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VOL. IV NO. 126
TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1949. :
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U.S. Policy RUSSIA REJECTS PLAN FOR A For Doing UNIFIED GERMANY
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Business With Reds Pilot Disappears
Washington, May 30.- The State Department is working out a policy for doing business with a Com-. munist China, official sources said here today.
This policy, like that which governs American economic re- lations with Eastern Europe, is based on two major restrictions:
(1) No American loans: what the Chinese buy from the United States they will have to pay for in cash or goods.
(2) No strategie materials; goods now barred from
with Russia and Eastern Europe would not be sold to Communist China.
After Making A Crash Landing
Newport, Monmouth- shire, May 30,-A three- reater Ausler. Autocrat monoplane, which has been missing since carly today from a hangar in the Inte of Wight, crash-landed near here tonight. There was no trace of the pilot, The plane Was not damaged.
All Royal Air Force tations liad been warned
to watch for the missing plane, which belonged to a charter company and was Chough
believed to have trado
fuel for a 150-mlics' flight,
A director of the com-
ike pany found
hangar door forced open, and the machine missing-Reuter,
The State Department la also studying the Chinese situation and, Its impact on general Ameri can foreign policy toward the *Far East.
Omelula belleve that it is only question of time before the 'Communists take over the whole 'territory of China and proclaim a new Chinese Government,
This will raise the question. of American recognition.
While no final decision has been maile, ail indications are that the United Slates Govern- ment will eventually recognise the new regime and establish diplomatic relations with i Already, American diplomats are in contact with local Com- munist authorities in key cities *like Tientsin.
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Smuggling Gang Captured
Istanbul. May 30.-The Turk- Ish police today, anpouneed they had captured a gang smuggling arms to Israel. They said they captured a truckload
OIL TANK
EXPLODES
Innover, Germany, May 30,-
the tank
laining ten tons of hand katrs." here today.
and a “large quant'
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Vyshinsky Denounces Western Proposal
BEVIN MAKES APPEAL
Paris, May 30-Russia today rejected the Western Powers' plan for a united federal republic in Germany. Mr Andrei Vyshin- sky, the Soviet Foreign Minister, criticised the plan in detail and completely rejected the principles underlying it.
He said that the Western proposals were "in conflict with the desires and interests of the German people, who want a peace treaty and the end of the occupation."
He further declared that they were in conflict with the Potsdam and Yalta agreements.
Mr Vyshinsky gave his answer at a three and a half hours' meeting of the "Big Four" Foreign Ministers in the Marble Rose Palace here to day, the seventh session of their conference.
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Britain's Dock And Railway Strikes Spreading
London, May 30.-Britain's dock and railway strikes both. spread today, as the. Cabinet heard reports from the Minister of Labour, Mr George Isaacs, and the Transport Minister, Mr Alfred Barnes.
In the House of Commons after the Cabinet meeting, Mr Isaacs refused to intervene in the unofficial railway stoppage in North-East · Eng. - - land, where the strikers have announced thätte
they will keep on striking every Sunday · until their claims are met.
The are protesting against the new train schedules, forcing locomotive crews 10 spend nights away from home, Ro monopolistic presentatives of the Hallway the economy of Executive and the Railwaymen's
"We cannot meet the un-
Avonmouth and Bristol aoc- kers decided to send 'delegates to all major British ports in explain their case and ask for support. London docks were working normally,
TROOPS UNLOAD SHIP Troops continued to, unload the West Indies banana ship, Bayano, at : Avonmouth, where
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BIG FOUR MEETING
U.S. Secretary... of Stato Dean Acheson ' turns In his chair (right) as Russin's Foreign Minister An- drei Y. Vyshinsky (centre, standing) talks with reporters during the current meeting of 'the Big Four Council of Foreign Ministers in París. Seated at left la U.S. Ambassador at Large, Dr Philip Jessup. —AP Picture.
ESTRANGED
HUSBAND
RUNS AMOK
Kills Himself. And Three Others
The Western Powers' plan for] charged, resulted in the perse- Į Mr Bevin then went into the A 20.000 cubic foot oil tank ex-unifying Germany on the basis cutims of democratic elements Western proposals in detail and ploded today at Misburg re of the Constitution, endorsed by in the Western zones and had dealt with
of some
M finery, endangering the whole! West German political leaders given freedom only to elements Vyshinsky's criticisms. huge installation which
had once in the Constituent Assembly at which
`bupported fuelled Hitler's panzer divisions. Bonn, was presented by the Bri- Hitlerite regime.
the Mr Vyshinsky in his statement also declared that the differences Eyewitnesses reported that
con- suddenly blew its top Bevin on Saturday.
tish Foreign Minister, Mr Ernest Mr Vyshinsicy went on to de- of opinion between them
details but main nounce the Western proposal cerned not. ոուվ shot fames a hundred feet
voting as contrary Principiet proposals of for majority German people, Mrto the Potsdam, agreement.
the into the air.
