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SAD TALE MANCHURIA CRISIS OF HIRED CYCLIST

Beaten up by three mon,

his head bashed

with stones

and his vehicle taken away by

THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1946.

General Sacrifices Must Be Made

Laski Wants

his passenger, Tsang Kui, 25 Oll Sanctions

year-old hired bicycle driver, is wondering today if he can get himself a somewhat less exciting profession, even if it does keep him up till all hours.

THA

sad tale begins at

Against Spain

Bedford. April 29. Harold Laski, chairman of the Executive Committee of tho British Labour Party, pro- o'clock yesterday morning, when posed last night that the Unit- he picked up a passenger who wanted to be taken to Bowringed Nations invoke oil sanctions Street. Tsang plugged along against Spain. manfully, no doubt hoplag hu could get a little exten cumabaw in view of the lateness of the bour, when suddenly, as be ar- rived at Parks Street corner, he

was set upon by three men,

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intervention. We CALE make the Franco Government impossible?

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CHUNGKING, APRIL 29.

cease

COMMUNISTS POSSES-

these con-

SHIPPING HOLD-UP

Shanghai, Apr. 20. Foreign business circles in Shanghai are concerned at the elow proprass being made by the Chinese authorities in re- turning to its owners foreign owned real estats and pro- porty requisitioned in Han- kow, and ita vicinity during the tear.

Tugs, lighters, hulks and jettion, are among the property still waiting Tc- covery-Router.

East River Communists

Franco-Vietnamese Talks Suspended

Dalat, April 29. Franco-Vietnamese talks have been suspended hore over the

future status of Cochin-China.

The talks, which had proceeded for six days, found the Vietnam negotiators demanding Cochin-China as "an Integral part of Vietnam" both historically and econo- mically.

The, French maintained that the Vietnam republic govern.

ment agreed on March 6 that OSMENA NEW P.I.

Cochin-Chinese

would decide

their status by referendum.

The arca has considerable agricultural wealth, especially

in rice and rubber,

PRESIDENT

Manila, Apr. 20. Sergio Osmena today conced- Vietnam delegates made foured the election for the Philip demands when

negotiatione pines presidency to Manuel

opened: immediate cessation of Roxas hostilities between the French;

Vietnam

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"A two-party system is a tri- electorate in democracy, but

once the chief executive is cho-

A FORMAL PROPOSAL IS IN THE HANDS OF GENER- ALISSIMO CHIANG KAI-SHEK WHICH, IF ACCEPT- ED, WILL HALT CHINA'S CIVIL WAR AT THE COST TO GOVERNMENT OF ITS CONTROL OVER A LARGE PORTION OF MANCHURIA. WHILE CHINESE LEADERS ARE SILENT ON THE EXACT TERMS OF THE PEACE PLAN-WHICH THE COM- MUNISTS HAVE ALREADY APPROVED-INFORM- ED SOURCES SAID THE PLAN IS SUBSTANTIALLY LESS FAVOURABLE TO GOVERNMENT THAN THE PROPOSALS MADE EARLIER IN THE MONTH THAT' THE GOVERNMENT TAKE CONTROL OF HARBIN

Ganton, April 29. AND CHANGCHUN AND THE HARBIN-MIJKDEN

A military spokesman states RAILWAY LEAVING THE

"The people have spoken and that the Communists on the and

supportere. In we must abide by their decision. Expressing. dissatifaction

SION OF THE INTERIOR AREAS.

in East River and North Cochin-China; immediate re- That is democracy. I wish to with the extent of the Govern

losting river lease of Vietnamese held by the express my deep appreciation ment stand 'nguinst the Franco-

Chiang Kai-shek rejected ear-to the prestige of the Central Kwangtung aro Spain regime, Laski told his hier ellers but he is now faced Government. Observers agreed, craft and transients as well as French; political freedom for for the loyal support of many of a Franco-Vietnamese armis people and also my gratitude to audience that "it is not enough by a successful Communist oc- however, that in the face of the exacting protection foes and Cochin-China; and appointment hundreds of thousands of our the men and women in Govern- to any the Franco Government eupation and the defense of Har- Changchun victory and other is detestable. If we began by | bin and Changchun,

military successes in Manchuria, that Government troops have tlee commission in Indo-China.

The French countered that ment service who worked One of them grabbed him by withdrawing recognition from The Democratic League, the Communist leaders are in ato keep them "in chock."

