1945-10-31 — Page 3

AMERICA'S PEACE NAVY

WASHINGTON, OCT. 30. LEGISLATION FOR FIXING THE SIZE OF THE POST-WAR TWO-OCEAN NAVY WILL COME UP TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO- DAY WITHOUT KNOWN OPPO. SITION.

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The purpose of auch fleet will be Insure our national integrity support of our national policies, guard the Continental United States and

our overseas Doss

stona and give protection to our commerce and citizens,

No new ships are authorised by the new legislation which is rom- posed of

THE CHINA MAIL, HONG KONG,, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1945.

COMPENSATION?

BURMA ASKS AGAIN

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LONDON, OCT. 89.

A MANAGED ECONOMY

London, Oct. 30.

The "Financial Times" Paris) correspondent says the outlook for the coming, wooks is not considered bright since the elec- tions demonstrated that France

KING'S THEATRE

Daily at 3.30, 6.10, 7.15 and 9.15_p.m. JEANETTE MacDONALD

CE

NELSON EDDY

SWEETHEARTS'

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An M-G-M Ploture OPENING TO-MORROW

His prepared to launch a for-Talcos Great Pleasure in Announcing First Showing in the Far East Of

DESERT VICTORY"

renching experiment in managed} economy.

Nationalisation IN

MR. ARTHUR HENDERSON, UNDER - SECRETARY FOR INDIA AND BURMA, TOLD THE HOUSE OF COM- MONS TO-DAY, IN REPLY TO A QUESTION, THAT THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT WAS ANXIOUS THAT A GENERAL ELECTION SHOULD BE HELD BURMA AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE. ADDED: "IT WILL BE NECESSARY, HOWEVER, TO ARRANGE FOR COMPLETE REVISION OF THE ELEC- TORAL ROLLS, RESTORATION OF COMMUNICATIONS AND RESTABLISHMENT OF THOSE STABLE CON- DITIONS IN WHICH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT CAN BR MET."

HE

tho official British Ministry of Information fit on the defunt of of credit is likely to command first atten-ommoliin Libya by the Glorious British 8th Army commanded by tion of the new Assembly If

Field-Marshal Bir Barnard Montgomory. only because the Bark of A thrilling and authentic film record of the first land dafont of the France's charter expires at the Axis forous in World War II, marking the turning point in the War. end of the year.--Reuter.

Soo!

Boo

Boo!

8001 DEVALUING FRANC Actual combat acomes of thousands of men, hundreds of guns, plance

Paris, Oct. 30.

and tanks looked in battle, filmed by intropid British Army cameramon! Devaluation of the French Tho historio Battle of El Alamoin. The Rout of Rommel and the Thrill- franc is expected very shortlying Pursuit by the 8th Army all the way from El Alamein to Tripall! well-informed American and

SPECIAL ADDED French sources reported to-day,

"VI" (The Flying Bốmb) despite

ATTRACTION: denial. government

Hitler's First Souret Weapon Which Failed! that the new Speculation was rate would be 500 to the Bri- tish pound compared to the pra-i Twent 2010. An American source] rejsaid the devaluation is expected | a prelude to France's preted adherence to the Bretton, Wood monetary Associated Press,

agreement.

of three groups: 20 major combat vessels ready for

netion, condi- 184 major ships in stand-by tion read: for service at thirty days notice and 681 major vesela in Inid-up reservo mantud only by caretaker crews. Ships in either fleet, exclusive of auxiliaries, in clude 3 large carriers, 24 medium carriers and 79 escort-type Tiera JM erinsers, 31 heavy cribners and 48; "No time will be lost once the Mr. Henderson: "Yes, but we light craters 367 destrovers and Governor's recommendations must also have in mind the prae- ! 30 escort destroyers and 199, have been received and consider- tiend difficulties which submarines Associated Press.

end by His Majesty's Govern-Jahead,” ment in introducing any neces- WAR COMPENSATION

legislation to sary

Asked by Mr. Keeling (Con- appropriate schedules of theservative) what arrangements) Government of Burma Act of he was making for the agistru- 1905,

"No theisten has yet been↑ Burma but

Throughont South-| taken as to the basis of fran-east Asia, that the fixing of vach chise. This is a matter which a date would have, the reinforc is now stigaging the urgent at-ing of our promises and guaran-! car- tention of the Governor and his tees and will he consently bear Jargeadvisers. 3

that in mind."

battleships,

I.L.O. AND ARGENTINA

Argenting

delegates Inbur

Paris, Oct. 30.

