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THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1945,

COLONIES LEAD TO WAR Startling Remarks By Roosevelt

Greed Of The

Imperialists

New York, Sept. 3.

Mr. Elliot Roosevelt alleged here today that his father, the late President Roosevelt, told him at the Casablanca Conference in January, 1943, that Americans would not have died in the Pacific "if it had not been for the short- sighted greed of the French, British and Dutch."

The statement was quoted in the magazine "Look," which published the second instalment from Mr. Elliot Roosevelt's forthcoming bock, "As he saw it."

Mr. Elliot Roosevelt today j coing with them. quoted his father as declaring dent after the conference with Mr. Winston Churchill that unless the colonial imperial system ended, the world would be faced with a third warld war.

"I am talking about another war what will happen to our world if after this war we al low millions of people to slide back

into

Remi-slavery," the President said, recording to

Mr. Roosevelt.

He alleged that Mr. Churchill "was always of the opinion that we should enter Europe in such a way na to meet the Red Army in central Europe'so that Britain's sphere af influence would be maintained as far east as possible."

Colonies Mean War

He also wrote teat in night- ly conversations with him after formal meetings with Mr. Chur- chill, Admiral Mountbatten and other British leaders, the late President said: "The British want to recapture Burma, Why? It is for their colonial empire. Burma afferts India French Indo-Chine and Indousin. If one gets its freedom the others will ket ideas. General de Gaulle is not 2014 more in- terested in seeing the colonial

Presi

in quoted as saying "I have tried to make clear to Mr. Churchill that they must never get the idea that we are in this war junt to help them hang on to their archaic medieval empire

ideas. I hope they realise after we beve won we are not going to alt by and watch their system stultify the growth of every country in Asia and half Europe."-Reuter.

Distrusted De Gaulle

One of Roosevelt's greatest concerns at Casablanca, Elliot

saya

was to save the face of the State. Department but nevertheless he untangled what he considered the placing of all the Allied eggs in the French African basket in the lap of General Giraud, after Admiral Darian was assassinated.

Roosevelt felt that a Girand-

OFFICIAL STILL

MISSING

London, Sept. 3..

Although his dispatch case containing his secret Govern- ment draft pian Burna

was found at the Eastbourne railway station today, there was still no trace of Mr. Stan- icy Bown, Chief Financial Officer to the War Damage Commission, who has been missing since he left his home at Epsom, Surrey, last Thurs-

On Friday,

of a pair (YOURCTS were found on the beach at Eastbourne and a wallet containing an identity card bearing the name Stan- ley Bown was with them.

day.

Mr. Bown returned from Burma by air on Aug. 23.- Renter.

de Gaulle coalition was ensen- tial but, after meeting Giraud, he said "He is a dud as an administrator and he will bo dud as a leader."

Of de Gaulle, to whom he referred as Churchill's "prob- lem child," the late President said, "De Gaulle in out to achieve a one-man government in France. I cannot imagine a man I would distrust more." The book also quotes Churchill as referring to de Gaulle as a man with a "Jeanne d'Arc com-1 plex."-Associated Press.

Foreign Office Puts It In Right Perspective

London, Sept. 3.

system disappear than Mr.The Foreign Office today issued a statement blam-

Churchill.

"The colonial system means war. They exploit the resour- ces of an India, a Burma and a Malaya-but never put any- thing back-take all wealth out of the countries but never put anything back into them--and all they are doing is to store up trouble that finally leads to

war.

war,

"The Big Four' will be res- ponsible for the peace of the world when we have won the These powers will have to assume the task of bring-

education, ing

raising the utandards of living, and Im- proving health condition of all depressed areas of the world.

Archaic Ideas "When these areas have had the chance to reach maturity they must have the opportuni- ty of independence-after the United Nations have decided they are prepared for it. If this is not done we might as well be prepared for another war."

ing the Soviet Embassy in London for the transport difficulties which resulted in a dele- gation of six women, invited to attend an in- ternational conference in Australia returning to Moscow after. waiting three weeks in London.

The statement

drew the the urgency of the Journoy had, attention of the Soviet Govern- therefore, disappeared, the Aus- ment to the "misrepresentation tralian authorities gave higher of facts" in the Soviet press, priority to persons travelling which had sharply criticised the on business of importance to episode aan "ily in the

oint- the Australian Government. ment" of Soviet relations with Australia.