The cause of the explosion | Vyshinsky said, had had no part
Governments three. Western The Soviet proposals, on the could not immediately be de in the drafung of the Constitu-ottier hand, MI Vyshinsky were basically contrary to the termined.
notion, which had been the result claimed, were fully compatible Potsdam decision, he stated. casualties.
of open pressure by the Western with Potsdam, corresponding to
The Soviet Government stood The refinery, had been one of Powers
the interests of the German on the basis of the Potsdam the largest and most modern in Nazi Germany! It was comnt the dismemberment of Gerson of a peace treaty and the church had taken place in the
The Bonn Constitution nimed peopic, facilitated the conclu- decisions and although pleted shortly before the war
terraination of t
the occupation not four years since these were began and flmost totally de According to nuthoritative stroyed by Allied bombers near conference sources, Mr Vyskin regime, and contributed to the rafted, these decisions remain-
promotion of European peace,. the end of the war. Part of it sky declared that the Western
950 was rebuilt-United Tress,
proposals were nothing but an
diren asked Mr Vyshinsky Question: "DO you to impose allcmpt
an order
oppose the conception of a Ger- Souvenir Stamps without the participation or
man Government?"
The Western proposals meant of hand
German people grenades which worous and souvenir postage stamps com
Mr Vyahinaicy did not reply the wide penetration of British for- being
Shanghai, May 31-A set of consent of the
or of the Soviet Union, which but said that there were bla. ried across the Bosphorous
cache con-memorating the liberation of hnd n responsibility under the differences between
the East and American *tralled the gang to
capital Into Potsdam agree and West, not only Nanking
and Shanghai is on sale terms of the
on what
Western Germany-and par- Union are to mest tomorrow nient.
they had said today but also on
theto discuss the new schedules. to declared that what he intended Mr Vyshinsky Issued by the postal depari-
to leularly the Ruhr-with 52y
nelp of the occupation authori the the real desires of the German morrow."
tles. people were represented by the This exchange came after Mr
In the Eastern zone of Ger- official strikers because there is constitutlandified by the Bevin said he hoped that the many freedom was guaranteed concer-ed-and-deliberate employers have refused to take
~ Grand Rapids, Michigan,- on men to handle any ships to Fascists. In attempt in the trade unions to People's Council in Berlin, Soviet delegation would not re-
The so-called freedoms reject the proposal "out of hand to all except
their lenders," Mr until the dockers agree to work May 30.The estranged however, disregard Western the ferred 10 by the Western but would give an opportunity
of Isaacs sald. He urged hose the Montreal City and Gulfside, husband of an attractive involved in the 30-year old heiress killed Powers hat, Mr Vyshinsky to the Eastern Germans to join there had been persecution
with their Western brothers in
democratic elements and free-who have been led Into this which dom for the monopolists who irresponsible action to abandon Canadian dispute.
two other people, his wife establishing a federal republic.
this method."
A direct appeal to the Brisici and himself here early; assisted Hitler.
He did not think that the
and Avonmouth strikers was Western proposals reflected a
made today by the crew of the today. Mir Bevin hoped that the desire by the three Western
which the dockers have refused! Canallan vessel Montreal City,
·Neighbours heard shots, Soviets would'
over the Powers to reach a settlement
to handle, because che is police were called, and in the proposals again point by point with the USSR, he said, ac-
involved in thy in an honest effort
conference to reach cording to
Canadian's dr.vaway of the house, side by the body of side, they found Mr Acheson said in his state- agreement.
dispute. The crew, ali members of the Mira Francea Teppler, clad only They might, by the founda- ment that the proposals of the At the London Road, Man- tion of a peaceful Germany, do Western Powers provided for chester, goods depot 800 railway- Seafarers International Union, in night clothes, and that of her: something to end aningenisms increasing freedom for the Germen decided to suspend work- signed a circular declaring that husband, beside which between East and
and Weat
-Canadian S:umen's shotgun. Government. The. Soviet
ing overtime as a protest against the rival
Was Communist- again make possible collabora proposals on the other hand, the delay in setting the National Union
In the house they found the tion between them on a basis of did not provide. for a German Union of Raliwaymen's extra dominated and that Canadian
Mr and Mrs of not want workers do
Com-bodica government, but merely for an
pensions claim. mutual trust.
