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Today's Events

July 1-Crrenfony, in honour of Canadian War Dead, Saiwan

Cemetery, 10 ium.

July --Rotary Club, closedl

tureting.

THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1047.

CONFERENCES IN BATAVIA Immediate Threat Of War Halted

Coming Events H.K. Trade

July 3-Lane

goethern

Crawford Littl

Share.

ut maceting;

Bidders, noof.

July 4-LKF C.- (Rugby 'Section)

meeting, 6 pam.

July 11 Peak Tramways annual;

'meeting, noon.

Personalia

Mission To The South

trade

Hong Kong's mission to the Nether lands East Indies. Siam and Malaya, sponsored by the Hong Kong

Dr. Arthur W. We left the Manufacturers' Union, Delony on Saturday by P.AL. psim for Honolulu, en route twill consist of 25

mem-

the United States, for a holiday. bers, the "China Mail" Dr. Woo, who plans to return to learned yesterday. Hoto: Kong H three or fou

The different factories in Hong months, amily autoric the King have been informed by Gaumeological Conference in Ohio the Union that the trade in August

will

*pend

:

The foldem were passengers by PAL. platna

Map Manda, Me E. Shatt, Mrs.

(197 198 do Mart, An T. Su, Mr. Lui Low You, Misa S, Lee, Mi C. Lan, M. By Link P6, Mr. 3.1.

V. Borja Minu serbia, Mo Mr. M.A Alzate, Mi Perkins, Compil

Breler, Mr. C Sinflivan, Mic Eng To Yu, Mrs. 1. Lim, Mle 1. Yu, Miss C Ya, Mr P. Yang, M: AE #Paghes, Mr. B. Broncont, Mr. M. Concep. tion, M A Machuw, Mr. L..

кул

from

to six weeks touring the South Sen areas Members of the Mie sion will bear their own expetises which the Union estimates t

Not

But Crisis

Yet Over

Batavia, June 30.1.

Gunner Missed The Boat

MARINĖS SHOOT

CHINESE

Shanghai, June 30. The Chinese 'morning paper, "Sin Wan Pao,” in a Tsinglao

· report, said today that United States Marine" "guarda shal and killed two Chinese on when the Friday morning Latter entered a U.S. Nove wercheuse in an attempt to stent envae. Untied Press.

Dangerous

Dutch and Indonesian officials conferred on Sun- day over the United States note which both sides welcomed as halting the immediate threat of war in the Netherlands East Indies. Delegations from both sides met at the palace of cheerful company was

Dutch Governor General Hubertus J.Van responsible for the ap- Junk

- Serretary General of the Indonesian delegation, which has been negotiating with the Dutch.

under-

Over-indulgence

of

in Goods On

Gunner

While on patrol duly in a Police

091 noticed Junk No. F403H.S..

LOAN TO JAPAN. IS

TURNED DOWN

Tokyo, June 3)

A British and American combinë has offed a

1

loan of £50,000,000 to the Japanese Geru-

ment but SCAP has refused, Central Jews learns from authoritative sources.

The offer, which was made about a

mon go,

was turned down several days ago by CAP because the interest rate is too high d the

terms not satisfactory.

The Anglo-American group wanted 3% per cent interest

which, with additional commis- Rubber

Mimi, would amount to Ap- proximately four per cent per

SCAP maintains that{

annum.

an interest rate of 2.8 per cent an

would-be the maximum.

The question of guarantee or security for the loan had not been discussed. The offer from the Anglo-American group has been the most definite of at forta to establish credits for Japan.

Mook to consider effects of the note which pearance urged the Indonesian Republic to cooperate William Whitehouse, 21, launch at about 10.30 p.m. immediately in the formation of an interim 30th Field Battery Royal Sunday, S/I Cairns and Det. PCC government.

