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THE CHINA MAIL, MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1947.

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CRUCIAL INDIA MEETING TO-DAY Importance That sense of well-being-·

Expected Decision For A Division Of Country

Authorities Take Precautions

London, May 31.

London political quarters are confident that fol lowing final talks with the Viceroy this week- end on the Cabinet approved constitutional plan, the Indian leaders will arrive at the crucial conference on Monday with their minds made up on fundamental issues.

arrangements

bis advisers

THE YARD STUMPED

London, May 31. Scotland Yard is facing the -longest list of unsolved myT

dora in its history-22 cokes in which on for there are no prospects of arrest.

The Yard's experts explain that the east flouting popu. lation of men and women o leave or transfer and the large number of dearrtera readers detection more diffi- cult than ever before-len- ter.

¡Brailsford

Lord Statement

On India

at

Pro-Russian Cabinet In Budapest

Budapest, May 31.

The Hungarian Cabinet crisis provoked by yester- day's resignation in Switzerland of "Prime Minister Ferenc Nagy was solved tonight when the Defence Minister, General Lajos Dinnyes, was sworn in as new Prime Minister. Like Dr. Nagy. General Dinnyes belongs to the Smallholders Party, the largest party In the country.

in

The elimination of the Foreign able by diplomatic quarters

London

the Smallholders Janns

that Minister.

Gysengoessey, Į Lor from the new Government in the will now be called upon by the

two parties of the Laft, the Com sole other change brought aboul

munists and Social Democrats, by the crisis. The portfolio of foreign affairs will be held for carry out a fresh purge of their

own ranks, the time being by the Minister of Information, M. Mihalyfi, an- other member of the Smallholders Party.

plot.

that

now

It is also thought likely the Left-wing parties wit again preas for an early election which will be used to strengthen their hand.

the

Of The Spinster

London, June 1.

The unmarried woman may not be important, but she has to live reefully and has proved important socially- only as an aunt.

So sald Miss Isabel Laird, Lon- don University lecturer, address- ing the National Union of Towns- women's Guilds at its conference at Edinburgh yerlerday,

"Less than half the women of marriageable age-say between Afteen and fifty-In Brlinin are married,” she said, "The bachelor rate, too, is rising fast,

"We haven't got far in solving family, but we've hardly begun the problems of home life for the to look at the problem of home life for the unmarried man ur woman.

DELIGHTFUL

FEELING OF

FITNESS

!

PELLEGRINO

MINERAL WATER

"I myself have tried nine dif. ferent ways of making a home life; from hotel, through one.room

atlet, paying guest, and residen. tial club, to sharing."

that in

If, as many expect, their first decision at the con- ference is for a division of India, then the agenda, it is thought, will deal with, among others, the following points: Firstly

for no renam to believe that the securing the endorsement of Government thinks otherwise." India's elected representatives The correspondent continues; to the principle of division and "On the other hand, it is not j their wishes on the shape of the intention to force Inilla, or it, thus of the Com- the division through the exist any part

Inschwel. monwealth. ing Constituent Assembly.

Mics. Laird suggested for Mountbatten and Secondly arrangement the setting up of a second con- hope that one result of the

Afty years the Guild would no Fil nuthority

Dr. Gyoengocracy, just as D: stituent assembly so that there rapid transfer

longer be an all-woman organis. isation any more than most homes may be a similar reference to from British "to Inditur bals

London, May 31.

Nagy himself, was implicated in

Meanwhile, in Berne, former consisted of women alone. the Muslim League elected re-may be that republicanism will

Mr. N. Brailsford, Chairman the Russian ailegations that they

Her advice to Town women's presentatives who are not tak- fare into the background

of the Friends of India Group, had been taking part in a treason Premier Nagy la expecting

arrival of his youngest son from Guilds of the present included: ing part in the present Con- the link with the Crown he re

today Issued the following It was stated tonight that m Hungary, who is the only mem-"It may be more important for 'stituent Assembly.

