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HONG KONG, FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 1947.
DUTCH CAPTURE OF MALANG "Wilderness City" Taken From Republic
Scorched Earth Policy
(By A. C. Brackman)
Malang, July 31.
Malang, the fourth largest city of Java, became Holland's biggest prize since the beginning of the Indonesian campaign when Dutch marines and soldiers entered the city at 9.07 a.m. today,
Murder Of Europeans
The Dutch announcminent claim.
ed that the defenders of Tegni,
The First And Only British Samurai
Tokyo, July 31
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tish sailor in Japan more than 300 years ago will be commes, morated in the town of Ito, ap-| proximnicly 90 miles south Tokyo, by the unvelling of tablet during a festival to hold on August 15 and 16,
The sailor
William Adama, who first reached Japan in a small English ship in the year 1350.
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Tokyo, July 31. Important documents relat Ing to the trial of major Jap
criminals stolen from a rur belonging to Bru B. Blakeney, defence counnel for the International Military Tribunal for the Far Etat,
: "pupera," which" WEFT"
d in a brief case, were removed by mashing one of the car's witulores while it was parked by a house in a Tokun suburb.
Blakeney
is counsel for Yoshito Umezu and Shige- Toga.-United Prces.
Dr. Evatt's
I was the only American-correspondent to-accom--The "luding of the first r
pany the Dutch troops into the city and I rode in with the first wave of combat troops. Anelu's correspundent sald the claiming that some were included city was a wilderness, Important in the forces which “again cur- badings, factories, the convent ried OLLE IN attack In the and cinemas were blown up and Semarang urea," 22 milica north burut days ago. Shops were cast of Bandoeng. The claim had pillaged and the city is dend. been repeatedly denied by the
Except for Chinese, Europeans, Į Republicans. Arabs and groups of Indonesiarts Malang's 100,000 population had Inf. Everywhere the city pre. sented a picture uf desolation, According to the population out- int commenced a week ago and and Chinese before yielding the snipa-the first of their kind
16. the demolition of public town to the Dutch forces, but
dings by members of the “Re.
no details. The comDEMARİ- volutionary Army" KRIS que said Tegnl's harbour was Celebes People's Unian). The choked with aunken ships und Local authorities were powerless, sald the city was badly damaged
Several factories were still Ins hairt
the Indonesian flames last night. Indonesian "scorched earth" defence, intpers were still in town yester. Mary observers believed the day but later retreated.-United
contemplate J1 three- Press.
pronged attack at Thijap und cutting on West Java. They pre. dicted that amphibious troops would land there and drive north.: west uni
to north Join the columns advancing south-east from Tjitjalengka and south from Tegal.-Umted Press.
Cheribon, murdered Europeans and there built two occan-going Talks In
Santoso Falls
Batavin, July 31. Dulch troops fanning out from ther West Javanese buse Hodoong have captured Santoso,
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22 miles to the south, the Dutch elalused in a communique which primitted that the Indonesians were on the offensive In some
Breon.
Dutch cialis in the past two dy's Inticate that troops trom Bondueng were attacking in the following directions: south-east on The main road toward the south coast port of Tjiitjop; south-west and south toward the mountain crests dominating the region.
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JACK PATERSON DECISION Boxer Deprived Of All Titles Swimming
Glasgow Fiasco Sequel
London, July 30.
The British Boxing Board of Control today deprived Jackle Paterson, Glasgow flyweight, Cof his world, British Empire and British fly- weight championship titles as a result of his failure to weigh in for his world-title fight against the Hawaiian, Dado Marino, în Glas- gow on July 16,
The board named Dado Marino as the leading contender for the new, vacant world title. The BBBC made their decision
at a 24-hour meeting in London | Leaving the board room. Pater. today attended by Paterson and son appenred very upset. He sold: the Ginsgow promoter, Charlie "I think it is a bad decision and Black. Administrative stewards] that I have been given
o raw
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London, Jilly 30. The Swedish speedway champion Dertil Carleson, not allowed by the British Speedway Riders As sociation to rido at New Croa tonight.
