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POWER HOUSE

HOUSE STRIKE Parts Of Island Without Electricity May Spread Today

Position Of Troops In India

leader of the

New Delhi, May 17. Lord Pothick Lawrence, India Secretary of State for and

Cabinot Mission, told a press confer- ence here today that British troops would be withdrawn from India immediately if the 'constitution framed by the Indians was ons for complete independence outside the Bri- tish Cammonwealth. They would withdraw unless some arrangement was made and that would be entirely in the hands of the Indians.

Lord Pethick Lawrence anid that the normal assumption was that the British troops woul go but they would, of course, remain until the constitution W28 made, The provinces would have the right to ask for a revision of the constitution at the end of ten years.

Referring to the King's title of "Emperor of India, he said; "Speaking without considera tion," there would bave to be à

deunte in Parliament and some definite steps would have to be taken with the consent of the

King.

The Labour Government had a considerable working majori- of Commons ty in the House and he did not imagine that there would be serious dificul-

ties. Reuter.

Rome, May 17. Admiral Ellery Stone. Chief I of the Allied CofMission, tur ed here tonight that the com- mission will not intervene to alter the date of the Italian elections and referendum on the Monarchy, which will take pláce.on. June 2-Reuter.

To Kowloon

AT 4 O'CLOCK YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, WORKMENI OF THE HONG KONG ELECTRIC COMPANY'S NORTH POINT POWER STATION WENT ON; STRIKE, PUTTING THE TRAMS OFF THE ROAD. EUROPEAN MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY'S STAFF STARTED A SKELETON SERVICE WHICH IS EXPECT- ED TO BE ABLE TO MEET MOST DEMANDS DURING THE NEXT FEW DAYS, BUT CERTAIN. DISTRICTS} ON THE ISLAND WERE WITHOUT LIGHT ANDİ POWER YESTERDAY EVENING. ALTHOUGH THE STRIKE IS OSTENSIBLY IN SUPPORT

“NATURALLY”

Cairo, May 17.

The Egyptian Prendier, Ismail Sidity Panha, told nor- respondents in Cairo estor day that he had been officially informed by the British al- thorities that British, troopa had begun their evacuation of Cairo and Alexandria,

Asked if this evacuation wone in connection with tho freatu revision negotiations the Prime Minister replied "naturally."Associated Press.

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NEW YORK, MAY 17.

DR. HAFEZ AFIFI PASHA, OF EGYPT, THE CHAIRMAN, SURPRISED THE 'U.N.O. SECURITY, COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING YESTERDAY BY DECLARING THAT HE WAS DEPRESSED BECAUSE THE COUNCIL HAD NOT SUCCEEDED FÜLLY IN ACCOMPLISHING ITS TASK, AND HE FERVENTLY APPEALED TO HIS COL LEAGUES TO DO THEIR UTMOST TO MAKE THE COUNCIL A REAL INSTRUMENT OF EVERLASTING JUSTICE.

...

* REFUSE. TO BELIEVE THAT ANOTHER World War HIS EVEN A POSSIBILITY," DR. AFIEL DECLARED.. ...Speaking with emotion at the end of the session at which he ended his month as chairman, Dr. Afifi sold that the peoples of the world, a year after V- Day, wore disappointed because the "ideals for which this war was fought seem to be for- gotten."

He continued: "I refuse to believe that differences between. nations-be they territorial, political or economic-cannot be settled amicably.

Ceylon's New Constitution

Announced

London, May 17.. The now constitution for

"I refuse to believe that greed Ceylon, the nearest 'approach is an inherent part of human that any British crown colony

INCREASE OF SOME 63 PER CENT IN WAGE RATES. THE "CHINA MAIL" LEARNED LAST NIGHT. FROM USUALLY RELIABLE SOURCES THAT THE BACK- GROUND IS MORE A POLITICAL THAN AN ECONO- MIC ONE. SUPPORTING THIS INFORMATION WERE STRONG REPORTS THAT KOWLOON WILL BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY TODAY, BY A SYMPATHY

Seattle, May 17. STRIKE OF WORKMEN OF THE CHINA LIGHT &

Harvey Stowers, assistant nature." POWER CO.

Most of the Council sat ex has yet attained towards do- It is also reported that the the outgoing rhift went off and to the President Aircraftpressionless as Dr. Aff spoke. minion status, was announced have been re- the next shift failed to report dustries Association, said to- Sir Alexander Cadogan, Bri-in the British Parliament, to- strikers' funds

for duty at the power station. day that America has allowed tish Security Council delegate, day by the Colonist Secretary, inforced by donations from em- ployeca of the Hong Kong The European staff at the its air-power to disintegrate had just thanked and congratu

although definite power plant put into operation Tramways, confirmation of this could not be obtained last night.

