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RITUAL MURDER CASE FURORE

London, Mar. 25.

In an effort to save the lives of the two remaining West Africans whose three companions were hanged for ritual murder, court records of habeas corpus proceedings are being sent from Accra, Gold Coast, to London,

"Nothing more can be done until the records ar

rive," a spokesman in the office of the men's London solicitor, Mr. A. L. Bryden, said today.

"They may go direct to the Privy Council or they MAY At the moment we come to us. do not know where they are. It is for the court at Acers

Infatuated With A Dancer

London, Mar. 26.

to dispatch them.

As soon fil

they arrive a petition of special leave to appeal wi be made." Details of the losing fight against time by the solicitor were given as follows:

12.00 BST--The solicitors were told that a writ of labras.

Judge Willes grinted 14 corpus had been served live livorce ou Tuesday to Mrs.minates before the time fixed Lucy Butterworth against her for the executions. husband, Captain George But- terworth, of the 21st

1.8 p.m. A cable was sent Army to the senior counsel for the

Group, Brassels, and said that

Captain Butterworth hud be

necured at Acera, Mr. Dove, au- vining him that if the motion

SELL-OUT

Kanaan City Mar. 20. Truvarl Airline TPE- nounced today, it is negotia. fing the sale of 17 per cent of its stock in Philippine Air Linca whick Transcorld

first acquired us feeder apatom.

Paul B. Richter, excanlive Vice-President of TWA. suid that since the Philippine line had been required, TWA had changed ita route to end ut Shumphat and therefore hud no further interest in Philip- pine Air Lines. He did niet dila ith suhom negatia- tione are being carried m Associated Pyran.

Australia

Not Taken In

By Japan

Canberra, Mar. 26. A warning that there were "most disturbing

come so infatuated with a Bel rian dancer that he wanted to change his nationality to her. Judge Willow, identifying the dancer as Mile Yertté Parra of Brussels, said that she "posser sed so much attraction for this young officer that she entirely Reduced him from his happy marriage and reduced him to condition in which he said that nothing whatever would pre- vent him from living with her, either adulterously' or ulher- † Colonia Office man aald egression in the past have been

Wine,"

"If there are BIRD NOR officers who are falling into t adulterous intercourse with foreign women, either Belgian or German," said Judge Willes. "and if it is one of the en-

sequences that young English officera are forming the view that if they can, they would be come naturalized Belgians or Germans, that seems to be a

matter of public importance to justify it being published as one of the consequences of ap army occupation.”—Associate! Presa.

GRUNER PETITION REJECTED

London, Mar. 26.

The Privy Council's judicial committee today dis- missed a petition to permit Dov Gruner, Pales- tine Jewish extremist, to appeal against the death sentence.

Gruner was sentenced to death on Jan. 1 by a military tribunal in Palestine for terrorist activity.

Ilis sentence touched off al wave of terror by Ergun Zvati Leum, extremist organisailon which propagandised the hand- some, 32-year-old prisoner as a martyr.

The petition was taken to the Privy Council by Dov Graner's New uncle, Frank Gruner of York, for speelst leave to appeal on his nephew's behalf. Gruner: has a sister, Mrs. Helen Fried- nan, who lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Batavia

Celebrates

Agreement

Batavia, Mar. 26. Red and white Indo- nesian flags, and red, white and blue Dutch The Palestine Suprema Court ones fluttered peacefully dismissed Frank Gruner's ap- from buildings here to- plication for an order to refrain day as Batavia celebrat- from carrying out the execution,

declaton.

his own

for postponing the execution political trends in Japan, Day Gruner has persistently was refused he should give im mediate notice of the Intention was given in the Com-refused to appeal in to appeal to the Privy Council.monwealth House of Re- name. At one point his attor Levitsky, filed an 2.00 p.m.-Mr. Bryden per presentatives today by ney, Asher, | sonnily handed the letter to the

appeal to the Privy Council but Herbert Assistant Legal Advisor of the i Dr.