A delegation of the Commit- the alms of the conference were hard and faithfully with me the neck and threw pepper into Franco and with the other mem-

which is seeking to mediate he-position to demand

study outstanding during the past trying year," he tee of Three from Chungking, merely to his fier, the other two joined in hegs of the United Nations im- tween the Government and the cessions.

problema

said in a formal statement. Critical Hours

headed by an American, Col. J., Franco-Vietnamese the fun by beating him about sing oil sanctious on Spain, Communists, made the latcat the head with stones. They

is it not possible that without proposal to halt the fighting to It was omphasised, that the Hart Caughey, recently conclud- with an eye to final negotiations him direct then proceeded to tie

permit a peaceful discussion of fire agreement, if ap-ed an agreement here. to send in Paris, French representatives ed and tested division of an with a piece of straw rope which

the political problems.

proved, would be exactly that the Communist East River co- argued they had no authories- Chefoo by American tion to make binding decisions happened to be handy. Nike, and

The offer was waiting when halting the fighting and freezing lumn tu then pushed off.

"We should not be satisfied

At the April 24 acasion, the en, he should have the whole country behind him in his right- Informed Chengti. They weren't ex-sailors or with the policy of His Majes- Chiang Kai-shek returned from both the Government and Com- ships. The agreement provided on matters of polity.

Chinese munist forces in their present for the concentration of 2,400

at French offered an "ultimate conful of exercise of his duty. Imy scouts. Tsang is sure. hety's Government until Franco is sourees indiented that the Com-positions. The pact would not armed Communist troops

"To prolong the passions of cause he didn't find it difficult no, longer ruler of Spain and a

Bias Bay with, an undertaking cession," for the creation of a munists were willing to talk involve political issues which a to rid himself of his bonds. He democratic Government

terms legs favourable to them spokesman said would have to by the Government forces notepecial committee, drawn from election time could lead only to to interfere with them on their outside the then existing delega- tragic civil strife. I wish my truco" an than "unconditional staggered around, looking for stored,"

be negotiated later.

way to the concentration point. tions to study all Franco-Viet- successor well and pray that he his bike and when he got to Laski advocated the sending demanded by General Chou En- A Democratic League spokes-

The military spokesman said nam incidents throughout Indo-will be given the wisdom and hours the price of cease-fire. iman said the next 24 Austin Road saw his erstwhile of an economic mission to Rus-

lni as passenger pushing the machine sia to negotiate for a Russian-

These sources said.

which he will shortly assume as however, would be the most critical. He the Communists failed to carry China and make suggestions to strength for the great task along quite happily and appar-British trade treaty, including that general sacrifice must be said that if no agreement to out the agreement and demand- the respective governments.

The talks then went into tem- first Chief Executive of the term credits to the So- ently with the idea of keeping long

ceuse hostilities is reached with ed that their strength should in-

be a clude 1,600 more armed person-porary suspension with Vietnam Philippines New Republic. He riet Union. Associated it.

Won't Surrender

In that time there may Press. ~

One source said "The Com-long delay before the negotia- nel, bringing the total to 4,000. delegates refusing to comment will carry many heavy respon- Nan-He, said hone but the2.400 on the French proposition.--Assibilities for us all and wo must have Changchun tora can re-assemble at and Harbin. The only way the king-Associated Press, Government can hope to regain possession of these cities is by fighting. The Communists will not surrender them otherwise."

who were not to be sent north but concentrated at Bias Bay Chinese sources said the latest

preliminary to repatriation to A Chinese General who de-pence proposals had the approval

There will be no parades, mili- their homes in this province.

Nationalisis said they believed headquar-tary displays or banquets as in layed a ship for ten hours so of General George C. Marshall, that an actress friend could but Marshall's own

ters is stily silent on the Pr the past. He plans to visit his these men might become a nu- get aboard has been arrested greas of the cease fire efforts. It ancestral shrine and then dine cleus for future Communist ac- tivities in South China, although and sent to

Chungking for indicated that Marshall might with the princes.

for Nan-

The imperial household said Liao Theng-chi, Communist re- assurance disciplinary action on person delay his departure al orders from Generalissimo king, tentatively scheduled for he was concerned about His sub-presentative,

tomorrow, if negotiations for jects' future and pictured him that after the transfer of the even dining East River column to the north Chiang Kai-shek.

halting the civil conflict are go-as living frugally,

cn edible weeds and daisies from the Communists would give up in favourably:

It is General Chiang Kai-shek the palace grounds.--Associat- all political struggle in Kwang-sians left Teltsihar soon after

-Associated Press.. tung. himself who must make the final ed Press, The officer was Major-General decision of the present proposal. Chiang, Director of the Tientsin No hint of his intentions came the Supply headquarters,

Tientsin dispatches said the yesterday from his Shantung

country home where he

Groggy from the beating up he had just had, Tsung didn't

He

is re

·

waste any time arguing. Chinese Gen. To

lucked for a policeman and was find one. fortunate enough to With a reinforcement of this nature, Tsang promptly accosted He the man with his bicycle.

xlarly accompanied him to the palice station and saw him lock- ed up, after which he called it a day and went home.