WIGS

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th

strongly do nounced Dyna Monday by the International

Congre Organisation here, inay of whom are opposing the auttiaace of delegates from the South American country.

Opposition to the administru. tion of Gol Junn Perett, Argentine

Patrang T33.' WHA voiced by the Chilean workers'

why de delegate. Albino Barra scribed Peron as "s apy

Barn charged that Peron, when Argent cove military attache at Sant Bird, Was expelled by the Churan esprange artivities.

overnment

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Amel the

NO AVOIDABLE DELAY

War

Benderson

of

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an-

tion and consideration of claims BLACK LIST "It is the policy and wish of for compensation for damage in His Majtaly's Government that Burmn resulting from the Burma should attain full self against Japan, Mr.

Washington, Det. 30. government within the British replied.

The State The Government Commonwealth f

Department the earliest urma is keeping a register of jobtained by

nounces that owing to evidence that practical

the occupation au moment

conni claims for compensation on thorities a revised United States siderations can make possibie account of war damage. These black list" has been

published. claims will have to be investi- Total changes for the American! gifted and it is hoped shortly to republies are 353 deletions and six "Mr. Deiberg (the Labour make

necessary arrangementsandditions, three additions in Ar member who asked the

ques-for this to be dupe.

genting, two in Brazil and one) tion) will appreciate the dif "I am not in a position 1 in Chile. In other countries there feulty of fixing a precise date state the extent to which it may are 25 additions and 27 deletions.

the conclusion of these he possible to award compensa stages but he may rest assuredtion in respect of claims and } furause of that His Majesty's Government accordingly

Washington, Oct. 30. registration mtt5{ | is determined that there shall not be taken as committing the jing Denerat. introduced a

Senator O'Mahoney. WYODL bene avoidable delay in im Government of Burma to pay-solution to-day plementing the undertakings itment of cumpemætion.”

in favour of has given."

outlawing the atomic bomb by Mr. Keeling "Dues the interntionn! Mr. Dribery said: "While

agreement. Assu Burma Olice agree that if in-ciated Press. preciating the difficulties

dustry and trade are in be en- which the Minister refers, willfemuraged and set going ngain. he bear in mind the tremendous quickly, the settlement of these psychological effect, not only in claims is essential?"

Ax the redentials committee weighed the sea, the Peruvian workers' delegate also protested main

admittan Argentina. Associated Press

Takyo, Gel, 30 Indial Japanese quarters) decanted today That President Truman's Navy day speech o America's post-war attitude! allayout Ears that Japan might be permanently isolated by pro- poseala Ea "bard peare "---AN- sociated Press.

STAR FERRY SERVICE

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Leaving

SERVICE

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Mr. Henderson : "The Gov- ernment of Burma fully realises the need for obtaming a quick, setUement, but it is not wait-l ing for that before giving finan- cind assistance in order to re habilitate ecunomic conditions." --Reuter.

No Limit

Says Koch

WASHINGTON, OCT. 30.

A LIBERAL INCREASE IN THE UNITED STATES WAR DAMAGE PAYMENT TO THE

Kruter.

re-

ALHAMBRA THEATRE

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KOWLOON ---

To-day and To-morrow At 2.30, 7.20 & 0.30 ...... Return of An Old Favourite GARY COOPER

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with

MARION DAVIES

THE STORY OF THE DARING SECRET AGENTS DURING

THE CIVIL WAR OF AMERICA An M.G.M. Picture

PHILIPPINES WAS URGED QUEEN'S THEATRE

BY

EDWIN KOCH. VICE- PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BEFORE THE SENATE IN- SULAR COMMITTEE.

Koch suggested no limit of. payment on the damages which are estimated

billion) at one dollars and also proposes the raising of the personal damage claim limit to above five hun- dred dollars,

Colonel Tomag Cabili, mem- ber of the Philippine Rehabili-| tation Commission, naked for payment for guerilla expendi- tures in addition to actual dam- uges. He said that the people willingly supplied resistence forces without any

Cheung Chau 7.00 a.m. 1.45 p.m. return. Sil'r Mine Bay 7,45 2.30 Ping Chau 8.15 3,00 Hong Kong 9,30

Leaving

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The Nazi Betrunt.

