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THE SIX-POWER

COMPROMISE

By Gen. Carton de Wiart

two (CH

turiès, as one writer has said.

the Austrian

Malan Smuts' Veldtschoen

Steps Into

By NOEL MONKS

Three Years Is A Long

Time To Wait For A Poace Treaty

INSIDE BERLIN

By JOHN FISHER

One-Way Post

Fome

·

post a letter where they like.

are

that the main reason bellever

"Two-Way Decisions

The

No Way at All

Forres

in

here showed that half the men and women of Berlin

Intelligence for the Germany" are being cut by 40 British occupation was "the per cent.. but even today far too much time is being spent In look. economie ruin of Germany."

Ing for non-existent were-wolves German cellars and not One-Way Information enough in getting the informa-

Asst. Editor:-Ian Mackenzie.

Without provoking the USSR, absent on this occasion, agree- political organisation of Ger- The German girl took hall f Writers tell the Germans that "Business" Manager: W. 11. Nolloth (yet at the same without becoment would have been reached many, or on International control-the-pat-of-butter-from-the-dish the Marshall-Plan will also toal ing servile, the Western Powers without much difficulty between of the Ruhr, would havo been and smeared it over her fore; exports from West Germony and Telephones:

then round should Beck to bring about the six delegations. But this facilitated by a formal engage head,

her eyes, hiider the industrial reconstruc- Editors

24334 greater hormony, confluence and was not the case. No matter inent on the part of the United When she'd finished she said:tion of the country.

but at the 'n ally,

nowadays wo They Reporters & General Office 32312 balance among those nations to how they tried, they could not States to her partners

say that the foreign whom has been assigned the role agree on the settlement (four lines).

at the conference-partners who would don't get such good face cresin." trade of Western Germany is of the Third Force' In "This new Gernian problem, and this was come into the first line-of-are in And this in just one piece of now in the hands of the joint Subscription Rates:

International, situation. It is thus dug to tho diversity of views case of aggression-to give Consense in a elly, strange and export-import arency, which I

run by American big business;.. H.K.$18.00 that they will best serve the which were caused by a diversity military nasistance. But if the hard to understand,

In Berlin we have had a one-. H.K.$30.00 cause of pence. and dio away of interests, among these nelgh- Marshall Finn has begun to func

that the US is forcing Western

to H.K.$72.00 with the threat of a new -con-bours of a Power who may well tion in the economie schse, there way slege lasting now for three Germany

accept worthless » fiagration.

grow clowns once

soldiora more, as well does not yet exist any Marshall months. Russian

Ilmit goods at high dollar prices, and But this requires constant ef- as among those who are separat Plan for armament, and from re-what the British citizen can take that Germans are being forcod

Berlin with him. fort and understanding on theed from Germany by the oconn.ports we have bad from Washing out of,

They to pay in dollars for goods that DEATH

part of those concerned. It can Alas, after the first World lion, it does not neem

trains can could far better be manufactur- that we limit what military not be brought about without War, Britain and Amerten show-can hope for credits to be asked take out of Berlin.

ed by Germany herself. Tho' Russianın Congress for the equipment

threaten the PERRY-At his hoine nt Radyr, concession on the part of one ed themselves for more anxious of

And in face of this barrage to see,Germany on her feet once of Western Europe with, modern British barge traffic. They also we have not yet learned to walk Cardin,

Arthur and all; each must be ready to Frederick FERRY after a short illness. ve up some part of his aspira- more than they were to provide weapons or for any Lease-Lent threaten that air traffic to and in step with our Allies in Berlin

tions for the For many

common. good, against a return of her aggres to that end-before the next pie from Berlin will not be safe un--the French and Americans. years connected And it is not easy. Even in the sive spirit. This tendency has|sidential election. The only less they are allowed to make with British-American

case of Great Britņia and the not been cured by the most guarantee that America will give the rules, tineco Co. (China) Ltd., United States. debates within tragte experience, and the re- fot 'the present is that she does

We have taken different at Hong Kong

UNO have, revealed that, despite cent London Conference was not Intend to bring her oc

titudes over our trafe disputes their affinit these two Powers fared with it. The sooner Ger-cupation of Germany to an end,

with the Russians and over, the. vègard certain very burning pro- many regains a state of order So that this last conterence