TOJO INDICTMENT

Tokyo, Apr. 29. War crimes indictments against ex-Premier Hideki Tojo and members of his war Cabinet are expected to be tabled by the Allies today.

Tojo and nine of his in Ministers are-

ten

Sugumo Prison near Tokyo.

and

Be Disciplined

Peiping. April 29.

The ship, the "Kiang Tai," is now en route from Tientsin to Shanghai,

sengers when

nade.

munists now

The Welfare Minister, Koi- actress, Tung Chih-ling. sang closeted during the afternoon zumi, committed suicide shortly three songs to sooth other pas-with General Marshall.

she got aboard after Japan's surrender Tojo himself attempted suicide but that she was due to be ques-leaving the Communists control

September, Associated tinned at Shanghai, - Associat-

ed Press.

lunt

Press,

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of Changchun and Harbin would be a tremendous political victory for the Communist Party and

at the same time a severe blow

"ORDINARY MORTAL" ·

Tokyo, Apr. 29. Emperor Hirohito celebrates his 45th birthday today us an ordinary mortal.

Communists included in the sociated Press. agreement could be recognised.

The Communists asked for

provisions for the extra 1,600 Reds Leave

gave

Pandit Nehru As Next Congress President

New Delhi, April 29.

The-machinery has been sot in motion within the Congress Party Organisation for the selection of Jawarharla! Nehru as the next President of the Congress Party and informed quarters believe he might take office as early as May 1.

BIG FOUR MEETING MAKES PROGRESS

The Congrese President Mau-1 (Continued from Page 1) with Tripolitania and the Dolana Azad, himself indicated his decaneso Islands will it be pos- support for Nehru and there were sible to measure her real role in the concert of powers. It generally accepted that she will buttress her own views with those of the Dominions.

Decisive Stages

- whose

is

reports yesterday that riyal can- didates were being withdrawn.

If all nominations are with-i drawn before the closing date, ta day, Nehru, as the only nomince, can be declared President.

Normally Nehru would become

to

China's "New" Capital

Tsitsihar

Nanking. Apr. 29. Indications that Russia is

support him in everything that is right."

Official returns on the elec- tions were:

Manuel

votes.

Sergio

Roxas

-

1,167,130

Oamena - $84,603

votes. ABRоciated Press.

Mr.

For ponncsaing four tnels of keeping her word to withdraw raw opium on April 27, at the from Manchuria by the end of K.C.R. Station, a married wo- the month came in a report that man, Lau Man, was And $400 the Reds have evacuated Tait- or six weeks imprisonment by

Mr. Latimer yesterday. The "Ta Kung Pao," organ of Phillips prosecuted. sihar, north of Harbin. the Kuomintang, said the Rus- withdrawing from Harbin' April 26. Since April 14 the Russians have pulled back near- ly 400 miles from Mukden and aro two-thirds of the way to Siberia.

on

The Government Central Nowa Agency said planes dis- patched to Harbin from Mukden on April 24-date of the Rus- Bian withdrawal-found the air-

strip damaged and did not land. The news agency added that or- der has been restored in luk- den and martial law relaxed. In- flation caused by the issuance of Soviet eurrency persists; ;

however,

The Chinese Communists have already moved in to Tsitsihar- Associated Press,

An announcement appears else where by Mr. A. E. B. de Souz Nanking: Apr. 29. Though Nanking officially re-to the effect that as Wednesday

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Elec- "A betrayal of the

charged Representa- the Japanese Dlot disagree tive Harawazaki, Independent with the conclusions of a do Party member from Akita. P porter In their ranks that they Tho newspaper." Asahi ',said Can be good, boßnowives and that two other women momhers good lawmakers at the same werd under investigation for timea mileged falsification of their Five-of, 30 women elected to educational guixperience, but no the Tower House recently spoke official action had yet beka-

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