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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1949.
Italy, Arabs Will Be
Consulted On Colonies
BRITAIN'S
EFFORTS
TO SOLVE PROBLEM
London, June 1-It is learned today that both Italy and the Arabe will be consulted on every now scheme which the British Government
former
Italian works out on the disposal of colonies.
The basic requirement of the new scheme, British political ́observers said, would be that it gela greater United Nations General Assembly :support than the scheme - the Assembly turned
down last month.
HK To Figure
In Colonial
Programme
From BBC
A special Colonial programme will be broadenst by the BBC on June 21 to Inaugurate "Colonial bionih," during which an intens sive Information drive will tell the people of Britain about the Colonies.
The programme, which will be introduced by the King, will include an excerpt recardel in the studios of Radio Honing and own home last week.
The programme will be broad- east at 11.15 pm local Ume, and Tindia Hongkong will stay on the eir until 12.15 n.m. to relay
The next day, Wednesday, June 22, the progranine wit be Tadio Hongkong repeated over tro to 7.pm.
DRAGON BOAT BROADCAST
British Investigations into the possibility of modifying the old plan are not confined to the future status of Tripolitania. It in believed here that all former Italian colonies are "back in the melling pot".
is anted with Interest, for Instance. What Guggested
the solution for Itailan Somaliland, which the Big Four agrted to restore to Italy, turned out to be less popular with the United Nutions
than suggested pro- posals for other colonies.
However,
other alternative future unless the
serious NO
Somaliland's for
50 has emerged far, Britain seeks to revive "Greater now-shelved Somalis" project. There are no
in London indications Britain is still interested.
that
Lilienthal
Before Congress
"Bad Management"
Charges.
Washington, Juno 1.———-Mr David Liltenthal, chairman of the Atomic Energy Commisston, went on trial before Congress kad Loday Ou charges of
America's at management atomic energy programme, and was recused of security taxlly, In the packed hearing of the Joint
Atomic Congressional Committee, Senator William most Knowland *prang the sensational chargo by saying he had Information that a "master key file" at the Argonna labor- was left atory, near Chicago, open at times and guards were not ordered to report security violations.
Senator Bourke Hickenlooper, who brought about the Inquiry by accusing Mr Lilienthal of incredible mismanagement", of the atomic programme, promford to produce proof in support of his charges and sald his evi- dence today was only the first chapter in a "lengthy book."
Committee members asked Mr Lilienthal for information
rily laxity when reports of security several quoted missing last of atomic explo- sive were reported winter. Mr Lillenthal has since reported the recovery of all but one-eighth of an nonco.
on
not
Senator Knowland, did say where he obtained the in- Farration about the **minster. key fie" which he described as
kept.
cabinet in which keys were
As for Eritrea, Delain will undoubtedly continue to insist on partillon of that territory so
He asked. Mr Lilienthal about the two that the Interests at religlous groups-the Copts and reports that arten labels were the Mosteins are equally pre-given to "some people" at Ar- gonne to keep guards from look- ing in their cars us they passed the plant gates.
tected.
The new British plan for Tripolitania remains a inter for speculation.
It is possibb that Britain may now come oul with a suggestion internal scif- complete government"
colony for that
for
Last night's edition of Radio under Italian trusteeship, which
Mr Lilienthal said he knew nothing about the reports but would give the committee a full statement after he had looked into them.-United PreES,"
Newsreel, from the BBC, Includ- would assist con internal se Govt Troops
been
Such an self- ed a description of the Dragon' mints: Boat Festival by David Keith-government scheme has Hardy, programme director of put into practice in several Brl- Radio Hongkong.
Anti-Semitic Propaganda
In Berlin
tish colonics.
Britain will undoubtedly seek to obiain, the support of both Italy and the Arabs for any new proposals with regard to Tripoll- tania, but it is conceded here that this tank will be a dimeuli
one.
Insignia Presentation
Subadar (now Captain) Baghdan Ral, receiving the Military Cross from His Excellency, the Governor at this morning's presentation of Insignią. -Picture by Staff Photographer.
Wartime Awards Presented
At Govt. House
Services rendered during the Pacific War were recalled at Government House this morning 'at a presentation of awards by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Alexander Grantham, KCMG. in the Ball Room of Government House.
