THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1949.
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UN Inquiry Into
Atrocity Charges Urged
Australian Defence
Statement Expected
Canberra, Mar. 16-Folitical observers here thought today that a statement on Australia's defence postulon in relation with other countries would be made Koon.
They based the view on A statement by the Prime Minis-
ter, Mr J. B. Chifley, In the
Lake Success, Mar. 16-Norway today suggested a United Nations investigation of alleged atrocities in Indonesia as the Dutch warned of long-continued warfare if the Republican leaders on Banka held out against Dutch-backed plans for new negotiations.
Dr J. H. van Royen, Dutch representative in the Security Council debate, urged the Indo- nesians to reconsider their stand.
The Republic, stepping up Its might want to call on some
House of Representatives today,ruerilla activites in the East ulready existing United Nations in reply to the deputy lender of Indies,
the Opposition, Mr E. J. Har points: rison (Liberal), who
alleged
adamant
not It will
on two | body or some outside interno-
tional agency to hold an medinte investigation of chargES,
Im- tho
attend
the conference at that some countries lacked conDutch-proposed fidence in Australia's ability to the Harue as long as the Dutch
refuse keep secrets.
tó comply with the Counell decree calling for the Mr Harrison quoted prosa re-immediate return of the Re- norls tail in come Instances public to Jogjakarta, Australion officers sent to de- 2. I will not take part in fence talks had been carefully preliminary talks In Batavia,
crushed.
as proposed by Canada and China, aimed ut settling the deadlock,
Mr Chifley said it would not be long before Mr Harrison would "be made to realise that
Norway, together with France, Jonied the growing list of Coun-
members supporting the Chinese-Canadian plan to have the United Nations Commission on Indonesia open new negotia- tions.
It was hoped that these talks woukt open the door to the Dutch-proposed Hague con- ference to settle the whole dis-
what he has said la completely|ment agreed on Monday to at-pute.-Unlled Press. incorrect."
don't propose to elaborate, on that. I am eatisfied to wait In a realisation that the truth will come out," the Prime Minister added.
The House of Representativer was debating the Science and Industry Research 111, which brings certain scientists under The secrecy provisions Pubile, Service Act.
statement
of the
similar to the Prime Minister's was made by the Defence Minister, Mr J.3. Dedman, winding up the second rendlag.
will
"Before long, cerlain events
take place
Mr rend Harrison wit be shown to t possossand of abysmal Ignurance in regard to be defence talks." Mr Dedman said.
Mr Dedman described as a "downright lie" a suggestion by Mr John Lang, of the Lang Labour Party. that Mr Chifley went to London last year be cause of British doubts about Australia's security.--Reuter.
Governor At
Premiere
1ls Excellency the Governor and Lady Grantham last night attended the gain premiere of the new British ballet Alin "The Red Shoes" at the Queen's
Theatre.
cluded, General & Mrs Yec. Mrs
C. Rogers, Dr Gasimatin Commander
were
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Dr van Royen, whose govern-
tend the talles, asked the In- doneslans to follow sult.
"We realise implementation of
their sug
suggestions will require concessions from both parties," he said.
Norway's proposal for on in- quiry H
iritn alleged atrociles followed repented charges uf this sort minde by both sides
The Norweglan representative, Mr Arne Sunde, muigested that, w.thout waiting for the setting up of a new group, the Council
Red Radio Attacks
General Ho
Nanking, Mar, 17.--The North Shensi Radio last nicht des- cribed Nailonalist China's Pre- mler. General
Ying-chin, Acting President Li Tsung-Jen and General Clang Chih-chong "but henchmen of Chiauc Kai-shek, who is pulling strings į behind the scenes,"
"Their
show of so-entled bargaining for peace is a screen to actually resist real peace," the Radio claimed.
SIDE GLANCES
11-27
By Galbraith Judge Calls
COPR, IME BY HEA SERVICE, ING, 5, M, NTO, U. &. PAT, OFF.
"But, father, he's going to be a sensu onal success—he's so smart he knows how many elephants Hannibal used crossing the Alps!"