Evatt Gruner repudiated it, saying he External refused to recognise the juris- British Colonial office. He alro Minister for

diction of British courts. told him he should see that the Affairs. Governor of the Gold Coast, Sir

The Privy Council held that Frank Gruner, who brought to- Alnu Buras, did not execute any of the mes until the appeal

day' application, could not be had been disposed of, but the

sald to be personally affected by the execution order and, in their opinion, the petition was lucempetent.

cuttld say nothing about that,

Cable Sent 223 m.-A cable was sent the Colonini Secretary al him that Acern informing natice of the intention to up.

to

Winding {}}} the foreign affairs debate, he said, are not convinced that those who were responsible for ag-

effectively excluded from politi- cal and economic influence in Japan today."

an

RESURGENCE OF NAZISM

Herford, Mar. 25. Sir Sholto Douglas, Bri tỉnh Zone cum trị Độ report today said the hard German seinter had brought a resurgence of Naslem and *some Germans believed "they would be better off under Hitler."

Sir Shalts said the recant "Operation-Selection Dourd round-up of a Nazi under- ground gang probably would not be the funt one because "there is mure to crop up moTHE » Blitar emmall underground

'minveniente."

The economic and food situation in Germany is ime proving, he said "thanks to American supplies”—and fur- ther improvement would end German discontent-nited Press,

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Commando Cup Final: Drawn Game

The leading Service team in the First Division un-

til their recent resignation, 45.Cdo, had to fight hard to earn a replay with Second Division eleven, HQ 3, Cdo Bde. The teams met yester : day at Chatham-road in the inter-Commando cup final and drew 1-1 after extra time, Conditions-played-a-big-past-in.

the game with a strong wind

blowing from one goal to the Tsui Brothers Win

the with

hard

which, other ground, made the ball do many

unexpected things. The Brigade, Tennis Match

with the wind in their favour fept

play in their opponents' half The Men's Doubles Tennis: throughout the first half und were

unfortunate not to lead by more championship has now reacheil then a solitary goal at the inter- a very interesting stage and val. Even in the Dnal session, yesterday another big crowd the Brigade attacked frequently saw the Taul brothers boat1, and 45 Cdo were never allowed their clubmates, Lee Wal-tong Lo settle down to their usual and B, Szelo casily.

game.

G. Cho 45 Cdo won the toss and sur. and L. C. Kotewall had a prisingly elected to kick against surprisingly easy win over B, C. the wind. Straight from the cen- Fay and M. Pagh. tre, the Bde attacked and Dear The following were yesterday's was called upon to make a clear results:- ance. Chamberlin rounded Dear Teul Wal-pul and Tsui Yan-pul and from his centre, McAlhono bent Lee Wal-ting and B. Szeto hit the upright. Many move- 6-1, 0-2. ments were spoilt by the ten- dency to pass 160 for forward arid bent B. C. Foy and M. Pagh 6-1; not take inte necount the condi. U-1. tions. Nevertheless the opposing F. H. Kwok and Ho Ka-inu beat goal had narrow escopes and Wong Sul-kl and Au Kani-moon-

of placed. Didcot was prominent

In midfield

but

6. Chon and L. C. Kotowall

爝

The present proceedings were ed the Linggadjati agree- for leave to appeal against that ment signed yesterday

between the Indonesian!.. London, Mar. 25., Republic and the Dulch The Food Minister, Mr. Commission-General. Strachey, announced to- twin Smith came near to giving 6-2, 6-4.

his side the lead, his first shot T. F. Fan and Eric Y. W. Leo Dr. Sutan Sjubrir, Indonesian day that Britain had being blocked and on the second beat E. C. Fincher and W. Hunz

new food occasion Linney took the ball oft 6-4, 6-2. Prime Minister, addressing a

his feet as he schemed for a view George Lin and Roch La Llang gathering of his compatriots in completed a

received W. O. from A.G. Melse Koningsplein, apposite the re-contract with Russia un- ft.

