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"LISBON MARU" DRAMA Grim Story Of Disaster Told By Survivor Prisoners Of Wari

To Die

Meant To

THAT THE JAPANESE FORCED ALL BRITISH PRISON- ERS OF WAR INTO THE HOLDS OF THE LISBON MARU AFTER SHE HAD BEEN TORPEDOED, AND BATTENED THEM DOWN, OBVIOUSLY INTENDING THAT THEY SHOULD GO DOWN WITH THE SHIP. WAS DISCLOSED YESTERDAY FOR THE FIRST TIME BY ONE OF THE SURVIVORS OF THE SINKING. HE WAS MR. P. K-GARTON, WHO WAS STATIONED AT

THE CAPE

HONG D'AGUILAR. DURING

KONG "BLITZ" IN HIS CAPACITY AS A SENIOR MEMBÈR

· DEPARTMENT. OF THE GOVERNMENT WIRELESS

1 AND WHO JOINED THE NAVAL CONTINGENT AT ABERDEEN AFTER HE HAD BEEN FORCED TO ABANDON THE STATION.

Telling the story of the Lisbon any

Carton said that the Japan. Mara, wa was struck by a torpedo at 7 am en October 1st, 1942, about three days ont of Hong Kong.

She did ad with unul 11 4.1 on October 2; in other words, not until 28 hours later. In the mean time, the Japanese had the striekei liner wiler tow and were strivin Lo pull her to some place of anfety

During this time, Laking

action immediately after

the torpedo had struck, the Japanese had put all the P. Ws aboard into what was vir "black hole. another virtually Four hundred were forced into amall hold, which was battene down. That constituted the group which included Mr. Garton. groups were dealt with similarly In other holds.

SNATCHING FOR BREATH

in

Macao Just Missed It

Lisbon, Oct. 8.

'An oficial communíquo dia- close to-day that Portugal was prepared to participato in military action to occupied Timor when

surrendered. Premior Solare.?

said lengthy negotiations were conducted between Portugal, the United Stater, Britain and other Allies with a view to Portugal's participation In the Pacific war.

Such action by Portugal probably

have had Would abrupt repercussions against Quother Portugal colony-- Macao-+which came through the war as an isolated neutral in South China, aur- haven rounded by Japanese forces. --Associated Press.

Yamashita On Trial

BIG VOTE

FOR UNRRA

WASHINGTON, OCT. 8. PRESIDENT TRUMAN TO- DAY ASKED, CONGRESS TO APPROPRIATE $550,000,000 IM- MEDIATELY FOR THE UNIT

AND ED NATIONS RELIEF REHABILITATION ADMINIS- TRATION (UNRRA).

He discloned in letter to Sponker Rayburn that he soon

more

B0 thai

would ask for UNERA may "moet its now responsibilities and complete its

programma, ***

people of liberated coun- trlos who

so gallantly resisted against oppression throughout the war now face a winter of ucate

CABINET MAKING

TOKYO, OUT WHILE JAPANESE NEWSPAPERS CHAMOURED FOR 'A':

HOUSE CLEANING OF WAR CRIMINALS: FEUDA- LISTS AND BUREAUCRATS, PREMIER SHIDEHARA SOUGHT UNTRIED LIBERALS” FOR HIS NEW CABI- NET THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT ASKED THE ALLIED COMMAND FOR PERMISSION TO ABOLISH TILE BUREAUCRATIC REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS GEN ERAL-WHICH WERE FORMED IN JUNG TO MERT THE AMERICAN INVASION THREAT.

The new cabinet secretary is who becomes. Welfare Minister, Daizabaro Tsugita, who Shide-and Takeo Tanaka, a member of the Japanese Parliament, who bo- hara said boro no responsibility

comca Minister of Transport...

for militaristic activity during Keuter.

the past 10 years.

