Offer New Dutch
To Indonesians
Batavia, Feb. 8.—A tentative Dutch plan to offer the transfer of sovereignty to Indonesia before the middle of the year was communicated verbally to the Republican delegation before it left on Sunday for talks with the detained Republican leaders.
This was disclosed today when the delegation returned from Banka Island with the Federalist group which accompanied it, after conferring with Dr Soekarno, the Republican President, and Dr Mohammed Hatta, his Prime Minister. A statement by the two groups on their trip is expected soon.
Girls Killed
The new Dutch proposal-a revival of the plan suggested by the progressive Government of the Federal State of East Indo-
In Stampede nesta eight months ago-Is that
Shanghai, Feb. 9-Two small gris, aged six and eight, were killed yesterday in a alampede in front of the Wlangpoo police station. In the former French Concession, an a result of a riot slaged by some 3,000 Manchurian refugees who were trying to collces "retler" funds
station, the
accarding
Chinese reports today.
The
refugees comprised dis banded army offleers and men. employees, Government teachers and civilians who tak to, Shanghal follow-
travelled
Communist occupation of Mukden and other cities in Manchuria.
Yesterday's
When
troubles inried some 100 former soldiers, Irked at being kept waiting a considerable time, forced their way into the office of Captain Fung Wen-yao, the officer in charge and smashed furniture.
Order was restored after the arrival of garrison troops.— Reuter,
URGES MORE
sovereignty should precede in- stend of following the period of reconstruction,
The Resture, which the believed to have pinnned convince the Republicans world of their sincerity, Kressed
Dutch are to try to
and the
bus pro-
Jitte further thon
tentative proposal stage.
would require the agreed re- It
by the tention of certain powers Crown representative for a period of sovereignty. after the transfer Details of this would be worked out between the Netherlands and flic Interim Federal Government Indonesia If the proposal receives acceptance also need Republican Partfeipation in the formation of the Interim Federal Government, to which sovereignty might be trans- ferred.
Dutch sources here said wido acceptance of the proposal would out of the help the Netherlands difficulty of possibly having to reject the Security Council'a four-point plan of January 29,
This plan called for the immediate release of the detained Republican lenders and recommended a time table
for the setting up of an. In- dependent and sovereign United
MORE Sites of Indenesia by the middle of
FREEDOM
1950.
Coinettentally, the Dutch Govern- seek ment. It was thought: night
The approval of the Security Coun- cil for the proposal us an alternative
to the Council's plan-Router.
FOR MALAYA LEADERS' MOVEMENTS
It was learned
Lake Success, Feb. 3.-The London, Feb. 8.-Conmu!tation Netherlands Government has agreed
"in principle" to let the Indonesia Secretaries nf between the
Lake Repiblican lenders come to State for War and the Colonies Success if they wish, but has raised with a view to grauting a higher) proctieni stifficulties,
learned today. degree of self-government toi Malaya Wha orged by Mr Frederick Longden. Labour Member of Parliament, in the House of Commons today.
Little progress, he said.. was he ing made by the forces under the War Minister's control in bringing
"beemme order Jrt 31alaya,
population is more favourable
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1949.
THE LOVES OF ANDY HARDY
Hollywood's newest engaged couple is Mickey Rooney, 29, and Martha Vickers, 23, but "we haven't made any definite plans as yet for the wedding." Rooney's divorce from Betty June Käse will not become ftrat until May-and-
It will Miss Vickers from A. C. Lyles until September,
be Rooney's third marriage. (AP Photo).
Burmese
Troops Take
Karen Strongholds
Rangoon, Feb. 8.-Government troops repulsed combined forces of Karens and Communists near Pegu, about 60 miles north of Rangoon on the railway to the north of Mandalay, tonight's Government military com- munique said. It added that the insurgents sustained heavy casualties.
Dewey Lashes
Out At U.S.
intuvin informed the United Nations China Policy
7110 Netherlands delegation in
that its Commission for Indonesia
an objection in Government has principal to the arranging of the
The communique confirmed that the Government had re- captured two Karen strongholds at Insein, 11 miles north of Rangoon. It said Karen insur- gents trying to break through the Government lines in this arca were "smashed" by artil- lery shelling.
Burmese Air Force planes strafed
Nuttalln, necessary clearances for the depar- Washington, Feli. 8. The "rebel formatious" near ture of representatives of the Re-Governor of New York, Mr 120 miles northwest of Rangoon. public of Indonesia 10 the United Thomas Dewey, today lashed The communique added that 100 Nations headquarters at Luke
out at the Administration's Communists ralded the police station Success.
at Malaya, near Mandalay, and Communism in It added, however, that "it would failure to halt seem desirable that no persans are
Asia and called on the Repulseized arms and other equipment. designateri tu travel to Lake licans to stop quarrelling over Sureers whose presence in Indonesia Financat might be indispensable in view of dead issues and unite in a pro- Mr Michnet Secretary to the War Office, replied: propted discussions regarding gressive party.
the interian period." "Jeannot accept the statement that little progrem is bring made by the security forces in Malaya. The have, in fact, had significant sur -
the rebels than to thu Govern- ment."
cesses.
Stewart,
the
1
·
The
"Britle, Gurkha and Malay unita operations a must difficult circum- stances and living in very frying condition have in the past mouths carried out in the most praiseworthy manner; a large non- ber of difffeult and arduous operat- tlons in aid of the civil power.
of the
major
Several people in Rangoon were reported today to be suffering from smallpox and public officials appeal- ed to the pubile to be vaccinnied.
The public, short of water for the afth day running, feared the disease.) might spread.
