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[By R. H. SHACKFORD]

Washington, May 16.

The "open door" which the United Statos slammed in Russia's face last week will stay closed until the balance of power in Europa is restored, it can be stated today on reliable authority. Now that excitement over the Russo-American "proce" talks has died down, these factors are coming into focus:

inlized on the opportunity to put ussia on the spot in the eyes of world opinion.

1. The United States is not reatly to negotiate any

kind Tof

in, tize settlement

"cold war" with Russla now and

some ready for may not be

2., The majority of the public here at abrood Arc weary of the cold war and want a settle-other Governments to "demna

time.

ment.

3. The balance of power in Royone will not be restored until Western Europe is stable erano- and politically, Than mically will be after the Marshnit Euro- pean Recovery Programme has bern in operation for a long time, talks with Aay kind of Russia now would find the So- vlets holding the most power, and fant is a big advantage power polities.

In

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the

In the meantime, Russia con- tinues to try to enpitalize on the diplomatic Impasse. Last night, Radio Moscow broadenst a re- view of the Smith-Molotov diplomatic exchange and invited

strate their readiness for genuine cooperation" with the Soviets,

Today Moscow made much of a letter to Stalin from Mr. Henry Wallace, which stated that Rus- -American differences could be settled by negotiation.

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ATTACK ON PINGCHUAN

Stop War Danger Chiang Taking

Shinwell Says

Scarborough, May 17.

Emanuel Shinwall, Minister of War, and Chair- man of Britain's ruling Labour Party, appeal- od today for international cooperation to and the danger of war "before it is too late. "Let us make it clear to all,

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Ignorance Cost $150

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Short Rest

Shanghai, May 17. Ġeneralissimo; Chjang. Kal. shek has arrived at Wusih, scenic city 90 miles west of Shanghal, for a brief holiday. accompanied by Madame Chiang

it in understood President Chaing, plans to stay two or three days before returning to Nanking, where he will be Inaugurated as the first Pro. sident of constitutional China on Thursday-United Praze.

7

Shanghai, May 17. Checked by reinforced Government forces 10 miles from Changtoh, provincial capital of Jehol, the Commanista porticipating in the five-day old offensiva in south Jehol were today thrown against Pingchuan, 35 miles to the northeast, in an all-out attack, according to pro-Govern« ment front-line despatches,

Red columns are said to be assaulting the 'Gov- ernment strong-points guarding the op- proaches to this Chengteh-Chinchow railway city under a heavy artillery barrage.

Fighting of a less

violent

character is also reported to Banishee

be progressing in at least three sectors, of Chengtch's

perimeter.

outer

Meanwhile, heavy Government reinforcements, Including some of

General Fu Tso-yi'a crack Sul-

Sentenced

Banished for life on May.

4.

arrested on

yannese units, have arrived at Chan Hel (18) was

irust the Great Wall pass of Kupichow, May to for larceny of an

to nina towards, which "a long stream of 500, and sentenced

months' hard labour much recom- Shengteh refugees".

are heading entled for re-banishment when

reported. independent despatches

he appeared before Mr. W. H. Latimer at Kowloon yesterday,

Counter-Drive

Inspector J. Orem sald that They are expected to swing in- to action shortly in a major arcused was seen by Watchman Li Wing nt 3.30 pm. Sunday Government counter-drive.

Away An *** currying

Iron rod the southern end of the Mán-

from the site of 23 Austin Roud. churian

Communist This house was being re-cons- corridor, An arrival in Hong Kong yes- troops are said to have advanced tructed and on the site was

Personalia

the American

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Why does not the United States whether in this country or

Лusia overscos,

of the want to negotiate with

that wo now? The answer to this ques-Labour and Socialist move- tion is involved, but some fac- ment-and in this we can cer- 5. The great

tainly claim to represent the Western powers i tors are these:

1. l'he economic chaos, in

majority of men and women have, abandoned hope for the

His "gnorance of Hong Kong time bein of n world run by Europe createdl a power vacuum

want no more war," Shin- worki organization on the prinel- | which both 'East and, West are

own woll said in an address pre-traffic regulations" cast a 24-year- pic of collective security and are stuving to fill with their

pared for the opening of the old merchant, newly arrived from hove ricinut in resture what they ideology and political systems.

