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FRANCIS WU'S STUDIO

GLOUCESTER ARCADE

CHINA MAIL

No. 33684.

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ESTABLISHED FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS

HONG KONG, FRIDAY, JUNE-6, 1947.

MARSHALL'S PLEDGE TO EUROPE

Promise Of Economic Assistance And Support

Call For

For Joint Effort

Cambridge, Mass., June 5. Secretary of State George Catlett Marshall today called on the countries of Europe to work out together a great programme of reconstrue- tion,

He promised American economic assistance and At the support "so far as it may be practical." same time he pledged the United States to op- pose "any Government which manoeuvres to block the recovery of other countries.". Without naming way foreign) sorised stanic health in the country or party. Marshall de- word, without which Opere enn clared in an address prepared | lens politirat dubility and my for a meeting of the Harvard oned peace." Alumni Association that "Gay- ernna Als, ptical parties or Kroups which seek to tante human misery in order 10 mofs therefrom politically otherwise will engjester the o12 position of the United States,"

The Purpose

He said the purpose of such AT Aurrican policy should be, tar revive " working economy" and dues pernit the emergence nd political and social rond- Luous in which free institutions

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Anti-Vatican Drive In

Rumania?

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Budapest Defied By Envoy

(By Edward Bomar)

Washington, June 5, Hungary's Minister to the United States, backed by a majority of his staff has defied the new Communist dominated. Budapest Government and refuses to go home.

The Minister. Aladar Szegedy-Maszak, announc

ed through a spokesman that he does not re- cognize the new Russian supported regime; he. has rejected an order to return to Budapest for "consultation"; he and other members of his staff will retain possession of the Legation un- til the situation is "clarified,"

Ha decision was announced after the Envoy hnd conferred with Mr. Barbour, Chief of the PS. State Department's Divi son of Southern European Af-, fairs,

Leas WINDSON HOUSE

CHINA APOLOGISES

Price: 20 Cents.

London, June 4.

The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Bevla, told the House of Com- moms today that the Chinese? Government had apologised for the bombing of the British relief ship "Wan Shan" at port in Shantung last April 1.

Disciplinary action has been taken opsinst the pilots TC- ponsible and orders have been issued for the question of com- pensation to be discussed with the international authorities.

--Reuter.

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SINO-AMERICAN TRADE SNAGS

New York, June 4.

Unsettled economic conditions in China such as currency fluctuation, high prices, black mar- kets and Government trade restrictions are impeding Chinese-American trade, a Central News survey reveals.

Chinese

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At present, most

business men are

the

cause they fear that their con Senator On

The Warpath

and

In view of the current situation in China, Central News conducted a trade by trade survey among American importers who are compara- tively well informed of trade conditions in China and who are desirous of retaining com- mercial relations with that country. The object was to find out their opinions as to how condi- tions in China have affected their imports of Chinese commodities. The survey shown that

Oil and Fats. According to one majority of American traders informant, if the present high concede that diffluttics are con- prices on Chinese wils prevail, fronting not only them at it would restrict American all

exporters FIR well. inquorta

would force priers are high in American Importers to seek Chinn, they are also high in another market. Ai present this country

South America in the world's American | largest supplier of edible oils will, in future, be able to with their China imports despite been exported to Europe, One continubuų į although much of its oila hus join the Royal Navy and high prices and unstable mar trader warned that unless 200 the Army on the same kets. They are cautions bearly rehabilitation of Chineso oil milks is effected, China may basis as they now join

tracts with Chinese exporters not be able to retain her, poaí- the Royal Air Force.

may not be fulfilled. This is tion as aid of the major sup- The Minister of

Defence, Mr. partly attributed to uncertain-plus of wood all and leaned le del mat specify how muud

Alexander, announced this in the ties on the part of Chines | oil. He pointed out that China - money the American Govern

Hoto of Commons today in a re. Bucharest, June 3. In the meantime, the United

merchants in obtaining the pra- could easily become the biggrat inen friends to make available.

aly to a question by Mr. Thomas ducte required ur ordered and producer along this line if the but said Europe must have sub-

drive to segregate: States nude plain its displen-

Delbreg, Labour Member,

partly to Hutch drawhacka ns reprganised her factories. stantial additional help during |

the Roman Catholice with the pro Communist

The statement was grected with politient coup in Hungary by the next tires to four years at confium of Europe as to the

disrupted transportation facili- spreds up production. bond cheers Washington. June 4.