Unity Re- Traffle talks have been bro- | Russian-sponsored fall, there- NEVER ANY DOUBT bems from totally different an and prosperity, the sooner will should not entirely

now iza progress. gles. - "Seen from London, thethe British and Americans see fore, it was found necessary to ken off indefinitely. At present ferendum, Passage of the Debtor-United States is fine talker, an end to the heavy sacrifices accommodate ourselves to a com-the Berliners have to go to a post Elsewhere in Germany we have office in the Russian sector of differed with the Americans over Creditor Ordinance was de-ready to advise the free entry jeLused by occupation of German premise which more or less re- Palestine and the territory and the Jayed in Legislative Council of Jews Into

necessity to gulates the two most urgent and Berlin in order to send out a trade-union privileges and over the methods to be used in the democratic treatment pi the feed the German population, difficult problems: the polkical parcel. by a speech or two, but there | Arabs, but she is not

The Russians have hampered reconstruction of the country, prepared But how can the French, and organisation of Western Germany

The British are also out of wasnover-any--doub -- as- to to help -- control.. the -disorders with the the Benelux States, fall and the control-of-the Ruhr As exports from the capital

No wonder for

Berliners touch socially with the people to be auxlous In the eyes

their the outcome of the debate. which may result.

owns the case with everything that of Washington, on the other future security?

is unsatisfactorily arranged, this think that life might be easter they are supposed to be ruling. The European members were hand. Brital wants the United! And talking of security....how compromise will bring about if Berlin became a Russian city The social atmosphere in Berlin unanimous In their support | States to guarantee

out is that of a former Indian hill- her unjust same definite agreement on the much criticism and many rekrets, instead of being parcelled

between four Powers. Then, at station. That is, it is bad form and while the leading Chin-conquests of the lust

leest, they would be able

go out with the Germans at all. ese Unofficials declined to

They This disagreement, sometimes

are forbidden. In British subscribe, their

If the British left Berlin there clubs. opposition visible, sometimes lateni, between

would be a tremendous loss of British business men. fixing was not very spirited and the two great Anglo-Saxon races

prestige. Yet the authorities orders may entertain buyers In not long sustained. Perhaps it kl not affect the delibera complicates matters considerably;

have never really succeeded in the official hotels, but not the the strongest point in its ou concerning

explaining to the Gormons why buyer and his wife; that, too, is favour was made by the Hon. Peace Treaty, 11 that suliyevi

so are here, and there is come bad form siderable anti-British feeling. All right. We are still techni- IN. O. C. Marsh when he

has been adjourned sine die, the einne must be sought in disagree

(It is only fair to add that thecally at war with the Germans. urged that

other the greatest ment with the USSR on the sub-

Powers occupying

But in that case why try to turn tribute to its impartiality feet of German assets, and stil

equaily, if not more, unpopular.) them into customers? Dr. Daniel Francois Malan (the platform his delivery' is still that dveted by the British authorities

Not long

con- ago a survey was its failure

inore in the refusal by the Bri Lo satisfy either side. Sir M. K. Lotish, Americans and French, to Dr. is for Divinity), South Afri- of the pulpit,

accept the annexations claimeden's new Prime Minister, who for In the years that he has been probably brought the discus-by the Yugoslav Government. years has been striding up in Opposition to Smuts (hey sion nearest to pure logic But, we have seen how disagree and down the Union breathing were co-students in their school- when he contended that forment between the Allies has in re against his pet hates, is to days) Dr. Malan has devoted

fluenced the settlement of the the strict, bible-loving Boers

of most of his waking hours, apart that very reason the most German problem

problem the buck-veldt a sort of Moses, from periods for prayer, to his appropriate solution was to which gannot be left in suspense Ho still wears the dark clerical Parliamentary and political du drop the Bill, lift the Mora- much longer.

grey he rat adopted when heties. He is possessed of tremen- After the checks suffered to was a minister of religion in the [dous stamina, torlum and allow the Courts

the Conferences of Moscow and early 1900's.

His two grown-up sony, al- to decide between the vari- Parts, as well as to the so-called Dr. Malan found it hard to re-though they help their father at which is supposed to tell the Soldiers are equally out of ous parties on the merits of Last Chance Conference.' Amer-concile his rigid rocial beliefs-election times and share his con- Germans the facts and prevent touch. Few of them realise that each case, Had that been

kca, Britain and France who in the election was won on them-victions on the supremacy at just this very impression from if there European short- vlied the Benelux States to take with his Utrecht degree in thes-whites over natives, take no ne- getting around,

elreult Berlin is the place where done from the beginning, or

part in their discussions on this logy, so, after nine years, he for- tive part in politics.

