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Batavia, June 21.

A mysterious Japanese Colonel is believed to have the bulk of the reported fabulous $30,000,000! treasure. He was trailed after an Eurasian mistress of his subordinate talked sa freely she exposed the theft.

Proposals On Egypt Approved

Caire, June 21. Information is being sent to

the British Government that

British army personnel and Dutch and Japanese are in- volved in the theft.

The investigators, on the path of 10 steel trunke, five of them erated with jewels, gald

und cash, id eight arrests have been made,

and an

EGGS FOR

BRITAIN

London, June 21.

Australia has agreed to ship 30,000,000 ton evgr and 10,000 tons of egg pulp

to Britain this year-an all- time record, it wan'announcert here today.

This

new contract moro than doubles the average pr war shipmonts of 12,000,000 dozen per year. Five hundred tons of drird appire will also be sent to Britain and refri- peration tonnage for 1,000,000 cunes of fresh apples hus heen supplied by Britain...-- Reuter.

The arrests include a British TRIBESMAN'S

faced NEW WIFE

the new British proposals for | captain, sergeant.

fi the

revised Auglo-Egyptian Eurasian woman while other Treaty have been approved, in | Britans en route home principle, by the Egyptian dr arrest. *legnies, it was reliably learned

here.

The Air Minister, Lord Stansgate, chief British deleg- thumbs." ate, is expected to fly back to

Carro within the next few days | Indies. for the resumption of the treaty Authoritative RUBICOS sive negotiations, interrupted more | this version, than a fortnight ago when he left for emsaltatious in Landun.

The new

British

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THE PLACE TO EAT

JS

Jimmy's Kitchen

SPORTS (SECTION First Post-War Test Will Be On Soft Wicket Jock MacKelvie

(By Learie Constantine)

London, June 21..

Returns

Louis-Conn Fight Fake?

Washington, June 21. Rep. Donald L. O'Toole, Democrat, New York, today demanded A number of leading sports-that the New York box- men of the Colony returned yes

can be Wednesday

The first post-war Test starting at Lord's on Satur- day between England and India is certain to be played on a soft wicket. Even if no more rain falls before the game is due Booker, N, J. Booker. A. B. and Billy Conn until an terday by the "Otranto" and ing commission hold up kinong these were F. E. E. the purses of Jae Louis to start, the turf will not, have had sufficient Clemo, T. Lock, McAlpine, J. time to harden, after what Austin Martin, McKelvie, H. V. Pearse, "Spot- investigation groundsman at Lord's, believes to have been a ty" Pereira, L. G. Robertson, made into possibly unprecedented amount of rainfall for S. A. Slenp and W. Williamson. night's fight. the start of a cricket season.

Jock MacKelvie, who was pre- O'Toole voiced his demand in The latest weather forecast is 97). Warwickshire 133 for five, Green Club in 1941, was very chairman of the commission, în sident of the Kowloon Bowling a telegram to Edward Egan. more rain on the way, although At Barwell: Lancashire 118 pleased when told that the com- which he asserted the laut was nt wider intervals than during (Jackson seven for 74) and 45mittee of the Club had by hard 'a "fraud." the past few days.

Fram 11.30 tomorrow morn-berts five for 21, Garlick four bowling greens to such an ex-

for one. Leicestershire 65 (Ro-, work rehabilitate the club and The telegram declared the ing. the wicket may be com- for 13). pletciy protected against rain

purses should be held up for an At Nottingham: Sussex 179; been played there,

tem that games had already investigation made until the Test starts, whether and 30 for no wicket. Notting-

"in justice to those who were swindled" at the start is made punctually or not. After the first ball has (Harris

hamshire 293 for four, dovlared, porter, MacKelvie has represent fraud such as last night's and Besides being a Bowls inter- the fight. It added "one more been sent down, however, the out).