The Marshall Programine Party's 47th annual confer-Amoy, $150 when he appeared at flerday via BOAC aircraft from to within ten miles of the Great quantity of building material.

Central Magistracy, yesterday bo- Singapore is Mr. M. J. Buckley, Wall city of Shankalkuan. after

Senior Vice President in charge capturing the two railway sub- Defendant was chosed and ar- Pail the "halance of power" in

fore Mr. F. X. d'Almada,

watchman at a Europe. That really means pre- is the instrument the West

We want to live at peace..... So Kam-mal was charged with of Planning and Development stations of Chienso and Wen-rested by the

President chintum. for

to 1 that vacuum power

comuting ponderance of

This important rall scavenging lane behind Austin. and ERP is only now getting unBut there be no one-way driving private car No. 2790 with with West.

We expect out a license. He was arrested by

way is now reported to be dis-Head, where five more iron ruds

were found. der way.

trade in good will.

Mr. Buckley is World PC 2007 in Connaught Road Cen-

rejoining his way is

rupted at many

im points 3. The Western European na-co-operation from others,

Chan's record included a pre wife and daughter at the Ponin- mediately north and south of

vious conviction for being found tions have now embarked on a progress and co-operation will re-tral.

Defendant, who was not repre- sula Hotel, and will remain in Shanhaikuan.

la enclosed premises and malie- military programme for holding main insecure unless there is co-

General Fan Han-chich, deputyinus damage. possession of all around; in parti-sented legally, pleaded that he had Hong Kong for one week before the line Internally and externally operation

vio Commander-in-Chief in Man-housebreaking. Instruments, and ast the spread of Commun- cular, unless there is co-operation just arrived in the colony by plan sailing for San Francisco

ailles on

churin, whose main and did not know the regulations. Shanghai and Japan.

task in two terms for breach of expul- They call it the "Western between old war-time

ensure the

was banished safety of the Mansion order. He the basis of mutual respect and

churian corridor, inspected fur life on May 4 this year. tolerance."

various fighting areas within his ccctor yesterday, after which he conferred with field commanders at Sulchung, 40 miles northeast of Shanhaikuan.

Surprises

Whynt the full story of last week's Americum-Soviet "penco" raistunderstanding is told, it may contain many surprises.

has been established

thunatatively, for example,

Title

Foreign

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Union."

At the moment. Russla is

the

"Bellicoso Uttorances" Shinwell continued: "At present, misunderstandings embracing and while it is doubt-

suspicions and are all-

me of the reasons for having the US. Ambassador to Moscow (1.1- Gen, Walter Bedell Smith) des the rost powerful nation in Eu-

10 rope and military men uf Here a sharp American note liver

coneedle

could that she The

Minister West Istan

"take" Europe any time she Molotov) was (Mr. Vyacheslav To prevent Just what actually wishes.

5. Europe alreedy is divided happened a Soviet bid to nego-

into two workds" in fact and fut whether The note was intended to imny negotiations for overall set- pass The Russins with. the fact lement of the cold war at this time would be bound to find Rus- that the United States "ineabs

of in- seeking a "sphere Sta busines" in the old war.

fluence" agreement. bore General Smith delivered it, there was genume fear in Ameri- can diplomatic circles that Gen- eralissimo Stalin would make a dranate proposal for some kind States and her Western Allies are Shinwell took exception to the the "weak" players in the game Ratssian objection that the Mar- American diplomats feared of power politics and Russia has shall Plan threatens the sover

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of negotiailODS,

Br.