HK Electric Company's $5,000,000 Profit
EFFECT OF WAR YEARS ON GENERATING EQUIPMENT
Speaking at the annual meeting of the Hongkong Electric Company Ltd, held at the P. & O. building this morning, Mr N. 0. C. Marsh, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said that for the third year in succession it was his duty to emphasise that their generating station was still operating on pre-war plant which had suffered enor mously_from-non-maintenance during the war years.
The technical skill and ingenuity of the engineers had enabled the heavy load to be carried thus far and he hoped that they would have no major breakdown before the new plant was in commission. A profit of $5,018,986.- not been made, at the time lastposition clear I would quote that 02 on the year's working year's accounts were presented. for the last complete year pre- During the interim the assess-¦reding the occupation of the was disclosed in the re- 'i ment has been completed and the Colony --- 1040 — we pald 11
over-provision written back. port.
average of $21 per ton delivered
meeting, the
Addressing the Chairman said:
The Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ending December 31, 1948, having been
I think there is little that calls for consment in the Balance Sheet. It will be seen that the market value
af mur invest- ments shows an appreciation of 30.0% over book value.
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to со
PWD Case A "Scandal"
"The public is entitled to expect that every step will be taken by respon. sible person to end forth- with this 'scandal," said Mr Justice Williams at the Criminal Sessions this morning.
of
He was passing sentence three months' hard labour on Kwok Kwong, 47, former PWD foreman, who was found guilty yesterday on three charges or theft by public servant
and three of falsification of docu
to defraud
the with Intent
Government.
Arthur
Frederick May, 41, electrical inspector.
grade 1,
was found not guilty yesterday and was discharged.
Addressing Kwok, his Lord- ship said: "Kwok Kwong, you have already been convicted of larceny of Goverment property, Now you have been convicted of theft of electrical wire and lamps. In the view of the jury tive system in force, owing to Iack of
gave you supervision, overy
to be dis- opportunity honest and invited falsification of accounts.
I agree in the main with the view of the jury that you were not altogether to blame: a con- siderable blume lles elsewhere. I therefore propose to sentence you to a short term of imprison- inent. The sentence on the first count is three months and one month on each of the other Ove counts to run concurrently. The sentence will be served at the expiry of your present sentence. "I would like to make a few case and the remarks. This previous cases reveal a very grave state of affairs. Property stolen was Government property which Is the property of the public.
"Private work was done Dy Government servants in Gover ment time, pald tor by puhite mones and using these stolen materials, The publle is en- titled to expect that every step will be taken by responsible this persons to end forthwith seandai.
"I would like to pay tribute to the Police officers for the very good work they have done By connection with this and the kindred case; especially the senlor Police offers in the, Anti-Corruption squad.
"Attacks were made on the Police in this ense by some of the defendants-attacks which I consider were completely un- founded. I hape, Mr Crown Counsel, that you will convey
to the Police my appreciation red for their work."
Mr A. Hooton (Crown
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Officers To Train
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to your wharf at North Point Counsel): I am much obliged, In its first comment on the
During
the
year under review Radio sald new Premler, the
the average General Ho's appointment
cost was $30 per your Lordship. I will gladly do had
ton-or more than four times that.
Crown Counsel then Informed been delayed while the approval
the 1940 cost. It is hoped that The proceeds of the per- of the Generalissimo "the your hands for the prescribe
there will be no increase during the Court that he did not pro- formance went to the Hongkong reactionary Kuomintang leader period I will adopt the usual "HARDY ANNUAL" the current year. I I need senroe. pose to offer any evidence
against Kwok Kwong on Family Welfare Society.
and No. War Criminal"-was procedure and, with your per-
avenue I must however refer to what ly add that every
further indictment and he was The Governer's parity
obtained.
mission, will take them as read. would appear to be growing into
being cxplored
contact
accordingly discharged. Acting President Li Tsung-
You will observe that after
On behalf of your Directors ! Jen is making every effort to providing for the Interim Divir a "hardy annual"War Losses cheaper supply of fuel.
has been stated before, your Costa. They set Generalissimo Chiang Kai-dend a sum of $4.441.408.04 ro- Directors have a
in mind
would like to take this oppor the ere received by Dr & Mrs shek to co-operate in maklug mains for appropriation:
funity of thanking the Manager, Tseung (Chairman) and Mr show of bargaining for peace Directors recommend that this until we have some knowledge their foyal and unfailing good
your liquidation of these losses but
Staf
Chinese Workmen for and Mrs J. D.