Government from Rituation Church in Rumania and these actions:--

ties in moving goods to Chinese |

(Continued on page 10) fare economic, social and polf- requirements of the

The Senate debate on beaches. General Brigadier tical deterioration of 16

counteres other Balkan countries these graye atal the part

ports for shipment. They are Mr. Dribers had asked whot efuracter."

Weems, American the satellite peace trea- themarives will take,"

from Vatican control is George H.

progress track bern made in impatient because conditions in Marshall's call for joint effort

predicted by political Commission in Balupest, called

number of the Allied Control ties opened today with rentiations for the abolition of China humper Chinese traders Economic circles today following upon the Russian Chairman for demands for a "decisive the colour bar in the army and which in turn hamstring Ameri- can import business. They re- United He also wanted to know the visit here of Ortho-¡mples of the "information" be stand" by the

fer particularly to the Chinese in what respecta elreumstances in

Government trade controls. dox Metropolitan Alexei applied the Hungarian govern States against Russia. these two services varied so great.

ment resulting in the ousting

The right-wing Southern De-] ly from the Royal Air Force that of Moscow..

of Premier Ferenc Nagy.

moceat from Mingissippi, Semm-jthe long delay in

Demand Declines assimilating (2) The United States Legustor Eastland, suggested That their practice to that of the R.A.F.

Shanghal, June 5. tion at Budapest has notined Russia had made a vass of had been necessary?

Throughout the survey, the The United Nällat-Keonomic Hungarian government that Hungary and insisted that "thef Mr. Alexander did not reply to point was brought home im Courell has instructed the Far planes of the Russian-Hungar United

and again by American traders Eastern Economic Commlaston Nations must act to the last two points.-Reuter. line no

that, firstly, high prices in China] (which convenes here) to make an transport

longer preserve peace and protect the may fly over the American oc-liberty of the Hungarinn p

in turn affect selling prices here extensive surveys THE WEATHER

of present and as a result, demand for somei ccanumic-conditions in Hong- ori ple.”

A molerate anti-egelmte cover North Chinese gods has suffered af Kong, China, Indo-China, the pation zones in Austria Germany because slmallar

Urging definite United States Japon and Hokkalds and a chive of high

Union, Singapore, Transit rights have been denied moves, even if it means ejeren extre frus cantare of lous decline. Secondly, some Malayan of

Chinese 1*ykurs 10- United States planes by tion of the Soviet Union from Boobs to the Philippines,

wood Rurma, Ceylon, British North A over Burma. Hungary,

Trough extant oil. are hard the United Nations,” Senatorį

oblain. Horneo, Brangi, Sarawak, the zeruse Santis Chien and Furmown to the Thirdly, wille

goods Netherlands East Indies, the Eastland said:

Monin Gradients gre Bryngular

over like

rhubarb are excellent Philippines and Sium. in quality, other commodities Today's Foterus:-Molerate south-west

The Commission also has se sotiable winda., Chondy with thunderýy like Turs are poor. Fourthly, been ordered to bring about a clovers. Improving temperarily

there are some new Chinese ex- substantial increase in the pro- porters in the field who lack | duction of Asta and the Far experience concerning the type| Bast, Dr. T. F. Tsiang, China and quality of goods which delegate, said today.

from Sixty delegates

the Through interviews with United States, China, Britain, American traders dealing ex- France, Russia, Australia, clusively in the importation of Philippines, the Netherlands

Sigm are Chinese products, the trade by aut

to attend the trade picture unfolds as follows,' meeting.-Associated Press.

He said this in necessary to by the Europrion countries to vive proper effect to whatever develop a reconstruction

luation raight be

int, represented the first step the Coed States,

l the tie W St.6 Department approach in the problem of world wide rehabilitation,

Against No Country Marshali said the United States Apanvia with and her l" not be in a piece

taken by

Serious Situation

the

He sat the programme to place Europe on its feet ceunt

Premier Groza, apenking it a miralty was the launitiess of

Banquet

Monday or

night for Europents The role l

Metroplitan Alexvi, sud, “Cath ties have launched tion for Pained States in such

"hould consist af world frurit. Örtlandfoxy must also granne- friendly aid in the drafting of start action, as we are informed Prises European programme and of at a certain plot to use faith for various Any assistance this late, support of such pro-other than religious ends and for

8 far as it may be imperialist tendencies. Government may render in the

"Freing this world front provide a emę, przetical for us to do." - future should

which de ៧. rather than a mere pallidive." He declared a very serious other religions.