Artillery, before Mr. W. owned by Wong Wu-ling, 46 Indonesians present were negotiations with the Dutch for

Kow-moored at Shaukiwan A Blair-Kerr at Education Minister Seewandi, eventual establishment of an in-

Boarding the junk, the Polic: from dependent United States of In-loon Court yesterday in-officers found 281 tins of kere- who received the note United States Consul General ) donesta.

stead of his being on his sene. 22 sticks of dynamite, five Walter Foute, and All Boadiard-

Sjahrir told newsmen that

wire, Juse

14 tins cocoanut oll, Sajap Kiri, powerful federation way to Singapore in the detonators and one small coll cl of six Left Wing political or "Empress of Scotland." ganisations, had now

Whitehouse, according to his to more culla of steel wire, 20 blcycle tyres, four tins of dye, and written fully the proposals con- own admission, was en route to 10 bicycle chains.

During When Wong appeared bektrı The note was hailed by Presi- tained in President Soekarno's Singapore from Japan.

Hong Mr. W. H. Latimer at Kowlon dent Soekarno as easing the letter of June 27 to the Nether- the ship's stop-over in

three yesterday, charged with the pos Kong, he went out with Inj lands government which Reg. to take part in the crisis "to a great extent." Mieston *]hsaas On July B.

a statement to Associated Press based upon his past policies. companions and had "a bit too session of dangerous goods, fail- Alesian will accept samples correspondent Stanley Swinton They had not, however, com- much to drink,"

The result of their celebration Jogjakarta, Soekarno said plied with his demand for of gends, accompanied by drie ments giving the essential partit la gratifying- to note the guarantee of full powers, he S/I CJ. Askew. At 3 p.m.

was related to the Magistrate-by culars.

non-participating United

government's said.

Askew was near Saturday, S/I factories. Such samples with the

sympathetic attitude toward) Soekarno held conferences

he was the Y.M.C.A. when necessary documents will have to

the Republic of Indonesia and throughout the day with poli- tracted by be in the Mission's hands by July

ite true comprehension of In- tical leaders in an effort to win 15 the latest.

donesian problems, capecially support for Sjahrir's demand. its desire to see-and I quole Dr. A. K. Gapi, acting Minis. the State Department-the im- fer of Economics predicted that mediate formation of an in- the crisis would not be resolved

The

French Convent

Quong

Wong Wang

Reunion

A

Chie Fong. De

Man, Ma S 120ang, Mr. Yes, Mr. Wong Chuk, Mi Cank, M t Yes, Mr Nang d padure Huizer,

1st

States

were

A

Associated

01

at.

ing to proceed to the Dangerous Goods Anchorage, and attempting to export unmanifested cargo, hu was fined $250 (or three months* hard labour) on the ref charge. $200 for 10 weeks) on the second, and $50 (or one week) on the

third, consecutively.

Inspector J. Orem prosecuted.

Four Million In Shanghai

Discussion about the US$1.- 000.000 credit for Japan from wither American semi-official or private capital is atil progress. 'ng between Washington and Tokyo.

Latest Word The latest Information Indi. catea that the American Recon- struction and Finance Corpora- tion, which Is empowered to make loans for financing agri- cultural exports and to extend credits in cases where no other organisation is able to handle eredita, may undertake to un- derwrite food exports from the United States to Japan.

Associaion Appeal

been The "China Malhas informed by Mrirwin Yee, Chairman of the long Kong Com- Industri and Rubber mercial Asseziati that a taul appeal is being st by bis As sociation today the Protector of Labour regning the deci sion to discon registra- tion of rubber hoe factories occupying domile premists.

The apper! ints out, inter nila. that thalier is. which affects economy of the Colony in serai and thou- ands of works in particular.

onc

In the event the appeal re- ing rejected, Yee said that the member sturies of the As- aortation wol either be come. pelled to clo down or to take

iho

such steps may be necessary to bring t matter to notice of her authority.

A highly placed Japanese offi- cial told Central News today that Japan is worried about a

A copy the appent is stro large credit to Japan since China, one of the Big Five, is only able being subnted to the Colonini Secretary to The Chief«OM- to get US$50,000,000 credit so far. He said Japan, needs about cer, Fire igade. US$200,000,000 yearly for five]

to finance imports of years necessary foodstuffs.

cries of "thief." Asking Li Wing, who was doing the shouting, why he was doing so when na "thlet" was in sight, the, police inspecter learned that the alleged robber

was inside the terim government for Indone- before

building Monday.. ala. eablished upon the prin-į

said that the man was one ciple of federation, as propos-;

British Note

Europeans of four

who had Valdland: M. F.