30 Men May
HELD
Stay Neutral
In Third
World War
Novel Proposal
By France
Geneva, June 1-France today proposed that, the nations of the world elect a 30-member Committee of Mediators in casd an atomic war should leave no State neutral.
The proposal was laid betare the 60-nation conference, meet- inst here. to revise the out- or "Rules of Warfare" dateri
the present Red Cross treaties
Inter
This "High Committee" would intermediary political and re- -llef work between enemico, as neutral Sweden and Switzer-
and did in World War 11.
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The proposal wanted bers to be selected from "pere, sons of high standing, without distincion of nationally, known for their moral authority, their spiritual
in and intellectual dependence and the services they have rendered humanity.
France. further proposed n within six special conference months of this one ending, to which each State signing the would new Red Cross treaties send one delegate.
It was proposed that the 30 Committee members should be elected for a period of three could years, after which they
be re-elected. Besides inviting Governinents, France suggested that the International Red Cross and the International Court of Justice at The Hague might sub- mit candidates.
The French delegate, M. Geor- ges Cahen-Salvador, told a re-
"Our porter: proposal contains only brand outlines, but we have already had sympathetic con- sideration for it from several delegations, Inchiding the United Stales, We consider it essential to set
A Committee of this up sort without delay in ense a war should come upon us and we And no neutral countries left."
sald two M. Cohen-Salvador ideal men for the Committee Info been the would have President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mohandas K. Ghandl. He Seated in the front row were the British Any Aid Group suggested that Professor Albert Lady Grantham. Vicc-Admiral for which they have been Einstein and, perhaps, the Pope. A. C. G. Madden, Mrs Madden. awarded Certificates of Merli.might be invited. The proposal Major-General F.R.G. Matthews, The certificates for SHEK FUK will be discussed fully at the Lady Glbrott, V Commodore CHIN and SHEK FUK KIN are conference Inter-Reuter, C. L. Robertson, Dave presented to their next of kin
The citations were read by the Chief Justice, Sir Leslie Gibson, who wore
full- bottomed wig and red gown. 'He companied by Mr L. Alltree, who 'carried the Mace.
Air Commodore A. Davies, and in the second row were the Ной 3. F. Neol
Secretary),
was
Mr Loo Sul Lam
·OD
Mr Loo Sui Lam, of Youmatl
Drive North Colonia si Shousen Chow, the was awarded a Certificato
In Burma
Merlin, June 1-The French Improvement of local social - They were expected to Unk Other recipients were:
Authorities In Berlin have ban- the ned for three montli monthly magasine Der Grund- besilaTM on complaints-by-the Jewish community that it pub- fished anti-Semitic propaganda. "In an article on the restitu- llon law and its effects the paper indulged in anti-Semitic propa- Aanda as bad as anything in the Nazi Stuermorlu," Heinz Galin- skl, Chairman of the Jewish Counell declared community's today.
We have asked the pubile prosecutor to open proceedings against the author of the arti- cle," he added.
The magazine, French-licensed, devoted almost the whole of 11 May 1stue to attack on the Berlin restitution bill, now bc- ing considered by the Western Berlin City Assembly.
The bil seeks to return to lis former owners Jewish property
the confiscated by
Reuter,
of
any moment" with
of
of
Injunction Saves Stall-Holders
Manila, Juho 1.-A temporary Merit for assisting six Naval Omeers to escape from Shum-writ of injunction issued by
instance Manila court of first sluipo Prisoner of War Camp.
has
saved come 27 Chinese stall- pending holders from eviction the hearing of
rase in
Mr Li Wah,
their
today.
cert. it was learned
Mr Tang Kwong, Mr Wong Tze Kwong
The court's action stays the These three men,
of Ping city Mayor's order evicting the were allens from the city's markets. Chau Island, Mirs Bay,
of Merit The court set heurings on the awarded Certificates for assistance to o party of case for June 14.-Reuter. escapees in December 1941.