of their Selswerda, who were bellevad Tho United States Secretary administrative body under the
Meanwhile, in stoppages at murists at the head
to have been staying with Mra union-Reuter, ot State,. Mr Dean Acheson, Allied Control Council,
West Const ports, in support of
Teppler because she feared her from ho gathered
Mr
Canadian Seamen's Union strike.
husband. more dockers came out. Vyshinsky that the proposals of
Landslide Disaster Liverpool dock strike, which
The Seiswerda's 18-months started on Friday from strike-
Santiago, May 30-Fourteen old daughter iny in bed un-. bound Avonmouth, doubled in people were feared buried alive harmed.
in a landslido last night from - Mr Acheson said that Mraze today.
The 1,300
one of the hills above the port Vysliinsky could not even pre-
of Valparaiso, bodies have Router.
alleged ringleader of the gang.ment of The police said he sold arms to stamps contain maps of Nanking Jews in Turkey who arranged and Shanghal and replace thin for the smuggling.
slames of the old Nationalist postal administration which are now declared null and vold.- Reuter.
The source of the arms was not disclosed but was believed to be Turkish-United Press.
EDITORIAL
Curfew, Plus Surveillance
eurfew,
IT could be argued that n
imposed upon law-abiding com munity, is a sign of weakness on the part of the Authorities: actually it is an Indication of the awareness of the Govern→ ment of potential or actual danger. A curfew was Imposed during December. 1941-for the first time in the history of Hongkong-des/ned to serve the purpose of frustrating Japanese and Fifth Column activities, and also of safe. guarding the lives of peaceful and Innocent citizens, It served a purpose, even though it did not, and could not Bava the Colony from invasion. Nearly Height and a half years later the curfew has been reintroduced. It is confined to the New Territories, and it is intended to serve a specific purpose that of putting a stop to the armed attacks made against the Police Force this side of the border by cunning and resolute brigands. The more will receive the fullest and most sympathetic, support of the public, for recent events have proved that these marauders are fly-by-night, but ruthless gangsters, who, by hit and run methods, hope to enrich themselves sufflelently to make life worth while. In this caso the Police are not up against political Fifth Columnists, but well-organised bandit gangs who are looking for the highest bidders for whatever loot they may obtain. The New Territories curfew is one of the most effective methods of defeating their objects, and the only criticism wo would offer is that the, Authorities did not sußciently anticipate. the current situation and impose it, ehrller There is just the slightest suspicion that the stable door, has been closed after the horse has escaped, Notwithstanding, the move is necessary rend le given its full appreciation. For
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It not only denies free movement to bandit gangs across the frontier, but it also cuts
another Across
neforious business-smuggling. In other words, it implements to the fullest possible and
degree most practicable
the anti- smuggling agreement between Chinn and Hongkong. Hereafter, the government of China, no matter its political complexion, can have no complaint about the way int which Hongkong Is meeting its anti- smuggling obligations. But while the New Territories curfew gives rise to satisfaction, there la, under the nose of the Police, going on a subtle, but nonethe leas disturbing movement to embarrass and degrade British people in this Colony. A correspondent gives some facts today about it, and the signs are regrettable. They could, in fact, he Interpreted as sinister, inasmuch that this is the first time they have inanifested themselves. It is not so much that European women are accosted and lecréd at: if they give any encouragement they deserve what they get; but, as pointed out by our correspondent, there have been cases where European women, with their children, have been quietly taking a wall or crossing the ferry, and have still been the subject of despicable attention on the". part of certain types. Moreover, there is. very good reason to believe that the Wolfenders aro visitors,” or rather new- comers, to the Colony. It Is behaviour that is a new phenomenon, and, for this reason, calla for investigation. There are many subtle ways in which the enemies. of Hongkong could attempt to undermine; moralai but whatever its form, it must be. tackled resolutely and stamped out; im- mediately. We commend to the Author ties a close surveillance of these degenerate and dangerous types, dis
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PROTEST GESTURE Birmingham and Grimsby lo- comotive crews today voted to Join the North-Eastern "Sunday sources.
to strikers."