Not Ready

Thin ull adds up to the fact that at the moment the United

any nation wants war, despite the bellicose utter- country for every country has a ances of some people in every few who are ready to urge others le light-a fortuitous set of cire

cumstances might casily preci- pitate war,

"Let us put a stop to this dan- ger before it is too late."

Therefore the United States is Court

Briefs

Czech "In

Lines.

Air Force Flight"

Red Assaults

Lost Gold

And Bail

In newly invaded north Hupeh, Government troops repulsed the

Communist Munich, May 16.

repeated

assaults

Lau Yee-man (37), married The British-trained Czechoslovak Air Force is de- against the suburbs of Luohokow womats, lost nine incls of gold, and Kwanghua during the past valued at $2,800, and $100 ball sorting wholesale and fleeing into Gormany, a 24 hours but large fresh Red when she failed to appear before forces are said to be still. pouring Mr. W. A. Blair-Kerr at Kow- rofugéo officer said today.

into the battle area from south Toon yesterday to answer the The officer,

Lieutenant

west of

of Honan to join in the whose name is not disclosed for attacks.

charge of exporting nine gold

without permit. MADE 40 CENTS, percent of the Officer Corps, nor of Shansi, wus quoted by p. ff. Knox, accused was about

his own safety, said only five General Yen Hsi-shan, Gover-ornaments

FINED $150

a

which the RAF taught during the official Central News today to

board

the

Alr

Officer

of eignty such a move would make it im-most of the chips for

European nations. current

C.A.T.C. pinne "We welcome any ald. honest

the war, Is Communist-minded.jas admitting that the Government Canton at Kal Tak Airport at 1 possibile for the United States to hands: but American policy is

by nuybody, toward

The airmen are sneaking 'o sanity and

(20), unemployed, the border by land. It is no longer position at Yinghsten was serious, pm on May 15 when she was ger restoring Europe

mainly Wong Slu West what it does not want to based on the belief that, poten-ly given

because is the do now-sit down at confers the

stronger

of Insufficient stopped by Female Searcher. 123. said self-respecting life," he

made. 40 cents on the re-sale of er possible for them to steal troops. ence tablo with the Russians.

Asked whether she had any- ayer and will be playing

two, middle stall. Uckels of the piones. Molotov Twist

General Yeo also said that thing to declare,

accused. it was helder game as ERP gets under Associated Press.

Kwong Ming Theatre, and was Thus the "Molotov Twist" way and the Western Union be-

11 Recently, the informant said, there are indications that the alleged, said that she had three Aned $150 and the cost of

Reds may soon attempt an attack, thels of gold which she was tak❤ which the Soviet answer tu Gen-comer an effective alliance.

middle, and 15 front, stall tickets all officers were called in to hear on Taiyuan, his provincial capital, to Canton from Nanking. eral Smith has been nickunmed

Mr. a harangue by a politician.

but added that the Government She claimed to be a through Chen Hang,, an, 18-year-old when he appeared before

They --a more of a blow to Ameri-not ready for the kind of show-

were told H. Latimer at Kowloon yes-

garrison "was well prepared for passenger but a check of the which would be called by cook-boy of a launch of the Im-W. town can strategy than appeared on

Corps was known to be starting negotiations with Rus-ports and Exports Department

Communist "offensive."-- passengers' list revealed that she British that the surface at the time.

sin at this time. American pol-appeared at Central Magistracy

booked at Hong Kong. Jey-makers

hope such a show-yesterday charged with stealing] over down will never be necessary- four cages of lobsters, hints that tho United that instead the course of events Pleading guilty, he was sentenc States and Russia were getting will slowly result in withdrawal ed to six months hard labour and

by the Soviets from their ready to talk pence.

recommended to be banished. Almost overwhelming-criticism-vanced positions and reversal of The lobster 12-in all, were re

columnists and commenta their aggressive policy to a more turned to the owner. by tors of the State Department's passive one. How sound Ameri-