cognised as an invaluable con

statement from London: "Since new Cabinet has been appointed or of his family not to be a townswoman at the momant Thirdly-adjustment of the sitational device at least

condition. having abroad. Reports current say that to dig up an allotment and grow central government machinery the transitional period, and for it came into life a few weeks without any to meet the needs of the situa- aiding the union of British In. ago at a public luncheon. the been laid down, such as the hold. Dr. Nagy may go to the United (vegetables than to sit on five im-

Friends of India Group has ing of a new election or nationai-States, Reuter. thedia and the indian States, and

a possible bridgehead been gathering further supportation of banks. even s

The swearing in of the new of between Pakaian and Hindus and discussing its future line Cabinet was delayed for half an Dr. Zoltan hour tonight when Tans in England have al-Tudy, President of The Republic, ways had their own organina-Maiyen Rakosi, Communist Vire tions, for the purpose of put-Premier, and Dr. Szakasits, So- ting their was to the British cialist Vice-Premier, dispute

whether Dr. Boleugh should re- This new Group is

some-tain his post as Under-Secretary thing wholly different. It con-of-State in the new Government, Dr. Bolough has been regarded sists of Englishmen of all parties interested in India, the last line of defence" of

Sir George Schuster. Mr. Leon-

ton between now nad change-over,

Fourthly consideration the position of the Indian #ates in relation to the ar Tangements proposed.

tan.

"Mr. Anna's is determined 19 kerp Pakistan in the Commun- The fact that all develop wealth and, if Hindustan casts ments of the conference will be herself adrift, an embarrassing contingent upon the decisions situation might indeed arise. of the Indians themselves Attlee Statement means that the proposals, both i "But it is hard to see what broadly and in detail, will re- answer the British Government อนโท

of action.

public.

By official accret antileuld have were Mr. Jinnah, mang them Sr Stanley Reed, the Smallholders l'arty.

the simultaneous announcement having been given independence

Balance Kept

from Delhi and in the House of the United Kingdom Govard Elmhurst. Mr. Woodrow night suggest that the ultimate

of Parliament,--Reuter.

Plan Approved

London. May 31. Before leaving for London, Lord Mountbatten, the Viceroy, discussed privately with Indian leaders the main features of the British plan for transfer of power to indian hunds and ob tained substantial ncceptance of it, a political rorrespondent de clared in the "Sunday Times."

Lord Mountiæniten returned!

ernment, to assert his position a a British subject and deny The right of anyone to deprive him and his Pakistan citizens of that status

"His aryument may well that it is fer, ist independent

decide for Pakistan to

itself to leave whether at nof Commonwealth ciremstances of its starts by belonging.

to

Wyatt and myself.

Though its membership is

Reports current in Budapest to-

Minister Foreign

would be

entirely British, it will of Sinister in Rome.

Stephen Kertenzi, Hungarian

course, promote discussions

In London, Reuters Diplomatic with Indians and welcome In-Correspondent wrote that the re dían guests. For that purpose, constrúellon of the Government at Sadhir Ghosh, who is now in least theoretically maintained the charge of public relations on former balance of political forces the the High Commissioner's staff, in Hungary. It is thought inevit- which, by novides the link.

birth, i

"It is planning for a new era timate than they have ever that lies ahead of us after In- been in the past. This argument, it is under-dia has gained her indepen- "It means to include in Ita tointia with "strong hopes" of stool is acceptet by the Guvdence in the belief that Indo- field of vision cultural and British relations may then be economic, as well as political, [ The correspondent concludes: come happier and more in- questions."-Reuter.

ernment,"

"Mr. Attlee, who is spending the week-end at Chequers, will make statement on India in House of Commons this week."--Router.

Precautions.

New Delhi, June 1.

New

un agreement at the vital meet- ing on June 2 in Delhi, the cor- respondent adderi. "The plan. which was outlined in the "Sun day Times" a week ago, wis not altered in Any material aspect during the London dis cussions between the Viceroy and the Government and its formal approval by Indian lead- Police riot squads ers is believed to be probable, Delhi will be issued with Bren "There may be last minutes and other military weapons

lemurrow and troops will been given some latitude for the city as part of the measures difficulties but the Viceroy has listed at strategic points in dealing proinptly with any to control lawlessness, change in the situation," the

In Lahore, troubled capital of correspondent continued.

