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HONG KONG, FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1946.

GOVERNMENT SALARIES

No Decision Yet On Payment

MUFTI POPS UP IN CAIRO

Cairo, June 20,

The Mufti of Jerusa- lem was last night re- ceived by King Farouk' of Egypt, it was official- ly announced early this morning.

According tua Palace [?]- nouncement, the Mafti said that he was a “refugee of the Egyptian royal family."

A communique issued by King Farouke's Cabinet stated that at 8 o'clock last night, the

DISCIPLINE

Moscow, June 20

The Soviet armed forces t day received new guira discipline by order of Generu- Linie Stalin as, afinaster for Armed Foreca.

The

2010 rulen reflect changen which hune taken place in the organisation and disciplinary practico of the Soviet armed forces in reeen!

earn-Reuter.

Cinemas May Go On Strike

Mufti "arrived suddenly at Ab- Projection-room oper- in Prince. When approached, ators of 32 cinemas in King Farouk gave the Mufti the

Colony yesterday permission for an audience."

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Recommendations

To Be Made

No official decision has yet been reached on the question of salary payments to Government officers who were not interned no decision has been reached on payment of civil defence cheques workers who were not interned - drawn in Stanley Internment Camp have been sent to the Colonial Office - ex-gratia grants are to be made to Civil Servants who were not interned.

These replies were given by spokesman for Gov- ernment in response to questions at yester- day's Legislative Council meeting.

The Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo asked., receive Cx gratia grants "Will Government make aamounting to three months statement on its policy regard- Fanlary at the rate at which they ing payment of salary for the would have been paid had their period of the Japanese occupa- services continued from the Jan. ton to officers who were not in- The Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Fol- lows, Financin! Secretary, re- plied:

The Mufti left France on a handed their employers lerned?" false passport on May 29 in an a 72-hour ultimatum et- American plane, which arrived ting the deadline at 3 in Cairo the same night. -

"His Majesty's Government is p.m. Sunday for accep Reuter,

prepared to give further con- tance of their. demand sideration to this matter in the London' Reaction

London. June 20, for increased remunera-light of local conditions and will Commultations

possible tion..

await the recommendations of moves to be taken by the Bri-

The men asked for the pay- this Government before reach- tish reling the appearance ment of a rehabilitation allowing a final decision. These re- of the Mufti of Jerusalem in ance of $84 a month as fixed commendations we prepare Cairo were going on in the Forby the Government. The em-

an expeditionsly as possible and eign Office this morning and the ployers made a counter-offer of in consultation with unofficial as matter may be discussed by the a 20 per cent increase on exist. well as official advisors of Cabinet,

ing pay in lieu of such allow ernment."

Now that the Mufti is taking refuge in the palace of King Farouk it is reliably believe

that his action will be a source

ance.

Existing pay of the men var ies from $50-odd in the smaller

theatres to about $300 at King's

of considerable embarrassment and Queen's to the British Government.

Negotiations have been going The first reaction of inform-on for over two months, and the ed observers here this morning nun shaded down their demands is that the Mutt! has made good considerably until they

had his flight from the British au- abandoned all demands for In- thorities. Ile has not only re-crease in

wages and confined turned to the Middle East. but their request to the payment of has sought the protection of a

a rehabilitation allowance, which Government with whom Bri-they considered the most equit- tain's relations are already re-able solution of the dispute since garded as delicate through the everyone would be getting the current treaty revision negotin-Hame amount to cover increased tions.

cost of living, irrespective of Official statements here since existing pay. the Mufti's flight from Paris Theatre cayners met yesterday WOB announced have not yet afternoon after the receipt of made it clear what Britain will the ultimatum and it is under- do if the Mufti in caught. Even stood they will be seeing the the legal position is rather Labour Officer today. vague but an official British spokesman has announced the following:-

1.

That "we should be glad to ve him in our hands," as

to prevent the Mufti's return to the Middle East,

3. Though the Mufti would the Minister of State. Mr. Phibe liable to arrest if found on lip

Noel Baker said in the House of Commons yesterday.

That Britain was anxious

2.

British territory, he is not con- sidered a war criminal but is (Continued on Page 8)

Fabulous Treasure

Recovered

Singapore, June 20,

(Continued on Page 5)

AMERICAN ZIONIST PETITION

...

Washington, June 20. The British Embassy stated they were for- yesterday that,

Whitehall a petition warding to by American Zionists against the Britisi policy in Palestine.