But of its 153 senior officers the fuse is most likely to blow. reasonably soon after the re-occasion-arranged to put their sook the pulpit for the editor's Malan the man has few close only 42 have had more than one More than one elegant West- sumpt, n of civil

Irons in the fire. It might have chair in 1915 and took over the friends. He is known as a "crus- year's newspaper experience, govern-

ern Ally has been enjoying the language newspaper, ty" Individual, hard to get on and only 82 claim to write and Black Market. German fashion ment, undoubtedly it would been thought that, Russia being Afrikaans

Die Burger.

with. But Malan the politiclan speak German. (Some of the shows (based on textiles smug have provided the simplest

His pen, like his speeches, rous-hus now proved that he has more¡42_are Included in the 82.) gled from the Russion Zone) solution with, it is virtually

ed the fanatical passions of his friends in South Africa thun Russian radio programmes are almost as if this were Paris. followers, and soon Die Burger Smuts the humanitarian.

better than ours, and the trans certain, greater discomfiture

But still many of the Germans became a power in the land.

The original Dutch settlers mission is stronger.

shamble along past the ruins than they now suffer to those

trekked into the wildemess to be Husstan-sponsored papers -in where the -ahutlers swing and who were the bitterest op-

alone taking with them the Berlin saucily portray the Allies the windows stare. ponents of the measure pass-

Bible, spirit of independence, and as weak an overlord nttitude to the cal-criminal. [ed in Legislative Council on

It was in 1015 that he stood for oured natives. Wednesday. Generally

Parliament for the Arst time, but It is descendants of these peo- speaking, the easiest way is

Between the years 1795 and was beaten at Cradock, and he ple who have put Malan Into

Victoria power.

They belleve still in the the best way, but the pro: Bonaparte attempted to dominate over le gas-presented with their mouthpiece. His politicat

1815, France led by Napoleon had another defeat at

West the following year. How white man first, and Malan is blem that had to be dealt Europe and the World Just as with was of such complexity | Hitler

seat next year by a Mr. Louw, enemies give him credit for be attempted that the short-cut was later. Similarly it was Great Bri-ho, one biographer says, "felting fearless and honest in hig

surry for him." loading played the fraught with dangerous. pose part in the Bght for freedom.

convictions. Many times during In 1910 come to England to the war he risked imprisonment sibilities, and

ask for the same Republic for for his utterances. answer The Regiment Was actively which Generul Smuts fought in provided by the Bill, though engaged

during these years far from perfect, offered a the Battle Honours carried on its 100, but, the deputation returned

empty-handed.

Dr. Malan has worked hartlTM 1795- When fair compromise. From what Colours show: S1. Luela

Hertzog's Nationalist and risked all to become Prime they regarded as the strict Maida, Badajoz, Vittorie, Pyre- Party was returned to power in Minister of South Africa. In all Nivelle, Orthes, Toulouse, 1924 Maton found himself in the his 74 years his birthday was legal position, the liquidation Peninsular, and finally Waterloo. Cabinet alongside English-speak-four days before the elections litan Section of the Society of In a speech to the Metropo- banks have made substantial Waterloo is probably the most ing Labour Party anen with whom he has never had so great a tri- Automotive Engineers, he dea-

prized concessions, and only those

the Hertzog fed a coalition. (FARE)

umph. Yet, Ironically, this man eribed four planes, one pro- Three years later, in 1927, Ma- was born at a farm with the are likely to feel hurt who British Army, and no Regiment

tan introduced into Parliament nome Allesverloren, is more a worthy holder of

meaningpeller driven, two jets and one HKSI 9.- paid, or purported to pay, than 1st Bn The Royal Innis-the Flag Bill which said the Un-All is lost"!

rocket, the latter for travel in their debts in military yen. killing Fusiliers. •

lon Jack must remain in South The cares of high office are ex- inter-planetary space. 35.-

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The The how little the general public highest of any British Regiment wears thick glasses, and when he won't throw it down. After all make

its currency and to obtain a plone would propellor the shaped, rarely smiling face. He notion in his hands now. fle

water or carry

and United States loan for the mercury is taken into the confidence engaged. Seventeen Officers out talks from the floor of the House Smuts took up arms against Eng-burn air from

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and

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Battle Honour

150

or

of

their casualties were

years

ut

Gift Of A Seat

Major Hill of Fortieth CARNIVAL

the (East Lancashire Regiment) des-

the

p.m.

