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VOL. IV NO. 87
Chinese Communist Armies Withdraw
Nanking. Apr. 13. - The Chinese Communists have begun a general withdrawal! from the north bank of the Yangtze River. Nationalist officials reported early to- clay.
The report came as thousands refuge stretuned south- ward from the Bankow aren in free of the Communist threat to the mid-Chipa city and as South China cities tonk emer- Keney measures to cope with the influx.
General Ka Chu-tung. Na- tionist Chief of Staff, inform- ed Acting President Li Tsub- jen of the general withdrawal. saying that it indicated that the Communist ceasefire order--
Issued to facilitate the peace negotiations-bad Altered down lo front lines.
Authoritative sources said that the peace talks would be con cluded one way or another" by the end of the month that
♫ tentative agreement would be brought here today from Pelping.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1949.
Earthquake Rocks US
HONGKONG'S NEW
COLONIAL SEC.
Mr John Fearns Nicoll, CMG, Colonial Secretary of Fill since 1944, has been appointed Colonial Secretary of D. M. MacDougall, who is Hongkong in succession to Mr retiring.
Mr Nicoll is expected in arrive in touckoog toward the end of May.
Mr Nicoll, who will be 50 on the 26th of this month. M educated at Carlisle Grammar School and Pembroke College, Cambridge.
He entered the Colonial Service in 1821 as Admiulstra- tive Officer, British North Borneo, in which capacity te served until 1925.
ite was then transferred to Tanzanya Territory and arted as Administrative Offieer there until 1937.
In that year he became depoly
Colonial Secretary.
Trinidad, and held that olien un 1041.
ife was then promoted Colonhl Secretary. Fiji,
Irene. the daughter of Mr Nieul married in 199 Major J. D. Lenagan, MBE, and they have one ron.
Ils chief recreation is shing.
Mr Acheson's Broad
Hint To Russia
Washington, Apr. 13.-The Secretary of State, Mr Dean Acheson, today indicated that the United States was open to any peaceful overtures which the Soviet Government might care to make,
the Washington agree- At his weekly new con- which ference, Mr Acheson said he ments were made and the pur- had noted reports of "Sovint pose they are meant to serve," the Secretary.-Unlied feelers concerning the possible ndrinet Berlin blockade. Press. lifling of the He said it would not be helpful for him to speculate on possible changes in the Soviet altitude. but he added that the United States had never closed any avenue of communication with the Soviet Union,
Windsor Castle Burglar Scare
TO GO TO PEIPING
Yu Yu-jen, aged President of the Control Yuati, sald he would lead another government dele- gation of six to Pelping on Friday to help peace talks in private capacity.
The Cornmunist Radio, meats- while, broadenst a long report
Windsor, Berkshire. Apr. 13.
police to the Youth League Congress
threw a cordon by the Communist Central Com
the town of Windsor Pi-shil, mittee member, Jen
tonight after a short circuit in alorm which he said the Commu-
at Windsor *** | Castle, nisis would welcome a peace-
of the the residence Russth on ful settlement but prepared for
German, prob-
had caused the www.
Ile made it clear that Royal Family. He said, "No matter lems. which method is used we must
disposition to alarm to go off. WAS 10 strive 1o make
1s Majesty is at present at the Nanking delay Big Three plans for estab-
Royal Lodge. Windsor, Government swiftly hand up itslishing a Western German state the
in the hope that Russia would where he is spending Enster. relent a come in on a four-
the When
alarm sounded, power settlement.
the
at Police Headquarters
powers."
He claimed that if war is to
be continued, the Communists
and wipe ̃oul "1,000,000 --Na- Clonalist troopa in from
Lion's economic reconstruction
than
Mr Acheson said there had been no change in the Ameri--The can stand that the continued Touri blockade of Berlin was an abetsels to any further talks burglar with
there
Pacific Northwest
FIVE KNOWN TO
BE KILLED
Heavy Damage To Property
An earth-
Portland, Oregon, Apr. 13. quake rocked the Pacific Northwest today, killing at least five persons and injuring 49. Property damage was high in Washington, Oregon and British Columbia, where buildings in a score of cities crashed and crumpled.