Past student- of the Frenched by the Indonesian Repub-

Batavia, June 20

entered his shop and stolen д **Couvent School celebrated their | He,' ~ The critica), situation in Dr. Hubertus van Mook few pairs of shoes after chasing

annual reunion this year with Netherlands - Indonesian rela- Lieutenant - Governor - General, him out. Recently arrived from Amera, tea party at the School resterday tions has to a great extent been moved swiftly to avert a fur- find

Accompanied by Li, S/I Askew Tayang

The Pengcate afternoon. Hotel,

and Mrs. GP The inclement weather did

eased by this undoubtedly wellther crisis in the relations be entered the "y" and, on the first at Mi

lined United States aide me- tween the Indonesian Republic door, saw the accused; the slive. Baughanan, who are paying them | dampen the spirit of those who

of the fest 1

will strengthen and the Netherlands Republic. I maker said he was une te the Polony Mr. siteeded: and the proceedings moire, which

This closely follows the theme Baughanan bank taken ovra

enflyened by impromptuitual friendship between the Dr. van Mook and the Com- four. A pair of shoes was found

of Premier Tetsu Katayama and Hong Kong General Agent for dunes and a games competition. people of Indonesin and the mission-General this morning in accused's battledress. He was

his Economic Stabilisation the United States Laces Company

A number of present student

United States of America."

conferred with Republican re- under the influence of drinks but

Chief Kiron Wada who admits, aftet he and his wife expire: to Joined the older girls in the fun

Sjahrir Impasse presentatives on the Republican not drunk, suld S/1 Askew,

the foreign exchange credit is of the party.

Another pair of shoes ratdan ben permatzeity.

Sorkarso nis sent a message reaction to the United States

was

becoming a critical issue but of personal gratitude to Foote nate which urged the Repub found in the Red Lion Inn. The

that the Japanese Government was holding

them There still was no official Dutch Henn Government to accept the soldier who

In hesitating to approach the

Canton, June 29. The statistics also revealed that comment on the US note but Dutch' proposals for the estab- claimed that they were left by

until every domestic Genel Chang Fa-kwel, Gen- there were here last month 1,056 subject pleasure over the action was lishment of an interim govern- another serviceman,

Chiang resource and facility has been eralissi0 "We cannot help people who "pao", 26.791 "chin" and 820,145 plainly apparently in Dutchment: for the whole of Indone

mobilised, fully.-Central Nowa. represitatife commit offences like this," said households. Reuter. ain. circles.

were

L

at

Heft the wan Mr. Banglaman

BROTHEL CHARGE whs commented with several Bri tich and Anerwan shipping Unee

For falling to answer and dime the war he served | charge of keeping a brothel

North 3 Mail You Lane, first floor, on with the S. Army in Africa un Italy. Mr. and Mrs. Baturday, Lau Sam, 45, widow, Bously only so, who was by Mr. d'Almada at Central ves

had her bail of $250 estreated

Sutan Sjährlr, meanwhite,. After his meeting with the His Worship. I will, however, A With the American army terday. The brother was ralded was holding firm at Jogjakarta Republican representatives to give you the option of a fine of Farof, was killed in Normandy by Dot-Inspector: Davis at 11.46 oh his decision to resume the day, Dr. van Mook received the $159, to be puld in three days. an June 7, 1941-one day after p.m. on Baturday. Three girls Premiership only if he is grant-Sultan of Pontianak, head of ergo togpol for two months.

l three men were found.

Accused was ordered to bel nowers in resuming West-Borneo, and President placed in the custody of the

Sockawati, of East Indonesia..

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Made of LEATHER, - Before 24.00

NOW 19.90

Made of FABRIC. Before 21.00 NOW 17.90

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Before 6.99. NOW 4.90

SUNNY

DAY

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IN 24 DIFFERENT

'AND OTHER

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SUMMER

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It was understood that the Military Police until the fine la Republican reply to the United paid and pending, arrangements Staten note could be expected made for his "departure from

Hong Kong

"at short notice."