the Punjab, the Governor of the "Should an agreement be province. Sir Evnu Jenkins, mel reached on Monday, the pro-ening military, enders and cedure to determine partition the Inspector-General of

also

Menace Of Russian Air Fleets

Washington; June 1. Top-level air experts have warned the U.S. Con- gress that Russia is outstripping America in the production of military planes and could destroy Britain in 49 hours "without the atomic bomb."

no hope of a united India is to complete arrangements to pre-craft yearly, more than now entertained-will be put sent further utbreaks of com- monal violence during and after into operation at once.

the talks.

reinforcements

They hint that the Soviet Union, hours without the atom bomb e turning out some 60.000 alt- that is because England is so

double the seat of trouble in Russia," their 1914 production.

Mr.

Robert E. Gross, President. of the famous Lockheed Aircraft, Corporation told the committed that if no plan were given the aircraft industry "America may find herself outstripped by Britain in performance and out-bulit by Russia in numbers."

Mr. Oliver P. Echols, President of the Aircraft Industries Anso

Scante Aviation Sub-committee that Russia

"British withdrawal will be The Punjab has already reciation, toll made before the final date, eeived large June 1948, If the Indian lend- troops and they are being di-producing "many, many times

tributed in such a way as to give the number of planes manufac- the greatest pussible protection tured in America. ile urged the to law-abiding citizens.

establishment of five-year alr craft production The police are being armed in cras

planning pro- mediately throughout" the

KTAMDI. pro vince.

The assembly of Ave or persone and the carrying DỪ

urs are ready to undertake full responsibility for Indian affairs before. then.

"Whether India or any self-i governing part of it, remains in the British Commonwealth will be a matter entirely for the Indians themselves to decide," the correspondent added.

High Status

The attitude of the Domin-

Mon

"If and when we have trouble," he said, "and Britain has even

is prohibited in all dis-35.000 to 50.000 planes, we won't

have any notice and that whole

tricts and persons disubeying may country could be wiped out in 48

be fred. on without warning.

Tension Rising ·

New Delhi, June 1.

ions on this point-they have Reliable but unconfirmed re-nities have been reported encour- been kept informed about the ports of gun running, troop aging the organisation of private negotiations is interesting, movements and religious commu-

armies.

Ho added: "The situation is terribly serious."-Our Own Cor respondent.

Soviet Comment

London, May 31.

|portant committees.

ADRIENNE AMES DEAD

The Moscow Radio, comment- Lajos Dinnyes, Hungarian De- lax on the choice of General

fence Minister, to head the new sald Hungarian Government,

New York, May 31. tonight: "General Dinnyes Adrienne Ames, 39-year-old was known for his bold defence former Alm star, died here today of democratic principles in the of cancer. She had continued her appearances until o fort. pre-war reactionary parliament radio of Hungary."-Reuter.

night ago-United Press,

Manfred Repeats His Disappearing Act

Berlin, June 1.

Manfred Dinse, 13-year-old schoolboy who was the first German to "visit" England after the war, has disappeared again from his Berlin home, after being repatriated by the British Red Cross.

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The First Bell will be rung at 236 p.m, and the first raco will be run at 3.00 p.m.

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NO ONE WITHOUT A BADGE WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE. Manfred, a dark well-manner- ing good-natured British

Radges_admitting non-members to the Members' Enclosure ed lad, with a twinkling eye and soune) that Manfred "speaks al-the Secretary on the written or

per-and Club Rooms at $10 including tax are obtainable through almost perfect English, went on most perfect English, and has member, such member to be responsible for all chils. etc.

personal introduction of board the British ship Empire very good English mannerisms."- Badges admitting to Members" Enclosure will NOT be on Rapier in August 1945 and land-

COURSE. ed in Newcastle. He travelled so many British families in Ger-

British police fear that with sale at the RACE

The Treasurers' Compradore Office will close at

11 a.m. down to Taunton, Somerset, many now Manfred may suc-floor, Exchange Buliding.

and the Secretary's Office at 11.45 a.. Both Offices at 1st where his extraordinary gift ceed in working his passage to for mimicry enabled him to pass England again,

A limited number of tlffins will be obtainable at the Club "He's a real House, provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 hiruself off as an English problem." a British welfare of Boy (Tel. 27818). schoolboy.

feer said. "His experiences have

NO CHILDREN. WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE CLUB'S He spent one year at Taunton made him more English than PREMISES DURING THE MEETING. Grammar School, but was then | German."-Our Own Correspon-

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE. discovered and repatriated by dent,

the British Red Cross early in the summer of 1940.