Young Zionists mada a protest march the embassy wher, 1 presented a' petition runding day the immediate admission the

01 of ion-000 Jews into Palestine.

the petitioners said that Lord In. verchapel, British Ambassador to the United States, explained the recent Palestine speech by ***r. recent Ernest Bevin, Britain's for

fore. minister, with the words "all of

Civil Defence Pay The Hon. Mr. R. D. Gillespie asked.

"Will Government maice

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statement as to what is being done with regard to pay due to Civil Defence Services for the war period?".

The Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Fol- Secretary, re- lows, Financial plied;

"All male civil defence work-

era who were interned are re celving ex gratia payments at rates appropriate to their ranks in respect of the whole period. during which they wore intern-

ed. Such payments are subject to a deduction of 10% and the maximum amount payable in any one case is limited to £1,500. fence units who were interned.

"Women members of civil de-

but who are

not normally de pendent on their own earnings are receiving an ex gratia pay- ment of three months' salary. No final decision has yet been reached in regard to the pay- ment of civil defence workers who were not interned by the Japanese,"

Stanley 'Cheques The Honourable Mr. R. Gillesple asked:

D.

"Will Government state what is heing done with the cheques drawn in Stanley, which, by or

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TYPHOON WARNING

The Royal Obacrvatory reparted late last night that preure remains highest in The Pacific Bast of Japan and low over China generally. A typhoon is situated about 300 mice Eastby-Narth of Manila and is intensifying It is moving Weat-North-West,

The Harbour Office warned shipping yesterday that the typhoon might be near Hong Kong on Saturday. It is too carly to say whether or not it will actually hit Hong Kong but the Colony should at least feel its offects late Saturday or early Sunday in the shape of strong minda, etc.

"Duntroon" Due In July

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GOVT.STATEMENT ON "NATIONAL TIMES"

Government's reasons for suppression of the "Na- tional Times" for one month were fully ex- plained by the Colonial Secretary, the Hon. Mr. D. M. MacDougall, at yesterday's meeting of the Legislative Council. Replying to the Hon. Dr. Chau Sik-nin, the Colonial Secretary| stated:

The Government welcomes this opportunity of making. á statement about the official action taken against the "NR- tional Times" on the 8th of this month, and of correcting certain misapprehensions which have

China Light

Strike Threat

The demand of work- arisen.

ers at the China Light "The facts are that the 'Na-Power Plant for a revi- tional Times published an arti- sion of pay and working cle on June 7 urging its readers.

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in plain words to capture alive conditions came to a local editor and to smash his head last night when a newspaper to pieces. In no civil-mass-meeting voted for a ised ceantry in the world could strike if no satisfaction such a public invitation to dis-

It is officially revealed that the Hong Kong Gov- ernment has gratefully regard the law be allowed to was obtained from the

pass unchecked. The Govern Company. accepted the offer of the ment decided that the proper Government of Australia action to take was to suspend to allow the "Duntroon' the publication of the National

Times' forthwith. to make one trip to bring i Law Flouted former Hong Kong resi- dents back to

The poll followed a decision taken at a mass meeting held the previous night at which dis- satisfaction was expressed over the attitude of the Company 'in "It must be remembered that the negotiationg, and the men Hong the restoration of the rule of were asked to decide for them- Kong, with the proviso law after the anarchy and chaos selves whether, of their own free that the ship is allowed left by the Japanese is a vital will, they would strike or not.

problem for every Government! Last night mecting appoint- to continue her voyage in the Far East area and that led a committee with full powern to Shanghai.

the circumstances in Hong Kong to demand a final answer from The Hong Kong Government as elsewhere are as yet far from the management and to call a has had to make this proviso be- normal. Scarcely a week has strike within 24 hours if neces- cause accommodation here being passed without the police being eary. A picket committee was a strained, and coastal ship-fired on in the streets of our formed to function in case a ping so infrequent, it is hot city. Every means must be tak-strike is called. possible to accommodate transit en to curb the prevalent ten- Representatives of the

dency to lawlessness.

will call on Major Chauvin today passengers to Shanghai..

The "Duntroon" is expected "It was in this situation that] in a final attempt to achieve an

necessary amicable settlement.