The quake hit at 4.46 p.m. GMT. Chim- neys toppled and some fires started, but these were quickly extinguished. Two school houses partially collapsed and two of the fatalities were schoolchildren. The roof of Lowell grammar school at Tacoma, Washington, fell in, killing a student as he was leaving his class. Three other youngsters were injured.
A student at Castle Rock was killed when
school the brick facing on the high
building collapsed as classes were let out for noon lunch.
A steamfiter at Olympla died the seismograph at the Univer- from injuries
suffered when sity of Washington was thrown. smokestack toppled over and off the paper during the initial crushed him and an unidentified | shock. mani was killed in Centralla, Washington, when a pale fell on lim.
A middle-aged resident of Governor Hotel in Olympia' died of a heart attack shortly after the quake.
WATER MAINS BROKEN
In Seattle, cornices of bulld- ings tell, Arè escapes were rip- ped louse, whidows and water mains were broken and wails cracked.
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Modest Improvement In Malaya Situation Says Lord Listowel
London. Apr. 13.-There had been a "gradual. modest and uninterrupted improvement" in the situation in Malaya, Lord Listowel, Minister of State for Colonial Affairs, told the House of Lords tonight. This should not lead anyone to under- estimate the danger that must still be faced, he --said--in-winding-up. a.debate on the colonies.
27880
Strikers Warned
GOVT WILL ACT
Some Men
To Return
London, Apr. 13.-The Minister of Labour, Mr Georgo Isaacs, warned London's striking dockers in
broadcast tonight
that unless enough mon resumed work tomorrow to unload the 84 ships tied in the docks, the Government would bring into force "plans to deal with the situation.”
up
The strike had been used as art. excuse for reckless action "intended to cause trouble and uppet the economie life of the "The Gov- country," he cald,
and will not, cmment connut.
to clements allow disruptive have their way,"
Mr Isaacs branded the strike ns Illegal The leaders of the 4,000-strong Stevedores Union, which called the strike, had been asked why they lent their sup port to the illegal action, he said.
PROSPECTS BLACK: The prospects for an early cud to the three-day old stop- page looked black tonight after a meeting between the Execu- Live of the Stevedores Union and high officials of the Ministry of Labour had eaded without agree meat..
The leaders of the Union had discussed the position for two Gould, hours with Sir Robert the Senior Industrial Commls- sloner, and other officials. The refused Union representatives
a
and their identity cards injured on the new Taemina Nar-stones and timber fell into the occurred compared with un pend on sound economic condi- the Union failed to give 21 days'
11g
The Cabinet today held its hand before ordering troops out to unload 04 ships in London Docks.
10 associate themselves with a Ministry statement issued after- wards, which said that, during
discussion, the
Union "the Executive stated that they were aware of the legal nature of the strike but that, nevertheless, Every Seattle policeman was
they were not prepared to re- to seck Marble slabs shook loose from ordered to report for duty. Fire
trace thoir steps and He also suid-—“preilin nary Scotland Yard and the local the State Capitol building at vehicles and ambulances roured
of their an........
examination six German reaction" to the rupa-Berkshire police put a combined | Olympia and a 23-ton block of through Seattle streets.
constitutional a barge
The number of bandit at i proved health and the well-Grievance in months to one year. He said 11tion stalute drafted by the emergency scheme into opera-concrete fell through
true liberty of way." Blg Three Foreigotion. Passengers at local rall- near Tacoma Narrow
bridge.
