1940-10-02 — Page 29

THE CHINA MAIL, OCTOBER 2, 1940.

HANYANG'S BAN ON "GUILTY

MEN" LIFTED

MAIDEN ROUND TRIP

•

WHEN A JOURNALIST on the staff of the "News-Chronicle" attempted to take the book, "Guilty Men," to the Isle of Man he was stopped from doing so and the book was taken from him.

and He published these facts later strange coincidence - permission was given at the airport for travellers to take the book out of the country.

by a

The arrival in Shanghai recently of the new But- terfield and Swire Hong Kong-built steamship, the Hanyang, created great interest in British ship- "Not, of course, as a result of the been responsible for bringing Bri- ping and business circles, article," an official of the Chieftain to the verge of military im-

Postal Censor's office hastened to potence. - as indicating the con-assure a reporter. "It merely hap- fidence with which the pens that the Press and Censor

ship Bureau had just reached a future coastal trade is re-decision on the book."

of the Ministry of the book was referred to the Press and tion. Censorship Bureau for considera-

garded by informed quar-

ters.

The vessel, which is the latest and most modern addition to the Butterfield and Swire fleet, has

just completed its maiden round trip voyage between Hong Kong and Shanghai. Her. tonnage is 2,864 tons and she is capable of a speed of twelve-and-half knots, while her passenger accommoda- tion is the last word in excellence. The cabins, both single and double, are

fitted

An official

Information said that

On the same day a reply was given that there was no reason why the book should not go out of the country.

That reply would be in the hands of the Chief Postal Cen- sor's department the day before the book was held up at the air- port.

The official who took the book with roomy from the journalist said that he wardrobes, hot and cold water did so under the Control of Com- system, ice-water containers, handy shelves and in fact, every- July 6, 1940.

munications Order (No. 5), dated thing which constitutes a liner stateroom in miniature. Perhaps the most important individual im- provement designed for the com- fort of passengers, is the installa- tion of the thermo tank system, which supplies air currents to all parts of the ship and replaces the old fashioned electric fans.

In more northerly latitudes, this

This regulation, issued by Mr. Duff Cooper's Ministry of Informa tion, increased the powers of port officials over travellers carrying newspapers, books, maps, draw- ings and other documents, goods or commodities.

"Guilty Men" is a slashing in- dictment by. "Cato" of Cabinet Ministers who, in his opinion, had

of reheat design, driving a sin-

Certain political writings are barred at the ports, it was stated at the Postal Censor's Office, and the responsible officials, Customs, immigration and fleld security of ficers have a list of these, "Guilty Men" was never on the list.

Try, Try Again

A representative of the Trave}- lers' Censorship Office in Liver- pool said that special permission would be needed to take certain books abroad which are on the prohibited list,

In Government departments in London there was strong disin- clination to agree that they had any say in the administration of the Control of Communication re- gulations.

The Home Office said it was a matter for the Ministry of In- formation or the Customs and Excise officials.

The Ministry of Information referred a reporter to the Post Office, the Customs passed him to their War. Division, who ad. vised him to try the Home Of- fice.

Another inquiry at the Ministry of Information yielded the answer. that the reporter should try the Home Office.

air can be Heated and cabins and common rooms, kept thoroughly warm against weather vagaries. The dining saloon and lounge are | gle screw and supplied with steam If that was not the right place-- gaily finished and fitted through from two multi-tubular marine "try Travellers" Censorship and

bollers fitted with "Nemenco" su-ask for Major Gompertz.".. perheaters, and working under When the reporter did so, he Howden's system of forced

was told that if he meant Bri- draught.-Reuter:

gadier-General Gompertz, he had left that department.

out with modernistic furniture.

The propelling machinery con sists of one set of inverted direct acting surface condensing engines

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