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· *HONG KONG, TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1947.

DUTCH OFFENSIVE IN INDONESIA

Attack On Republicans Opens By Air And Land

Nursing

Sister's Amazing Escape

A British nursing ⚫ sister, Miss Wheeler, of Bowen Road Hospital was trapped in the rear compartment of a taxi when it rolled over the edge of the Praya near the Star Ferry into the Harbour shortly after 5 o'clock last evening.

She was rescued by a Chinese crew member of a passing police launch who prompt'y dived into the water together with the driver of the taxi, Chan Chow of 47. First Street, Ground Floor. Together they got Mias Wheeler out of the car and into the Police Inunch where she re- mained in a semi-conscious con- dition until an umbulance took her to Queen Mary Hospital.

Eye witness accounts of the accident revealed that the dri- ver had climbed out of the taxi to give the passenger her change and open the door for her, when the vehicle suddenly rolled over the edge of the Praya.

At Queen Mary Hospital last night, Ming"-Wheeler's-conditioni was reported to be fairly good. It was added that she was suf

fering from the effects of im

mersion.

Wave Of Violence In Haifa

Heavy Fighting At Bandoeng

Batavia, July 21.

The Indonesian News Agency says that Dutch air- craft bombed and strafed Indonesian Republi- can airfields throughout Java simultaneous with the launching of land operations on a broad front. The agency said the aerial at- tacks were designed to neutralise the Repub- Ile's small air force of some 40 former Japan- ese planes.

First

reports of large-scale land fighting came from the Bandoeng area where the Indonesian News Agency said the Dutch had launched a -heavy attack on prepared Republican posi-

tions.

.

The agency Baid that the, ing the Dutch of waging ย Dutch, in an attempt to strike "colonial war."

westward toward the rich Sun- dancse lunds, had encountered | litt opposition and had called

in aerial support.

The Dutch also were reported hammering Indonesian positions with mortar fre.

Air raid sirens sent crowds scurrying from the streets just as four Dutch planes flew over

the outskirts of the city, drop- | ping bombs on an airfield out. aide the city. At least five ex- plosions were heard during as many minutes.

Gunfire heard in the direction of Bekasal River perimeter In-

The Premier himself watched dented there was a clash about the raid calmly from the steps eight miles east of the city and of the presidential palace on the there were two flurries of shoot-city's main street. "That's the ing near the British Cricket beginning of their (Dutch) Club

edge of police force," he commented, as on the south Batavia.

ho walked back into the .palaco A Dutch officer reported the just before the 'all-clear first casualty was an Indonesian sounded 25 minutes afior the who tried_to_escape a Dutch raid commenced. patrol in the Pengangshan dia. triet.

The

first objective of the troops here was the Indonesian radio station, which was seized without resistance.

Widespread Air Ralds

The Dutch News Agency said that Dutch air attacks had ox tended an far eastward as Ma- lang, resort centre about 400 miles from here, where Dutch fighter planes were reported to have made two "Aerce attacks" on the Bocgis airfield,

WAR

At the first gignal of the sirena, troops rushed from bar-. racks on the double and began clearing the crowded streets. herding stragglers into 'drainage ditches, which were u

HONG KHENG RESCUE

The "China Mail" has obtained the first pictures of the dramatic rescue by British and American warships of soene 1,800 passengers from the ill-fated steamer "Bong Khang," which run aground on Chilang Point and is not a total loss. In the above photograph, taken from H.M.S. Hart, chich was making an abortive attempt to come along side in heavy scas, passengere can be seen fining the rails. Part of the destroyer is in fore- ground and aboard the "Hong Khing standing on the rail, is Lt. Fitzroy Williams, RN, (Other pictures in Page 10).

France To Try To Keep The Peace

Paris, July 20.

"

France, the "traditional messenger of peace,"

would "do all in its power to keep the United States and Russia from lining up one against the other," said the Prime Minister, M. Paul. Ramadier, today when he addressed the So-}| utilized **24/chillst Federation of "Peripignan and added,, al raid shelters,, After the

continent, "Already in different parts of our raid, the streets while still busy

we see signs of a hundred wars. If we allow had much fewer people than the crowds which thronged them these rivalries to develop, it is we, the old earlier today, apparently un- Europe, which will disappear. aware of the Dutch commenced hostilities.