Se-

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and

The

present

Ceylon Stato a skeleton staff and there is no so rapidly since VJ Day it now luted him on his "efficient and Mr. George Hall, fear that the supply of electri- ranks third instead of first courteous chairmanship"

the Counell expected. only Council will be replaced by a Par- The workers presented their city to the Island as a whole maong the world powers in formal response before rising. Hamert consisting of the King. represented by the Governor, and demands on Wednesday, toge will be completely severed, at the air today.

Mixed Feeling!

two chambers, to be known res- If attacked today, he told a ther with a 24-hear itimatum. least for the time being.. Yesterday morning, represents- veral districts, however, were Seattle Junior Chamber of Instead, Dr. Afifi said that he pectively as the Senate and the

House of Representatives. the tives of the workers, of the without light or power last Commerce meeting here, the relinguished

chair with

Parliament will have full power nation would ba little better "mixed feelings." "It was |to make Jawa for peace, order and. company and of the Labour Of night.

When Hong Kong was liber- prepared to defend itself than great honour to Egypt to have good government of the island bu fics held meetings in an endea- vour to avert the strike. The ated from the Japanese, the it was on December 7, 1941 presided over this great inter-| IL may not make laws which dis: .

were told that the Navy took over the running of

He said 95 per cent of the national Body. I belioye that criminate against any community, workmen

that America posoll peace-loving peoples of the or religion, or interfere with the Company accepted most of their the North Point power house airpower. demands in principle but the for the first few weeks. It was sessed in the second World War, world-this great

of freedom of worship or with the details would have to be worked reported last night that naval is now obsolete. Russia has a humanity,

- are disappointed constitution of religious badles out and this might take several parties had been warned to programme for building 40,000 with the state of affairs that without their condurronce,

There will be a cabinet of min- stand by in case of need, but planes yearly, Britain is sched-prevailed in the world, a year days.

prime They were advised to post-o confirmation of this could uled to turn out 10,000 planes after victory in Europe. They rister (one shop will be the minister) who will be yearly, and "our programme feel disappointed becauso they charged with the general direct. pene any action in the mean be obtained.

The Electric Company has through 1947 provides for the feel that full and lasting peace ing and control of the government time. The workers, however,

of only 4,000 is still for off.""

and will be collectively responsible insisted on an immediate reply appealed. to. the public to res- construction

refused to extend the trict the use of electricity to planes." he declared. Associat- Speaking slowly and solemn to the Ceplon Parliament. and

the minimum, both to help the ed Press.

ly, he said: "All that the great The Governor will be required "zero hour" of their ultimatums. At 4 p.manterday. therefore. skeleton staff and to enable the

bulk of peoples of the world to reserve for His Majesty's signa supply, to last as long-as possi- SOCIALISTS TO MEET aaks for is a decent standard of ture a few classes of bills. These blc.

Clacton, May 17. living that will assure them of include hills relating to defonco The first indication the gen- Leading members of the Bri- three square meals a day, and external affairs and bille, eral public had of the strike tish Government will attended comfortable home to live in and which in the Governor's opinion was when

the trans stopped the international Socialist con

the four freedoms propounded have evoked serious opposition by Tunning. All trams were told jference organised by the La by the late President Roosevelt any religious or racial community ardare likely to involve oppres to return to their sheds shortly bour Party, which begins here "This good earth, if practical sien or serious injustice to any after 7

p.m. yesterday. An tomorrow.

ly and fully exploited, is cap: such community, Bills relating official' notice issued by the The following countrice will able of providing all amenitites solely to certain specified subjecta, Tram Company said that the be represented Argentina, required by every country. such as franchise and Benigration PARIS, MAY 17.

service was being withdrawn Austria, Belgium, Czecho

are excluded from the classes of Gromyko Returns Finland,

bil's to be reserved. Denmark, THE RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER, M. MOLOTOV, IN- owing to a suspension of the slovalda,

The British Government retaine M. Andrei Gromykco, the MINISTERS CONFERENCE | power supply. The tram

em France, Great Britain, Holland, Soviet representative, returned the power to legislalo by order in FORMED THE FOREIGN

Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, YESTERDAY THAT HIS GOVERNMENT HAS AC ployees are not on strike...

Rickshaw pallers and bicycle Norway, Holland, Sweden and, to the Council as it began con council for defence and external sideration of the proposals for affairs, and amend or revoke the CEPTED THE AMERICAN ́ ́, PROPOSAL TO SEND A

constitution. FOUR-POWER COMMISSION TO ALL THE OCCUPA and tricycle peddlers did a roar Switzerland.

ing business, and for once the

The conference will be pri new rules.. TION ZONES OF GERMANY TO INVESTIGATE THE demand exceeded the supply. Shortly after 5 p.m., Queen's STATE OF GERMAN DISARMAMENT. AFTER A THREE AND A HALF HOUR MEETING ENTIRE Read East and other streets in LY DEVOTED TO GERMANY, THE MINISTERS DE the Central District were crowd- ed with office workers walking CIDED TO HOLD WHAT WILL PROBABLY BE THEIR home, in many cases after long, long waits for trame. which LAST MEETING UNTIL JUNE 15.

never arrived.