Clague (the H to impress
the Chinese people. should be allocated as follows:- of what may be expected in the Treasurer of the Family Welfare the Radio went an.
Canton, March 10-About 1,- Final Di Pay n
rendered during it is felt services Society).
It then claimed "American.
way of reparations Vidend of $1.70.
has 000 officers from provincial and year. Their team___work......... that the - account --should-stand-
national-military establishments Other who brought paartier in-imp
imperialists and General
tess tax on 2,100-
for
been admirable. a further period. cluded Sir Leslie & Lady Gibson, Douglas MacArthur" were be- 000 shares ab
I would also like to make are in Canton awaiting passage The note on the Balance Mr & Mrs Macintosh, the Hon
to-Tuiwan, It was learned here bind the movement for the
sorbing
$3,213,000.00 Sheet
special reference to Mr. A.G. A. Morse, the Hon. P. S. Cossidy,
showing £650,000
today. of Taiwan. " transfer" sidy independence Hon. D. J. Stoss. Ifon. M. M. that it could be retained for a
Langston who has retired from for commitments
plant and Replacement Re-
the post of manager Watson, the Hon. V. J. Kenniff, that c
materials covers two new $500.000.00 boiters and Lady Collins, Mr & Mrs Calcraft, inst desperate struggle of the
two new turbines, con
thirty-six years service with the Mr & Mrs Sidney Lines, Mrs Kuomintang reactionaries, and transfer to General
company. Although together with the re-blading of user as 'n springboard to launch Reserve
$300.05 1.01a third turbine
to lose the services of and uncillary sorry an attack on Liberated China." and carr
carry forward
We Kear,
such a valuable manager it is It said "the People's Libern-
19-33
are also in to
with som'c $368,446.13liminary
negotiation
Stanton, Mr & Mrs Goodban, Miss Hurrell, Mr & Mrs Latimer. Mrs N. V. Croucher, Mr & Mig
serve
: Plant
far
Novel Dustbins Hair Ruined By Reserve, I would like in com- and it is not now expected that
Permanent Wave
axed.
Press,
Rejected
was awarded
main
in
one
stili
we
the
after
The officers, most of whom are a company and field grades, are are scheduled for a six-month course in the Centrul Training unem- Corps. The course is cially described as for political- indoctrination as well as mill- tary training-United Press,
satisfaction that
tion with the company Will
as consulting engineer and Lon-
of the
years 60
second tho
on Statement of Accounts for 1948
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Mr. B. Bernacchi, and Miss Elmuwan, Hainan and every inch of your approval; These recom- the boiler house extension, the still be kept in his appointment 11. Bruce, Dr & Mrs Coombes, tion armies will rate which I trust will meet with thire boiler and stework for have to report that his connec Kelly.
Chinese territory completely."-mendations
Ive been incor- cost of which is not included Renter-AAP.
porary in the accounts as pre in the commitment figure, sented.
don Axent. Your Bourd have given of his best for over 35 It is with regret that I have Regarding the truster $500,000 to Plant Repheement been further delay in deliveries,
again to report that there has appolated Mr. F. F. Duckworth years and without doubt is well
as his successor.
ted to manage and to keep Gentlemen, I now formally our instantion to the fore in ment on the necessity for this the first new buller will be in i propose
the adoption
the way of general efficiency.