Ofalde stopped "45" on their and T. A. Pearce. aidence of Dr. van Mook, Dutch, der which the Soviets,

first excursion into their oppon. them would supply 10,000,000 enis half and then Neale raced

Today's Games The following are today's Governor-General, told about their future in the Nether- tons of canned salmon Into the centre and blazed the lands Indonesian Union. For and

Lt. Col. 2,500,000 tons ball well over the bar when well ones:-

Capt. R. Baxter and many of them his speech was the cilmax to night of canned crab.

n

combination M. CD. Reynolds v Litu King Festivity,

The Minister also announced amongst the rest of the "45" at- and A. Ma.

B. T. Mc. C. Jones and F.R. that imports of still table wines tack was conspicuous by its ab- Zimmern v Yip Keon-hong and sence. Clapton gave Goldthorpe would henceforth be uncontrol- little scope and when the Paul led. He said the limit for ex-ball was in the air, the Bde con- these. wines, tre-hall's head

was always the penditure for

and roughly comparable to pre-war; higliest, Syncock

Smillie import totals, would be set and gave him good support with quick the "trade itself would allot tackling and hefty clearances.

"45" had a narrow escups when would also be uncontrolled, he

to bounce past him. The ball added.

curled in the air and struck the Mr. Strachey also said every angle of the post before being; offert would be made to speed scrambled away. Both Ede wing been sentenced to death by atmosphere was gay but there Canadian wheat shipments.alves, Dyball and Butlin, were

people's behaviour, reflecting military count and admittedly was a note of restraint in the United Press. hus refused to appeal, The petitioner cannot be said to be the relief which the agreement torn densely pupulated archipel-| ago.

Celebrations end at today. Reuter.

Early today, Moslems gather- ed on Koningsplein to pray for Lord Thankerton, presiding.

the newly recognised Republic. ruled; "Dov Gruner will noti

Services were also held in Chels- submit himself to the juris-

than churches. diction of the court in Palestine

Dutch motor-cycle palice were may be described as a despair- tors carrying red and white ing effort on his behalf ......

streets were: this petition is presented to His banners and the Majesty the King in Council by colourful follday dress.

filled with Indonesians in 'The

Teul Wai-pui and Tsul Yan-put T. P. Fon and Eric Y. W. Lee, G. Chica and L. C. Kotowall v Hlo Ka-lou and F. W. Kwok.

Open Singles

peal against any decision in the the resalta of control on the amt his uncle is making what escorting groups of demonstru amounts.nmang dealera." Pricca Taylor allowed a "harmless" shot Open Singles will be played to-

habeas corpus proceedings ad- verse, to the accused had been served upon the Colonial Ofice and that no action must be taken against the men until the decision of the Privy Council had been given.

Australia's desire for early peace settlement with Jupin arose from concern over

final pattern

of #eltlement. particularly the control of in- dustrial potential.

"Because of our experiences We can take no since 1941, rinks," he added. "How effective the supervision of Japan should be exercised and the extent to which It would involve the mili- tary occupation of the home islands should be

4.55 pm-A cable from Mr. Dove was received saying that the applications for habens corptes had been refused and his intention to appeal to the Lo Kara, 18, was sentenced Privy Council. "It would ap- to 18 months hard labour and pear from this cable that Mr. ordered to be expelled from the Dove had intimated verbally, Colony by Mr. Salsbury at presumably to the Crown Coun- the and perhaps also to Central yesterday for stealing sel clothing from Li Chum and court that the appeal would be

Missed The Boat at Mr. Dove had intimated the peace

the uncle of a man who has

decided at hergenalis affected by the order has brought to this trouble-PLOT AGAINST

conference by the countries which played an im- victory rortant role in the over Jupan."-Reuter.

Milch Trial

Cheung Lam at the Vehicular brought to the Privy Council Nears Close

vlex,

their of and in the opinion Lordships the petition in Incom- petent and should be dismissed".

-United Press.