WE

Sources close to the premier said he had made no new up pointments except Tsugita and Foreign Minister Yoshida, Tokyo newspapers, said Lt-Gen Sadamu Shimoinuxa,.. minister in Higashi Kuni't cabinet and minister of Educa tion Tamon Maeda had sented to remain, but. that Sumsa Yonal, who was asked to stay as-Navy Minister, del clined, on an explanation of li health.

con

The war and navy depart ments are likely to be abolish ed after October 15, when demobilization is scheduled for completion.

cura

The newspaper "Asabi" salc the general staff would be dié. solved on that date in General pilance with Arthur's orders.

...

Baron Shidehura called on Princo Higashi, Kuni, the out- going Prime Minister, yesterday. after a conforance of two hours, he drove to the resistence of Prince Hongyo, former. Minister without

portfolib.-Router.

First Home

From Far East

SOUTHAMPTON, OCT. 8.

THE LINER CORFU, CARRY- ING 1,534 PRISONERS OF WAR LIBERATED FROM THE FAR BAST, ARRIVED YESTERDAY AT FLAG-BEDECKED SOUTH- AMPTON

of

The Corfu WIL the first fifteen ships bringing home ox- prisoners of the Japanens. Big all ahips hooted ther sirens and émall Mác

In joyous welcome as the linar made her way we het. Derih. The men

all looked bronzed and in fairly good health, They were in boisterous spirits and joined in singing old-time favourites.

Before the

the min_left ship, Lord Nathan, Undersecretary of the Govern- War, representing mont. and General Rob'ann re presenting the Army Council, went on board to welcome them home. Speeches were made to the mon from the bridge.

Domel news agency said th Navy Ministry was offered f Admiral Toyoma, chief of th need and privation," he said.

naval general staff, and forme, "They look to UNERA for assist

commander-in-chief ance. Unless UNRRA is enabled to

Combined Fleets. shipments ample

of speed supplica to stricken

Ministry was ereas wide sprend starvation and disease will result.

"Cur whole-hearted support

will be a real contribution toward a stable and enduring peace."

A minjor fight over the recom mendations, particularly over any request for funds beyond $550, 000,000, acemed certain

in Con. Kress.

There has been frequen criticism of UNRRA in both the House and Sonate.-Associated

other prisoner-of-war

Only one thing needs to be add ed. When the Japanese surren- derwi, Mr. Garton stayed belnim. to ausist the American authoritie in organising the clearance of the P.O.W. camps. Before leavin Tokyo for kinawa. he receive the following letter from the U.S. Eighth Army headquarters; —

"As the commander of the 11.8. Eighth Army, it is my pri- vilege to extend to you the

Manila, Oct. K. hurtfelt thanks of

делно Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita ap- American allies for the splen peared before

American five did spirit of generosity and un- generals today for his arraign Press.

criminal and selfishness you have displayed ment

pleaded not guilty to charges that this past two weeks.

he was derelict in his duties as a

wan commander and violated the laws of war for asserted failure to control Japanese

troops in the Philippines and pravent them from committing a series of brutal atrocities against Americans and Filipinos ་་31! 9 consel when he goes on trial for

life on October 23. Hundreds of Filipinos were killed brutally in Manila and aor.c other Luzon eities during the battle of the Philippines. walled city in Manila scene of large scale killings and

"In vollteering to

the fch

remain in your prison camp to assist in the liberation of your com rades, you have provëll agair "I have never known what pitch that the strength of the United black meant until then," Mr. GaNations in built upon that most ton told our representative. "Not a chink of light entered anywhere." solid of foundations -

By the morning of October 2nd, lowship of man. the men were snatching for breath "We of the Eighth Army are in the foetid atmosphere and proud to be your liberatore scores had collapsed. Desperat We congratulate you upon your men then attacked the battens and newly gained freedom and wis! oventually smashed their

way for you the best of good luck, through.

good health, and happiness in the years to come.