Our Chairman, I notice, has account. The present depreclu
commission before thic
fate Accounts as presented for male no reference to his inte tion of our fixed assets is based
Autumn
of this year. For the year ending December 31, 1940 pending departure from price third year in succession it is my ed I shall be pleased to answer post
and when this has been second-Colony after
the Birmingham, Mar. 16-A 11-on original cost and ir
ter having spent levels of plant and buildings re-duty to emphasize that you to the best of my ability any Canberra,
the March. Rubber year-old wom, whose hate was
post-war unchanged garbage bins to withstand hur-- said to have "ster jermanent amount of reserve which we nc-operating with pre-war plant questions you any
the then
usefully station generating
is
departure will anong us. His Eng around by Canberra gar-like bristles" after a
desire to
be a distinct loss to the Colony bage men have bren officially wave,
damages cumulate during the life of the which suffered enormously from fulse
and in particular to this com gainst a Bir- asset will be sufficient for re-non-maintenance £300 totalling
during
the SECONDER'S SPEECH An Advisory Counchi suggest-mingham hair-dresser today.
placement when the old oue be-wr
pally. years, 'The technical Seconding the adoption of I am sure Sir, that you have ed rubber bins would bounce→→ The woman's sister told the comes cbsolete.
skin and Ingenuity of your the report and statement of many useful years before you silently-when garbage men judge that her sister's hair "was
Engineers has enabled the heavy ccounts, Mr. A. S. MacKichan and I feel INCREASED COST
certain that this nung them
the ground, unnatural to
in the same way as
lead to
to be carried thus far and said:
inceling will join me in wishing especially in the early morning yours is."
At this time, however, a cont hope that we shall have no
rising to second the you good health and prosperity has hours when urbanites were try-
change
taken "I cannot help it-I have to siderable
mujor breakdown before the Chairman's proposal I am con- in the Homeland ing to sleep.
or wherever values-for money wear this thing," replied the place
fident that i am expressing the your netivities may take you. Despite Council members' pleas judge.
instance, generating plant which new plant is in commission.
The industrial load has been feelings of the shareholders I now. formally Giving judgment he said the averaged £3 per kilowatt be restricted during the peak load generally in congratulating the adoption of the Report and that they would last longer than melol bins, the
Council permanent wave was not carried fore the last war is now in the decided that such receptacles out "with that degree of skill region of £10, and it is clear period and I cannot hold out Directors and management
any hope of the restrictions the
the satisfactory results for the as presented to this Meeting. were not necessary."-United which a person has a right to that on our present depreciation being lifted before the Autumn, period under review, which,
rate we can only replace expect."-Reuter.
third or less of the asset.
and even that date may be opti- having regard to the late de- ઘ
All consumers were In other words,
mistle. if we were
dimcult year. to rely only on our normal de-
warned at the time of connection of plant, has been a wo
I have noted with interest the that this type of supply could MR N. O, C. MARSH preciation provision, we should only be given outside peak load commitment for our plant
fall by # large amount to i RETIRING
period, and we are therefore im- tension and replacements and it maintain the CERULE
fixed assets piementing restrictions which
seems certain that when the necessary to continue our pre- were foreseen and advised.
chell
Co. were reappointed dren's Hair, Hour “Pirates · Creek” The departure shortly from sent scale of
operation. It is
le in commission the plant by Jean Marsh (BBCTS); 0.30. La the Colony, on retirement, af
The site of your Zetland Street new unlikely that prices will fall to
will be $7,500 on the proposal of Mr C. over the peak period
be P. Wong, seconded by Major C. London Stelay): 7,10. Interview with of the Board of Directors, was rese
reserve on the basis of the ort-te house and accommodate the lifted. I belleve it is correct to. WORK, B Frank Hitchcock An Unexpected announced at the meeting of ginal cost value will be ade- transformers and switching
Mr Marsh was supported by Visitor to Hongkong (Studio); 7.25,
day, leaving
19 Sir Shousen Chew, the Hon, D. "Down Best Blacs-Presented by the Hongkong Electric Company
quate. It is csomtial, therefore, Paratus of the 22,000-voll high say that the restrictions cover Paul Stuart (Studio); 7.45, "Gene-
TCS- hours for working. This
Landale, rally Speaking" -A Talk for St.
less onerous жили
than Chau, Messra E. R. Hill and W. many parts of (London Relay); "B. "From the Edi-
building. Die sub-station equip torials" (London Relay); 8,10, ghort
Turning to the other side of ent will be transferred from the United Kingdom
F. F. Duckworth (Manager). Irish Concert with John McCarttuck
places. The building of a Plant Mr D. L. Prophet, representing the Profit & Loss Appropriation as Quest Artist: 0.55, "Concerto"---
Sowerby, England, Mar, 10- Millworkers flocked to the Replacement Accou, Messrs. Peat, Marwick, Votara Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op 63
Account it will be noted that, your Duddell Street property.