Navy In Scuffle With Immigrants

Jerusalem, Sept. 3.

Charged With Wife Murder

London, Sept. 3. Gulam Din, a 35-year- old Indian of Sandpits, Birmingham, was charg- ed today at Birmingham with murdering his 25- white wife,

An illegal immigrant year-old ship was sighted off the Doris, at their home on Palestine coast near Hai-Saturday.

The prosecution stated that the fa tonight. She is be- police were called to Din's house lieved to be carrying on Saturday afternoon. They saw more than 1,000 passen-him leaving and when they asked him what he had been doing. Din gers.

The ship was taken in tow said: "I have killed my wife."

Mrs. Din was found lying on by a destroyer which was pro the floor with her head almost ceeding towards Haifa. Later

Din was remanded in custody this evening It was stated 12 severed from her body. men jumped over the side of

Wednesday. -- until

Associated the ship apparently intending

Fress. swim ashore.

When

ship the

entered Palestine territorial waters boarding party was sent across from the British destroyer Chiltern

The party met with resistance in which several naval ratings were injured.

The ship's name la given as Four Freedoms, of 400 long Reuter.

U.S. Wants

To Keep Panama Bases

Panama, Sept. 2.

The Republic of Panama has informed the United States that It is willing to discuss whether the present

international altua-

tion justlited the continued oc- cupation of some 20 United States wartime defense altea in Panama and the establishment of 0 "Umited number of new altes."

The Panama Government in a note delivered to the United Stater Ambassador, Mr. Frank Hines, disclosed that it was, still insisting that the bases be re- turned today, as provided in tho agreement, but that it would en- ter into discussions.

Diplomatic officials in Wash- ington said, the decision to mak Panama for consultation on the continued occupation of defense sites in that country was based on mounting concern over the current International tension,

In the past few months the United States has relinquished After criticisms in the Soviet operation wartime bases in of the Ecuador, Brazil, Cuba and other

"Pravda"

London, Sept. 2. The Swedish Red Cross is to. resume the feeding of German children in the autumn, the British Military government announced today, according to Hamburg radio. The scheme, which provides 45,000 school- children with a warm midday meal in Hamburg alone, will commence, on Oct, 1.-Reuter.

NOTICE

THE HONGKONG & KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN CO., LTD.

All Companies, firms and individuals kaviye claims against this Company arising from transactions prior to 25th December, 1941, are requested > submit them immediately with supporting details.

This information is required for registration purposes only. and acceptance of any claims lodged is not to be construed as an admission of liability.

J. MOODIE,

Acting Manager and Secretary, Hongkong, 2nd September 1946.

CHINA LIGHT &

. POWER COMPANY

LIMITED

*NOTICE

DEPOSITS

newspaper

unworthy behaviour"

Consumers are advised that British and Australian autho- ncials said, and the Government counts should be paid direct into of the Latin-American- countries, of all deposits for electricity nc- statement added: hesitated further There has been no question of immediate defcase of the Panama either at Argyle Street or to weaken the the Company's cash offices, refusal of entry into Australia, Canal until such time as any pos-Yaumati (corner of Nathan but solely of air travel priority.sible threat The difficulties encountered by line"

to "America's fe- Road and Wing Sing Lauc). removed.--Associated but are due solely to the failure the delegation are regrettable Press. of the Soviet authorities make the necessary travel ar rangements in good time,

The statement said the Soviet Embassy had asked the Foreign Office on Aug. 5 to help in orities, the taining urgent air passages to Australia for six wornon. The Foreign Office at once submit- ted applications for priority air passages, but later enquiries showed that the delegates could not possibly reach Australia in time for the conference, which was to end on Aug. 10,

Contrary to assurances given the Australian Charge President Roosevelt, accord- | d'Affaires in Moscow by the ing to Elliot, said that he was Soviet Foreign not convinced that should have her colonics re- turned without some sort of pledge about what she planned

"JANE"

France

HOW'S

THE CHAMP

SHAPING, JANE?

to

of the

Singapore, Sept. 2., Chinese tradere meeting here decided yesterday to boycott the

Dutch in South-East Asia countries if 22 Chinese owned ships which the traders said are detained by the Dutch are not released im-!