On his return to Berlin Man- fred said that his life's aim was to join the British Fleet Air Arm.

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TRUMAN VISIT TO CANADA

Washington, May 31. The White House said today After a few months at home that President Truman will de

The price of admission to the Pubilo Enclosure is 33 In- jcluding tax for all persons including ladies, and is payable at

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Bookmakers, Tic Tac men, etc., will not be permitted to operate within the precincts of The Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.

Refreshments will be obtainable in the Restaurant in the Public Enclosure.

SERVANTS' PASSES.

with his father, a Berlin police-finitely not vait Alnak on his ONLY on application to the Secretary. 1st Floor,

Passes for Servants will be issued to Private Box holders man, Manfred decamped to the vacation trip this summer.

Exchange American sector of

The White House Secretary,: Berlin,

Building.

Any persons found lottering with Servants' passes in thele where an American officer pro- Charles Ross, said the plan had posed to adopt him, but Ameri- been under consideration but Ison will forfeit the same and will be removed from the

enclosure. can laws still forbid adoption.

now definitely ruled out. The boy was retrieved by the British officials when he vanish- ed again.

'British meases in Berlin have been posted with placards worn.

Close Watch Kept On

Nazi

Gaolbirds

Their view, of which Whitehallnities arming themselves for con Police and military officials at Fear of more suicides by Nazi top war criminals

-is-well-aware, is that-full-mem flict-spread here yesterday-on-the-Calcutta-completed-plans-foberg to Berlin.

Berlin, June 1.

has postponed their moverent-from... Nuern bership of the British Com-eve--of-one-of-the most momen-cordon around-that city,

Moro monwealth in high status tour weeks in India's history. ment of troops to strategic areas There Is considerable doubt Alled conversation on "penal calling for a proper apprecis British blueprint would be im-clated Press.

Since it became known that the in the city was reported—Asso-

now whether the soven major arrangements have broken down tion of its dutles and advant-parted on June 2, tension

war criminals-Hess, Funk, on several points--whether the ages and for an appropriate been rising. Reilable sources said han

C.-In-C. Back

Raeder, standard of government

Schirach, 8pear, prisoners are to be allowed cor- Karachi, May 31. Neurath, and Doenitz will ever respondence, administration.

Field-Marshal Sir

whether Claude, be brought to Berlin to

they the should be made to do prison "India, they feel, should he have been purchased in COP3 | Auchinleck, Commander-in-Chief welcomed as a member of the numbers and driven into Indian don by air today and at once left

Spandau Gaol to serve their, sen- | work, etcotera. in India, arrived here froin Lon.

tences under. quadripartite Commonwealth on this under- states. Large collections of arms

Broadly speaking the British supervision, for New Delhi, standing, but not pressed with

were reported being made in

He cut short his programme in

Americans They were first due in Borlin and

favour o Inducements. In short, it is some of the Princely states, many

of which already have not the business of the British armies and considerable left over for the Viceroy's conference with months overdue, having

strong

Britain to return to India in time on Nov. 16. They are now six humanitarian treatment, where- 48 the Russians advocate the Government to "sell", the Com-war equipment,

monwealth to India. There la

Indian leaders on Monday--Reumained in Nuernberg gaol un-most complete isolation. Some of the religious commu- tor

der. Americon guard."

"JANE"

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But the greatest obstacle the wishful scheme of the four- Power gnol in the expert opinion of the Penal Branches that four-Power supervision will just not work.

"It was

proposed that each Ally should in rotation provide a. prison gitard for one month, but the scheme has grave practical and psychological drawbacks. The American guards at Nuernberg lot two criminals slip through their Bogers-Loy, who hanged him self on lavatory-sea), vand Goering, who took pojem,¦. "It | will', be exoeedingfy: diffienltto prevent Hean committing

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