Water tanks split open; tacks had steadily decreased, being and the
The claim that the strike is would take 15 years for the Com- Western
A had not way stations and in buses, and sinking
elevators barge. No one was
jammed; munists to consol date their vic- Min'sters last week
windows since November until, in the lost the individual to enjoy then. private cars, were questioned aboard. Several workmen were were shattered and bricks, week of March, no more than 18: These and all social services de- illegal is based on the fact that lory in China but said the nabeen unfavourable".
notice before pulling out "We expect there will be in checked.
ilons and development. Russia's
average of 85, he added. would be faster
members. rows bridge. Seven students streets." after the revolution because of creased, understanding as Ger
When the fault in the alarm; were injured by falling bricks in
Thousands of persons rushed This was also the first week 3.-Economie and social pro- help from the Soviet Union und man political leaders and the
the police were
Castle Rock high school.
of the the beginning a chance to ex- was detected,
from rocking buildings in Seat-since
Fress depend on co-operation of workers in various countries. public have
amine the backgound against withdrawn.-Reuter.
tle, Portland. Tacoma, Olympia emergency in which no civilian, the European and local popula United Press.
and other cities. Some were was killed.
tion in the "harmony of
At a meeting this morning, struck by rubble tumbling from
black and white keys."
the Cabinet decided to wait The moral of the cominuni-
4. The ultimate goal is self-and see if the Labour Minister. cornices and roofs.
ties in Malaya had improved. This was reflected in the government, but this evolution Mr George Isaacs, could bring crease in the information about will not follow any sealed pat- about a settlement in a meet- tern and may be infinitelying he was having later today bandit activities.
varied.
with the leaders of the Steve- Speaking
colonies 5. The prerequisite of self-dores Union, which called the
is a he said: "Our main government RENDEREZIANEMARANATRA generally,
capacity to strike.
(Continued On Page purpose is to guide the in govern.-Reuter. habitants of our colonial de- pendencies to responsible self-
LET YOUR CHOICE BE A... government within the Com- monwealth In conditions that fair standard will give them a of living and freedom from oppression. The principles be hind this polley are trusteeship and partnership."
EDITORIAL
Hongkong And China
current en deavours to resolve the China civil war problem with thoughtful eyes, for it that what- is widely appreciated here
HONGKONG watches
progress or about to start. Government's attitude to date has been strictly currect and commendable. It shares the public's keen interest in the result of the Pelping negotiations, and presumably shares the belief that it will have no difficulty in aaaintaining traditional friendly relations with Chinn so long as any new adminis- tration is willing to offer quid pro qun. On the hard
ever the outcome it must have some sort of impact on the Colony, The Intest Higns lend encouragement to the hope that a, negotiated pence will eventually transpire, though it can be expected that
1 Communists will drive the bargain and one that is likely to produce KMT loud protests from the dissident cilque. Hongkong is sensitive to the out- come of the Peiping mission, not only because, if successful, it will terminate hostilities, but beenuse it will also and good produce a new Government: relations between the Colony and the rulers of China are essential for Hong- Hongkong kong's continued well-being. has no quarrel with the Chinese Com- munists, and so long pa due recognition is given to our position as a British possession, we can maintain amlable relations with whatever central govern ment is created in China. Given a stable central authority capable of efficiently governing the country and willing to be
benefit can friendly China extent from Hongkong's prosperity. There are mutual tending interests to be shared, the frukts of which can reflect favourably on the lives of the people both in China and in Hongkong. And it can be said that, despite certain recent House nervousness in Ice signs of Street, the Colony shows no evidence of suffering from the Jittera: on the con- trary ample illustrations are being given of confidence in the future, notably the substantial building schemes
to
Home
now
In
olher hand Government is showing its awareness of the explosive nature of the China situation and of the should un- Colony being compromised friendly counsels prevall by tightening up its internal security. The plans for event of co-ordinated action in the trouble breaking out are welcome, and the reintroduction of the 1927 Ordinance outlawing illegal strikes and lock-outs is wise and timely. It is legfalation dealgned only for maintaining the security of the Colony and
Is Justified, as such plans nor legislation Nelther defence such as making certain types of strikes and lock-outs legal can be interpreted as representing n hostile state of mind. Nelther one nor the other will be invoked necessity, under duress, except when demands it. But Government has a grave to the utmost responsibility to protect the lives, properly and welfare of the community which it administers, and it would be a culpable neglect of duty it it did not, al this time of international unrest, make ready now to meet all possible eventualities. And in the fulfil- ment of this duty it should have the full co-operation of the public, for without it, Government could not hope successfully to implement its internal security policy.