The first men out of the hol were shot by the Japanere guards, but, fortunately, the Lisbon Maru was by this time listing heavily and when the next bid for freedom was launched, it was found the all the shin. Japanese had abandoned

their fate.

those on board

k

sau went down finally at 11 . and hundreds of men struggled for life in the water, the Japaner making no rescue attempts, though they a numerous craft in the vicinity.

FIRED ON

Some of the P.O.W.s made fo on whand about five miles away,} and a good number got through.

Others, who tried to struggi towards the Japanese tugs, wer. shot.

Until, that is, about two hours aftor the sinking, when a signa must have reached the Japanese tugs, ordering them to undertak rescue. They began then to pick up the men in the water, includin

R. L. Eichelberger,

Lt.-General. U.S.A.. Commanding.

45

will

war

Salazar Sees Writing On

have Americas legal The Wall

DR.

of the The Financ reported offers

to the Governor of the Bank ui Japan and the Home Ministry to Zenjiro Horkari, mem ber of the House of Peers -Associated Press.

Later.

Lord Nathen read a messagʊ "With from the King, stating: NEW APPOINTMENTS

all our heart we hope that your return from captivity will bring Baron Shidehara; filled hit you and your famillega tuli government posts to-day.

measure of happiness which you Yos- may

long enjoy

together.

He appointed Shigeru hida, foreign minister; Tamo. Reuter. Mueda,

minister.

education

Keizo Shibu

Sawa, financ

minister: Zenjiro Horikin

nome

Greek Meets Greek

Daizabur minister; Tsugita, cabinet secretary.

Yoshida had held the forelgi. minister post under Higash Kuni, Maeda also is a hold. over cabinet member,

One of the key cabinet posts and the subject of great recen friction, is the under Horikiri. He will be i charge of police.

Inter

LISBON, OCT. 8. ANTONIO OLIVIERA SALAZAR ASSURED LEADERS

A The OF THE PORTUGUESE NA TIONAL UNION AND OTHEP was the

SUPPORTERS OF HIS REGIME TO-DAY THAT THE ELEC- TIONS FOR THE NATIONAL 18 WILL BE FREE ASSEMBLY ON NOVEMBER

Pony victims were found in the wrecked area with hands tied. many were killed also in church institutions.-Associated Press.

CHIANG'S PARLEYS WITH MAO TSE-TUNG

CHUNGKING, OCT. 8.

The premier said he would welconte the election of como of his opponents "who may be wel meaning" and willing to carry on the programme achieved by his government.

Salazar promised that the press would be granted "sufficient free- dom to allow free electoral pro- paganda

for all in order tha' supporters and opponents (of his regime) discuss the govern ment's

Horth, Becret

ATHENS, OCT. 8. THEMISTOCLES SOFQULIS, LEADER OF THE GREEK LIBERAL PARTY, SAID IN AN INTERVIEW VESTERDAY

home minis AK IS PARTY WILL NOT

announcement salu Shidehara had appointed Lieut. Gen. Sadashi Shimomura as war wax minister as cabinet appointment were completed, but the names o the navy minister and some other. wore not available. Others name, were: minister without portfolio, Tatsuo Kawai; president of th board of legislation, Wataru

Naruhashi.

The new cabinet secretary mad the announcement that all cabine posts had been filled-Associated! Press...

police force, Salazarashi Shimo

PART IN THE GREEK ELECTIONS FIXED FOR JANUARY 20

"The Liberal Party is unable to responsibility for an Ignoble share electoral, which would result in national' tragedy, by definitely establishing anarchy in this coun try," he said.

the

Kafandaris, leader of

e Progressive Party. caled the decision of, the. Government to hold elections in January a "coup d'etat."