67, Hardstaff 64 noted the Colony on numerous oc- boxing will be ruined in covers may only be put over at

the casions at football and has been At Swansen: Middlesex 368 on the Council of the

United States for many years. the ends to protect not more than three feet alk inches in gan, 136 (Simms four for 23) for several years and Chairman promoter.

for nine, declared, beat Glamor Kong

Hong

to come." front of the creases.

Football Association Meanwhile in New York the

Mike Jacobs, and 138 (Siming six for 49) by of several Committees. A keen Louis' purse was

Buid $600,000 an innings and 91 runs-Reu- golfer, MacKelvie was president (£151.250) and Conn's $302,000

of the Kowloon Golf Club.

($75,600)-Associated Press.

England's professionata proposals

were landed on Tuesday to the Premier by the British Ambas sador, Sir fan Curmpbell, nud were discussed by the Egyptian delegation last night,

Today, Cairo newspapers said that the Premier had dif- ficulty in eonvincing his col- leagues to accept the new Bri- tish formula, and that

the Egyptian delegates agreed only after two meetings, which last el dve hours-Reuter.

i

will

first ter.

The investigatora said some

Kuala Lumpur, Jane 21. Lost in the Malayan jungle $6,000,000 of the loot, including

days, Flying Officer for six liamonds 社 "big AS your

William Melachlan owes-his life had been recovered from individuals throughout the to a Sakai tribesman. To hla

C: discovery

the officer the tribesman in turn will owe his (brand-new wife.

A stranger to the district, he Three days before the Japan come in search of a brute

surrender. Japanese

officer Captain and the-reward-he-was given secret pollee Hiroshi Nakamura commandeer will enable him, he santi, to buy get higher pay for the e tronks and gentes of treasure if the $20 model he was origin £36, which compares with the a really first-class wife instead time. They will be receiving from a Batavia pawnshop.

ally looking for.

pre-war £27.10 for all Teets, ex- Richer Than Queen A handerebief with the RAF cept for those against Austra He took them to his 28-year-erest. found hanging 011

and told her thorn Insh, was the clue that

ia, when they received £50. old mistress

There will be seating accom- "close your eyes for a surprise" narrowed

the Search for molution for 10,000 paying at Her eyes opened on glittering Melachlan to a particular dis- the gates and room for further

gold. diamonds, trict in the

5,000 mounds of

feet high 2,500-on the grass for the first jewelled bracelets, earringa and Cameron

Highlands, holiday day. Most of the reserved centre in Pahang State. That seals have already been sold for currency,

was late on the second day of the search.

the opening day's play. On the : ather two days there will be ad- 1 diti nal seating accommodation stands, both in the free and reserved

MCC Statement 1 rities have not disclosei. found in the forest, miles away

The M.C.C. today issued the am richer than the queen." from any track, a white man prospects of play in tomorrow's following statement regarding the Eurasian woman boasted to Reuter. friends,

Test match, opening at Lords: A Dutch Intelligence officer

"The match ground, which gained her confidence and

was extremely wet, especially the outfield, on yesterday morn- tipped off the British Captain. a member of the field security |

ing is drying out well and sub- ject to present weather con- service. The Captain and a sergeant arrested the girl who

tinuing there would appear to 3,50 pm, New, Weather Forecast & disclosed the treasure.

be no reason for the Test match not starting punctually at 11.30

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The other chests were stacked

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Sakai tribesmen were the The

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STOP PRESS

London, June 21,

now

July 21 has been fixed as the date for the introduc- tion of bread rationing in England if between

the British Ca- und then binet decides it is neces sary, according to inform-

ed sources here. The Cu- binet has not yet reached a decision but is likely to be- fore the end of next week. The date for bread ration- ing would coincide with the issue of renewed books-Reuter.

tine

ration

горм was

Jerusalem, June 21. While news of the Jewish, terrorist plot to kidnap Lleu Sir Evely tenant-General

British High Barker, G.O.C. troops in Palestine,

trucps vealed today, British and police searched the Paleo- .potash plani on the Dead northern shore of the Sea, 20 miles from Jerusalem. Soldiers with fixed bayonets farmed a cordon round tho potash plant early this morn- ing and the police lined up the Jewish and Arab workers to check their identity. The plan is six miles from the Allenby bridge, which was partly des troyed by Jewish saboteurs on Sunday night.

