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THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, MAY. 21, -19-17..

TROUBLE FOR

FOR RAMADIER Small Businessmen's Protest Gesture

Scientists Watch The

Eclipse

Rio de Janeiro, May 19. Twenty-four hours before eclipse time the weather at ob- servation points in Brazil was Brazilians,' eryaini elcar and inveterate gamblers, were lay- ing odds of four to one that sklen would be clear for

total repse fontorrow.

C'en (Tuesday)

the

Fears Of General

Strike

Paris, May 19.

Premier Paul Ramadler's wage pollcy, under in-

cessant fire from strikers all over the country," faced today a new threat as 18,000 small busi- nessmen met at the Palais des Sports in Paris to protest against the State-controlled econo-

my.

The three main points of the business men's demands were: Arstly, a coherent price policy; secondly, full economic liberty

British Approach To U.S.

told

Bri-

BANKSIDE POWER STATION CONTROVERSY

London, May 19.

There was no substance in the persistent argument that the proposed Bankside generating plant across the Thames River from St. Paul's Cathedral will either compete with or inter- fere with London's famous landmark, the Lord Chancellor, Lord Jowitt, stated in the House of Lords today when replying to a debate on the merits of the Government's decision to build the electricity power station in the heart of London..

Britain must have more gen-, caused by the war.

tu re- cratora, Lurt Jowitt sold.

London, May 19. Major Christopher Mayhew, Foreign Undersecretary, the Cenimons today that tain had made repeated

United to the presentationa States concerning the activities for of the American League Pree Palestine.

.:

The plant would be an "al-

mert a demand which wasgator in a lily pond." mounting by 200,000 kilowatts a year in London.

includ

Five riverside sites, ng Bankaide and Rothertithe, the alte rejected two years ago, would be needed. From 1,200,- 700 to 1,500,000 kilowatts plant must

Lord Samuel, Liberal Peer, quoted figures to show that the proposed plant-615 feet long and 87 feet high-would nine-tenths the length of Cathedral itself, Balf the length of of the House of Parliament, tho feet taller than

Parlin- Average height of the argument buildings, almost as high

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Speakers for the Small Businessmen's Federation. warned that "if Government remains deaf to critical four minutes of the our appeals, action will replace persuasion." No reply had been received,

Majer Mayhew said. The meeting coincided with | Freight handling in all sta-, Arked: "Do you know the de- kica tomorrow the daylong strike of dockers tions in the Paris area was at talled nature of the activities would mean that in France and North Africa, ¦ a standstill today, as several and are you

aware that the selentisia of 13 nutions would which paralyzed Franco's mark- thousand stevedores staged a organization has pledged itself 1950.

24-hour token strike, demand- win their own 450,000-gamble, time trade.

to raise $250,000 before July 4 That in the estimated total cost

ing higher wages.

in order to reinforce the un-ment, Lord Jowitt said, was the as Power Strike Threat of bringing expeditions to

derground resistance movement loger of sulphur fumes. Brazil and installing them at

weigh on the country, however; tine?"

Gravest of the threats that against British law in Pales decision to change from coal to the height of Big

I would cost more than £400- Į tower. Aruxa and Bocaiuvas. Cloutty in all branches where products the possibility of a general

be The South bank of the sir. J00 a year, but it would Major Mayhew: "Yes, skies could negative almost the ion equals demand; thirdly, regis and, electricity strike, alat-e are divate of these activities worth it. The plant would be Thames, he said, was "a huddle entire project, which has taken duction of taxen, which the mnened for Wednesday night. months to prepare, and would say are no heavy that soull

and are following them close clean and notseless. But if it of wretched buildings and a de The Electric Light and Gas acan only limited observations business faces ruin.

ly, making our views very plain was found that sulphur fumes solation of tidal mud and poor- Workers Federation bu from aircraft could be made and į They envisaged calling nounced, that "If the government."-United Press.

about them to the State Depart- would not be eliminated, as ex-class property" which the new County perta believed, then there would plan of the London these only by Americatis-the "warning" strike which would ment does not give a satisfac

ace a virtual shutdown Bole party equipped with air-

toly reply to the dermands France's retail trade. craft.

which have been up for con- The Confederation represents alderation for the past six |

OFFICER ON Radio "soundings" of tha 5 per cent of the country's

CHARGE months," by Wednesday night production and 95 per cent of kanized

the upper Ingers of

a "definite strike order will be carth's atmosphere also woahistributing agencies, such as

put into effect."