as representatives of the people of Hong Kong cribing his experiences of when legislation is under battle between 4 and U

Oficer study. Wednesday's debate said, "At one time the

the Twenty- was little more than an act Commanding

The real Seventh rode up to our Major of showmanship.

and announced the fact that ho work on the Bill was done had barely an Officer left to and the most important com- Command

Company. Cach

lend ments upon its various fea Major Browne offered to

some him

from the Fortieth,

tures were forthcoming not this, however, was imperatively in the open forum of the declined "The Sergeants of the council chamber, but behind Regiment" he said, "liked to |closed-doors. Delicate issues Command the Componier and loathe to deprive doubtless call for gingerly he would be handling, but there can be them of the honour."

both little warrant once general sides acknowledged the bravery principles have been estab- of the Twenty-Seventh that

The Commanders

lished and agreed for per day.

Willington, 23

sistence

in 'hole-in-the-

on

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0

later

of

was

when fold that the Guard corner' methods. Far too Honour provided for dis- much legislation is presented tinguished visitor Walmer, to Council in cut-and-dried from the Inniskillings said, "Ah,

thes

saved the centre of my form and passed into law line at Waterloos." without the slightest pre

Today the remains of tence at discussion. To fus Regimental Colour carried-ot tify this, it is contended that Waterloo, are in possession of most of such legislation is the Bn in Hong Kong. non-controversial in nature

the

and that the normal Parlia- Reasons do little to cure. mentary procedure would be The unfortunate individual a waste of time. To us, this who crosses the border-line appears to be entirely beside is quickly instructed by the the point. The effect of the Bench that ignorance of the systemTM is to place on the law is no. excuse. Such statute book dozens of Ordin- ignorance could, however, ances, couched in strictly be appreciably reduced were legal phraseology beyond the the Legislative Council to understanding of most lay-conduct Its affairs more in. men, which Objects and the open.

Supreme Triumph

By Dick

Lon tha! really matters-on We have DI expensive in-clandestine Communist activity formation organisation here in Germany,

and

selfish, if not

Three years is a long time to walt for a Peace Treaty,

ATOMIC ENERGY

PLANES

New York, June 16.

The first specifications for atomic energy planes -were released today by Andrew Kaltinsky

Oak Ridge, Tonnessoo.

Tennessee's atomic centre.

Tho Te urner would not burn it.

Fredry plane will

**If I'd known you were so nice, I'd never have let you eat' that hamburgor!"

strangely

Currency Silver Basis Denial

Chen Lift, VictsPrestient of Yuan, the Chinese Legislative cald here today, "I know of no. The team or mercury plane negotiations with that objective," would differ little from

Mr. Chen arrived here leading sent planes. It will have

a Chinese delegation which at- turbine driven by steam

tended the Riverside Moral Rear- mercury vapour. Either would mament Conterence. In an

pro.

most inexhaustible amount or

uranium or

be heated by a small but Al-

al-clusive Intervjow preceding

news conterence, Mr. Chan said plutonium. The that Chinese press reports that load of water or

mercury Nanking to seeking an American

to would not be very heavy be foar stabilise the Chinese cause alther would be concurrency "are not confirmed in densed and used gver ropeat- Chinese official circles."

edly.

Referring to the recent Rivar_"_ The Interplanetary ship willside conference, Mr. Chen anid have rocket engine to carry | the 'world needs "an ideological liquid hydrogen which will ex-counterpart of the Marshall plan,”- pand into gas. This In turn He said at the news conference would be heated by atomiche belloyed "moral rearmdment" metal.

could bring peace, among Oriental

Its expansion would furnish a peoplex-Associated Press, jet to drive the plane,

Kalitinsky sald the proposed atomic rocket shilp probably would not carry enough hydro-

san to make interplanetary travel practicable but an inter-

SAFETY AWARD.

FOR NWA

planetary misalle might be built. For its 1947 operations re- The shielding of atomic aircraft cords, Northwest Airlines yes- Longines to protect agains!) terday-won-another-safety radioactivity, Kalitinsky. gold, award from the United States has not worked out-Associated National Safety Council, the

Press.

J.S. DRAFT BILL

Washington, June 16. The House of Representatives

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-It-tentatively accepted: by.. ni had also set a slow safety-record --- vote of 150 to 98 an amendment by dying a total of 1,229,404,000 by Representative Coudert, Ro- passanger miles since the spring publican of New York, to limit of 1942 wülhout a single nocid service to 12 months. The action ent. The Northwest

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