A 23-year-old Chinese appeared rejection of the Soviet overtures can ground is remains to be

ere is However, there agreement in

in before Mr. Hin-shing Lo yesterday. admittedly has the Secretary of

quarters that

the charged with demanding $5 with State (Mr. George Marshall) and diplomatic' his navisers worried, even though Americans will have to be more menaces from Sia Weh,

Itu Wing-kal, who tuns re- must writers agreed the Russian niert than they were in the re-

alse cent incident with Russin, when manded for 48 hours, was move was not sincere.

However,

The major problem now coping with public opinion, which showed jubilance even

od-

to be seen.

J. Oren said was arrested at 0.30 p.m. on May 18 by PC. 1140 out- side... the Kwong Ming Theatre offering tickets for sale. He had in his possession 11 middle stall. and 16 front stall tickets, valued

;

and anti-Communist any and that this had to stop. Alt Reuter. officers were ordered either to Join the party or swear Al- fegiance to IL" The response was silanos, the informant said.. The fugitive officers were sald in no longer ruling the country and therefore their ne tion is not, desertion.

for-

Benes

at 50 and 40 cents cach, respecto consider that President-Eduard tively, which he was offering for 80 cents and 60 cents each.

He told the Police that he had only sold two middle stall tickets when he was arrested.

they believed the they placed a trap for the So- charged with impersonating a re- au baa na United States should have capi-victs, to spring-United Press,

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Today

Lecture on "The Romance of}

Colonial Literature," at Por-

There are, at least 1,000, mer. Czech military men, now in Bavaria. Refusing to join thr Communists, means, they cannot even eat, they said, and that is why fight in the only recours Czechoslovak Minister of State Anton Zapelomky sald speech

Government that the would have no further need. Ter "enemics of the state."-- kociated Press. –

Tried To Detain Girls

61 House Street,

tano, Ice p.m. Rotary Club Closed Meeting for

1. Guild meeting, 10 a.m.

Bridge-Mahjong Drive,

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China Sets Another Claim Deadline

Shanghai, May 17.

The deadline for claiming the return of Japanese- seized goods to their rightful owners has been set at the end of September, according to a Chinese Government diractiva received by Shanghai.

The directive is understood to be based on a recent notification from. the United States Govern- ment concerning the restoration to owners of all private properties seized by the Japanese in China and later removed to Japan and Jap- anese occupied areas.

These properties, including All goods other than ships will Industrial and transpart ma-be first concentreted in Japan.be-

12. chineries as well as cultural fore being returned to the own

B

Members, Roof Garden, Hong

and Two girls, aged. 14 Kong Hotel, 12.30 p.m.. formed the subject of three relics and currencies, will be era. But arrangements may be Kowloon Union Church Women's charges against two widows and returned to their owners made by the National Govern-

unemployed Chinese male;

ment with General Douglas Mac- H.K. Football Association Coun-called before Mr. W. H. Latimer soon as their ownership has Arthur's. Headquarters to mako

ell meeting. Prince's Bldg at Kowloon yesterday.

been correctly established. use of Japanese ships to trans- 5.15, p.m..

Wong Plogemui (62), widow, The directive pointed out that port these goods to China when Euro-was charged with attempting to all ships to be returned to their ever such ships make trips to procure the two girls to become owners will first be assembled in China with enough accommoda- & En-prostitutes at Kowloon en Muy the Pacffe before being handed tion for these, goods---Reuter. Special 11, and, with Koo Wai, 48-year over to their ownerS, VEL

Union pld unemployed, male, with un- lawful detention of the|iš-year- old girl.at an, nunumbered hut nt Chatham Road, in Maya de

Ng Ng-koo, 52-year-old widow. was, charged, with the unlawful detention of the 12-year-old girl at 133, Fuk Wah Street, second floor, in May...

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