MacArthur And His Job

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midday AMERICAN

REPUBLICS

No Change In Palestine

Washington, Mar. 2.

fawing plenty of energy.

McAlhone gave the Bde, a well- deserved lead with a header from a right wing movement and then make Clapton forced Taylor, to the best save of the day with lang free-kick from the half-way

(inc}

The following gomes in the morrow.

M. Pagh v Yip Koon-hong-

R. Sagolen v Paul Kong. Tuul Yan-pul v G. Chỏa. Rocha La Liang v Tsul Wai-pul,

CUP ELEVENS

The following are the teams for the sinnt of the Governor's Cup competition which will bo played at Caroline Hill on Sun day:--- England was called into action

Association: Powell; For- three times in loss than a minute low and Dear; Anderson, Alro after the resumption-more times

A high ofleial said today head was only inches wide

\

than he had handled the balsa and Sheppard (27.R.A.FO; throughout the first half. Broad-R. T. GoBand (Capt.), Sullivan,

an Eves, Mullen and Ford.

Reserves: Casko, Humble, that the State Department has then England had to concedu” 'a' Londop, Mar. 26. been informed of a plot-in-corner when Humble tried a snap Steen, Gomes and Weller.

Federation:- Yu shut. England was Anding his

It-tak: Tokyo, Mar, 20. Nuernberg, Mar. 26.

The British Government plans volving the Governments of two long reneh and Rugby experience Commenting on a suggestion In

Hsu Field Marshal Erhard Milch Washington that Gen. Douglas ne alteration in the administra- unnamed Latin American coun- most useful and he held the high Hau Yung-sung and Tac Kam

tucky.

hung: Lau Chung sang Palestine before the tries to overthrow the Gov-ahots accurately. He was will be sentenced by an Ameri-MacArthur returns to the United tion of

tribunal on Slates to advise the Administro-United Nations takes up the ernments of Costa Rica, Nicar- however, when Reynolds naw his King-seng, and Fung Kwan can war crimes

agun and Honduras.

ahot bounce the wrong side of the shing; Cheuk Shok-kam, Chau; sur. April 8, the court announced tion on security and foreign in-

"46" were pressed Man-chl, Fung King-choong, trigue, informed quarters stated

upright. The official said the three Making the today,

announcement. Governments handed a note to strongly with the wind at their Lai Shui-wing and Teo Chau Milch's trial for war crimes that Geu, MacArthur has not re- ceived any such suggestion, and

a Government source said no rc-|

placed free-kick by Dear and the will close this week. in his final Truman

will

Clapton "nodded the ball out of GRAND NATIONAL make such re- restrictions is contemplated. The State Department de- the danger zone when a score statement, the former elbow

quest.

The High Commissioner, Sir clined to comment, but it is un- seemed probably.

Liverpool, Mar. 20. man to Hermann

"45" were not Goering Gen. MacArthur has repeatedly Alan Cunningham, was sum-derstood that the note from to be thwarted and Reynolds The Racing Stewards announ denied charges of slave labour stated that he desires to remain moned to London to report on the three Governments was de- equalised after a goalmouth melee, ced today that the Grand Nation-

medical experimentation in Tokyo to finish his job at and

Enlivened by this setbabck, Bde. al will be run over the regulation but said his own fate in the Supreme Allied Commander, and accurity conditionis in Palestine. Ilvored by their Ambassadors

It is known he would resist and He has reported increased co- to Under-Secretary of State had more of the play and Smith Aintree course on Saturday and trial did not matter.