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was ruled that all foreign riders would be barred from competing on speedway tracks -in Britain during 1947. It was felt that as so many British newscomers to the sport were waiting for chances to ride, it would be unfair to them to Allow foreign competitors this year-Router.
Titbit Of The Goodwood
of the Board were specially called deal."United Press, for the meeting to discuss the Paterson and Marino fight,
Following the meeting, this of ficial statement was issued:
"At a special meeting of the Brlfish Boxing Board of Control held today, the administrative stewards discursed Paterson's failure to weigh in at Glasgow on July 18 to defend his world fly. weight title against Dado Marino. "After having, doctors and in. spectors' reports read and Pater.
Adams eventually became Samural, the only Englishman to attain that status.
Tokyo, July 31. Lieutenant General Robertaun, Dr. Evalt, Australian Minister Commander-in-Chief of the Bri. for External Affairs, today met tish Commonwealth Forces, will unveil the tablet atje
Occupallon for the first time leading Japan.
politicians
trade and the forthcoming William Adamu¦ unionists, festival-Reuter,
Nanking And Japan Trade
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Nanking, July 31. In a special meeting today. members of the Kuomintang Central Political Counell ap- proved a resolution for resump tion of Sino-Japanese trade and
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The Prime Minister, Tetsu Katay« #Bit.
Foreign and the Minister, Hitoshi. Ashida, called on Dr. Evatt at Commonwealth House.
Discussions between Dr. Evatt and the Japanese leaders, which lated one hour, centred on the new Japanese constitution,'
and were described by Dr. Evall as "completely informal."
Dr. Evati also
son appeared before them, the ste. wards unanimously came to the conclusion that there was nothing in Paterson's physical condition to prevent him from presenting himself at the weighing at 2 p.m. No Appeal
"They, therefore, decided that he forfeits his. titles of flyweight champion of Great Britain, the British Empire and the world and such titles are declared vacant.
Meeting
(From Vernon Morgan, Reuters Sports Editor) The titbit of today's racing at Goodwood was the
Goodwood, Sussex, July 30..
two-horse race between two of Britain's great- est three-year-olds, Combat and Petition, in the Sussex Stakes over one mile. Although Sir Alfred Butt's Petition had not been seen on a. racecourse since his accident in the Two Thousand Guineas at Newmarket, this son of Fair Trial was backed at odds-on to lower the colours of the unbeaten Combat, owned by Mr. John Dewar,
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Fens are now beginning to wonder whether Combat, who!
might not have won the Derby has obviously been under-rated,
"The slewords further declare Dado Morino na the leading con-
But Combat, stout-hearted son tender for the vacant world title of Big Game, ridden by the and agree that in the event of a chompion jockey, Gordon contest being arranged between Richards, recorded his ninth Dado Marino
and Rinty Monag-successive vletory in winning Matsuoka, Speaker of the House they will recognize the same as lengths.
saw Mr. Khan-Irish flyweight champlon-comfortably by one and a half of Representatives and leader of being for the flyweight champion., the trade Japan.
union movement in ship of the world." They discussed the his. tory of trade unionism throughout mall, secretary of the board, said After the meeting Charles Don. The south-western drive has ported Indonesian troops on Tues. dispatch of a private Chinese the world, Its present develop-Į that under regulations, Paterson had ho "started for it in place]
trade mission to Japan next ment in Japan and plans for the would not be able to appeal
fatur--Reuter.
against the board's decision. The meeting alo resolved that Japanese exports to China must be limited to goods gently needed by this country for, industrial reconstruction, and any Japanese attempt to demp cheap products Chlo market that be stricty In
Batavia, July 31. The Indonesian Kepublican Army announced
today i Wis "marching on to Batuvia" front several directions and had come within 12 miles of its goal.. communique was heard by the
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broadcast of the Republican unofficial monitor here and it re-
reached Tjiwide), 15 miles from pong and Tjimene, all on a semi- day re-occupied Tangerang, Ser- Bandoeng, and the advance on circle about 12 miles south Titap has passed the twice- captured town of Tjitjalengka, ac- cording to the Dutch claims,
An Indonesian communique re-
There has been no indication of ported that Dutch warships any such Republican activity any shelled Tillitiup for the second where in the general Batavia straight day yesterday evidently are. with the intention softening Meanwhile, Dutch authorities,
who
up
and
west of this Dutes colonial capital, The Dutch said this claim was "Nonsense."
the area for amphibious landings. thing the Republican territory by since July 20 have been re- A Dulch emmmunique, revented military means, moved today to do a charge that Japanese troops the same thing by political action viding Republicans, (Continued at foot of next Col.)
