
ago oit suspicion of co- heavyweight title, ün his sparring on its
its proposal,
The U.S., France. Fark, 10 am; RAF v. YMCA operating with the Greek insurgents, partne
partners.
and China were among the Kal Tak, 10.30 am. fell to her death today from
At Doncaster, Woodcock has en- 33 votes against the Pollah move. Boftball-At Recreio Ground: window of the fifth floor of the
gaged Ken Show, the Scottish Afghanistan, Burma, Colomblo, Wildnres v. Rexes, Security Police building where she heavyweight champion, and Tom Cuba, India, Iraq, Iran and the Joseph's v. Madenps, was detained.
Reddington, of Manchester, to assist Philippines obstained..........
| Americans v. `HKBC, noon; Khalsa Police headquarters said she had him in his training. Geno: Fowler, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic. v. Overseas 2 p.m. committed suicido after hearing of Hartlepools, and Glenn Harris, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Ai CBA Ground; · Canadiana V.. there was "heavy evidenco" that former Army heavyweight cham Honduras, Iceland, Lebanon, Nicara Chung Hwa, noon; VRC v. Recreio, sho was working for the
Com plon, have been assisting Woodcock gua, Paraguay and Venezuela were 2 p.m.; Wildcats v. Canadians; 3.30 Ammunists-Reuter,
for some time, past-Reuter,
absent-Amociated Press.
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