The note was being handed]

Two 40-year-old widows, a -62.{ over officially to the Republican Government at Jogjakarta to year old cook, and a farmer were day by Ali Budiardjo. Scere-ned. $3 a letter by Mr. Latimer at Kowloon yesterday when they tary-General of the Indonesian

pleaded guilty to having convey- delegation which haa been

ed letters into Hong Kong over negotiating with the Dutch.

All the accused the week-end. It was reported from Repub-

st the K.C.R. were arrested lican quarters that he also cur- Statlon, said Inspector Orem. ried a letter from the British | Government, delivered through

Coalition Cabinet?

Shanghai, June 30, The population of Shanghai for the month of May wos. 4,178,839. of whom 2,342,537 were males and 1.836,302 females, according to statistics compiled by the Civie Affairs Department of the Munt cipal Government

This was 148,113 more than in April

Among the 10875 babies burn here last month, 5,556 were boys and 5,119 girls, and among the 2,047 persons who tibud, 1,636 were males and 1,311 females, it was also disclosed.

Progress In Japan's Rayon Industry

Tokyo, June 29.

Irorside Leder's

Broadcast

Kai-shek's In Southeasi Chinas broadcasting from the Canto stafion XTPA on short:

11050 klo- wave frequency of cycle (240 metres) tonight (Moray at 8 p.m.

Geral Chang hopes thereby to bable to tell overseas Chili- ese roughout the world, pari curly the great Chinese conn- munties of Southeast Asim Augalia and the United Blutes,

and

Japan's rayon industry is making "satisfactory somthing of the sufferings - progress". toward rehabilitation, and heavy-deione by the people of the

prince of Kwangtung volume production is expected to begin this Kungs during the recent dis- autumn in high-grade yarn using cotton lin-asousloods.

eneral Chang has been ย ters imported from the United States for raw te issociate of the President material.

Frederick C. Taylor, former Japan representative of a leading American rayon pulp producer before the war and chief of the pulp unit of the American War Production Board during the war, the British Consulate General eventfully but tension was mount is how with the SCAP Textile in Batavia, believed to reiterate ing....

Division as a special rayon tech-

consultant. that Britain. considérs

"President Soerkarno meanwhile nical the

SCAP recently authorized fre Dutch proposals a fundamental-appointed former Premier Sjahrir

rayon filament mills to borrow ly reasonable basis for coopera-ns special adviser,

Holland's policy is quite cicate facilities, which will bring daily $104,000,000. yen for repairing tion-Beuter.

Bald Dr. van Mook. It is politics|

100 firmly in conformity with the tput from the present. 48 to

tons. Future production will con- principle of Linggardly give a

We focentrate on high-grade product on our proposals of May

д imple 12-month programme bogin- reasonable solution to the Indonesian Repubile asked mentation of the Linggardfatning September when 100 tons of leaders of the four biggest poli-ngreement for the

or cotton "inters will be arriving purpose of

Staten. deal parties today to form buliding up a United States of In- from

special attention as being paid coalition cabinet by tomorrow donesla as a sovereign nation in note The American

to the cupra ammonium-mill of Asahl-Kasci-Kalahu on Kyushu, which is one of the only three existing in the world. This mill tons of has capacity of eight daily output and will be able to being handle all cation linters Imported, from the United States during the 12-month programme. -Central News.

President

Jogjakarü, June 30.

Soerkurno of the

(evening to cope with the critical the helpful in Anding out how

sued as

main

rituation now confronting the may

the far an agreement on Netherlands East, Indles.

The President's appeal was is. points is still possible."

The Dutch authorities also sent the Indonesian leaders to Jogjakarta a note from the continued to mull over a United British Caurul echoing the Amori States note urging the republi: to can message and urging Indono cooperate with the Dutch in set- sian acceptance of Butch saver- ting up an interim government eignty during the interin govern. - for the united states of Indonesia ment. and promising economie ald when the government is formed.

Some of these leaders express- ed concern over the official text of the American note, which they Ford differed sharply from garbled telegraphic version ceived here yesterday.

