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THẾ CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1948.

FULL SPEED AHEAD Fog Too Bad KIDNAPPED POLICEMEN

OF ARMS TO CHINA

STALIN TO AGREE ON PLAN FOR BERLIN ?

Washington, November 15.

The United States Army and Navy have ordered

·full spood ahead for Americon arms shipments to China,

To avoid delays from the West coast shipping strike or other causes, American Naval and Army vessels will carry weapons, ammunition and military supplies.

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Many appear deeply pesalmis- In any event, weapona tic, however, that the shipments viewed here ns much less can themselves alter Chinese portant to the Nationalists at thi Nationalist chances of halting stage fan leadership and Oghting the Communist advance, North- spirit. of Nanking or elsewhere.

The arms, pald for out of the $125,000,000, Congress voted for Chinese military aid, may Moscow, November 15:

fall Highly placed foreign diplo-shurt of replacing those believed mats believe that Prime Minis-lost by Generalissimo Chiang Kai- ter Josef Stalin probably will shek's flops in North China and give an affirmative reply to the proposal of United Nations leaders for tour power talks on į the Berlin problem.

However, Soviet newspapers have not yet published the letter which Dr. Herbert V. Evati, Pre- sident of the UN Assembly, and UN Secretary General Trygve Lie sent on Saturday to the chief executive of the Soviet Union, Britain, the United States und! France.

Foren diplomats, whose busi- ness it is to observe Soviet policy.

predicted Russia would give an early reply.

These diplomats agreed the So- viet Union no doubt would have its own opinion, as to when and where the meeting is to loke place. Russinn representatives at a big four meeting would not be very difeult to arrange this time.

Premier Blažin is not in Mor Cow at present but thin Win not regarded here as an ob stacle to a meeting. He prod. ably would cut short his holl- day if a meeting of the

four chlaf Executives WAS agreed

upon.

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Foreign observers believe the Russians would like to see a high level meeting

outstanding world problems and have shown interest in such project some time.

Manchuria.

Ex-Envoy Backs Aid

To China

30 Divisions Gona Between

of Tainan, the foss capital of Shantung Province, and the fall of Mukden in Manchuria, a law weeks later, authoritative

reports indicated the Nationalists more than 30 divisions. fost

Several went over bodily to the Communists,

At least 10 divisions are de lieved to have had American weapons supplied when the United States Army trained and partially equipped 39 divisions fot the Chiang Kais

thek

at the close of World War II.

American polley then and since has been to supply Nanking with its marginal needs to keep the upper hand over the Communists. Ofeinis suspect now the margin. has been wiped out.

Sama Story Again? New York, November 14.

The Communist forces presum- Mr James W. Gorard, former

use of much of the ably make United States Ambassador Germany, today urged essentialsze and have limited value with toloot, though all weapons vary in military equipment and econo-out a continuing supply of am- mic and financial aid for the munition. Chiang Government in its war There is concern now that the Commu-same fate of capture may befoll against the Chinese nisis.

some of the latest aid, but Du- thorities made plain they would

Mr

Gevard worned; "If the. not delay Communists comuner China, the Nanking. 400,000,000 of that country may be added to those who seek Com- munist world rule."

Citing the participation of an American on behalf of Chinese merchants during the Talping re- bellion, he sajd: "If we actively assist the Government of Chinn, it will not be the first time that Americans have fought Commun- ists in China."

Mr. Getard called the Taiping latt-Christian, for rebellion

bolf- Communistic. He told the Unit- ed Press, "The essential thing Is to have a government friendly to us and defeat the Communists.”

I hare should be meeting, i is felt here that the Soviet Government probably would seek to have the discussions cover not only the Berlin dispute but all outstanding East-West differ-

ences, including the peace tren- iles for Germany and Japan.- Associated Press.

Specifically, Mr. Gerard urp.

the affort to bolster

The $125,0000,000 tiltary akt was appropriated by Congress Just April 3 at the same time that $330,000,000 was earmarked for economic assistance. The Arst major arms shipments are Just now moving.

on

Chaimman Styles Bridges. Re publican, of the Joint Congres- slonal Watchdog Committee foreign aid programmes blames Department the State seven month lng.

for the

Diplomatic and military offi cials lay it to the Chinese them? solvon for failing to list their

detalled needs more promptly.

and to administrative tangles.

