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COLOURING

WE DO IT IN THE HOLLYWOOD WAT VIVID-ATTRACTIVE-SMART

FRANCIS WU'SSTUDIO

GLOUCESTER ARCADE

CHINA MAIL

No. 33760.

STRIKE DEADLOCK BROKEN

40 Per Cent

ESTABLISHED FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS

Employers Offer Total Basic

Increase Of NEGOTIATIONS. TO BE RESUMED

"The deadlock in the strike was broken by the dockyard employers yesterday when, through the Labour Officer, they offered the striking mechanics and skilled workers a further 20 per cent increase in, the basic wage. This offer, added to the 20 per cent originally offered, makes an aggregate of 80 cents extra a day, on the basis of the minimum basic pay of $2 a day.

Official of h Chinese Bin gineers"

Intenta W

Thi decision will be

2015- vores to the Labour Officer this

+ Jooned to the tab or Cutie's; murning. Employers have al office yesterday afternom to jemly expressed a desire to re-

negu intimn seus Thin Buted from the employers, A1 a aneet » ! Carliest, puosible date,

the

It ig

In the Srike Cammilter Felieved that parleys will be last night at The Chinese Ea-resumed tomorrow at the Intent,

Fostite,

Interviewed by the srities

it

derimotij

"Chinn

was reached to restane negotia- Mal?" Inst night. Chinese En- tions,

gineers Institute officials said they were informed by the la benr Officer that employers were not prepared to consider any increase is allowance of a sliding sente over and above the Re- present Government-fixed habilitation All wance, They

Instead that intimated

they world ravet the men's demand hyun inereuse in basic wage, and benefits to skilted and ong experienced skilled workers,

First Move

Chinese Elections On British Territory?

Financial

Talks In London

London, Sept. 2.

Rela

The Commonwealth film Office -annonserd foreg that fritaia luo invited all Caminanwealth Governmenta in the sterling urey to general ficial elinaankaza kerr probably during meetings of The International Bank and Internation! Monetary Prud opening meet torch,

Australia and New Zealand hund abreedy accepted.-Unit- rd Preu.

British

Subs Were

Unhealthy

Dundee, Scotland,

HONG KONG, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1947,

Yorkshire Pits Strikes Continue

Arthur Horner

Doncaster, Yorkabire, Sept. 1.

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The three-week vld South York. shire pits strike, though partially settled yesterday, was 11 threat to the nation's coal pro. duction tonight with an estimaturi 8,000 of the original 22,000 miner, still cut.

Members of Parliament and trade union officials who, support- ed by the Minister of Fuel, Mr. Emmanuel Shinwell, personally appealed to the men to folura in work, watched the situation wor. sen tonight a 2000 minres re- 3 joined the 5,000 men who remain-

ed idle today.

Earlier, 17,000 miners restarted nithead wheel at 11 pit. whics had closed last werk.

The centre of the trouble re- mained at the Grimethorpe mine where unly 60D of Big 2,680 cm- ploved, turned up In cast their secret ballots on the resumplint of work..

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By over 160 votes, the miners decided to continue the strike. Tw hundred and ninety-four had voted in favour carrying on struggle white 139 were against n zacision. Desuit appeals by the Yorkshire secretary of the mizers traile union, only 451 miners accepted voting paper. Beuter.

CRIES HALT

TUC CRIES

Southport, Sept. 1. Britain's Trades Union Congress-the Parliament of her organised Labour met here today for what promised to be the most fateful annual conference in the 79 years history of the world's pioneer Labour movement.

The 800 delegates representing the largest membership ever recorded-more than 7,500,000 trade unionists-went straight to work Sept. 1.

uf "with a full sense Britain lost some sub-realism" to hear a special report suring the Labour Government marines in Far Eastern of their support in Britain's time waters during the war of crisis. solely because conditions When the conference ends, the the offer is stil were so bad that the made with the Government to quite some way off from our

crews collapsed. Profes get the clearest possible picture demand,

appreciate the

H. C. Bazett, of of the situation and to sit down Reature from the employers, sor

with

the appropriale Ministers

ernment for meeting the imme- postwar dinte position."

*Taugh

We

report said: "Contael will be

The Chinese 'cominu-) and as they have made the first | Philadelphia, said here to consider the plans of the Gov.

move, w sial tertainly get tonight. nity in Hong Kong has together and try our utmost lo

ef give and

were

Addressing the first

jotz for the Advancement of

those announced last week in the Science, Professor Buzelt su imports of food and patrol, and that, owing to the lack of atr foreign travel restrictions. conditioning, crews of British Inevitable, the report said. submarines were "the most un It paid tribute to South Africa.

fo healthy of those in the dect" with Australia and New Zealand

"aguin carning

keortfelt gratitude in relying to the heir of Britain."—Reuter,

been allotted four seats arrive at an amicable settlemeeting of the British Assuvia. Farther cuts in nddition to in China's National As-wat in a spirit

Much credit is given to the sembly. One of the seats." said Institute officials. 'is to be accupied by a 1 hour. Offleer Mr. B.C.K. Hawks who ever since the woman delegate.