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The Battle of Burman. Collapse of the Romngon Bridgo. Buckingham Palaco Investituro. Destruction of Gorman Towns

in Carpet Style. Destruction at Gorman Railways. German Oil Soaroos Devastation. Conquest of Lauzon, Raids on Dutch East Indies.

TO. MORBOW

"THANKS A MILLION" To Avoid

H.M. FORCES SHOW

IN AID OF THE

CHINA RELIEF FUND

Prions: $6.00, $4.00 & $2.00 H.M. FORCES IN UNIFORM HALF PRICE

FOR FIVE NIGHTS ONLY

monetary CHINA FLEET CLUB THEATRE

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This people actively engaged against the Japanese should get claim priority over the city re- sidents who gave less during the war and are now much bet- ter off.

Ho suggested payment in goods instead of money to pro vent inflation, - Press.

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NEXT CHANGE - ROGERS--the singing Cowboy

New York, Oct. 80. Philippines President Sergio Cemona, declared in a apesch here to-day that, "we are asking for 20 years of limited free 7.30 am trade with the United States on 9.30

the basis of the 1949 level, and 12.30 p.m. not a strangulating graduated ROY ABERDEEN SERVICE

tax on such trade. We are ask- ing for fair treatment dwar damage, providing just com- pensation to those who suffered when war came to Philippines 9.30 am. Boll which was under protection 1.00 p.m. of American sovereignty.”***** 5:00

President Osmóns addressed

(3 Trins Daily) Leaving Hong Kong..

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Leaving

Aberdeen

"MAN FROM MUSIO

MOUNTAIN".

LOSS OF BILL OF LADING.

the annual "Herald-Tribune” 1994 bags of sugar from Singa public Forum, Associated pære ox v/s "Kum Bang arrived 8.00 am. Press.

here in early Dooembar 1941. Ell of Lading for this shipment waż Hot In June 1942. Any persons London, Oct. 00. having any knowledge of the whare-

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9.00 pm.

NAM TAU SERVICE (Daily)

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Leaving- Rong Kong * Lanving

Naxi Tati

7,00a.m.

1,00

RAILWAY TEST.

Disappoint-

ment

Come Early

Entry of Allies into Belgium. British Landing in Greeoo. Air Assault on Berlia.

Air, Sea Attack on Vital Part. Inside Enslaved Denmark.

British Pacifia Flest. Manufacture of Robot Bombs in

the U.S.A. and many other important scones.

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COME AND SEE British-American Army, Navy, Air Forces, Canada, Australia, New Zealand. South Africa. Newfoundland. India, France, Belgium, Holland, Norway, Poland and Czcoho-Slovakia. Now Fighters in Action.

Opening the India to China Supply Advance to the Rhino.

Route. Driving on in Holland..

A. T.8., Marchant Navy and Nurse Service in

War Advancos Towards

German Soil.

War in Italy.

Tho "Luftwaffe. Fados Out,

Far East Floot in Action. B. A. F. Gaol Breakers.

Enomy Facca Dreaded Fast as Allies Battle Victoriously on All Fronts.

And many other important war front scones. THRILL-UPON-THRILLISEEING IS BELIEVING!

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THEATRE

SHOWING TO-DAY

At 9.80, 7.15, 9.15 pm.

Owing to the shortage of cual, shouts of this dogamont, or any THIEF OF BAGDAD" "PUBLIC HERO NO. 1"

the Great Western Raliway la con- parsons purporting to have a claim' verting three locomotived for the on-the-sborn-aro: roquested--to burning of oll fuck.

The fret tests will be made with contact us or F. B. §. A.. agout goods, engines, and if these prove for Indo-China B. N. Co. Ltd. successful, other engines, will be Chin Bong Châu, đá Villings Bou. ponverted for tho haulage of pas- and floor. 27-10-10.

konger tralna---Rcutor.

FO-MORROW-

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In

"THE PRINCE AND PAUPER"

A with OHLSTER MOBRIS "and" LEWIE STONE [An M.G.M÷Pisturo ·