CITIES SHAKEN
Fortland, Seattle, Tacoma, Vancouver Olympla and other citles throughout the Northwest
The old capital building and were shaken for periods ranging the Sinte Insurance Building at fron several seconds to Olympin were ordered closed. minute. Thousands 'rushed from swaying
the buildings into streets as the quake jolted citics Just before the lunch hour,
The Olympia fire department A LITTLE TOO
went out to right a dozen small fires. Several householders re- hod port that their chimneys fallen in. Water mains were cracked and broken in Tacoma and Portland. The telephone service was disrupted in Seattle. The quake appeared to have shakon all of the Pacific North- west above Calltonin, extending from Southern Oregon north to Vancouver Inland at a point 200 mlies north of Vancouver,
REALISTIC
Tacoma, Washington1, Apr. 13They were show- Cecil B. DeMille's ma- Ing
the
tion picture, "The King of Kings".
The epoch resurrection of Christ had just reached the climax. The large stone blocking the en- trance to Christ's tomb was being rolled away, accom- pauled by earth tremors. At that moment in the plcture, the earthquake struck. Three women in the au- dience fainted. The theatre manager, continued the showing of the picture, al- though the Audience was visibly shaken. - United Press.
Shoppers in downtown Port- land ran into streets, fearing buildings were about to collapse. Chandeller swayed and tele- phone poles wobbled, The Port- land Fire Department said it answered 16 calls from resi dents reporting that, chimneys The Fire had fallen off routs.
26 Arc Department answered calls, but nono Was serious. Depart- Newspaper and Police ment switchboards. were FRANK DARAN IRLIE SVAKODNEVNIČIA swamped
by
calls
fromh frightened residents.
about
FIVE POINT POLICY Lord Listowal accepted the five points put forward by former Con- Swinton, Lord servative Colonial Secretary, as essential in colonial policy.
These were:
L-Britain is the trustee for all and not a section
or bi discharge minority and murt the trust to all her beneficiaries. 2. The greatest need la im-
Lost Guardsmen
were cracked: Chimneys top: Kill Terrorists
Walls in the Governor's ofce
off a
quake touched The
pled all over the city. All burglar nlarm
Der schools were evacuated. Oregon. The
United Oregon teletype circult stopped
Singapore, Apr.
14-Five
Pahang
Two water tanks on top of for a moment as the quake Seattle buildings were brokon, Coldstream Guardsmen, lost in struck. When It resumed, cascading water down the sides the jungle in Soutit editors had the message "earth-into the streels. Fire nains and without food for four days. quake on the wire from points broke. A wide crack opened in killed two of a band of terrorists, throughout the Slate.
the fifth floor of one downtown two trailed and fired on them, Seattle building. The entire it was reported here today. A comice cracked at Uto big front of a bullding in Centralia Frederick and Nebon Depart-collapsed into the street, mint Store in downlown Seattle.
crack A water tank' on top of the
1,000 yards bullding sprang a leak and opened along
sirect Tacoma. Smaller crackn ap- water spilled into the street.
At Yakima, Washington, ¡peared in the earth West
Press buildings were shaken and light Seattle.-United fixtures rocked. The needle of Associated Press.
The Ave-man patrol, fightly equipped, attempted to outflank long their purauers, but the terrorists back to in cut off their retreat
their base. They killed two of of the enemy during the four days and they spent in finding their way
back. Reuter.
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