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Is There A BRITAIN MOVES TO QUIT Marshall Full-Scale Attack On

New Jap?

In Tokyo yesterday Premier Tetsu Katayama declared that the "Japanese Government's hasle policy is based on democracy and peace and is apposed to Communism."

Katayama made this statement in replying to a. Dlet member's question as to what effect the Comintern revival Europe would have on Japan,

Katayama categorically denied the prearnce it Com- munist sympathisers in his Social Democratic Party.

Other sourers were inclined to adapt themselves to the old adage of "Walt and See."

·H. K. Dollar Racket Spreads In Canton

Canton, Oct. 16.

Forbidden by provincial and city authorities to speculate in gold bars, U.S. dollars and Hong Kong dollars, some manipulators are turning their attention to real estate. Property, even that at the edge

The general

increase of com- at the city. has increased Rijmodity prler, is about B5 per cent

within a In the past month. price by 15 per cen!

causes, week.

Apart from economie to result in business has been slack owing to This is expected higher rents; which are said in banditry along the three principal Hongkong currenev to some land-rivers, as fuel from Wurhow to

is liable Canton by water lords in defiance of law.

Their excuse is that the houses several protection feex" imposed nelive for with Hong Kong by bandits, who are were bought dollars.

about a radi of 20 miles outside

The Hongkong dollar was.today of Canton.-Associated Press, quoted armund CX$15,500 in the

blackmarket, while

vesterday at

chung it was at CNS14,300.

Shanghai Probe

Large influx of naper money Meanwhile, In

to

Shanghai.

PALESTINE

8,000 Armed Jews Said To Have Sailed

Lake Success, Oct. 16.

The British Government is at present holding dis- cussions with the authorities in Palestine in an attempt to fix a definite date for the with- drawal of British military and civilian person- nel, it was learned here today. The administrative problems involved and the absence of any indication from Lake Success' of what sort of international transitional ad- ministration will be favoured by the United Nations if partition is decided upon, is making it extremely difficult for Britain to fix the eva- cuation date,

Well-informed vircles con-af iligal immigrants by ships sidered that the evacuation carrying the Panama flag but could not be carried out in less he felt that his Government did than six months,

not take sufliciently energelte and thorough measures to pre- vent abuse of the flag.

ac- anci

The chief problem facing Mr. Arthur Creech Jones, Britain's Colonial Secretary, when be "If the Government does not speaks to the Palestine Commit- take the necessary musures to tee today, is that the delegatesį stop this abuse I shall place the refuse to believe that Britain matter before the Panamanian really intends to evacuate prople," Dr. Porras declared.

Mufti Speaks Platine if no solution crptable

Jews to both Arabs is found.

Meanwhile, in Beirut, the Despite his announcersent at exiled Mufti of Jerusalem, Hai el fusseini, who has the opening of the Palestine Amin debate and despite some three rarely spoken for publication French wreks of speeches, no kugges since escaping from tion has yet been put forward custody last year, told a presal by those who advocate parti conference today that he was tian who would administer the gratified the Arab League had British affirmed that the Palestine, pro- Holy Land after the

Arabs in every withdrawal.

blem freted Despite reports of strong entintry. pressure upon Britain by the United States in an endeavour to swing her Into the pro- partition camp, it is not ex-i pected that Mr. Grezch Jones will outline the British views on the partition proposal

Armed Jews

The Mufti, anid he has not yet to establish decided where

his permanent residence,

He added that changing, con- tions might dictate a change of residence.

Ile denied, the rumours that: discussions are under way to

In London the British Foreign Create an Arab Palestine Gov-A Office yesterday informed the ernment in Exile. saying pre- Panamanian Minister in Lon- 5ent conditions require the con- don, Dr. Demetrio Porras, that tentration of all efforts to save Pateline from Jewish Zioniste.l two ships sailing under

The Mufti said that, under!

the

York" and the "Pan Crescent,'

Press.

Plans

Here is the man who has warned. the world on the Purgent necessity for positive interim measures to prevent fatal deterioration in Europe" (sée story Page 4) and who,

in Il a stated. will direct American policy

China (See Story Culs 7 & 8)

U.S. Secretary of State, Marshall (left) is here shown talking Statesman Mr. Kingsley Mertin, the editor of "The New

He is holding a box of "Hylino" eggs which he brought - as a gift to Britain,

Council Decides On Fund For Gift To Princess

surprise resolution, introduced by Mr. D. F. Landale in Legislative Council yesterday, that $50,000 be allotted from the public funds for purchase of a wedding gift for Princess Eliza- beth, was carried unanimously.