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New York, July 31.
the American League, catcher Yogi Berra hit a ̈ homer with bases loaded as New York defeat- ed Detroit 8-5. Yankee' hurler Joe Page also hit for a circuit.
of, or as well as, his stable companion, Tudor Minstrel.
Gala At Kennedy TN.
A swimming gain in aid of the Kwangling and Kwangal Flow Relief Fand, sponsored-by the Chung Shing Benevolent Y.M.C.A. Society, the Chinese
and the. Lai Trus Swimming Association, was held at the Chung Shing Bathing Pavlilon, Kennedy Town, on Sunday,
Mr. Ngan Shing-kwan, Chair- man of the Chung Shing Bono- volent Society appealed
donations to the Flood Relief Fund.
Mr. L T-chao, Director of the Kuomintang Office, Hong- Kong and Macao Region phasised the seriousness of, the floods, which had caused un- precedented damage in both Pro vinces.
Mr. Li also referred to the drought in North China and `ex- horted all Chines0 to exert themselves in an effort to raise funds to nasist the victims and for the reconstruction of dame and other works along the rivers connecting the two Provinces.
Mr. Li spoke of the contelbu” tions which had been made by the Hong Kong Government and the Government of Macuo Lowards the Flood Roller Fund and stressed the fact that the magnanimity of these two. Gov- emmments was much appreciated by the Chinese people.
Mr. Li said that so long q8 democratle Governments word prepared to thus some to the assistance of those in need, over. lustig world peace was assur- rd.
Glamorgan Pair's Fine Record
London, July 30.
Only eight County sides were engaged in County championship games commencing today. In the match between Essex and Surrey, wickets fell fast, with Essex a little ahead on the
the com- pletion of the first innings. Derbyshire, chasing the Joint, tain, batted four hours for 143, leaders, Middlesex and Glouces, including two sixers and 15 fours. tershire, had a good day against
Scores wickets to fall are 310y runs be Leicestershire, who with nine hind in the first innings.
The close of play-scores were:= At Chelmsford: Essex 182 (Pearce 54. Bedser Ave for 30), Emery Davies (119) and Dyson and 10 for no wickets. Surrey 144 (86) added 291 runs for the first (Peter Smith Ave for 42). wicket for Glamorgan against Hampshire at Southampton. I 325 for nine (E. Davies 119, Dyson At Southampton: Glamorgon
Both Petition and Combat are entered for the St. Leger, but nelther
in this last ..may run classic.
Mr. Dewar, Gordon Richards and trainer Fred Darling brought off the double when the Ally Photonia scored a com- fortable
win in the Molecomb Stakes over five furlongs, but they had Ewell Blackwell's string of con- games.
In the National League, pitcher
rude shock when Boston and Pittsburgh split two Darling's own Ally Goblet,
The Pirates took secutive victories was snapped at opener 5.3 aided by shortstop Owen Tudor,
the daughter of the Derby winner was their third successive century 98, Jones (5) against Hampshire. 16 ns New York came from be. Billy Cox's circut smash.