"We must dispel Russia's mistrust so that she will

consent to be reintegrated in Europe."

Only Way Open The Cabinet held a three-hour : Criticizing Russia's refusal to George Marshall, the United The agency reported that session this morning.

take part in the Parls economic States Secretary of State, that Dutch aircraft had attacked a

allow her President Soekarno is achedu- conference on the Marshall plan, France should not Republician Army depot atted to give a radio address at 7 M.

"Russia personal considerations of Ger. Ramadier said: Mage'and, in Central Java, and p.m. to be followed by a radio cannot help but be European, man problems to interfere with

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Hollywood, July 21.

Shirley Temple in poing to „be a mother in January.

The "one-time child star verified today that she and her husband, John G. Agar, it., were expecting their first clitich The actress, said 'she expected to continue movie work until Octiber/---A1z0- ciated Press.

"Hungry

Ship" In Harbour

With huge lettering on the side of its funnel reading "Hungry Ship," an American oil tanker, "The Cabins" attracted considerable attention as it steamed slowly past the Star Ferry pier to its berth in the harbour yes- terday morning.

IN TOKYO

Tokyo, July 20.

The first indications of the line that the tallis on a projected Japanese peace treaty between Gen- eral Douglas MacArthur, the Supreme Allied Commander in Japan, and Dr., Herbert V. Evatt, the Australian Minister of External Affairs, would be likely to take, were given to- day in what is regarded as an officially inspir- ed article in the "BCON," the British Com- monwealth Forces newspaper here.

The article lists as follows the five main points. which it says Australia would probably favour. at the peace conference:

1. Control and supervision of completed by the end of 1948, the peace terms' ensuring that Dr. Evatt la expected to ar- Japan will not imitate the ex-rive in Kure on July 25, from ample of Germany after the where he will go to Osaka by irst World War, and so menace train, and then fly-in Genaral again the security of the Pacl- MacArthur's special plane, Ac and Southeast Asia.

Bataan-to Tokyo-Heater. posal of the remaining elements of the Japanese fleet.

2. Reparations and the dis

cover

Prayers For Royal

Couple

3. Agreement. on reparations must be such as will not cripple economy, provided "economy” means the peaceful development, of nou-warlike industries.

4. Adequate compensation to euch Allied nation to physical losses and personal in- juries to servicemen, the suffer- ings of war prisoners and civi- b. Full agreement with Gen erud MacArthur that there must be an early peace with safe guarde ensuring Japan's de- None on board knew, velopment as a peaceful, demo- prayers for the Royal

Members of the crew told the "Ching Mail" that the lettering was done either before dawn yesterday or during the night by a "prankster," apparently to vent his feelings regarding the food aboard the ship.

on

Hon internees.

cratic

there

rather would

state. In this not admit, who WOR responsible, but insteadust be a particular stress on a review of the Japanese con complained that the stoward served them the

stitution, the encouragement of dishes trade unions and progressive day in and day out. They want educational measures and dros-; ed variety to make the food tic reforms of land tenure. appetising, they said.

same.

The Cabing" arrived from Shanghai with fuel and diesel

all.

War Excess Pay Of Officers

London, July 21. Replying in the House

No Disagreement

It is believed here that there

Edinburgh, July 21. Lieutenant Philip Princess Elizabeth, was Mountbatten, fiance of

mentioned for the first time here on Sunday in

Family.

"And for him to whom she has become betrothed, Phillip Mountbatten," the Rev. Neville Davidson of Glasgow sald when la hnd named the Princess following the King and Queen in his prayer.

Lieut. Mountbatton attended

STOKER MYSTERY

Is not likely to be any disagree- the services with the Royal nient between General Mac. Family with who he is staying Arthur and Dr. Evatt on these at Holyrood Huuse. points, and, that the only differ. The minister pakod for clices will be of degren strength. When an eine kort General MacArthur has al for the Royal couple and prayed rendy declared that, under the that they may find over in- ferms of the Potsdam agree- creasing Joy. In their love for ment, Japan will be confined to each other-Annociated Press, the four main islands and that there is no possibility of her again menacing the security of the Pacific and Southeast Asia

Tokyo, July 21. for at least 100 years.