The dispute between the men. some months ago to call the at- tention of the press of Heng and the Company began over a Kong to the danger of husty or month ago, before the reen at irresponsible comment and to the Hong Kong Electric Co. issue a warning that if neces- went on strike. They presented sary any newspaper which pub the management with a set of lished inflammatory matter similar demunds. would be suspended.

any things in haste which was to carry 353 Hong Kong passen- regret lates. You must have faith! gera and nearly 100 for Shang- in the British the British are hal

Tite ship will probably sail slow, and made mistakes,"AB2-

during the first week in July.

cinted-Press-

"Otranto" Due At 9 A.M. Today

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A special bus service between town and Repulse

Bay is to be started as from today. This has been made necessary by the arrangements of Government to house a large number of the new arrivals by the Otranto at the Repulse -Bay-Hotel-

Bidault

New French President

M. Bidault was not present at

Paris, June 20. M. Georges Bidault, der of Mr. Gimson dated Sept. French Foreign Minis- 1, 1945, wera deposited with the Controller of Currency

ter, was today elected The Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Fol- | President of the new A high official here said today that British special

lowe, Financial Secretary, re- French Government. plied: agents have recovered a £1,500,000 cache of

"In view of the desirability of gold, currency and jewels, including diamonds

adopting a common policy for as "big as a thumbnail," in a fabulous East In- the disposal of cheques issued dian theft which he described as "far bigger

ia internment camps in British than the theft of the Hesse crown jewels."

Dependencies and of the fact He said the treasure was pri-, the United Kingdom or en roate that the majority of the persons concerned in these transactions vately-owned property which home.

were absent from the Colony, was appropriated by the Japan-

Ten Trunks

all cheques handed over to this ese during the occupation of the

The informant said 10 trunks Government were forwarded to later recovered by Allied au- of precious stones, gold and the Colonial Office for disposal. involved, including In cases where letters have been

East Indies. The hoard was

thorities and then stolen,

money aro

the Assembly when the result of

the presidential election was an-

The bus service will be half- hourly during the normal rush hours, and hourly during the quieter periods of the day.

it

considered was

men

When the strike'on the Hong "The comments of the 'Na- Kong side was settled, the men tional Times' on June 7 in the pressed their demands. In the opinica of the Government course of the negotiations the flouted the whole conception of men complained that the Com the rule of law by inviting its pany tried to introduce certain readers to take the law into modifications "while the men in~ their own hands. The Govern- sisted on being given the samo ment desires it to be clearly un-pay and terms as the Hong Kong derstood that publication of men. Matters dragged on, and matter of this nature will not in one occasion on June 14, duo be tolerated.

to a misunderstanding, the men went on a one-hour sit-down strike.

Not Pre-Judged "It is a complete misunder

Today the men will ask the standing of the position to aup- pose that the Government in this Company for the same basic pay

The first bus will leave Re-matter is in any way inclined and service conditions as those to pre-judge applications which, accorded the employees of the pulse Bay Hotel at 7 a.m. daily may be made b official quar- Hong Kong Electric Co., or they and the last bus from town to

ters in China for cooperation in will cut a strike. Repulse Bay will leave at 9.30 the arrest and punishment of

n.m.

The Otrante is now expected persons who le collaborated

with the enemy. to arrive off the Kowloon

"On the contrary дв this wharyes at about 9 a.m. today Council is awar, we have taken and to dock by 10 am. at the cat pains in cnsultation with latest. It is, therefore, expect ed that the preliminary work of the police, immigration and health authorities will be com ploted in time to allow mem- bers of the public to go on board and meet their relatives and friends by noon.

Shop-keepers Have Jitters

our Chinese Aliles to introduce Shop-keepers with gold rings urgent and special legislation to and watches for sale are begin continue to meet China's wishes ning to suffer badly from the One never in regard to the surrender of jitters these days. proved traitors. Nothing can knows when a gentleman with a be more calculated to retard the gun will pop in and borrow one joint plana of China and our- or three, selves than newspaper article The "All Clear" will be given advising complete disregard of by signal from the Otranto. these carefully devised measures

of Inw.

A Government spokesman said nounced. The "Big Four" yesterday that the C.S.O. were Ministers' meeting had adjourn highly gratified by the response ed carlier than usual, on his ac- to their appeal to residents of- count, but M. Bidault was un-fering accommodation to able to reach the Chamber of rivals by Otranto to provide de- Deputies in time.

It is learned authoritatively that the new President of the

toils.

The official, who declined per- every kind of jewellery that received aslding for the return French Government will tonight Britain Should

mission to use his name, said can he imagined Another of the cheques, the writers have plunge into the complex tank of

a Batavia-Java ring, composed official said the loot was origin- been advised to make applica-Torming his cabinet, Lead World

Nother- throughout the

or

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Bomb Damage Hid Roman Building

Roar

London, June 20.

