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THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 28, 1980

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Noted American Offers Oure For World's Ills: Union Of All Democracies Urged

COMMON FRONT

IN ALL THINGS

New York, To-day.

Great interest has been aroused in the United

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new book by one of America's best known foreign correspondents, Clarence Streit, stating the case for a union of world de- mocracies.

In the book, "Union Now," which has just appeared

TURKEY RECOGNISING FRANCO

Burgos, To-day... It is officially stated that Turkey is according full re- cognition to General Franco's Government. Reuter.

here and will shortly be published in England, EUROPEAN IN

Mr. Streit suggests as a solution of the world's

problems that the Democracies should unite CLASH WITH

under a common government for matters

affecting foreign relations while maintaining ROBBER

their own governments for internal affairs.

Whether to risk peace or freedom

is a problem challengingly posed in the book, which is the result of 20 years pondering on the cause and cure of the "threatened breakdown ̈of civilisation.”

The author concludes that order and happiness can only come through speedy union of the De-. mocracies.

has

UNEXAMPLED SUCCESS

He pointed out that union been an unexampled success wherever. the Democracies have tried it--in the United States. where the Union system was `` In- vented in 1787, among the Germans, French and Italians in Switzerland, and among the Dutch and British in British South Africa,

FRANCO CLOSES FRONTIER

Paris, To-day. General Franco has closed the

IMR. LINDSELL SITS AS FAIR RENTS COURT

The first case to come before the Supreme Court for decision as to what is a fair and reasonable rent, was heard by the Puisne Judge, Mr. R. E. Lindsell, this morning when Chin Do Jack, represented by Mr. W. M. Brown, claimed posses- sion of the second floor of No. 1, Fuk Lo Taun Road, Kowloon, $86 rent and mesne profits from Mr. G. Sequeria.

Defendant

was represented by Mr. M. A da Silva.

Mr. Brown stated that the rent had already been paid and his client did not wish to evict defendant. Mr. A. G. Martin, of No. 6, The only question for the Court to Cox's Road, appeared as complain- decide was a reasonable and ... fair ant, this morning before Mr. rental, as defendant had refused to Q. A. A. Macfadyen at Kowloon pay an increase from $18 to $28.

a case in which a Chinese was

Plaintiff stated that he was at charged with house-breaking.

one time mortgages of Nos. 1 and In the dock was Lai Pang, aged 3, Fuk Lo Tsun Road. He accept- 25, who was only released from jailed the property in satisfaction of on February 4.

in

At 7 a.m. on February 18, Mr.

Martin returning to his residence, found a window pane in the front door was broken, and inside found accused standing against the wall.

frontier at Hendaye, according to reports reaching here last night.

The authorities announced that passage into National, Spain will be permitted only to citizens of

Accused, said Det.-Sgt. C.-Bald- such States as have recognized the Franco Government and are in but was overpowered and arrested: win, ventured to attack Mr. Martin normal diplomatic relations wih National Spain.

the mortgage, which was $8,00 However, ther expenses involved perty amounted to another $5,500. in taking possession of the

pro- he rent was originally $12 and this was raised to $16.

FLUSH SYSTEM.

Plaintiff constructed flush system in the two houses and defendant's When searched, a number of ar- rent was increased to $18 a year ticles, gold ornaments and jewellery,ago. Plaintiff intended to raise of a total value of $500, were found the rent by another $5. in his possession.

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French quarters believe that this means that in future Frenchmen will be unable to enter Spain with Mr. Streit proposes that the 15 the exception of men who, like On pleading guilty, the youth The Puisne Judge hold that an democracies the United States, Senator Berard, are on an official was sentenced to six months' increase of $2 was fair and reason- Britain, France, Canada, the Ne-visit aiming at establishing diplo-prisonment.

able and ordered that the tenancy therlands, Belgium, Australia, Swe-matic relations. Trans-Ocean.

be deemed to have continued at den, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland,

$20 per month as from January 1. Eire, Norway, South Africa and

No order as to costs was made. New Zealand should now consti- tute a union which, in his opinion, would be so powerful that no other nation or group would dare to st tack it.

Cont HITLER'S PRESENT

TO EMPEROR

COMMON CITIZENSHIP

common

The union would have citizenship, defence forces, customs, money and communication systems, but would guarantee each democracy the right to govern its home affairs according to its customs.

The door would be left open för other States to join if they were of

to do so.

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States which were Republican could remain so, da could those which wore Monarchics,

COULD SAVE BILLIONS

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Mr. Streit argues that such union would havo more than 60 per cent. control of nearly

necessity.

Tokyo, To-day. Hitler has made a present to the Emperor of Japan of two china vases made by the State porcelain manufactory in Berlin.

This gift is intended to show the Chancellor's appreciation of the Emperor of Japan's gift to him in Juno last year of a Japanese gilt lacquer table,

The German Ambassador in Tokyo, General Ott, will present the vases to the Emperor to-day.

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STOLE FROM CAR

Sentence of two months hard labour was imposed on. Ko King-

WHEN TAILORS FOREGATHER

The death of a gambler, jumped from the window on

the

WALKING STICK

second floor, and died to-day in ATTACK ALLEGED

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hospital, was mentioned by Det.- Sgt. J. Johnston at Kowloon this

morning before Mr. Q. A. A. Mac- An Indian watchman, Kaosar fadyen, when he prosecuted 88 Singh, was remanded by Mr. R. A. D. Forrest this morning, when Chinese tailors for gambling.

The alleged keeper, Tsang Shing-charged with inflicting grievous to, 46, a tailor, was remanded In bodily harm to another watchman, police custody for 24 hours. The Ishar Singh, at the junction 37 gamblers were each fined $2.

Gloucester Road and Luard Rond, on Saturday.

The table money, $31.96, was or dered to be donated to the Poor Box.

UNABLE TO FORM CABINET

Beirut, To-day.

is alleged that defondant struck Ishar Singh with large walking stick. He will not be dis charged from hospital -- for Home time.Po

Det. Sergeant Hutchinson is in

wan, 84, by Mr. R. A. D. Forrest Mustapha Bermada has found it charge of the case. very this morning, for the thoft of a necessary to confess himself un- car seat cover from motor car No. able to succeed in forming a

mid reduce its armaments | 1467, at Wongneichung Road, outs] Government.

The President has Before Mr. R. Edwards thin and still be stronger than any pos- side the Golf Club, the property of now asked the former Finance morning, Loung Wen-bung sible combination of aggressors, Mr. J. F. McKlerman, manager of Minister, Lutfi Haffar, to bù-sentenced to two months" hard and could save its citizens billions the Gonéral Milk Company,

deavour. Haffar has for the mo- labour for atealing $4 from a In unnecessary taxes, customs dutles Det, Sergt. Hutchinson prosecut- ment réserved his decisión.

Router. and armamenta.

fed.

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ese girl at the Central Thes terday.