The Secretary of State de- situation is rapidly developing" serve penee. Orthodoxy must an which "bodeg nswer with its force and watchtul. clated "our polley is directed! in Europe

He sai ness."

moal basis B develop.

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not against any country or doe good for the world." trine but against hunger, pover

ty, desperation and chaos.

" is Jogied that the United Stades should do whatever it is able to assist in the return of

this

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The

Hungaria prare audience of Rumanian and Rus

Legation appeasement." churchmen that "Fran- here has been in touch with The Senators have agreed t treaties für Germany and Aussian

Bunnians recovery,sylvanian

Joined other Hungarian legations have a final vote for ratifien- Yesterday's Weather:- tria had retarded

Catholicism under the Hapsburg abroad and there are indica- tion of the Italian, Rumunian. Maximum: 26. des. Pater

Alulmara 77.3 de, 'nh. Associated Press.

dominations, that. other Envoys may Bulgarian and Hungarian set-Sordine 1 fumes. terror during Austrian

follow. The tion,"

Fead of Szegedy-tiements by tomorrow evening.infall: 1.6.44 inch. Tatat American firms want. After mass Do Sunday in the Muszak,

Senator Fulbright, Liberal! slare Jan, 1-1, mm. * cal Burbarest Catbettra). Alexei an. The Hungarian Minister, by Democrat of Arkansas, is lead-

anal.Orthodox his action. joined the colony of ing a nounced that

movement to have the Congress would be held in Mos- voluntary official expatriatesį decision on the Italian trenly Ham, at mal cow this autumn ja “discuss pro- from countries' at present be-} postponed unti) January 25 bims of contmon interest.” --Unit. bind the Soviet "iron curtain." next year, but is not expected Rel. Humidity ed Press..

These include the Ministers) to win sufficient support for wie irvetin. of Estonia, Latvia. and his move.--Reuter,

Wind Force Lithuania-Baltic states swal-

BEVIN OPTIMISTIC

London, June 5.

The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ernest Bevin, said to- day that the world situation was "just begin- ning to foosen" and expressed the hope that economically without Britain would, recover leanine on outside aid.

He told a National Dock Cor, food supply problem which is poration Junebron "if we' suc harassing the political situa- ceed over a wide area in Europe | tion, lace in 1947, 1948 and In overcoming the immediate 1949 tremendous strides in re-

Plane From H.K. In Emergency

Manila, June 5.

A commercial airliner of the C-47 type, the PIC-141, which was ap- parently on a routine flight from Hong Kong to Manila, made emergency landing on the small airstrip at San1 Fernando at 10.30 last night.

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Anomaly In break of World War Twe, but

Shanghai Wages

Shanghai, June . Factory owners fneed with paying wages which increased

storing equilibrium in Europe and the Western Hemisphere

Referring to the British economic problem, he said "We have spent all we had and we have pawned everything. I say quite frankly i kne we are in dimenities but I do not want to ask anybody for anything. more than 100 per cent on June want to fight through and re- 1 told the Government

Would be forced to close down enver ourselves,"

plants unless something be done.

Replying to Left Wing La- liour criticism that he leaned

too much on the United States, Mr. Bevia said "I havo never leaned on anybody"

the

The pilot naid he tried to transport overseas and quick Colombo

land at Manila, but had been development in the rebuilding

they

still diplomitiendly recognized by the United States.

Eight of the 15 members of the Hungarlun Legatlon staff! joined the Minister In his deči-, sion.--Associated Press.

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London, Juno 5. Scotland Yard announced today that three more letter-bombs have been received in England making a total of 11 but so far it has not been able to trace their origin.

In addition, a similar letter of the first recipients felt sur- bearing golignite explosive was plelois about the unusual en-j received a few days ago in the closure in the top envelope and British Embassy in Paris but no called the police in to examine bomba have exploded, the Yard | the smaller envelope "containing sold.

the powder.

London years ago.

velope.