unpiaced, dred stand for the Welsh county. (Elliott 79, Engar 105), Leicester- partnership and their 30th, hun. At Lefecater: Derbyshire 357 hind to upset Cincinnati B.4 in 10 Boston roared back to win, the although starting at even money, A high official source
Davies hit 15 fours and Dyson shire 38 for one. innings. sald
nightcap.8.5. Half of the Brave's in a field of sixteen. that the Chinese Government's of his 17th, straight win in the
Blackwell was within two outs runs were homers,
The winner was Sir Malcolm hours,
hit eight fours in four and a half
At Worcester: Worcestershire 4- willingness to resume trade with finth when Giant right fielder rompagu to beat Chicago 9.2. daughter
Philadelphia. went on a batting Macaipine's Native Heath, a
378 for eight (Wyalt 143, White Japan
Bob Wyatt, former England cap.70), Northamptonshire to bat. based on a desire to Willard Marshall tled the count Right fielder Jotany Wyrostek's Goblet's failure robbed Richards of Scottish Unlon, win the friendship of the Unit with his. 27th homer of the sen. thres run homer in the first in. of four winners, as he had taken Paget's Daily Mail, starting, at long odds-on, sprinted nway
The resolutions of the Execu. live Tuun and the Central Poll- Lical Council favouring the re- opening of trade with Jupan will be submitted to the State Council tomorrow for final up proval.
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ed States, for which reason sua. Glant, shortstop Buddy Kerr's wink they preserved the lead three races when Mies Dorothy Better China's foreign policy must not single in the 10th drove in the which they preserved.
counter to that of the winning run,
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and Billiton rich in tin, and the Riouw-Archipelago, producer of
R. H. E. from his solitary opponent, Sir Edward, in the King George VI Stakes over six furlongs.
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Cincinnati, Ohio, July 31. Bobby Locke, South African
At Bristol: Combined Services 219 (Payton 31. Cook five for 60). Gloucestershire 127 for two.
At Edgbaston: Scottish Cricket Union 138 (Nichol. 54. Hollies naven for 61). Warwickshire 184> for six-Reuter,
The chief prize-of-the-day in the current United States
gelf star and top money winner BRITISH SERGEANTS. was the Goodwood Stakes, run acason, thinks British profes-
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which fell to the four-year-old Americans
Scores:...
United States.-Reuter,
American
as well. The Dutch Government
catablished the islands of Bangka
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(Continued from Page 1). until they learn Government chiefs reportedly met mare, Strathmore, starting at something about the art of at noon to discuss the situation. 100 to eight
This daughter of Turnhan,
Mr. Goldie Myerson, head of Locke, whose accurate putting the Jewish Agency's Political De taking part; in her last race won him seven first prizes in 11 partment in Palestine, was invited before being retired to the stud starts, sald: "British boys play to visit High Commissioner Sir in Eire, won in a canter by four good golf from the tee to the Alan Cunningham, lengths.
but the green, but on Before today's racing opened, simply do not have
the green they substance of their pending talics the jockeys were called together fidence of the Americans.
thecon was not revealed. by the Stewards and told to keep that's why the Ryder cup GE.G. Charlton was relieved as, SoMeanwhile, it was learned that a straight' course..
matches are impossible." Superintendent of Acre Prison on Another hugfa crowd packed The South African called Monday Just a few hours before all enclosures in brilliant, sun- American professionals "magni- the three Ingunists were executed shind. It was today announced ficlent putlers," and added that and the matter is now under tha the Dutch, the Republican com- sfans had recaptured Boekaboemi, 2 at 4 p.m. sharp, munique today said the Indone King's Park on Saturday, August "
that yesterday's official atten he could not name a single top vestigation, Charlton, who look dance, apart from many 65 miles south of Batavia, and
thou- professional who wasn't a the position after Uie Gruner sands who watched from van good putter. J.W. Leonard, L.C.R. Staza, Lawang, cast Java, base for ward Intensifying
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Bucharest, July 80.
la casily a record for this with the average American pro Dutch thrust toward Melang, AA Razack, GS, Ladd, K.M. Federation
(clip); }
The Rumanian Lawn Tennis century-old cousas.--Reuter.
Sir Alan, In a letter torfowish, some 15 miles to the south.
fessional, Locke said "Henry lawyer Ather Loviisky, sold he Quth Omar did U.M. Omar (skip).
have disqualified A Today's Dutch Army communi-
takes 40 to 42 putts on a round, regretted he had been unable to que reported that in the Malang
R. Barn, W. Hong Sung, A. Rumanian players, Vinicius
yet he plays in 71 or 72
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