thronged PRAISE FOR S.T.I. despite the fact that pur unit (Prokofieft), Jascha Heifetz (Violin)
polls polls after work to make up for in on and Dorion Symphony Orchestra: D,
sales increased by 23%, our pro-1, would again like to pay dent meatre which, I feel sure, & Co. Auditors, work, Mitche
unexpected last-minute light voting under gray skies Shareholders were represented "Hongkong Dances To"-Eddle Out-
rush which boosted balloting in earlier in the day..... by Messrs R. P. Dunlop, B. mian and His Orchestra, from the Bovin To Broadcast it is iosa by approximately. 10%. tribute to the Department of welders endorsed by share-
This was die entirely to rate re- Supplies. Trade & Industry for Special reference has been Wong Tape, OBE, A. McKellar the Sowerby by-election to an
After the polls closed, the Cora Ballecer: 9.30, "Picture Parado" London, Mar. 10.--The Fonsign ductions of 27% lighting and their co-operation and assistance made to our manager, Mr A. G. Lo Yuk Tong, E L. Groome, H.
$0 per cent of the ballot boxes were sealed and de- The Winslow Toy" (ECTS); 10,
We In arranging coal supplies. They Langston.
are sorry to M, Snow, A. S.. MacKichun. clectorate.
livered to the Radio News Rest London Relay Secretary. Mr Emest Bovin, will 20% power dince early 1947,
town police 10.15. Weather Report: 10.10. broadcast on the Atlantic Pact There is also an amount of have succeeded in providing an learn that he has resigned his
C. The Labour Party is favoured station, where they will be Thursday Serenade-A Programme on Friday at 9,15 p.m. GMT in $504,753.80 transferred from lire Failequate supply of fuel despite post as manager after so many og Chi Po, Leung Faltin, to retain its seat for the third locked in a cell until counting
C. Blake, B. W. Bradbury, Ip of Continuous Munier 10.40. "Navy
years with the Company: Kwai Chung, E. S. Abraham, consecutive time in the 30th by- begins. Mixture Melodies Vocal and Orthe Home Service of the BBC. provision for Corporation, Pro-difficult conditions, chestral (nners) 11. Country Dance A broadcast on recruiting, which fits Thx, As stated last year, The cost of fuel has received would take this opportunity of Leung Shiu Lou, A. K. Minu, W. election since the sweeping Tho Party-Traditional Dances and Folk iss was to have made tomorrow, the flank assessment by the in-the earnest, consideration of welcoming Mr F. F. Duckworth Stoker, P. Loureiro, E. R. Childe Lebour triumph in the 1943 about
land Revenue Department had your Board and to make the, as our new manager. He has and Major, C.. W. L. Way. General Elections. 12g has been postponed.-Router.
Radio Hongkong M
H.K.T. 6. Prostramme Summary; 0.01, Chil-
Daml-jeure Franralse (Studio): 7,
EX-
the proposal of Mr B.. Tape, seconded by Mr Landale and Mr N, O, C. Marsh B. W. Bradbury; the Hon. D. F.
were re-elected Directors.
Messrs Peat, Marwick, Mit-
World News and News Analysis Mr N. O, C. Marsh, Chairman such an extent that depreciation Property is now being prepared restrictions on Industrial load auditors, at a remuneration of
op-
Ltd held at the P. & O. Build that a reserve for the replace Point generating station to the friction is
tension feeders from North only dve hours a
this morning, ing
Mr Marsh
the Hon. T. N.
Patrick's Day by James Stephens be leaving the Colony in fed of assets should be ercat City. On completion of this those obtaining Ind other Stewart (Directors) and Mr
Ritz Ballroom, North Point, Vorali
Bongs (BBCTS); 11,15, Wauther Nas port" and' Close Down
the ss Canton on April 15 for the United Kingdom.
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the
result are expected at
noon on Thursday, United Press.
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