Preparations for the election, brisk-off of negotiations have of the four delegates are now heen tireless in his efforts to in pr grosis. By last night more ind a busts, for breaking, the flan 20 men and five women deadlek. hat registed as candiduteg

a few morate.

Once the British Admiralty re Peognised the reason for the loss, It is understood his final in fair conditioning was fitted and with he employers the crews had the highest possible Hong Kong Chinese huve historiarw

morale. bron jiven one real in China's ; yesterday morning resu led in

this best concession. Legislative Yuan.

Siam Says "No"

Bangkok. Sept. 1.

A statement made by Colnuel Asum Prague Sithikaen. Chief

of the C.L.B. appeared in the local press day stating that un'ess a special agreement is

between China reached

and

ALDRICH SENTENCED

Sunking, Sept. 2.

Afaj.-Gen. John P. Lacan, Commander of the American army advisory prong, in China, arted today that Cpl. Frank Aldrich, found guilty of a murder by drowning of tiro Chinese on August 1, he's been sentenced to life impri sonment.

Gen. Itu add Aldrich was found guilty of invalun. tary manilaughter in connec tion with the drawing of the first Chinone and murder for the drowning of the second.

The findings of the court und the arylenge will be gent the Judge Advocate · 'in Washington for approval United Preat,

to

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Emmanuel Skinwell

Stupidity Ends

Will Lawther,

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Price: 20 Cents.

Isaacs Sounds Warning

We Buy and Bell

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There Are Many Things Wedemeyer Does Not Know

China's Premier Replies To US. Fact-Finder

Nanking, Sept. 1. Premier Chang Chun told the United Press today that there would be no change in either the domestic or foreign polley of the Chinese Gov- ernment as a result of the Wedemeyer mission and declared: "There are many things which Gen. Wedemeyer does not know."

The Premier said while he met Wedemeyer, he did not hold any "serious" discussions with him. "General Wedemeyer paid more attention to the people outside the Government than in it.” the Prime Minister said,

to

Many of the reforma suggest contained in a note handed ed in the Wedemeyer sintoment Gen. Wedemeyer a few days were already being carried out prior to the General's departure before the General's visit to which, he said represented both China.

his views and the views of the "Perhaps Gen. Wedemeyer Chinese Government United thought that he was not away Press, from China for a long time and

atil knew China woll," the

Prime Minister said.

There

and

were many people who wanted to see Gen. Wedemeyer could not and there were many things anot

to known General."

the

Chinese

Textiles

For H.K.

Shanghal, Sept. 2.

He said Gen. Wedemeyer got lots of help from his advisors "and the General perhaps thought these materials were enough." He personally was a good friend of Gen. Wedemeyer

The China Textile In- and recognized the good infen- tions of the General. "but as a corporated, the largest representative of the United State-owned enterprise States President, Gen. Welein China today, has sign- meyer's stalement has caused a

lot of criticism among the ed contracts for the sale Chinese,

of products in Hong Kong, Singapore · and Slam.

No Change

Asked whether a assertion

Southport, Sept. 2. The Minister of La- |bour, Mr. George Isaacs, pointedly told the Trade Union. Congress today that there would be no change Overseas Chincat, meanwhile. we must make our in Chinese domestic and foreign are Bald to bo forming a selves free from outside Wedemeyer's stalement meant tal of US$1,000,000 to handle policy as A result of Gen. aeparato company with a capi- domination, whether po- that he did not agree with the Textile Corporation's pro-

Wedemeyer's contention that ducts in the Philippines. ¡litical or economic."--

"drastic far-reaching political) Chinese He did not make clear his and economic reforma"

exports in June wereuropped by almost 35 per cent reference but it is assumed he necessary, Chang replied that compared with May, according meant to elude to the American such changes were already pro-t Chinese Maritime Customs vided for In the form of a new

today. trudo returns issued The Minister urged Labour's] constitution and the forthcoming June exports totalled CN$267.- Ponperation with the crisis national elections.

000,000,000 compared with the fighting plan, to direct the use of Chang Chung wald that such previous month's GN$415,000,-" workers into essential industries. changes, however, must be made 000.000. showing a sharp de-

loun.

"This

power will be ad. "tep by step" according to the cline of CN$148,000,000,000. ministered in a reasonable and schedule already decided on by

cf There was a reduction sympathetic manner. and will the Chinese Government.

nearly CN840,000,000,000 in be used only after the worker "We аге improving," the the exporta of bristles and has been given the choice of im. Premier said.