Yesterday, it was the turn of the Tak On Watch Company, 207, Nathan Road. They keep late hours in the Tak On and wore not put out when two man esme in at 9 p.m. and asked to . be shown some watches.

Two more customers arrived and, in the confusion over such a brisk tarn in business at that hour of the night, no one really noticed exactly when the first two lofty except that it was vory. suddenly.

One of the shop boys darted There were heated scenes

out from behind the counter in of British, Dutch and Japanese ally private property of Nother- tion to the Under Secretary of

Clearanco when the deputica met to select

of German bomb pursuit but almost tore nationala, has been smashed, landers. Indonesians and Chi-, State for the Colonica."

London, June 20 but`added that several

the new, head of the French Gov- Ex-Gratia Grants "high nu

damage revealed a second century groove in the floor coming to a ernment. M. Duclos said that Britain should lead the world Roman building beneath shuttered sudden halt when the latest ar- ranking officers" might be in- Janda East Indies.

The Hon. Dr. S. N. Chau

the Communista," "in the su in aircraft, production, Sir Fre-premises London Bridge | rivals produced; à couple of re- volved before the investigations It is snid to have been ecl- asked: of the thefts are completed. lected under the supervision of "With reference to recant perior interest of the nation," derick Handley Pogo, Prosident station today. This marks the volvera.

Before backing out and mak A British

Headquartors a Japanese officer during the correspondence in the Press on would not put up a candidate to of the Royal Aueronautical So first important find to be made spokesman confirmed that a Bri- war. When the Japanese sur- the subject of gratuities to Civil match the Progressive Catholle eiety, told members of the Gauge by the Council of British Archaeo- Ing good their escape, the two

In Southwark.

men politely informed everyone tish officer and a sergeant have rendered, Japanese and Indone Servants who were not interned leader, M. Bidault, for the pre- and Toolmakers Association here logy. now surveying bombed, argas already been arrested in Bata siana burled the treasure, but during the Japaness Occupa sidency, but at the same time today.

Bir Frederick forecast that with The Roman building conslate there was no cause for alarm. vin and said "there is consider distributed a considerable por- tion, will the Honourable Co would not vote for him. abla truth in press reports from tion to thouo who knew of its lonial Secretary kindly state Party, M. Deprenx said Social-in, would develop the aircraft large building extending beyond ed shortly.”

Speaking for the Socialist sufficient flexibility, without was of a courtyard surrounded by The watches had been taken on of boris and manpower. Bri- rooms, and appears to be part of loan only and would be return- oxistence, in return for a pro whether the Government did mine of secrecy.

make any promise to pay such ists would vote for M. Bidault, industry, in accordance with con- the uncovered alte Benoth are primitivo timber baldjnz

THE WEATHER Lator, Allied Wuthorities re- Civil Servants any gratuity, and hut failed to state the party's sumere, needs, because this indass signs of covered the cache but it dis- if so, what are the terms and intentions concerning govern- try like shipbuliding, would never which might be earlier Homan or

Today's forecast:-Eight one of mass production, pre-Roman

Jewett & bake appeared from the custody, whether and when such promis ment participation.

Among the no longer the workshop of bathed are a Halay dgurino, ing and freshening later: fair to

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Java." }

British Headquarters Rave refused to divulge any details, alnco secrecy, has been ordered until the round-up of the alleg plated, From fully rellabló lice entored, the case and finally The Hon. Mr. C. G28¬ sources, however, it was learn solved it with Dutch co-opera-lows: Financial Secretary, Party leader for deputies the world between the United coins, bone Deadend fragmente flite ed that ofght. Dutch elvillans tion.

4 that his party old dupported States and Soviet Rushlar this of pottery. A medieval find 19 Yesterday's weather:

Depreux dountry must develop and continue lone mould about obey and a half Maximum:: 20.1 . at 1 pat jaystem of manufacture in the inches high. Munaren for make Minimum: 19.7 der at 6 măm. Pulaprintering industry which was in bronse farewell ork will be Max, Hei, Humidity: 919 at 6 am

Athasher Sla: own. ku said... | started abortis en als more alten | Rainfall: NIL

Hanshine: 12 hours.

ed conspicators has been com- after which British special po- |- will bo implemented?”E WAREM? Herritt, firmer per vident that B-1-1-

The Dutch are reported led

have been jailed in Java and a to be ready to start the trials **In accordanos. considerable number of addition of those connected with the Handelvoll

al Arrasto are espanted, include theft in 10 days. — Associated tar of Bal far British personnel now, in l. Preis.

Premier and at present Hadical

ube Bidault, but if

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would tal