Big Four Final Meeting Today

Mr.

J

Ernest Bevin, British to the German question was re- the four

Strikers' Meeting Foreign Secretary, informed vealed today when his colleagues" at yesterday Ministers stated the following

A. 8 o'clock last night, over morning's session of his..gov points of view

Mr. Byrnes wanted an in-400. of the strikers held a meet- ernment's acceptance of another

examination of the ing on the roof of their club at U.S. proposal, that of a 25-year mediate mutual assistance pact to as economic structure of Germany, Hennessey Road; also present of other Bure German disarmament Mr. and proposed a special peace were representatives Bevin said the British Premier, conference to meet on Nov. 12 labour associations and groups; Mr. Clement Attlez, would make to settle the future of Germany. including the China Light and a statement in the House of M Bidault (France) wanted Power Co. Due to the fact the political separation of the Commons on the pact..

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British View

Vanguard Puts

Mr. Ernest Bevin (Britain) To Sea

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FRANCO TO TRY O

COMMUNISTS

London, May 17,

A Madrid message to Reuter today said that Santiago

Alvarez

hand Sebastian Zapiamin,

prominent

Spanish Communists would be court-martialled at Al- -cala de Henares.,

They were arrested last September on charges of entering Spain illegally and have since beenin prison awaiting trial.:

Reuters political correspondent writca: It is anticipated that it will tako five to seven'months be- fore, the new "constitution can come into operation, The first step will be the setting up of a commission which will reorganise the parliamentary constiinenia as- that the minorities in, the island will have a fair chenen of rdpre- renation in parliament. This comi nsion wX? begin its work almost

The next stage will be a general'). election and when parliament as sembles and the government is. formed, the government willan- nounes formally that the new constitution is in being Ceylon wil

not have the right under the new the Constitution to secede from Both men served in the Re- Zapiamin will be public.

Empire and it is emphasised here pubilcan Army in the Spanish The Impression in Madrid is that this step has been reached to that death sentences will not be only because of the magnificent Civil War,

Their arrest, and particularly asked for, as both men had ar cooperation and readiness to the report that they had been rived in Spain fairly recently promise of the people of Ceylon. sentenced to death, gave rise to when they were arrested. members half of Whois will bu Tab now: Bonnie will huyo. 30

a storm of protest in France, Alvarer, who has been in

by Governor.

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The conference, after three Ruhr, Rhineland and Saar from weeks of almost continual ses- Germany to prevent further| sion, adjourned tonight until aggression. June 15, when they will gain try to reach an agreement on the European peace treaties, repeated the view that the Ger Before the conference ended, man problem should be consider-

Britain's nowest, and fastest Britain and other countries. Cuba and Chile during his six monnaie parlement aid hol the Italian armistice terms were ed not, piecemeal, but as a

On Sept. 25, it was confirm years' absence from Spain since Governor a nouzinges will be chosen. initialled and the terms are whole, expected to be signed tomorrow M. Molotov (Russia) took guard left the Clyde, where sheet in Loudon that the British the civil war, returned to Spain largely to ensure the rights of by Signor De Gasporl; Italian little part in the discussion. was built, for Liverpool today, Ambassador in Madrid Sir Vic in May of last year. He is al minorities. The partiona Prime Minister, and Liou merely asking repeatedly for carrying out her official gun tests! ter Mallet, had "boon Instructed leged to have landed at Barce- blam in Corian Leto qward the tenant General Sir William more information about what on her way off the coast of Nor- to warn the Spanish Govern Iona with false papers. rights of ind

"Ireland.

diment of the unfavourable im Zaplamin, former member of the Governm Morgan, Alfled Commander in was going on in Western Ger- then languard will return to pression, which would be made the Central Committee of the on commng the Mediterranean.co pany the Clyde on June 17 next for if the men were, cocuted on a Spanish Communist Party armo

The last two Informal, sos-French disappointment that ials and speed, teata which

rived in Spain inct July. He has sions at the historie Luxom the Minister failed to reach any continue und July 18, when political charge. bourg Palace, la France were agreement on the Spar was will love for Devonport to haRecent trimis

34 In Spain includo devoted to preliminary discuss pressed by M. Bidault today, commissioned. sion on the, uture of Germany Though no decision has yet The first big ocean trial will be women and 36

prison term teen taken, it is believed that to South Africa Catly will take

ât Alcala de Hén and a special meeting of the Foreign when ? she

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