Introducing

Reds In Jehol

SUICIDE SQUADS SAID

TO

ASSAIL SUSHUI

Shanghai, Oct. 16..

A full-scale drive against Communist-held East Jehol was launched today by the burly Na- tionalist general, Fu Tso-yi, who smashed the Communist drive in North Shansi Province last year.

He is recognised as one of the capital of Pooting, following the neid com.interception by the Nationalkets Government's ablest

Cheng of a Communist force of 25,000 manders, AS General

seize control of Chin's armics in the neighbour. attempting to

Marichuria part of the Pelping-Hankow rail. ing province

way. claimed major successes,

despatches Pro Government afternoon inte this

caid that Central Fu's hard fighting Sul. inken the had yuanese troops Important railway cities of Chil feng, Lingyuan and Yehpnoshou In their push towards the Man churian border.

The news of the offensive by General Fu Tsu-yl, who is Gov.. crnor of Saiyuan Province, coln. reports cided with Monchurinn thai Government troops had re. gained compicte control of the Canagchun railway between Mukden and Szrpingkal, midway:

and Mak between Changchun

en after Berce fighting in which the Communists suffered 50,000 casualties in the

line sector alone.

Semt.official Government re ports claim that the Communists suffered 2,500 cununities-Reuter -APP

Near Mutiny Aboard H.K. Ship

The threatening ati- Kaiyuan-Tich-tude of some passengers

1 is too early yet to say how and crew

Manchu

on the 5.5.

the Jchal offensive will affect the "Kweiyang" forced Cap-

situation military

turn

but General Fil's columns are tain J. Taylor to expected to make fairly rapid round and return to har- progress until they come in con

tact with the Communist armiss our on Tuesday, the

against

Mail" learned operating

the Pelping."China Mukden railway near the south. eastern Jeho border,

Suicide Squads Communist "suicide carrying explosives backs, are

Gn

yesterday.

According to these sources, the "Kwelyang" was just ont squads, aide the barbour limita, on its Amuy, their way to Swalow and used as tho,when the ofleers found unani- spourhead in the frontal attacfested cargo. on "Sushut, the Important rr

collected and

being

:

The cargo wor

way junction 15 miles north of Poating on the Hankow-Peiping about to be placed in special rallway, according to Governatorage when some passengers ment despatches.

used threats in demanding back The elty is constantly under the gooda. heavy enemy artillery

Are and

in

the reports sald that "the Com. munist slepe is evidently earnest."

on

It was alleged that some of the crow joined them. and a clash with the ship's officers almost materialised.

The Captain turned back and signalled for the Police and Preventive Service.

As the ship neared the Cas-- of tedian wharf.. a number passengera jumped overbeard and headed for the Bund.

Others jumped off the altip as It was berthing.

The situation the city Panamanian flag. the "Pants guidance, the Palestine

suburbs is riported to be "con- The motion was then put to fused" the resolution.)

as the north and south are at present in the Black Sea Arab Higher Commities in ac- Mr. Landale said that it..was the vote.and..carried unani: city gates.. have changed hands

to organise

twice in the last 24 hours. amously. at.d took on 8,000 armed illegal tively organising to prepare for

against the not proposed

Meanwhile, Government col a popular revolt Jewish immigrants on board in proposed partitioning of the public subscription.

Camphorwood Chest

umns advancing northward yes- could Anyone who desired.

The Anglo-Chinese Econo-terday lifted the siege of Jung; the harbour of Constanian...

According to: information Holy Land-Reuter and United

make a personal contribution mic Association, original Hong chand,

30 miles northeast of to Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Kong. campaigners for the Paoting. available, to the Panamanian Constanta 18 NOW

Matthews, honorary treasurers Wedding Gift, last night ·an.] On Other Fronts

The Revenue Officers searched Minister. the principal esembly point

of the Fund.

In other civ nounced that the donations re-

The situation

at vessel and, after taking off These contributions would be .ceived from Association mem-war fronts were: from for legal immigrants Central

auded to the official allocation. bers and the public are to be

North Kansu:-Fierce fighting a small quantity of unmani- Palestine.

Mr. Landale said they pro transferred to the Public Fund. is reported to be in progress as festod goods, allowed the ship

near Hungtze to continue her voyage. pesed that out of the contribu

It was the intention of the Communist bands

MOBSTB. Butterfeld Lake

the Klangsu-Antwer tiona, articles typical of Hong Association to present Princess

break out Swire, owners of the ship, in- border attempted to Kong and of a useful natura Elizabeth with a carved camp of the Government's Iron Fins terviewed yesterday, said the and limited value, be

pur-horwood chest (with a view of and scire the orea's abundant ship was turned back uftor chased,

the Colony on the lid) contain- rice crops, Any

the discovery of unmanifested balance would

being locally-manufactured silks. Hopel: Another donated to local.charity..