A search party which left Despite the criticism of the Tokyo hast week to Investigate Soviet member of the Allied reparts that Stoker Jack Cromarty Control Council, General Mac Angrave of Hotas, Perth, was Arthur said that Japanese trade living as Japanese confle i her, Europe cannot consent to said: "We are not of those who Premier Sjari-Foeddin in his an amputation.

went to eliminate Germany for cess pay, Mr. John Free- measures are already undor found but Investigations are con

from the "France, the traditional mes always Deafening explosions shook

radio speech reviewed the his

European man said "The war ex- way, and land reform will be'tinuing, Reuter. the port of Haifn early today

tory of the negotiations between senger of peace and

liberty, community. But it is our duty cess arrangements were and one in the British security

the Indonesian Repable and the will do all in its power to keep not to forget the tragic lossons designed to ensure that a "ecorched earth" polley and Dutch in detail and charged the the United zone reportedly damaged the

States and Russia of yesterday. Royal Air Force radar station calling upon the civil authori Dutch with consistently delaying from lining up one against the

officers already serving ties to aid their people by co-conclusion of an agreement. He other."

on June 30, 1946, did not as the Jewish underground car- ried into the second day a re-operating with the Dutch Gov-declared that the major conflict

Obviously reacting to

suffer a reduction in pay ernmont. newed wave of violence.

centred around the issue of a warning yesterday by dirman, Indonesia Army Com-joint pollue force which the Re- public could never approve and ander fn the capital, Jogja said that security within the Re karta, as saying that sharp public was

matter of the Re. fighting was under way at Semarang, north coast elty 250 public itself. miles east of Batavia, and that He continued the Dutch British tommies went into the Dutch were attacking not manded the lifting of the food action against extremists, fight-only along front lines, "but also blockade by the Indonesian au- thorities; however they them- statement ing pitched battle over a wood. in the Interior"-a

selves continued to close ports

had strafed trains at two points speech by General Soedirman, We will do everything to conduct the success of the Parla econoi of Commons to a ques-wions are receiving consider-northern Japan --returned ~taduy:-

Commander-in-Chief-of-the-Re--her-to the place-reserved for mic........ dɔnferçnee, M... Ramadiet. tion on" officers' war ex-able encouragement, education No trace of the missing man was

Jerusalem, July 21.

At least 26 Britons and Jewa widespread fighting throughout the Holy

were injured in

Lard.

f

The first bombing was

the Stalla Maris Convent

the radar stallon.

mont).

near and

In Republican territory......

Other low-flying planes were said to have dropped pamphlets at various points urging the civil population to romain calm, warning against any attempt at

Antara quoted General Soe-

pubilean Army.

7

de-

Loan And China Inflation

Victims, First

the

Mr.

"It seems to us that France, Britain and Belgium, Norway

on the introduction of

come

of the French, British amf

and all those who fought against the new pay code on Germany have an indisputable July 1, 1946. right of priority. We, old Europe, tell young America: "War excess continues to be Victims must

before paid so long as service on the. Active List is continuous, but 'I 'sinughters".

regret it is not possible to ex- M. Ramadler added: "German tend the arrangement to casea rovival can only come alter ours, where there is a break in ser- ed aren between the Convent that suggested the possible use for import and export. He em-

Our priority has been proclaim- vlee, except where officers had of airborne troops or parachu-phasised that the Dutch wanted

ed and asserted. It must now applied in writing for a Re- and Carmel Avenue. Five un-

Seattle, July 21. become fact. Germany must gular commission before pro- dergound attackers were wound- tlets.

à colonial war to subjugate the ed, one seriously. He was cap official dec.aration of war, it is, "Although there has been no

Dr. Tien Fan-cheng; only receive what is strictly ceeding on re'case leave... Indonesians again, although in, fured and reported'y confessed

"American aid can bring us

As an exceptional and tem- that he and 40 other under- however, clear that the Dutch another form. There is only former Chinese Anibas necessary to her.

declared war one way open to our people, sador to Germany, de- our salvation. If we are capable porary measure, officers who ap ground. members intended In reality have

to upon the Republic," General namely, to defend our indepen-clared in an interview of firing it and if we can in plied in writing before the end Blow up the radar station.