"I only want to see the Ger-suggestion that he leave. Japar operation from moderate Jewish Dean Acheson lust Saturday. should have restored the lead fol that none of the 32 jumps will bo

Associated Press. the House of Lord attention man people relieved of their in Allied peace treaty elements-United Press.

signed.-United Press to the administration of justice suffering

GENTLE CRITIC

immediately the application was Ferry Wharf,

According to Inspector Da. refused," the spokesman said.

defendant and abolher

Three Executed youth arrived from Swatow 7 pm. Mr. Bryden learned with two Swafuw police officers that there of the five men haul Two days been executed and that the re- on February 20. Inter, the

Pollec offeera maining two would be executed left gain but the two luds this morning. minsed the boat. They slept at the wharf for two nights.

a further cable den received At 3.30 a.m. Feb. 26, from the senior counsel for the five or six men. Including de- accused at Accra saying that fendant, moped Li and Cheung notices of the appeal had been who were coming from the flled and served at 3 p.m. Acera village, and took the clothing time and that three of the men away from them.

had been excrated,

On

Two of the gang were later prrcated and sentenced to 18 maths hard labour sub sequently.

RED AN ANATHEMA TO BRITONS?

London, Mar. 25. The War Secretary, Mr. Bei- Jenger, fold the House of Com- mone today that, the colour rel would not be used for the new dress uniforms of British in- fantry because the colour "would not appeal to publle opinion."

Soon after 10 p.m. Mr. Bry- and crimes against humanity it is not expected that President laxation of Jewish immigration the State Department denoun. backs and England saved a well- ting.

cing the alleged plot. -

Meanwhile a motion calling

and Germany'os a as an equal

in West Africa, arising out of nation accepted

Bald.-United

the trial, is to be moved short-partner of other countries of ↳y by the Marquess of Done the world," he gall. Reuter.

Рена.

Soviet Gives

On Dairen

Way

Washington, Mar. 26.

He assured Mr. William Russia has notified the United States that she is

Gallacher (Communist) 'that military intelligence had not been consulted in reaching the decision.

The culoare chosen were green sund' blue—United Press.

JAPS, HANG

ready to take "appropriate steps" to carry out an agreement to give China the control of the Manchurian port of Dairen; the State De- partment announced today.

The Soviet notification was been implemented

OF U.S.A.

Lake Success, Mar. 26.

The United Nations Serrotary [ General, Dr. Trygve Lle, anipedi obliquely at the United States to- day for skirting the United Na-

Russia Invokes

Veto Again

The

Lake Success, Mar. 26.

tions with Its Greco-Turkish old Soviet Russia Invoked the veto in the United

programme.

Opening the first meeting of the UN Trusteeship Council, Dr. Llo said the United Nations could grow into an effective world peace organisation only if all countries show "readiness to resort to it even when their most vital pation- al intereste

at stake."-- United Press.

tre

PARIS PROTEST

Nations Security Council today to block à majority decision upholding Britain's mine- laying charges against Albania, This was the first time the veto had been used in the Council since last September 22, when Russia cast it to kill the original United States proposal for an on-the-spot investigation of the Balkan situation.

coru

lowing a defensive error which, eliminated.

loft him with only Taylor to beat. The Stewards said the courko Full-time came with honours at war in "perfect condition" yes divided and 45 Cdo. took advan- terday and that the flood waters tage of the wind for the first half which threatened the 18th and

of extra time. Doar moved to 14th jumps had recedod-United contre-half and Neale took over Press.

the leadership of the "45" attack

In an effort to-induce more punch but extra time, finished with the zcore still equal.

RADIO

ZBW Hong Kong broadcasting

BDE.: England; Symcock, Smillie: Dyball, Clapton, Butlin Chamberlin. Large, Smith, MCA on a frequency of 846 kilocycles. from 12.80 to 2.00 p.m. and 630 hone, Barsh.

to 11.00 p.m. and also on 9.32 45 CDO.:-Taylor; Dear, Lan-mogacycles in the 51 metre band ham; Humble, "Linney, Nichol- ron; Neale. Didcot, Goldthorpe, Reynolds, Broadhead.

́ ́BIG POOLS WIN,

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12.80 p.m.Daily, Prœramme “Higmmary, 12.03 rum.setBercado to 166 Star”.

Kutyblnaoń at 11.47 p.m. Leslie

100 p/m.News, Weather Report and

Announcements. 1.10 p.m.Orchestral. Interlinie.