Speaking as titular head The Commission also suggested Republican Party, the New York
his first that freedom of
of movement and of Governor made political activity for the Republican speech since President Truman de- President, Dr Sueltarne, for the Pre-feated him at the polls last Novem- Juler. Dr. Mohammedat, andi. her. He criticised both the "old retber of his Cabinet, and for Dr 1 word" and "new" extremists within all the 30,000 strikers to ignore the i
Teceived
chairman of Republican elegation, was
of the the Party's ranks. "an in-
He
arch-conservatives mediate minimum reprenient."
warned who wanted to move backwards to fold cx- No ply has yet been
leave the Party. He from the Netherlands authorities to
side, who the other tremists on this retention, nor to another re-
ward to "dutpromise the Democrats," retamentiation that Republieun pall that they could not win in that way Heal prisoners should be given their either.
"It is not true that the population | freedom in Batavia or some place He cited Repubhen views
is more Invourable to the bandit than to the Government. Much of the support of the bandits, has come! by extortion and intimidation.
"On the other hand, support for an orderly life and Government authority increases. every day. The Government's policy in Malayn is to obtain by a steady and continuing process an ever-increasing measure of responsibility by the people." Reuter.
70-Group Air
to
where they could consult with the Commission-Reuter.
No Approach
To Russia
on
Iapari" "fairs which were "occans
and said: "We Republicans have insisted on a world wide foreign European ubi only policy, and
foreign policy. It is the billcrest
America's tradi Irony that i was tional friendship for China and our
her insistence upon
integrity that brought about the Japanese attack ot Pearl Harbour, which took us into After terrible sacrifices, Allied
the won
greatest milltary arms victory in history,
war.
Civil servants, on strike against wage cuis, today marched through the streets of the capital calling on
Government's threat to dismiss lien unless they return to work by noon on Thursday.
The Commissioner of Police an- nounced the formation of a special police corps to protect employees He said police willing to work. patrols would ensure public security the event of intimidation by strikers-Reuter.
in
ISRAEL SWEPT
+
BY GALES
Tel-Aviv, Feb. &Winter gales swept across the Holy Land today, damaging homes and uprooting trees in citrus groves.
Jerusalem was plagued by high winds. Roofs were blown off houREN APPALLING SPECTACLE in the Holy City and torrential rains causing areas, "And then almost immediately struck the constal
loading ships in Communist conquest of our tradi- further delays in tional Chinese alles began. It was Tel-Aviv with Israel's fruit exports, which sat by Heavy seas for the past week this Administration and allowed it to happen Fifteen already had created costly delays in months ago I called the attention eltrus shipments.-United Press. of the nation to the enrushing tragedy. The Republican Congress forced an appropriation for ald to China. But the Administration fall-
No Quorum At
KMT Meeting
Paris, February, 8-The Foreign Minister, M. Robert Schumah, today Batly rejected any idea of Big Four: talks unti Itussin Hifts the Berlin blockade.
M.
said the Schuman
French Government has not suggested and Force For U.S. has no intention of suggesting a "last hope" approach to Moscow for over- Washington. Feb. 1.-The House all peace talks before the North At- Anned Services Committee today lantic pact in concluded.
attitude and that of the "Our unaniinously approved a bill
United States and Britain, since last authorise a 70-group Air Force.
Air Force summer's Moscow talks, all along has ed utterly in its policy and its im Both the Army and
been that until the Berlin blockade plementation of that and succeeding would be specifically authorised
is lifted there can be no question of appropriations.
"We now have the appalling under the bill to buy and use guided general peace talks with Russia. I missiles. The bill would not in itself have no reason to think
Canton, Febuary 9-The KMT that the spectacle of 400,000,000 people, our
the Central
Executivo Committee get the alt power programme going. United States and Britain, any more traditional friends and allies, Congress still would have to put up
have than Froner,
polley-making body-met. changed their Chinese, threatened with complete highest
We are wit-yesterday but failed to get a quorum. the money. This would be done by position in th respect."United Communist conquest,
KMT Rumours continue that a -United Press.
nessing the frightening spectacle of separate legislation.
all Asia, representing the majority plenary session will be held here on "of the world, Mareli 20 which of all the people
Chiang Kai-shek faling closer Into the Communist will attend, but this connot be con- orbit. The fruits of the most Armed. glorious victory for freedom in the been have history of the world turned to bitter ashes by the In- competence of this administration. Similar perils threaten us at home If our social progress is to be left administra- in the hands of this tion." United. Press.
Press.
|AUSTRALIAN BASE
AT MANUS IS.
Canberra, Feb. 8. The Navy Minister. William J. F. Mordan, said today that Australia is estab- Hishing it advance naval base Manus Island instead of Dreger for
IIc strategic reasons.
sald that Manus would be 'fuelling base for
The Legislative Yunn also lacks a quprum, with 200 legsintors still at Shanghal-Associated Presa.
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European Situation More Encouraging
Washington, Feb. 8.-The current situation in Europe was "vastly more encouraging than it was two years ago," Mr Dean Acheson, U.S. Secretary of State, declared today.
He claimed that the major cause of this was the European Recovery Programme. "I believe that no one can fail to see the connection between the revival of the national life of a group of countries and the ability to protect the fruits of their labours," he said. Mr Acheson was testifying in Detailing the "definite ndyonces support - of a continuation of matte in Europe in the field of col- lective security," Mr Acheson des the European Recovery Pro-
scribed the Brussels Pact 113 "a Kramme before a joint session striking manifestation of the resolve of the Senate and House Foreign, of the signatory countries to defend
thelr Affairs Committees.
Independence and freedom against external aggression, He did not mention either
"This pael was warmly welcomed North Atlantic Pact or the pro- by this country As an Importuni posed United States military aid contribution
unda of returning name, heartening indication programme to Europe by
and strength and confidence to Western
Europe,
the
but said: "It is for this reason for the furtherance of the security of the United States that we
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