"Hie Mujecty's Government in the United Kingdom have

attention Ministry, the drawn the Soviet Embassy in London had Soviet Government to the mis-mediately. The boycott, the trad- not made any arrangements for representation of facts of the cre said, is aimed particularly at the onward transport until Aug. 1 case in the Soviot press." Malaya. Java and Sumatra-AS-

sociated Press.

5, when it was too late. Since

NOT SO HOT, GEORGIE!-

/ THEY'LL HAVE TO HIRE

YOU TO CHASE HIM EVERY MORNING IF THEY WANT TO GET HIM INTO

TRIM FOR THE

FIGHT!

BOOTS AND HER BUDDIES

BUT HE YEAW: 1 CUTE. GUESS ROD ? 90!

Reuter.

WHO'S HE

I DON'T KNOW!> FIGHTING ANY Y I'LL ASK BRAINS WAY?~* HE'S

WHEN I GO THE MAN FOR

BACK~| MUST" MY MONEY! TELL HIM ABOUT

THE SKULL THEY LEFT BEHIND IN MY DRESSING

ROOM, TOO...

BUT I WISH YOU'D TALKED IT OVER WITH ME BEFORE YOU

BOUGHT HIM! YOU

KIJOW OUR

BUDGET-

That's Different

(SKULL?)

YES-TS PROBABLY PLUG'S MASCOT?-BUT I CAN'T STAND GOSSIPING HERE OR SHALL CATCH COLD! MUST HAVE "A WASH AND RUB-

DOWN!-CO LONGE

BY EDGAR MARTIN

I DIDNT BUY HIM!T. YOU GAN., HE IS CUTE.

GOT HIM FROM THE

DID

19NT

POUND FOR FREE!

HEP.

な

SURE!

No contractors or agents aro authorized by this Company to collect deposits, and consumers are warned against making these payments.

CHINA LIGHT & POWER

COMPANY LIMITED.

F. C. CLEMO.

Acting Manager.

Kowloon, 2nd September, 1946.

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT

HONG KONG

NOTICE

Applications are invited from Registered Nurses and Midwives to fill existing vacancies in the Medical Department.

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Salary and allowances according to post and qualifica- tions.

Written applications stating nge, whether married or slngle, registration numbor, experience and two recent testimonials should be sent to the Principal Matron, Medical Department, first flour, Hong Kong & Shang* hai Bank Bullding.

(Sd.) P. S. Selwyn Clarke,

D. M. 5. Hongkong, 29th August, 1946.

NOTICE

As from Ist. September 1940, the price of Government peanut oll has been reduced from $1,50 per catty to $1:10 per estty.

NOTICE

Tenders are invited for tho

of tho purchase

following atores:-

(1) Cordage Old Paper-

stuff.

(2) Paper Rolls.

(3) Photographie Chemi- cnl of Various De- ecriptions.

Pago 8

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

10 WORDS 49 FOR ONE INSERTION PREPAID, 31 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL INSERTION, ADDITIONAL WORDS 10 CTS. PER WORD PER INSERTION

$2

(4) Furniture of Various oflees for Box Nos. 62, 81. 82, 83, Repllos are waiting at our Descriptions i.c. Camp 91, 100, 102,

beds, Camp Stools,

Camp Arm Chairs, Bed Steel, etc.

(5) Powder Filter.

POSITION VACANT

SECRETARY. Applications pro

(6) Motor Boat (Hulla invited for the post of Secretary to

only).

a large British Public Company In Hong Kong. Applicants, who Tender forms can be obtained should be of British Nationality or application at Section VI of and not less than 30 years of aso Naval Store Department between should have had commercial ad 10 A.M. and 12 noon on Tuesday, ministrative experience and Wednesday and Thursday 3rd, possess a sound knowledge of 4th and 6th September, and should be returned in a mercial

1940, accountancy, company

and com- law, All applications sealed cover addressed to Super-will be treated as confidential.. intending Naval Store Officer. Original documents should not be H. M. Naval Yard on or before forwarded-Box. No. 111 “China. noon, Monday, 9th September Mail." 1946.