Words Omitted, They quoted the official note

T

War Of Nerves *.

of the

18

BAD FOR THE MORALS?

Exhibit Of

Sculptures

aerlod of many years and one of China's best known

He litary commanders.

1 fectionately known as "Iron- de.'

He fought the Japanese the southeast corner of China throughout the war nud re-. cently decorated by both the Govern- British and American ments for the services he reni- A fine array of sculptures ant dered to the Allied cause. -- paintings were on view at S Reuter. when as exhibition of the worl John's Cathedral Hall yesterday

Chinese sculptor and painter, ws of Mr. Chan Sik-kwin leadit

opened.

Among the many well execid sculptures on display were bets

Assault On Motorman

of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-sk, Wong Heung, 21, mechanke, Sir Geoffry Northcote (n toner was fired 550 by Mr. d'Almada al Governor of Hong Kong) and Central yesterday for assaulting

Lindemann, General

Ansher Chau Cheung, motorman, On 14 outstanding exhibitp on view was tram in Johnston Rund on Satur a bas rellet of Blessed Mapalen.day,

Prosecuting, Inspector II. of Canossa.

The exhibition, which w

Brownrigg anid while the tram main open until Friday. I open Was passing Fleming Road at 7.50 am on Saturday, defendant t- the public there beng tempted to board it but was tol charge for admission.

by the motorman not to do roj Wong succeeded in pushj open the gate at the first class entrance, After embarking, de- fondant kicked tho motorman several times.

to

K

Fatal Accident In Wanchai

Both Dutch and Indonesian sources denied flatly that they would meet again. Dutch offlela's said: "The next move is now up to the Republic in view

The past weekend found Hong. Kong's Chinose labour classes aħl re-Anglo-American poles,"

Despite lack of activity along a percentage of the middle class the demarcation line where the without much reading Their ing the death of a 44-year-uld

A fatel jeep accident, involv Indonesians predicted military popular weekly tabloids from Chinese woman, Chu Tat. and as action would start this morning, Canton Zalled to arriva.

Baying: "The United States be- tension, seemed to be moun Affairs Bureau banned publica-8 and 9, occurred about 4.30

In view of his good record with the Royal, Navy, A/B Leung Chol, 39, was bound over by the Magis- frate for a similar offence.

SAI WAN CEREMONY.

The Canton Municipal Social slight Injuries to two boys, aget Heves that immediate formation and Indonesian circles again ex-

Those who are attending the of an interim central government pressed

yesterday 30 mosquito weeklies junction

afternoon at the д fear that the Datch tion of some

of Hennessy and Re-Committal Service at the re- for Indonesia,

burial of Canadian war' dead established upon may attempt to cut off West Jayn which hard wide circulations in Fleming Roads, Waachal

are. the principles of federation as from the Republic In ploce-meal Canton, Hong Kong and Macao. It is understood that two this morning at Sai Wan proposed by the Dutch and acuperations.

on grounds that they were bad naval ratings were detained in reminded that they should ar Dutch sources donled the state for the morals of the masses, cepted

principle

connection with the accident. by the

Among the 30 were such widely Indonesian republic, is urgently ment and termed it-continued

road papers as the "Love Report, necessary.". In the telegraphne propaganda and an attempt of version which had been rested the Republie to add to the war of "Spring" "Rose, Sauth Wind"

nerves.—United Press,.

And Delight Nuwe T warmly here, the words "by the Dutch, and accepted in principle": had been omitted..

in

This, the Indonesians pointed out, changed the whole tone of the note, which they had accepted as an endorsement of the stand taken by the republican govern ment-Associated Press,

Tension Mounting

20 poke Batavia, June 130, Governor General Hubertus Van Mook said at a press conferenon today that the American not in constructive and timely and rightly states that a solution is urgons! and the general, situation necus quick clarification."

dhe I am, deadline for rumour-

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rive, at the cemetery by. 9.50 woman died two hours a.m. after admission to Queen Mary Guides will direct vehlenlar Hospital, but the children were traffic from the junction of discharged after treatment. land and Bhek-O. Road.

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