Washington, May 20. Dropping all pretence of The Navy announced today the wishing to

break the strike trial of Lieutenant Commander Lord

be unaffected by the weather - - -

stores.

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be a real case against the Council would have done away Acheme. This problem was being with but which the new plant examined.

would rob of the chance to be Lord a rival to the historic north

new bank.-Reuter.

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It was quite possible, Jowitt added, that the structure would be beautiful,

The debate was initiated by Llewllin, Conservative of

the Russians and Americans are tion will order all small busi wave, officials of the CGT in-1 Edward N. Little' on charges of Peer and wartime Minister

particularly interested in this department. Reuter.

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bour organization bluntly told the Xovernment that the idea of a general strike: had not been abandoned.

Fateful Thursday Thursday will be a particular- ly fateful day un lenders of the Paris area's metallurgical unions go to the Ministry of Labour to hear the govern- ment's counter-proposals their demands for a ten francs. per hour' production bonus.

to

It was widely feared that the metal workers, tired of the long-drawn-out negotiations and in restive mood, might call

they consider satisfaction.

Such action would dent u what-

Doubts In

"maltreatment" of fellow pri Fead, who declared that the de- Indonesia

soners when senior officer In a elsion to build the station, the Japanese prison cump.

first of a series, would inenn The courtmartial had been the loss of an opportunity ing on for two months behind closed doors at a naval gun facild a more beautiful London tory here.Associated Press.

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Communist Party Backs Nitti

(From John Talbot, Reuters Correspondent)

Rome, May 19.

» new strike unless given what An early and to Italy's political crisis was forecast today by the Communist leader, Signor Palmiro Togliatti, after seeing. Signor Francesco Nitti, who is trying to form a Cabinet.

tering blow to France's auto-

mobile and metal Industries.

In the north of France, there

was little change in the situn-"We spoke of the political composition of the Gov-

tion, as thousands of textile workers continued to strike, principally in the Haliuin. Armentieres and Tourcoin dis- tricts. At Roubaix, important | textile town and big brewing Į centre, brewers' employees con- tinued their three-day strike- United Press.

KING TO VISIT AUSTRALIA?

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Macassar, Celebes, May 19. Dr. Louis Reel, the Dutch Prime Minister, who is now visiting Indonesia, said toddy that he regretted very much that. Republican statements about East Indonesia and the Netherlands "have often caus- ed me to doubt seriously their preparedness to cooperate.”

*This doubt must not be al lowed to continue," he added.

Dr. Beel emphasised that the Netherlands-Government maintaining the principles of the Liggadjat Agreement In setting up the United States of the Indonesia In 'union with Dutch crown..

Was

Reuter adds, that Mohammed Nasir, the Indonealan Minister of Information, at the wackend accused the Dutch of violating this agreement by forming the state of West Borneo and pro- paring to form the state of East Borneo. with a similar status, concerning which Indonesian Republic had been consulted.-Reuter.

ernment and its programme," the Communist leader said. "We are now at the stage where it can be hoped for an early resolution of the present crisis. The Communist Party has not made any objections regarding participation of other parliamentary groups. Signor Nitti was naked by that Signor Nitti would receive President Enrico de Nicola on from the Christian Democrats Friday to try to form a govern- ment to replace the four- Signor Roberto Tupini, pro- month-old epalition of Signor minent Christian Alcide de Gasperi, which re- told the press that he had told London, May 19.

signed Inst Monday,

Signor Nitti that his party Britain's. Royal Family may Signor Giuseppi Sarayat, was not placing and would not visit Australia and Now Zen- leader of the dissident Social- place any difficulties in Signor fand next year, probably in the Ists who last January broke Nitt's path. autumn, the London “Evening away from the main party, did Standard" said tonight.

not see Signor Nitti today, but According to the newspaper, it is known, that he is holding WDB stated at Australia out for the formation of a spe- Home today that the Govern- eial "Economie Cabinet" within ments concerned were in favour the new government which will of the visit, and Australia was have the specific task of direct

place. Discussions are being finances. held to fix detalls.-Reuter.