Lo Europe en route

Dr. Porras sent an urgent cable to the Panamanian Gov-

from Shanghai and the Yangie | General Hsuan Tich-wu, Woosung ernment asking it to take im-}

is the cause of the rise of the Garrison Commander, today seat colony's dollar.

Quotation

An American dollar, the value of which was based n its long Kong dollar blackmarket' quota-) tion today was valued at HK$5.30} and WIL4 therefore CN$71,500.

There is no direct rate between ureenback and the Chinere dollar as in Shangmai.

mediately all measures "to avoid a massacre" since thel tered 2.000 garrison investigators British naval authorities have throughout the city to clamp down on commodity price boosts issued instruction that any armed resistance of illegal "im- under the new phase of economic

migrants anould be broken by control,

hourders | ******** *******

Police Commissioner Schobern Paris Transport

A PRINCESS COMES OF AGE

down the ways to sea.

It

WRA the 17-year-old Princess's first big public duty alanc,

on

battle

18

nad

MARSHALL TO CONTROL U.S. CHINA POLICY?

Washington, Oct. 16.

The Association is sending roging north of the provincial cargo on board." 'Belfast. Oct. 16.

It was suggested that choice its proposal for the Princess' Princess Margaret Rose came

Sir of age at 12.15 p.m. today. At of its should be left to un-gift to the Governor, The decision to send investigatores.

members of Council. Aleander Grantham, and to at Instant she smashed a bot official The Panamanian Minister ite of South African wine across acting in consultation with the Mr. D.. Lundafe.. around tors thr:ughout the city was an-

proved by Gen. Hauon and Mayor warned is Government that the bow of the 28,500-ton Un Governor. The public would be Last night it appealed to its

ion Castle Uner **Edinburgh K. C. Wu and provided for the

Castle" and the big ship slid informed of the action taken. mentors and the general public trial of profiteers and

Welfare Contribution to give the Public Fund un- under martial law.

atinted support to purchase a The balance of the Fund typical Hong Kong present. would be handed to the Social] Donors who do not approva From now on she assumes the Welfare Officer, to be applied to of the procedure of transferring burden of being a full member the intercal of juveniles in the the Association's collections to of the Royal Family and belpx

the Public Fund may present Parls, Oct. 10,

which with duties

fall to her Colony.

Mr. Landale 'concluded by their receipts to Messrs. Peat, Mitchell and Com- Motormen of the independent sister, Princess Elizabeth, and lo

parents, the King and conveying to Princess Elizabeth Marwick, subway workers unlon voted to her day to return to work this after.Queen.

the foyal congratiations and pany for refunds not later than The incessant rain lifted as the best wisher of all residents of Oct. 27. - noon, apparently signalling the

the end of

Strike Princess, in a rose belge, ensem- Hong Kong three-day which crippled the Farls trans-ble, drove into the shipyards. After the motion had been!

'Associater Á 17-year-old apprentice portation system, says handed her a bouquet of pinic seconded by... · Mr.;T.N., Chan,

The Sanking report saying that salaries of rernment om Yu listed 13 points disturbing the ployees and teachers in govern city's economie stability, including ment school will receige a 125 political unrest, rumours over new! increase in per cent pay you from October banknote issues, an has the effect of rabing prices the open market foreign exchange prices and In rice labour strife.-United Press.

of daily necessities about 10 per rate, rise

cent.

Typhoon "Alice" Is Hitting At Saipan

Tokyo, Oct. 16.

Strike Fading?

1

Press.

Belfast, .00-year-old Mrs, Council, the Governor stated Ramadier's staff said earlier that in the, striking

and subway Rose Riani, gave her violets and that, the

very touched by the proposal workers were expected to return pink carnations.

The Princess said as

A member of Premier Paul Manchurian

to

bus

Princear had been Mata Hari”

Saipan and the Northern Marianas may feel first

that the Paris newspapers think thin Edinburgh Castle and may the, aum devoted to personal effects of Typhoon "Allce", within 24 hours. Guam may be hit a day later, the 43rd. Weather may be a general striks God bless all who call in her."

With that phrase Princess gifts, be limited and that the by Monday.Associated Press & ther Wing reported today.