The certificates are presented
to their next of kin,
of near
Wo
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The first recipient was Major Rangoon, June 1-Burmese H. J. Cowie who was awarded Government forces, continuing the MBE (Military Division) in their northern drive towards April, 1940, in recognition Britain also wants to do some Frome, have reached the out- gallant and distinguished ser- 8vices in the field. He Whi practical work between now and skirts
Tharrawaddy. of September by Initiating ceong- miles north of Rangeon, pro-
sponsored by Col L. T. Ride, mic development schemes in Government sources said here CBE, and Mr Colin McEwan,
MBE. Cyrenalea and speeding up the today.
vices there. This may be link-| "at
up ed with the increased recruit-1
and Har ment of lical Arabs for adminis Pro-Government guerillas aur- Major. C, ML, A. R. Roberta. MG
Mr Li Fook the town, these rounding trative jobs, particularly for the
sources added.
Major Roberts was awarded town
Mr Li Fook, Benghazi.United
Hop
d. Programine Summary: The Burmese Press.
Government the Milltary Cross in February Shek Village, Fanling, Children't story. Hulme Beam THE BOY WITH GREEN HAIR” Radio said tonight that the re-1945 and a Bar to the Military rendered assistance to three town War" by B.G. Beaman bels In Prome-main target of Cross in November 1945 for his escapees
(EBCTS): 8.30, Grand Symphony Or from Shumshuipo ehestra: 7, "Down beat Diace pre its offensive-were moving food outstanding courage and leader- Priscner of War Comp.
He is seated by Paul Stuart, (Studio): 30. stocks into the near-by jungle,
World and Analysis presumably to make a stand til under heavy are. Un par-awarded a Certificate of Merit. Demi-Heure Francaise (Studio);
ticular his company succeded in
Relay) B.15. Unesco" driving
the attacking.
ITKA 8.30, Radio Offer G. W. Cuisans, Puttha, inflicting
(DDCTS): 9, "From the Editorials" Ulster and Japanese at.
Oficer Radio
Cussans has: London nelay!: 930. The Milan. June 1.-Two deaths Communists at Tabong, In the heavy casualties and capturing
been awarded the King's Com- Group Theatre In The New Go and heavy damage were report- Bassein Delta district, the Radio a Japanese officer, and thus en- ei today from areas in North
suring the safety of our own mendation (Civil) for Valuable 100 by George Shiels adapted for Broadcasting and produced by James added.
Services in the Alr.
Magean. (DECTS): 10.40,"Thursday Haly flooded by torrential rains
claimed guris in the vicinity.
Serenade A Programme, of. Con- of the last 48 hours.
(London Relay): 11.15. The Oaks, persons were
repor ed to have Rangoon four men and thres Subadar (now Cantain) Baghdan Mrs Barbara_Hall, Royal Red Unuous Musle; 11, Radio Newarees
Rai, MC.
Weather Report and Summary of been injured in the floods which women, belleved to be leading
Naws from China: 11.20, Close down Subadar Ral was awarded the centred mainly in the Brescia Communists. and Bergramo areas, Farmhouses They were captured during a Military Cross in December 1945 were flooded and a landslide raid yesterday on a Communist for gallantry and disregard for wrecked mountain United Press.
villages hide-out in which hand-grenades his own safety. At the attack
were found~~Reuter,.
across the Galana Canal be or- 1044. ganised the two leading platoons and led them through the water. In spite of heavy fire and many casualties be went from platoon
DISASTROUS N. ITALY FLOODS
during the monsoon. A "severe battle was raging between police, Karens
About butonment police
Nari SIDE GLANCES
POW TREATED
BETTER
-
Vienna, June 1-Eight 'hun- dred Austrian prisoners of wor who returned from Russia to- wing day. zald that their treatmen..
during the Jast year had im-
Wor
proved tremendou· In
The mến, who
in good physical condition, cald ustulishat, during the last year for the Orst time they had been able to buy food and supple ment their rolon with money. 01 farms and in They said they had been forced to attend an:l-Fascist lectures-Associated Press.
ies Carned
fua.ories.
Varsity Students Suspended
Tokyo, June : 1-Tokyo University yoiterday suspended 20 students who were regarded as responsible for a series of stujiant strikes.
the
Four
wore suspended definitely And others for remainder of the present school
of higeru Nambers, the Univer
sity's President, today-listed a sta pardalis: regretting the "noces
ut don't mind having the air;
to have arrested In
By Galdraith
back
In
Cross.