NOT COUP D'ETAT
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If there were any Germans who wanted that, it had had the three . Powers
heen caped his notice. rejected although he was "baffled" by the reasons given. Ho detailed stages in o 1ko preparation of the Bonn Con- stitution which, he said, had been drafted by the represen- of and approved by tatives 45,000,000: Germans.
He said that it was "fully in accord with the just aspirations of the German people."
Important about Mr
The
men who stopped
tend that the continuance of the work on Friday voted to con- Soviet ownership of one-third tinue stoppage, and 1,400 others of the industrial corporations in decided to join them. the Eastern zono was in con- formity with the desires of the German people.
The Bonn Constitution had
What was Vyshinsky's statement, however, not been drafted in secret but was not the reasons he had given mostly in pubile
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Seamen's Union
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The Tepplers separated about So Far, four a month ago. Ten years ago been recovered, she inherited an estate of mora
than $500,000.-Reuter,
Amethyst Officers And Ratings Now
Bession with London, May 30.—An Ad-
four was
but the conclusion he had reach-the press present. The Con-miralty spokesman said to-! ed, and the conclusion was re-stitution envisaged elections for day that all officers and Jection.
a federal government. It was ratings on board the frigate
a "coun d'el
d'etal.". VERY PERTINENT The procedures had been in HMS Amethyst at the time the Potsdam she was ahelled by Chinese The French Foreign Minister, accordance M Robert Schuman, called Mengreement. The fact that they Communists have been ac- Acheson's remarks "very per- had been conducted by three counted for,
Instead of Unent."
powers
The question of how many of He repudiated vigorously the regrettable but that was not the suggestion, that the Bonn Con- fault of the Western Powers, the crew of the frigate were stitution had been drafted by Mr Acheson sald.
still missing was raised in the other, than completely democra- i Schuman, in his statement House of Commons by Major tie-methods,
Mr. Vyzhinsky had Tufton Beamish, Conservative, crilicat of the Mr John Dugdale, Financial Mr Bavin, in his statement,
more expressed disappointment at the methods used by the three Secretary to the Admiralty, an- rejection by the Rusalans of the Western Powers in drafting swered. proposals without their having their proposals. than of the taken any steps to examine them actual contents, clause by clause or to zoo" how they would work out in detall
that
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All Accounted For
wounded and one missing. He sul-General in Shanghai "has said that the missing man was been in contact with both sides beloved to have been drowned. with a view to safeguarding Mr Dugdale assured Major British lives and property."
Mr McNeil said he had seen Beamishi he would keep the Commons fully informed should press statement quoting the any, situation arise regarding Consul-General ns saying that the Amethyst or the safety of the certain British ships were men who remained on board. seized at Shanghat but that his Labourite H. L. Aukin asked statement covered the situation whether negotiations had been as it was; known In Whitehall opened with the Communist au Into Sunday night. thorities with a view to return Communist Willie Gallicher ing the remainder of the crew astral: to Hongkong or to some other,
"Is it not the case that forcible British bays. Air Dugdale replied possession was taken of British He said that "two ratings in that he would prefer to answer
properly by the Kuomintang a China mission hospital sub that question at remo Inter date. Notionallat) forces and that the German
opinion, sald M.
Mr Hector McNeil. Minister British people, resident there in their application to Germany Schuman, had been kept fully sequently taken over by Nie
td Informed about the negotiations Communists have now returned of State..
preilminary official who as a whole
quithe. Kuo- cleared well treated and are fully re- reports. there has been no rintang?" the eventual establishment of a Bonn Constitution.
sericus demage to British" assets Mr McNell answered that has. governmbat" in Germany had German people's representa-covered from their wounds." boon generally accepted but sald tives, freely elected. In the It would now appear, that this Laender Parliaments, had rail- had been rejected by the Soviet fied the Bonn, Constitution delegation.. WAZAMEN9 «ftenter.-
He recalled that «ince Kalks and debates Icading to the to their ship. «They have been I according the House that welcomed the theration fordos
At the Admiralty a press of- in Shanghel since it was cat had seen that report too, but cer said that casualitas in the tured by the Communists. He | fourl? it in confilet with the, Amoihyst were listed at two mid in reply to a question by official information available to officers killed and four wounded, Col. Croathwalle Tynt Cons him from the Consul General Seventeen" railings killed, 25|servative, that the British Con--Associated Press,⠀⠀⠀