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Doubt about the

Dethroning Black Market "King"

Frankfurt, May 19.

Private shipments of cigarettes from the United States to tobacco starved' Germany will be banned on commercial_orders filed after May 27, Army officials disclosed today. The full details of the Army plan were not avail- able. It was learned, however, that control will be exercised in the United States rather than at Army Post Offices in Germany.

the not

Rangoon, May 19.

repre- U Aungsan and other sentatives of the Anti-Fascist Peo. Signor Vito Reule, close per- ple's Freedom League elected to sonal friend of Signor Nilti, the Burmese Constituent Assem. told journalists: "On general bly pledged an "onth of loyalty to lines Signor Nitti is in agree-the country and the people" at ment with all political leaders the AFPFL which opened here with whom he has spoken. It today.

This convention of Burma's tire.

is probable that he will go to

the head of state later today formier political party will discuss of the further consultation on the pro- and adopt fundamentals

nation's future constitution to be gress made so far.

"Tomorrow, he will probably Anally passed by the full Con- work out a concrete Govern-stituent Assembly, scheduled to

meet on Juna. 10. mont prgramme."--Router.

Today's lanugural address by U Aungsan is the main item of to- morrow's agenda-Reuter.

Nitti Statement

Romo, May 19.

The premier-designate, Fran- cesco Nitti, today gave assur- ance that he would form a new Italian government but again postponed

the acceptance of mandate to organize the Cabi- net.

Barcelona Bomb

Madrid, May 19..

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Nitti aald he had obtained A bomb exploded during Satur the collaboration, of Italy's day night on a window ledge at three big parties, but admitted the Military Governor's office in that some minor parties had Barcelona, where General Fran- disclared here today, Bome stiffened their attitude toward claco France is paying a visit, it Philippine Air Lines, Inc.

WAS participation. Ho indicated, | structural damage was done, but however, that he intended to go thore

The Spanish police claimed to- been the "king" of the Gorman | for · the average German

la-ing to join the government and day that they had captured the blackmarket since the end of] bourer. the war.

In the

current food criais, hoped to complete the Cabinet man who last hursday shot at

two civil guards a Customs of- SHANGHAI tomorrow. United Press. KARACHI

cer and a passersby after a time- Some Americans have bullt where food in the legitimate

Cable To Welles'

bomb had bech seized from him BASRA

young fortunes before the last market channels han dwindled

Rome, May 19.

in Barcelona." CAIRO connections with Con- army currency reform provided to about two-thirds of the au-

Italy's tral and. South Africa | army "scrip" for use by Amo-thorized ration, many_farmors

The police. Bal they were tak- MANILA Communtet Tender,

atriciest precautions ricans only. Within 48 hours can still find supplies for thoso Palmiro Togliatti, cabled Mr. ing. the

Sumner Welles today to pro- against terrorist acts during Gon: | HONOLULU of issuance of "scrip" how who carry cigarettes. .ཀ་ evor, German black marketeers One German black mar duce Immediate proof of his eral Franco's stay in Darcelona.

SAN FRANCISCO were quoting conversion prices keteer, analyzing the current charge that Togliatti had for their American counter-¦ attitune in the up-side-down celved funds from Russlaöry RED THREAT: parts who were laden with Gor-economy, said his riches were else bo considered a "llar and a

IN RANGOON man' marks. "

not in his wallet but in the slanderer." Through flourishing cigarette cigarettes stuffed in his poc- Togliatti roferred to a radio mai) „houses,, Americans with kala. ......

speech In which Mr. Welles

Rangoon, May 19. Australia and Army Post Offico privileges In Berling parties in the once charged that Communism would Three thousand Communists, Now Zealand -

have been able to buy 10 tax-fanhionable Zehlendorf residen-Lake over Italy if United States armed with pointed bamboos, free cartons for loss than 10 tial district broke off on ingeno atd were not immediately given, are encamped in the great SLEEPING BERTHS WELL STOCKED BAR SMOKING COMPARTMENTS Some Instead of cells for as revelers beaded for local The Communist leader's Buddhist shrine at Feu

cash, have been able to buy cable offices to gel in their or-telegram hald:The United miles north of Rangoon, dos For further information and kinkimas kuply to the General Agenta, Meissen chins, fur coats, auto-tors under the deadlined States have conquered Fasciat manding immediate release of

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