- *** It was officially disélosed-to- ̈

day that the plot to kidnap General Barker was foiled by British intelligence officers who found the

General's

name

on the anateh lat" of the

Zval Leumi (Jewish. terrorlat organization).

Irgun

There is still no news of the five British bmcers kidnapped.. in Telaviy on Monday. Major Chadwick, British field secar- ity

who mado a drama- tio escane vesterday after being kept in custody by him kidnappers in the Bucharim quarter of Jerusalem,, was to- day Laking it whore in Jerusalem,

Cany

some-

The British army nursing sister, Miss C. E. L. Wallace. who was reported to have die- appeared from Halla has bren found in Port Said-Router.

Coal Bill In Lords

London, June 21. The Coat Nationalisation Bili completed the committee stage in the House of Lords today, and Lord Amnon, for the Government, said the third reading was pro- posed for July 5,

a.m. tomorrow.

"The chief concern in respect The third reading will mean of the ground is the amount of passage of what the Labour Government considers the key le-

water present below surface and cisintion

further heavy rain may in its

nationallaation any

prove a serious difficulty," programme.

Apuroval by the House of Lords Reuter. will permit final arrangements for taking

ing over actual mining pro perties.

to the

County Matches

. London, June 21. The county cricket score- Opposition amendment

boards at the close of play yes- all, mored yesterday by Viscount terday (Thursday) were: Swinton, was withdrawn after Lord Jawilt for the Government University 100 (Cranfield eight At Gloucester: Cambridge said it had drafted a new clause

will be for 45). Gloucestershire no runx on reserve funds which held by the Government Coal for no wicket. Rain' stopped Board,

play.

Viscount Swinton suggested hat the bill in its original form left the Board-members with no independent rights in respect to reserve funds, which might be he cumulated in the operation

of nationalised coal industry, H withdrew his amendment on the understanding that there

will consideration of the new.

alause later.Neuter.

SEPARATISTS ON TRIAL

London, June 21.

The Warauw radio reported to day that the trial of 100 members

1

Rain

FRANCE TRIUMPHS AT ASCOT

Ascot, June 21,

басова

night

The Climax

sail

Washington, June 21. Representative O'Toole; Demo- crat of Breaklyn, annoyed at the Louis-Conn fight, climaxed a day of verbal battling with promotor Mike Jacobs today by threatening A triumph was gained today by Frenchmen in the|

to sue him for $100,000 damage.

O'Toole Innded the Best links Ascot Gold Cup, Britain's premier long dis-when he said that the bout was a tance race with horses from across the Chan-

"national fraud and acandal." nel taking the first three places.

retorted that the Con. The winner was Marcel Boussach's wonder horse free tickets for Wednesday night's gressman's office had demanded Caracalla, the four-years old colt by Tourbil-

but had been refused. lion, out of Astronome, who retained his un-Jacabe with accusing him of ex- O'Toole denied this and charged broken streak by winning by two lengths from he had told his New York attorney

tortion. The Congressman Pierre Mageot's Chanteur, with Jacques Cou-to le suit against Jacob Jacobs turie's Basileus, five lengths away, third. had no immediate comeback.-As-

ociated Press. Never before in the long his- Lory of the race has France the in this valuable" prize and not since Massine wan in 1942 have

London. June 21. Denis Compton, Arsenal and Boussac, the winning owner, as they won the trophy. Marcel England foot-baller and Middle- a result of this triumph, be- rapidly earning

sex and England cricketer, is the name of Eaglund, having won three races

the leading owner in England's Frudnian and may be with Ardan. Marsyas and Cura- Graces and Hobbs of the past.

a worthy successor to the calla, for a total of more than £10,000.