Margaret Rose passed into Royall balance be devoted to a United Press.

charitable purpose. womanhood-United Press. It was moving five miles per Garrisons on the Pocite. Is lands were alerted as the storm hour and expected to reach a|· 200468482

east northwest point 480 milos

nt "0300 (T.T-) to the matter might have "grave of Guam

International morrow.

coquences" The earlier typhoon "Kath and stated in his cable that the Icon", which brought damaging Tanamanian Government might

United Press, however, deciar's fancied the vertel "I name this and was pleased to accept the Faces Trial

Authoritative sources today disclosed that Secré- tary of State Marshall had taken personal command of future American policy towards China,

They said. General heavy schedule Nations General

pt.

loyed, in part

+i

The Weather

in

Marshall's Wedemeyer report under reviaw.. statement:: the United Ricent, pro-Soviet

de-by some "Chinese officials have Assembly

new policy placed the United States a statement bared on the report dilemma.

Some quarters believe, the submitted to President Truman by Lt.-General. Wedemeyer, United States must either motity The sources said the report its policy of 1045 when Prasi, consists mainly of a review of dent Truman called on the Na

social tionalists, to put their house the military economic, and political conditions in order or run the risk of sechig China, leaving the question of the present Chinese Government. future policy opin

move closer to the Soviet Union. that tho. They added

had United Press and Aciated Celavier Félping. Oct. 16.

Press General Hundreds of earer, excited been turned over to

statement Chinese, attended the opening Marshall by President Truman,

Although palicy today of the trial of the Man- chu-born Princess, dabbed "The ultimately will be made public,

charged the actual 1 Mata Hari of ("Axia."

Wedemeyer report

Antlerelines centred over Scholand these not be released, with espionage on behalf of the will

the W. of: Sakhalins are, moving BA "Japanese, A

said. Sources

Trough of low prezuma extends from of the insira arrows the Philippines * in : « The accused was

They said much Kawashima, daughter of the late formation in it was provided by treplés), depression control""NW ®of:"Yapp. Prince Su and foster daughter of the Chinese Government ori 4A ophoon of Guam se movlog slówly N. Today's Forockat imModerată de trosk Wapanese, who in, his time was confidential basis.

ENBvelnda, - find. allegedly a prominent member of surrounding city, caused damage Incidents as might occur› in]

Factors

·Yvatorinya: Waither 1- estimated at 60,000,000 yen to connection with the two ships. Alert Preventive Officers of the Imports and Exports De. the sinister Black Dragon Society,

Other factors delaying antw Maximum) 10.1. Bet, Yah. electric power installations in

within what resembled an im- tho, Sandal area, North Hopahu,

.Dr..Porras also införmed hist partment yesterday frustrated, sin attempt to smuggle a. conal- |The court, was; held in the Opolicy statement on China were - Minimami. „Aп "den, Farg In Government that altogether 12 dage

derable quantity of oplam into the Colony. By nccording to Army

ships sailing under the Para Coining our very of the beeswax and discovered proved stockade it an attempted an follow administration's Rainfall prace Trial Nrce Jab that district.

2 crowd, trying to catch sight of concern, over the possibility that Fifty, four-power stations mantan flag bad recarely on large cases (on board the plum in the cakes were spit-Yomiko, why drove up, heavily recommendations of American

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ald, to the Chiang Kai-shek"gov: Marshall'e Warning to C10 more than 4,000 poles, 23,000 gazed in illegal immigrants Empire Wye from Calcutta vin Beveral other cokon

sets of wire and 159 huge stoel traffic in addition to the "Pan Singapore), which the manifest open and more opium, found in guarded in a limousine d Page Five

transmisson towers wore dam-York, and the "Pan Crestont described as containing while some, Age: Her hair, win cropped like a ernment, might have an adverf Bars at Allen Case

nged or washed away?

The Minister told the United Wax the Revenue Officers open The cases of beeswax were man's and she was wearing effect at the Matahali plan, dygt

(3) Recommendations have nat Page Eight'

The rig reports said the

ed one and found bees wax ID, then removed to the Revenue turtle-necked myenLT. communities in the affected arearea that he repeatedly drew advokatering, 475 Department:

245051 Frue, hear ourned after not yet been prepared by the De orazoniko's ralleged Trekmury, : Army V.; Navy and Ale Wa will suffer svare power short the attention of his Govern. Burplelous argused, Com No one has claimed the two, ovirin

before repairs can be smecte: 'ient on the part taken in trame gera: cracked open if few. CALES CRI

continued to build its intensity.

It was located at 480 miles enstward of Guam at 0300 (TT) today with maximum surface winds of 125 m.p.b.

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