NOTICE

It has come to the notice of the Company that certain per-! Bons, are demanding payment from consumers for services rendered in connection with the supply of electricity to their premises. No payments what- ever should be made except at the Company's offices where on official receipt will be issued. No members of the Company's

the except

receiving staff shroffs at the Company's office are authorised to receive money on behalf of the Company,

FOR SALE

TWO Beater 106 H.P. Stinson plane for sale. Total time under- 500 hours. Box 115 "China Mall,"

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

PROBATE JURISDICTION

IN THE GOODS of Charles Christie Arthur Hobbs late of 2 Thorpe Manor, May Road, Vietoria in the Colony of Hong Kong, Architect, de- ceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Court has by virtue of It is requested that consumers Section 68 of the Probates should report any such cases to Ordinance, 1897, made an Order the Head Office of the Company. limiting the time for creditors in their The Company is determined and others to send to eradicate this nuisance and claims against the above estato are asked to to the 24th day of September, operate by identifying the per- 1946. sons concerned when confronted with them.

consumers

CO-

All creditors and others aro accordingly hereby required to The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd., send their claims to the under-

P. & O. Building,

3rd Floor,

Hong Kong.

Messrs. Gibb, Livingston & Co., Ltd., AGENTS. Hongkong, September 2, 1946.

Service Auction Rooms

auctionchia, burveyork"

Basement, French Bank Biha. A.E.B. de Sousa, AuctionsMI

Tolephone 31867.

signed on or before that date.

Dated the 4th day of Septem- ber, 1946.

JOHNSON, STOKES

& MASTER, Solicitors for the Administrator, Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Building Hong Kong.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers, Surveyora and AppraiserE, Podder Building,

Telephone No. 20224.

PUBLIC AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION The Undersigned, has received

The Undersigned have recaly- instructions from the Actinged Instructions to self by Public Custodian of Property to sell by Auction on Thursday, the 5th, Public Auction

September, 1910 commencing at 12.30 p.m.

4

on THURSDAY, the, 5th Sept., 1946.

commencing at 10.00 a.m. ̧ at the premises of THE SERVICE AUCTION ROOMS,

French Bank Building, Basement,

183 LOTS OF MISCEL LANEOUS GOODS, compris ing:-

Old Clothing and Uniforms, Mosquito Not Material, Lacquered Waré, Blanketa and Cotton Quilts, Laundry Soap, Babbitt Metal, Ladies Handbags, Kapok,

Native Paper,

Cigarette Paper in Rolls, Black Wrapping Paper, Face Powder, Thermos Bottles, Torchlight Bulbs, Etc., Etc, Etc...

at the Sules Rooms, No, 35, Hankow Road, Kowloom.

A Nice Selection of Valuable Office and Household Furnituro comprising: Tenkwpod bed room suite, dining room suite, ward- robes, bedsteads, dressing tables with stools, chest of drawers, tapestry covered chairs, chester- field suites, glass cabinets, book cases, writing tables, office chairs, scrcons, electric tablo fans, electric hot water stove, typewriter tables, tea poyi, divans, carpets & ruga, bath towels, bed-spreads, blankets, camoras, blackwood rnahjong table, blackwood joss table, carved blackwood chest, mirrors, dining chairs, filter, electric radiator, coffee cups with sau». cera, crockery, cutlery, glass water tumblers, and gramophone records, etc., etc., etc.

Aleo

"Philco". Radio

1 "Atwater Hent" Radio

"Hercules" jadies bicycle Imperial typewriter

The Kin Lee Godown, First Floor, West Point, where the goods are stored, will be open to inspection on 3rd, and 4th

1 Mulco wrist watch-Now September, 1948, between 10.00 1 Bentley's compat. · phrase a.m. and nous, and between 2.001 Advance Account book

code book pm, and 4.00 p.m.

1 Dictionary of Chinese book The Auction is subject to the 21 "Collard & Collard Plano Conditions of Sale' publiahed in the 9th March 1940, isso of the September 1946.

On View from Wednesday, the the Gasptto:

AEB. DE SOUSAL

Auctioneer

Department of Supplies, Trade & Hongkong, Brd Sep

Industry. N

Terms As Customary" Soybuk FaRY.

LAMMERT, BROS.,

Auctioneers.