Mrs
Londen World Review:
V.A.D. Commandant Barbara Hall was awarded the decoration of the Royal Red OUTWARD MAILS Cross S:cond Class on June 13,
Miss A.-P. Tomiin, Royal Red Cross.
:
to platoon giving encouragement the decoration of the Royal Red
to his men; he is a fine example
of courage and leadership.
W. O. (1) G. Jeffries, RE-DEM (MI).)
Warrant Officer Jeftrics, as Garrison Engineer Victoria Can- tonment, displayed great efl- elency in performing tasks for beyond those normally carried out by an officer of his rank. He I awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division). Filght Sergeant A. Roberts,
·RAF—BEM (MIL)
Sister Tomlin was awarded
ross on January, 1, 1946.
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Dollars For
UK Planes
the
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It is hereby nojifled that mail.
Shanghai and North China cannot be accepted until further Bolice,
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and pareat gistered · articles pasts close 10 minutes earlier than the ordinary mail. If mašla class before 10 am, registered and parcel posts close at 5 p.m. on the previous day. Dalia Kru closed at Kowloon Central - F'est Once half an hour earlier than the GPO closing times.
THURIDAY, JUNE 1 Closing Timro My Alre Amoy, Swatow, Luchow, Kunming. Kweilla, Chungking, Talpeh de Too- chrow, 1.30 p.m.
Rangoon, Calculls, Karachi, (asra Nairobi Mombas, Dar-es-Balaam, Mauritius. Johannesburg and Calto vis Karachi), Alexandria, Rome and London. (CPO) 6.30 p.m.; (GPO) a p.m...
Singapore, p.m.
Bangkok, Balavis, Colombo, Byd-i ney and Auckland. 3 p.)
Japan. B'pim,
Closing Times By Rox,
Japan, pun.
Manila, 3 p.m..
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
Closing Times, By Air
Bwatow and Amoy, B.30 3.7m (10g);-)
Holhaw, Foochow
Chưa
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Fight Sergeant Roberts for
London, June 1-In the past sohe time worked long hours under pressure, and in accept-12 months Britain has delivered ing a considerable amount of 74 fighter-bomber planes tu
Greek government, enabled responsibility
much the clerical work to be carried out Parliamentary Under-Secretary 9 am, tord by a very small and inexperience for Foreign Affairs, Mr Chris
*Menda, Kenolulu, USA & Canada FIND CACHE cd staff. For his keenness, tophen Mayhew, told the llouse Swatow, Amoy and Taipeh, 3.30 9.
6.p.m. energy and devotion to duty he of Commons today.
Air Parcel Posts for Manus, Hono- OF EXPLOSIVES was in 1944 awarded the British. He added, in response to a lululand USA, (CPC):430 pm Empire Medal (Military Divi-
question, that 20 sircraft which) Parma (Printed Matters, sion).
Ue Greek government had or Samples and Small Packet Poster for deted in January, 1948, had 450 p.m.) (010), 8 pm been delivered by July and that 4 ordered last August have Just been delivered.
Ordinaty
(CPO) 4.20 p.m.
p.m. Haiphong and Hanni,
Closing Times Dyon Manila; 9-KMAN Parcels only for Canada via Vans
„Mr Cheung. Ming- Mr Cheung Ming, of Balkung win awarded a Certificate of Merit for assistance to Colonel Ride and a British Army Aid By next August, Mr Mayhowcouver DO. 10 4.m.. [Group, party during the continued, Britain expects to Japanese occupation parlod. complete delivery of 24 train-
The contificata is presented to, ine, and 12 transport aircraft
ordered in April this year
him:father fate Lathy
stralia
Maska and Marseilles #`p.m.
BATURDAY, JUNK, 4.
* Closing Times By: Air
Manila, 11.50:a.M</
∙Bangkok, Að þ.m¿
Closing Times By The Pinangkok: 16 4,11,5m,
(Sourabaya, 800-Belayla)
Japantha
South
UNEMPLOYMENT IN NANKING
Brussels, June, 1-Workmen Nanking, June 1
repairing a wall in a shop at Communist saiminin Charlerot In- Belgium's*:"Black" brought Country found hidden la a chimney hough, explosives-to Uity.
blow up the lowa" -
Theyware thought bean put thiresby underground,düride
tion
to have
ative.
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