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the Show-Mont

1.10 p.m.--Alfredu, and His Orchwire. 3.00.pmClose Down.

Aberdeen, Mar. 20. Edward

Cross joined the The veto was on an amended keeping the Albanian question on ranke of eligible young British resolution which declared the spends to allow any member bachelors today as winner of In response to an American Meanwhile, Amorjean citizens

Puris, Mar-25,

that the laying of mines 111 peace- of the Council to make further the largest penný, soccer pool note to Moscow, and Nanking, have been denied pormission to An estimated 200,000 Parisiang time without notification is "an proposals for, a soltlement of the in the annals of botting.

n United quit work expressing a hope that, the enter Dairon and

and dispute, for two hours only offeneo agalast humar.ity

Cross pocketed: 481,456 and 9.00 pm-TUDIO Childrens Cover After the meeting, the British Singaporo, Mar. 24. "current unsatisfactory situa- States naval vessel was order today and joined in a hass die that the mines which damaged

Belections by Patients “konskim tə American the two British Five Japanese officers were tion" at Dairen could be settled ed from the harbour early this monstralien against

warships last delegation spokesman declared: announced he would "quit hie0010: "torplied Basinds,

mernnwed by Lyten Fraser- hanged today at Changi Prison soon.

year upon the expiration of its aid to Greece, which the speakers October 22, and killed. 44 men "As the Security Counell's clear a week Job for the "healthy

denounced alinperialistic and could not have been laid without verdict for Britain has been life" of a farmer, United 7.00 pm-Lended Belarz World Newes 7.19 Kenduri · Relays Home Hawa under seniorico for abuse of pel-}- A State Dept. spokesman authorized stay: Honors of th

having a Fascist topel

the knowledge of Albania, frustrated by the veto and as Press. Burma-Biam "death said that the United States in Changchun Railway The demonstrators also called British sources said that Brl-experience has shown that direct

7.85 mm-London Tenbaufiptlog railway."

were Col. Shelgo

with Tama; the last few days has expressed in trging the execution of for an end to the war in Iride-tain is now prepared to offer a negotiation Nakamura, Col

Papaleo}", "Brass Band Bland, j Moser, Works, Band. BE Melor Shona Kokayashi, Capt. hope that Russia and Chira Ufc 1945 agreement, the United Chinn. Leaders said it was only resolution proposing that the casu hopeless, there only remains for RATIONING OVER

*** Capetown, Mar. 20. Mitsun Yalima and Capt. T. Goto. would complete the necessary States also expressed a hope is phase of a nationwide protest be submitted tetico associated International Court South Africa's food positions the Planes an

one to the International Britale bring the arrangements for the transfer for the resumption of traffic on 1300.000 workers United Press. Press

Most delegates expressed regret has improved sufficiently to 1.50 ha don "in the near future” of Dairen, the Changchun railway which

Seven In Favour that the veto should have been make consumer rationing" Mül Chin and Wong Hol were which has been under the So-enters Dairen from the North.

Seven countries voted in favour, used by Hustla only a few month necessary. The Government has every of the mos each sentenend to four months viet military control since the Associated Pressing

affer the General Assembly had hard)/"Inbour, when they ap-| Russians moved into Manchuria peared before Mr. Sheldon yin the closing days of thâ_war

plication,—Reuter terday, on a charge of attembled with Japan. M Larceny of Ribattery, from a lorry

Shortly after-thr outside the Quina Flest Club com The Chinese and Soviet Gov- -pound

eraniente agreed in August, terday 1948.

role Thould be broke out dear, the

--Asroulated Press.

ter

CHINA PROTEST

"Nanking,• Mar, 20 liably, learned-tod

ir

the

Buista, and" Poland against condemned a +Inlleuriminate ap-/ doclded, therefore; to abandon)»lgesired, the

Votes in support of the ning were given by the United States, |Australia, Belgium, China, Colom bia, and France. The "Byrian re presentativen abstained from, vot-

ruled that th

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