Professor Alexander #yolos, former Finance Minister, and lea of the Socialist Party, caid: "It is impossible to believe that

take place

elections co and that the Reze

January next could ratify the decision without

Molongs, leader of

1

TEN ACCEPT~~-~~-

Tokyo, Oct. 8. The following ten have accepted the offer of Baron Shidehara, th DOON CAMPBELL, REUTER'S SPECIAL CORRESPON

now Japanese Prime Minister, t cons Iting left-wing parties" DENT IN CHUNGKING, YESTERDAY SAID: “A RE-

polico vil take office in the new Cabinet PORT ON THE DECISIONS REACHED BY THE KUO-

sudo Temocratic Party, function, under the

Yoshida, Mr. Shigeru

retiring the MINTANG (GOVERNMENT PARTY) AND THE CHIN-

Minister, TRIBO Maeda, said: The fixing of a date for cclared.

and ESE COMMUNIST NEGOTIATORS IN TALKS, WHICH

apecin militer

Minister of Education, lections will increase, political courts for dealing with political

tension HAVE NOW BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER FIVE

cases will be abolished.

Iwata, Hiring War Minister,

On the other hand, George WEEKS, IS EXPECTED TO BE PUBLISHED ABOUT He proclaimed that the right of

Justice, Ad Papandreon former Primo Mini- OCTOBER 10.

habeas corpus-which never has miral Toyoda, Chief-of-staff of th ator, anid, that the lealers of the "It is learned- here that no bean

In Portuguese Navy, who becomes Navy Minister. right-wing parties were delighted concrete decision has yet been legal proceba abolished. De mmoita, who becomes that the "Voulgaris Cabinet did

of citizens will Chief Secretary count Shibuzawa "The freedom of taken on the two fundamental be restored fully

and Minister

with to the extent out portfolio, isuues-the reorganisation of that it will not fear comparison Governor of the Bank of Japan the Chinese army and of the with that existing in any other who becomes the Finance Minister. government in certain pro-ration of the world."-Associated Zenjiro Horikiti, a member of th vinces.

Press.

Japanese Parliament, who become Home Minister, Hitonhi Ashit

Mr. Garton, who, a poor swimmer APRES LE

had managed to find a soapbox to support him.

dred men' had been shot ur drowned.

meantime, some nine hun- DELUGE

SECOND BLACK HOLE After rescue, 280 survivors, al of them naked, were takon to Shanghai, and there, os thev stoo up were thrust into the. held of a Japanese schooner again unde battened hatches. Fortunately, this lasted only one night, for score: had collapsed before dawn and some failed to survive the secon "black

hole." Ultimately, they were taken t Janan. Il from exposure almost a man and treated reasonably wel for about four, weeks. After that deterioration was rapid, and the rest of the story parallels that o

Curruthersvillo,

Missouri, Oct. 8. In a speech here yesterday, Pro aldent Truman said: “We cannot stand another glóbal war.

We cannot ever have another war un- leas it is a total war, and that means the end of our civilisation

we know it." Apparently referring to th deadlock

the Council of Foreign in Ministers, the President satu, "The reason for the dificulty, tha we all distinctly understands there that after avery war bound to be a change of attitude.

-Router.

B

"Democratic Weekdy," com

"The Kuomintang jour LADY MOUNTBATTEN menting on the delay IN COLONY

reaching decisións, said: "The people are at a loss to know what is being, discuss- ed: how parleys are progress- ing and what difficulties are encountered."

..

Lady Louis Mountbatton has arrived in Hong Kong fromį Manila, where she had been visit ing officials and civil lenderas talk in with liberated British prison- ors-of-war and internees in visits "It is stated, though not of- to, replacement depots. ficially confirmed, that General air from the Philippines capital

Lady Mountbatten - arrived

by: Mao Tse-tung. Communist eader, will return to the Com- the plane grounding here at 12.30 p.m. geatorday... Sho will be stay- munist Headquarters at Yenating at Government Horso, and is comes to Chungking to that took her to Manila: sit on the Military Council

here.-Ieuter. :

Labour's Taskefore the Communist Chief in Hong Kong on the same mission

London, Oct. 8, Britain's untried Labour part

Big Three TO parliament, headed by grim

Meet?