"Minor affairs woodol, while most of the re- portant work," he said.

should not be mixed with matters mainder of the decline was no- of polley. It is a question of counted for by the textile

and butterflies."

peaa

Concerned with the gravity of the cennomic situation, almost in

He promised full use of it. the exclusion of everything else.

however, in cases of what the method. The Chinese pulley in groups. Professor Bazett suggested deleguies unanimously approver

described as "pivs and drones i fixed and will ant change either Imports In June, on the the scientists that an experimenta resolution,urging eval miners

domestically or foreign. Ourther hand, showed a slight in- carried out, preferably to halt absenteeism and unoffela'

Mr. Isaacs asked the TUC to American friends say that there (N$11,000,000,000 to The Gold and Silversmiths" | should

help "smouth the way for employ Chinese Government is Employees Association gave an India, on the effects of climate strikes threatening the production-

not each the total of CN$532,000. There should of vitally needed fuel, '

ent of Polish workers or Euro-efficient. We are studying ways 000,000 due chiefly to the in- dinner at the Kong Su Restau-on hinum beings.

was supported

volunteer workers," in and meana and we know we have creased arrivals of foreign, oli The resolution rant inst night to decide on the he two villages, one retaining its

London, Sept. 1.

which he said he is already get. a lot to learn from the United products. representation to be made to the .resent style of housing and the by Arthur Horner, Communist

One of the largest fruit and

Hug cooperation despite

Some States arid.Western countries an Labour Officer today regarding other with modern stone build-general secretary of the National

Capital goods worth CN$120,- Union of Mine Wurker",

few snags. who vegetable crops ever known may

changes in China involve many 000.000.000 continued to lead the dismissal of an employee after ines which would be cooler,

Opening the debate on "Something of this sort should called upon men from all walks i stop the importing of foreign had agreed to accept

the thing-old customa and systems importa with CN300,000,000,000 fruit and vegetables altogether, TUC special report сп the of procedures. be done within the next 10 years."of life to speed production by 40 per cent cut in his wages.

worth of oil products occupying following a protest from home economic suid, ."but conclusions taking up "this dirty, difficult and

situation the TUC One of the demands of the he

"This does not mean we are accond place, until at lens dangerous work" of coal mining, growers, a apokeaman of the Secretary General Vincent Tew- not trying to improve our pre- Association would be the pay should be drawn

The Import of wool dealined "We are going down the hill in Food Ministry sald today,

ana, made n detailed reply to sent administration and there but arrivals of raw cotton in. nient of two months' salary to one generation had grown up in

such a situation."--Reuter,

Americas are things we can do now but creased. manpower in the mines," he Farmers with their, fruit rot- lerition who, sold the any dismisseri employeo,

warned, adding. "we need helping on trees say they cannot loan should never have been many must walt. We know, for Shanghai continued to lend from those who linve never find buyers even if their pro- |contracted,

example, the period of political other China ports in foreign thought it necessary to do any duce was picked and point cut

"At the time, rightly or wrong. tutelage is not good and we are trade, Handling 68 per cent of Job at all,"

that up to a few weeks agoly, the alternative was we should trying to conclude it as soon as the imports and 55 per cent of "In the Anal analysis overy. p'unes were flying from £2,000,-ighten our belts very tightly," possible. But it is unfeasible to the exports. thing revolves on drawing new 000 worth of fruit every month he said..

end the tutelage period until the Canton and Kowloon forces from the ranks, not only

constitution is put into operation. next in importance-Reutor. the sons of miners, but sons of

The Chinese Prime Minister all sections of the community."

added: "Many such changes Risicing a threatened strike of

can only be done after the con- Con.

Premier said that ever since the government reorganization the National Government had a

Huge Backlog At Shannon Airport

Shannon Airport, Eire, Sept. 1.

The biggest transatlantic traffic jam in months Is piling up today at Shannon Airport, Western Europe's air cross roads, as the number of west-bound passengers reached its peak for the year.

The number of held-up passengers waiting for seats to the United States is estimated at be- tween 50 and 100. Some of them have been- waiting for nearly a week.

inclined

the

aro

many

This week tone of apples, Fiedging support to the Go" pears and plums will not be [ernment, he concluded: "It is picked. Cabbages, marrows, now our job to look into. the! lettuces,

and runner beans, peas, 'future,

where

necessary

10,000 clerical workers employed and encumbers are being dump leam by, our mistakes."-United station is operative." The

In the coal Industry, the gress approved a General Council report recommending the merger of "colliery level" members of the Clerical Unton with the National Union of Minoworkers.—ÅRSO- ciated Press.

cd.---Reuter.

Press.

ANGLO-YUGOSLAV TRADE TALKS

London, Sept. 1.

ON OTHER PAGES The Anglo-Yugoslav trade talks which began in

Social Welfare. Officer for H.K.

London a fortnight ago are expected to be concluded next week, it was learned here to- day.