Going was very heavy owing to more rain-storms and a thun-

dev-shower which, accompanied ever taken the first three pinces ENGLAND'S BRADMAN -

Caracalla

by lightning, broke over course just before the big race. mud-bespattered but happy, re and his jockey, ceived a great ovation as they antered the winners' enclosure. "What a glorious horse he is," was heard on all sides from the fashionable crowd.

comes

the the

French horses Alled the first three places and the best of the There are excellent prospects English contingent, Black Peter, of Boussic winning both finished fourth. The French Hardwicke Stakes and pace-maker Falero jumped into Queen Alexandra Stakes, the the lead at the start, setting inngest flat race in Britain, to- wood pace from Caracalla, see-morrow, with his colts Prism, und, and Basileus,

und Marsyas, respectively.

to

watch

1

In-

Tipped as a probable for the trip to Australia next winter before the present season was underway, Compton Нав already shown, and cne of his haneed his claims by the form latest performances is probably the beat by anybody this sermon. Compton scored 202 runs' in that number of Not A Chance

minutes for Middlesex against Cambridge Boussac, who was one of the double centurion of the season. University, being the firat many Frenchmen Caracalla,, who is Grand Prix and Leger winner,

French-Reuter. gain his success, said after the race that ran well. "I think he is good for thought Caracalla middle-distance and I am enter- Chauteur finished five longtha ing him for the Prix de l'Arc de nhead of Busileus and Falero Triomphe run over ano-and-a- finished the fast of the seven, half miles," the The winner's

happy owner time was four. said. minutes 41-1/5 seconds.

Manager de Brignac said: "Caracalla is a great horse, but we do not rate. Saigh na Paris, who wan the French Deiby for Bousene in 1939."

It was obvious

haif a mile

First Time After a mila Basileus took over second place with Caracalla At Portsmouth: Northamp-in close attendance. Falero tonshire 108 for four, against weakened and two furlongs out, Hampshire, play on the first day,

prevented Caracalla made his effort, resist

ing the determined challenge of At the Oval: Derbyshire 147 Chanteur to win easily by two (Smith 64. Watts six for 31). lengths. Surrey 117 for seven (Fishlock 51).

At Gravesend: Kent 393 for nine, declared (Todd 90, Ames 100, Evans 59, Hollis five for

Otranto Arrives

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Mr. A. F. G. Matti, of Peninsula

Cricket's Greatest Need

London, June 21. One of cricket's

greatest needs is a man (or woman if she, can work the oracle), who can produce a foolproof system for the county championship.

of

This is no new argument, It has been raging for years and A misunderstanding as to the Hotel. Mr. C. Medley of Re- from home that none of the unfairness

matches recently played produc- ed two cases which show up the of the organisation called Frieca number of troops arriving-it pulse Bay Hotel, Major Gordon English horses had a chance of method. Deutschland, arrested by the Powus at first thought about 400, Williama in

the present luh security volice will begin in but actually only 26 arrived--modation and the passport offi- vaders.

charge of accom- coping with the formidable in- Brealnu soon.

caused the passengers to stay cera.

Essex, admittedly four runs Black Peter did

the behind on would have been necessary. Anciation was sent to the Captain Douglas Smith, who rode the that they were able to declare on board rather longer than

best. finishing fourth, with the against Northamptonshire, did The following letter of appre-King's hope, Kingstone fiftit so well in their second innings the first innings

disembarkation hour had been allowed for the of the Otranto on

of the troopa evening on behalf of all the pas- was unlikely

Thursday King's horse thought that it the innings closed and then pro- who were to leave the ship first, sengers:

horse ceeded to get rid of rival bats. There was actually only one Army Officer on beard, Major Dear Sir,-At the express wish of

have mentioned this matter to me, I ber very large number of the Passengers, who

reas of

Ony of the 8rganisation's main aims was to urge the separation of Lower Silesia from the Poland and rejoin it to Germany, the radio sald.--Reutor.

GREECE WANTS A LOT

Paris, Juno 21.