London, Oct. 8. According to the Washington correspondent of the New York "Times,"

highly placed Congres sional informants have suggester, privately that the break-up of th Brst moeling of the Foreign Ministers Council WEL to another. meeting libtween

Minister Attleo, when I recon MACKENZIE KING'

vones, will face one of its greates tasks in converting the nation DISCREET

MOTOR-CYCLE SMASH

retiring

of

No official Communist opinion has yet been expressed,”. „bit a okesman of the EAM. Fald: Runt conalmujhe way of the people by Repping in power

Kontor.

Rising Tension In The Holy Land

· LONDON, OCT. 8. *. "APPEALS TO PALESTINE JEWS TO "KEEP CALM" BY JEWISH COMMUNITIES IN MANY PARTS OF DU- ROPE ARE THE LATEST SIGNS OF RISING TENSION. IN THE HOLY LAND, WHERE ALL WORK WILL CEASE FOR SIX HOURS, TO-DAY AS A LURTHER. DEMONSTRATION AGAINST RESTRICTED JEWISH IMMIGRATION. * ·

IN JERUSALEM, THE “SMALLER ZIONIST GENERAL "COUNCIL" SAT IN SEGRET SESSION ALL DAY YES- H. Jack Dempsey, of the Hong Kong

TERDAY TOURPORT ON: THE POLITICAL", "¿DEVE- Police, who was gravely injured

LOPMENTS OF PRE PAST FEW DAYS, SAYS A REU- when his motorcycle collided with an Army lorry in Kowlook on Sun-2

TER CABLE FROM JERUSALEM,ANARUNT CE from a war to a pracotim

day, was last night reported to be Thres large processions, are | teo on foreign affairs, who is on economy and providing 3,000,000

Benthampton, Oct. B. ・ still in a critical condition, plantiod at Telaviv to intton his way to the United States.

Infüred in the head and homes. The parliament hold it.

Canadian Prime Minister Wil- He was first session in August Association Matronale Ring-wald face the right shoulder and arm. the monster air meeting in the from a trip to the Middle-east cd Praze.

to-day he tams to England to Robart Sheehan, of Taikoo afternoon to-day, Municipal told reporters in Rome last learn:scoreta, not to disclose them: Docks, injured in the same calll posters, calling on the public tonight that the situation in

· His comment – wán), in

elon, was reported to be out of disperso quietly after the meet Palestine is most tenso... to "'question o Rather He

hac danger.

Ing. are displayed throughout He added: "Or all doultrloe the city.

we have visited, Paldatino is brought anymic bomb sacrate San Francisco, Oct. 8. with him. Thorb were repurta

Tokyo, Oct. A.. The meeting will cable pro-one whore bloodshed appours Polico today launched a stato subilahed when the prime minister The Japanese, Troighter Arima tests to President Truman ani most Imminent

left Washington en route to Ban Mart struele aiming for Prime Minister Attire.

His Sub-Comintiteo Socratary of State, will make Mansfeldt, prominent Physician further report to-morrow on the who disappeared in short: whit had given him an Insight into Zallurg to prolong 'the mpeting, t after his wife was booked on r United States plans to satorer a closed sesalon of the Foreign, charge of claying a nurno-the-ato de bomb amicadure of Relations Committee. Router: Associated Press.

keeping world peace-Reuter.

aldent

Truman,

Primo-Ministe

Attios and Generalissimo Stalin..

MURDER HUNT

LTRAPONES

A

James F. Byrnes, United Stater wida: 0, ndarish in on 130h y John and that President Truman miles north of Moll, on September Router cable from Rom: 1 recommend a clarification of the

20; tha Jangnone government h nounced. The veg was raporte

posting to Romcat greatly reduced speedAssociated Press.

Bays that Karl Mondt, a mom United States polley towards bor of the American House of the Middle East, he addet Representatives Bub-Commit Reuter,