(The Exchange Telegraph re. Spedirman was quoted as say,dence," concluded Sjari-Foeddin.here on Sunday. that he duce dissidents to go back on join for duty as ordered to do of relence leave, and who, re- ported the radar station suffering. He added that "the initialAssociated Press.

dollar their refusal" ed only damage to minor equip with calmness and discipline,"

Dutch attacks were received Dutch Communiqué felt a billion

United States, loan to the Premier said: "It is any to applications made be-

Paying tribute to socialism, 90. may receive war excessca.

This arrangement applies Batavia, July 21. The Dutch Government's first China would halt infla great victory for socialism that The violence apparently was and appealed to the Indonesians Inspired by the interception of to rally to the defence of the communique on the military action there if used as re- Socialists are today at the head for Sept. 30, 1947:"

tion which, started today stated: serve on which to peg a Belgian Governments, and that the steamer President Garfle'd republic. carrying 4,500 Jowish refugeea)

Batayla Caim

"No information of any signt. flcance can be. issued yet. It new currency, Batavia, meanwhile, remain and their departure, for itern-

Cheng, who resigned' as Am- mont camps at Cyprus. It was ed outwardly calma, following still impossible to give a reply. first reported that the Garfield, the flurry of excitement which to the question which way the bassador to Germany in 1908. was returning to the French developed on Sunday night population reacts whose case, is studying conditions in the port from which it sailed but it when Dutch troops seized Re-after all, is at stake, eta United States and Canada after was learned early today that the publican communications and tacked Republicans on Java and live at the recent UNESCO lead Europe into danger, Thanks **It Is 'true Dutch planes al-serving as China's representa- weakening of socialism. would ship would proceed to Fama- baldinge in a surprise mova..

A.K. Ganl, Republican De Sumatra because Republican conference in Paris. Link to Socialist management of puty Premier, acting Foreign planes stood on these neids: The Minister, and other Indonesian explicit Instructions of General Spoor were observed by the representatives were under house arrest and newsmen were flers who did not bomb the forbidden to try to see them.

population nor non-military ob The Dutch Imposed a duck Jectives."--United Presid London, July 21.- to-dawn curfew in the city and

(Barlier Reports in Page The Four passengers were killed ordered all local industries, to and about 30 injured today peass using electric power ad It when the engine and four could be conserved for use in coaches of a crowded Landon homes during a period when New Fire Alarm System, Liverpool express were derailed lighting is essentialA850 Page Three

Polenworth, Warwickshire, elated Pross Rahoon Tension. Most of the casualties occur: "Colonial War Page Tipe red" in the first coach .... which} { Jogjakarta, July 21 IhWar Crimes Bur somersaulted after leaving the Jogjakarta, the Indonesian Page: Nina trucks. The injured, wore sent Republican's capital, today (had Japans

gusta, Cyprus,United Freon.

EXPRESS DERAILED

they are capable of assuming New China

their responsibilities,

It is through sociallam that

European balance and civilan Military Posts tion can be preserved. Any

European affairs, we can have confidence, Router.

Nanking, July 21. Designed to stap up the anti- Communist campaign, the

·Housserted, that China has

Ground Forces High Command Joined hands with America in

created two new posts-Com- combatting the spread of Com-

níander-in-chief of Oporations. muniam. Freedom Moving

and "Commander-in-Chief of people all over the world are THE WEATHER Training MARZAN fighting Communism in one inte

General Tan En-po has been way or another," he said. "In Pressure remains hisk to the E and an appointed 'Operations Chief and China It has developed into ác. of Japan and generally low over Cales. Gen. Sun L-jea, who helped

Mount Tänd ther Ef of the Phlfoninas NACE

Today's Forecasti-Laht to moderata Lt. Gen. Joseph Stilwell in weak to wage open, war, but, hè |-} Yesterday's Weather A added. Twould not write off Maxtorul: 600 dan rah, 3 tk, they possibility that the Boviet Sunshine bours may break loose at some time in Balafaili 200 mm, de 1.06 „Antivi. Totut the future.”

** ainok Jan. 2-1937.8 mm, no meintheir titles as deputy comman-

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United Pres

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concluded radio speech "acelas

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troops in india, prior to the Burma campaign was named Training Chief, soda

Roth; Tang, and Sun retain

Iders of Ground Forers: Meat- while, Gen Chen-Cheng, NI- tionalist Chlef of Staff, returné (naked to Nanking following a tour

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