Mr. Molotov had described his claim for Russia as representing olle-twentieth of. the actual Jamage donn-Reuter.

11. C. F, Aris, Royal Fusiliers,

Captain N. Savage, C., E..

VUFLES,

Lat to our surprise and plemours, we

that the would not finish third.

A

English Win

men.

Northamptonshire, complete- In the race before the Gold 250 runs with only four wickets ly outplayed, wanted more than Was the Mem-left when rain caused stoppage.

of Hqs, ALFSEA, who joined to express to you, your Omoers and the Cup, which the "Otranto" at Singapore and Chip's Company as a whole, our Greece in a memorandum is on his way through to Shang- tlest thanks for the treatment-and-con-orial Stakes, run over a mile, Half an hour's play would pro- the Big Four Foreign Minishai for demobilisation. Before loration shown to

un throughout the Lord Roseberry's Fairway colt bably have been enough to give ters today demanded more than the war, Major Aris was con $2,000,000,000 reparations from nected with the Shanghai office lor in all their nomewint grin amtelis. French Derby winner, and half-

Hobo, starting as a fractionally Essex's win, which carries 12 We were prepared for Troopship condi- batter favourite than Boussac's poluta. Italy-tes tinies the gure sux of 1.C.I. seated by the Soviet Foreign Minister, Mr. Molotov.

Rather than upset arrange-

found Instead that in accommodation, a brother to Caracalla, just got

As it was, they got nothing. ments made ashore the officials

tertainment and food-erpecially in food, hotne by three-quartora

even losing points for being be decided to keep to the original "Back to Normal,"

very large airides had been taken towards length and warded

of a hind in the first inninga, off the arrangements and no one who This atmosphere has been confitently strong

Then the case of Yorkshire. challenge from was to be accommodated in the maintalard

the The side were doing well in a throughout and I have no French invader..... Repulse or Peninsula Hotels was as discretion, shown by you and the time for the Royal Procession to the way to getting an advant

doubt that this is the result of the cate

Torrenttal rain abated just in talled by weather, and were on match which was severely cur- permited

to leave. However, ship's Company in deliberately fostering take place in, brilliant sunshine age on the first innings against ments made for them were per- would also couple with this expres thene who had other arrango-it.

when a quarter of an hour be mitted to love earlier.

sion of thanks a special mention of the fore the Arst race the King and have given them four points to Glqucestershire, and this would Ashore ample transport ar kindly placed at the diaposl

Omese Commanding Troops, who has Queen and rangements were made. The civilian Passengers, the

Princesa Elizabeth lead In the championship race. P. & O. Company had special elite intended primarily

of the drove down the course in a car- launches for Hong Keng resi- Troops, such as Cineme

entertainment ringe drawn by picturesque

But rain prevented this and and Library. Windsor greys with scarlet Yorkshire got nothing, only donts>

Those have decit very much appreciate cloaked riders,

sharing the lead with Middle- and have contributed memely ta the general plássantness of the voysas. the future of the 20tranko, “

Wys rond luck and bad wishes rae

HUNGARIAN PREMIER IN LONDON

London, June 21. The Hungarian Prime Minister, Ferone Nagy, scheduled to arrive in London by air yesterday is reported to have taken a Inter plane and will arrive early today.

The Prime Minister's

'name wa on the passenger-list of, an air-

Passengers' Letter craft which landed at Heathrow ship near Capa D'Agullar were Among those who boarded the airport but

company Melin learned that he was starting later. Dr. P. H. Tong, Port Health Of-

Router.

ficer, Commander A.S.D. Ryder,

· I`romain,

Toury faithfully,

for che

(Bad)) #. T. Murah,

The Kin, wearing a Service sex and Lancashire, Reuter, ralocost over his uniform, walk- ed to the paddock with Princess Proprietors,

Printed and Published for the

The Newspaper- Elizabeth to watch his colt Eaterpiles, Limited, by WALKER Kingstone saddled for the Gold JAME KEATER, Windsor House, Cup.--Reuter...

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