The Weather

.

were

Alicyclones are centred over Nopeh heavier responsibility and much and the Denis. A trough of low preure Jying siung thự & const of Japan is more more work but nevertheless, for E. while another extending from I was doing all offorts to usher Lower Burms to the China cost and in the constitutional period.

The Elections

thence BE to Luson and the Carolina la stationary.

Today's Forecast:-Fresh' E' and Be winds; cloudy, with periods of ralu. "In spite of all obstacles, the Yesterday's. Weather: government la dotermined to Maximum 1. der. Vah. The British passengers among of picking up a spare not.

finish this work this year," he Minimum 15.6 deg. Fab.

Bumihinar Nik They drouse wearily in the Page Two

Haid. "Many people express naina $1.8 mm = 2.40 fachos. Total Slam, according to international them, restricted in the amount

| doubts whether the government since Jan. 1—4109,6 mm,j = 86.00 law, participation by the Chinese o muney they could take out of airport's lounges. They look sopan Three

financial difeul tired that one official described Engaind, faced

Arabs Threaten to Fight Parti.

If it is decided that a tradoį. It was understood that the really intends to hold the national'

* fnches against an average /u2 the lounges on looking like war. tics.

tion of Palestinė..

17298 $7.75 inches. of elections this astuma and hud agreement should be sigried in. question, of compensation

Beading t election in October cannot be The waiting passengera have time evacuee centres,

Page Four l'ermitted.

An assistant manager of

London, M. Melentije Popo- British property in Yugoslavia, suggested that they might be Settlements for Roving Jews,

vitch,Yugoslavia'a Foreign nationalised by the Yugoslav postponed because of the civil are, at mid 100 1003,5 m3. The C.ID. Chief's statement been Aliing up at Shannon from undoubtedly was a warning byl over Europe London, Paris, airport explained: "The airport Page Fire

as a warning by Frankfurt, and Ather terminat is such a distance from the big Social Service Useless Without Trade Minister, will come here Government last year, amount wat The Chinese policy: In to

Education.

for the final stages of the talks.ing to some £10,000,000 is now hold the elections and the gov- Siamese the

the passengers points of the trans-Atlantic ser.towns that

too take

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Members of the Yugoslav nearing successful conclusion, ernment is not going to change wine Diemelues NE ESE vices,

Governor's Hopes For H.K.

delegation fro

tila polley." 'No' formal apprónels has yet

now visiting-Reuter, Some are Americana return.chances on a passage bearing

Univeralty's Future,

British factories and inspect-

The Premier touched on other been made by the Chinese re-ing after a holiday in their native vacant by cancellation and com.

ing industrial and electrical

mattera which have been sub- presentative to the Sinmen Ireland; others are Irishmen aning to the airport to wait!"

Local and World Sporta News.

ject to criticism from "American equipment, which, -- might be Government on the matter bur:] their way, to the United States Three Causes

friends" nuch as the export and In view of a statement by Pre- an hallday and on business. There have been thṛca main ******.............................................*** avaliable for export.

Conversely; it is believed

import regulations. [has meant row' vacant 'seats on

which miler Luang Thamrung bolore Some are living in hotela in causes of the pile.up.

businessinen felt, keenly and sald Parlament that such an at- nearby Irish towns. Others are

"that; a "British delegation will!

An earthquake tremor khonk The Trans-World Airlines, | the plates, tempt would constitute an living at the airport, sleeping in who have about 30 passengers The plants may load up to shortly leave for Yugoslavia to

tringement on Slam' Bover 200.bed dormitory which the waiting have had to cancel a nun capacity at the feriminal points inspect Yugoslavia socks of jyers who are making a "tako- the Bovernment was affecting the Jaland Crete at 24 it-cary trip round the world in improvements but foreign critics minutes paslimidnight, Ikat clypty the forthcoming Chinese frish authorities have provided ber of flights because of engine only to unload passengers when reala, meat, poultry, lard, 100 hores Piper Cab should not expect a change over night, driving lindrede from elections in Slam wil have a for people in transit. But they changes to their Constellations, adverse weather over the Atlantic fruit, vegetable oils, metals, Blanca arrity ponburg Air algbt Chang said the Chinese their home, at Canes, but there hard time, matürlulising.—all haunt the airport, nifflers, The summer, tush home of the forces them to taked on extra guso,) and timber available for ex field near him touy from Brus Government's specific reagtidas) was | little damage, ---- United Central Nowada

besieging the clerks in the hope American tourists from Europa} }lue=Regter,

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PIPER GUB TRIP

Theffague, Sept. 1. George W. Thinlan and Gilford Btston Evans, the Uplied

Ecume

Ref. Humidity À... K, BOẠ -Dew Point

04

Wind Force 2.19.

29,99 fuche:.

*16 deg. F.

17 knots.

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