Owners of machine, electrical apparatus and metal foundry industries were the first to seek Government aid to tide them He said if a British workers over the "present crisis" croat-

It was learned that one of thei The poles then warned the increased italividual productioned when the Government un-

first letters to arrive in Britain) pubile, against opening any en- They demanded

Genoa, June 4. in the next 12 months "this old froze wages.

appeared in danger of exploding velopes they might receive and Oficinis of the trans-Atlantic from the heat and was imme-gave a special warning to mem- country will come through with reduction of what they termed triumph and succena.

"trrational" basic wages which mer "Saturnia" said today that diately placed in water. Lbers of the Government, The Foreign Secretary said they said gave unskilled coolies Tolante Mervedes Tessimi-Turl, of All the "marder by mail" he felt full of optimism over more than CN$1,000,000 per Chlengo, attempted suicide by mirailer sq far have

The powder la arranged in an borne Inner envelope and packed be. the world situation. "I see the month.

Jumping overboard when the ship Italian

and postmarka very serious tightness in

Workers in several factories was 300 miles from Genoa,

are tween two pieces of cardboard similar to the bomba used by so that world crisis of trade just be- Bircady have started slowdown They sold the American womani

an explosion would The plane, which was carry and in the loneening of it no pay them at the full rate, As-hand when she jumped into the Yard officials warned that if

ginning to lossen-only slightly strikes to force employers to had a purse with US$2,500 ft. her Irish Republican Army men in follow the opening of the en- ing eight women, two babies

Selentine experts at Scotland body will play a bigger part sociated Press. and

10 men, landed without

than the Merchant Marine and

ship stopped and lowered a life. the bombs exploded they couldYard are examining the powder damage or casunities.

possibly malm a person for life and envelopes in an effort to dockere. Good facilities for

According to reports here, sh or even cause' fatal injuries. trace the senders, mod, the had worked in Italy for the Unit- No bomba have been sent to authorities in Italy have been, ed States Army pnd werft back the Prime Minister but several communicated with.

*Government leaders re to the United States to claim another

Pont Ofilco and Customs) “ inheritance,

portedly received them--United officials are examining mails to When the alp docked later at Press.

try to intercept the envelopes Colombo, June. 6. Genoa, aho was met by a young The President of the Board of before they go through the nor Thirty-two were seriously in Italian navul officer and left with Traile, Sir Stafford Cripps, the mal postal channels.

Experts of the Home Office when police opened fire on a closed nu regson for her sufelde Strachey,, and the Minister of stated tonight that the inner en- crowd of strikers. retaliat attempt.-Uafted Press.

Fuel, Air. Emanuel Shinweli,velopes contained powdered ara, It is understood, among the grelignite. Between two places recipients of envelopes contain of cardboard is a pencil battery, The strikers, who are demand-, police then opened fire. It ising explosive powder, which which fires a detonator, which ing union recognition, were believed many others, Including were posted in Italy..

in Aurn explodes the powder. marching toward the Kilon-police, were injured ‹ but not The powder is contained in an The whole 18 80 cunningly nawa Oil Installation when the seriously

require envelope marked "Private, and contrived that howover the en- polled barred their way and hospitaltention. The 32, were Confidential" inside another cnvelope is opened the mechanism ordered them to disperse.

volope. The names and ad-will explifts the taken to hospitals,

powder, Tompers flared on both sides The strike leader,, Dr. N.M. dresses ure type written,

Reuter... and, one striker shot at a police Perera, was arrested United Inorgeant, ....... injuring, him;,~ Tho| Presk.

unable to do so due to poos of the Merchant Marine will do j radio contact and landing fack-

There is no airlines opera-

more to help restore equlti-

bylum in the world than any-

tions, radio contact at San Fer- thing I know."-United Prens.

nando, but Lieutenant. Abe Go-:

airstrip operations

Violence

gficer, heard a plane circling ON OTHER PAGES Jure and one liked today him. Ship offelale said she dis- Minister of Food. Mr. Jolin

Överhead and turned the Hghts Page Two

on in the small field which is European Charged With Em Uned for L-Ge.

Lt. Gowan praised the plot of the C-47, saying landing the huge plane on the small strip Wan "quite a feat."

Page Five

and

Reparations:

bezzlement.

Looted Property Claims State

ment. Page Six

floventtea

Editorial. Page Nine

Jap Tells How fle Klited Driton. Soft for Manila this morning-Page Ten

United Press.

World Sport

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