From Canada President Truman

authorised

ed that top priority be given to the Defence Department last July supplying military planes for to help fill Nanking orders but Chiang's Government and at. China found the arms had to be ed arms, military suppiles and paid for at full cost since the ammunition as other vital needs World War II surplus was largely

exhausted.

now.

As a result shopping lists had

The Chinese Government thus

When asked how he felt about to be scaled down, critics of China who feel that Chiong's government forms, Mr. Gerard said, "Let that | 000,000 by come later. We should send 'old | figures, first and talk afterwards."

needs re- far has withdrawn nearly $111, Department

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In addition to the

He described the situation in arms, China has obtained planes Ching as "dangerous."--United and other military supplies. in

Canada-Associated Press.

For Radar

Berlin, November 14. Thick fog brought the Bar. Ein air to a completo stand- tonight. Even radar landings at Galow and Terri pelhof airports wore Impos-

sible.

had Gor man capital since 3.00 1.M. The intest meteorological re- ports said a small Improve- ment in conditions is expect. ad later tonight

No supply planes touched down In the

It should then be possible to resume radar landing. Router.

Talks On Shipping Dispute

San Francisco, November 15,

Negotiations seeking to end

ESCAPE

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Paris, November 14.

Four policemen, "kidnapped" by strikers in the cool- flold area of Brassac-Los-Mines, in Central France, when attempting to break up a strike mecting yesterday, escaped today from chateau 20 milos from Brassac.

An official of the Clermont-Ferrand Prefecture said the four men had not complained of bad treat- ment.

Pits Occupied

Urban and suburban trans- At Bordeaux, the situation was port in Paris-underground, said to be calm, with volunteers carrying buses and suburban trains unloading those ships

perishable goods. was running normally today after yesterday's 24-hour stop- page called by the Communist- ied Unions in protest against

Dockers at St. Nazaire voted to- Armistice Day clashes between day for a strike without time demonstrators and police. Umit. Troops and unemployed The Sunday newspaper L'Hu- began unloading coal ships which. *|manite-Dimanche, and two Sun-hed already been boycotted by day evening papers which carry local dockers in support of the mainly sports results, appeared as | six-weeks' old national coal usual and priniers were back at strike. work preparing the first editiona since Friday of the morning pa-

pers.

Government foress today oo...) cupled a group of pits without The State-owned theatre of the

Incident at Brassan-Les-Mines. the Pacific Coast 73-day-old Comedie Francise, and the Casino A convoy of 103 childern of maritime strike were adjour de Paris, a variety theatre, which striking miners in Doual, North ed last night 'until this after-were forced to call off their per-arn France, arrived in Paris to-

day and were formances yesterday owing to n

taken into strike of technicians, today open-homes of Parlston families ed up again normally.

|'responso to an appeal by

Archbishop of Paris, Cardinal Subard.-Reuter.

noon.

Asked if hettlement might be reached by mid-week, the Con- gress of Industrial Organisations' Harry Bridges, longshore chief, replied, "I would not gamble on

|

It."

In New York City, conferences will begin today in an effort to end a dock workers' strike which has halted nearly all overseas shipments from the nation's big Eust Coast ports.

Ships Tied Up

Hospitals and other public ser- vices were functioning normally, except for gas, which, was still at low pressure.

BMA Ends In Somaliland

the

in

the

It was reported in Paris to night that more than 60 ships | are still tied up at Marseilles today by the sailors' strike.

London, November 14. Dockers in Marsellies decided The Colonial Secretary, Mr. today that the time was "not Arthur Creech Jones, hns sent Any settlement in New York righ!" to begin an unlimited "greeting and good wishes" would affect also the ports of strike and agreed to await the the Governor and people of Bri Boston, Philadelphin, Baltimore, result of Wednesday's meeting. of ish Somaliland which tomorrow Wilmington. Delaware, and the Executive Committee of the reverts to civil government after Hampton Roads, Virginia,Asso- Communist-led Federation of being under military administra-

Ports and Docks in Paris.

ilch since March, 1941

ciated Press.

Church And State

Battle

Worsens

Budapest, November 15.

The long-standing controversy between the Catholic primate, Cardinal Mindszenty, and the Hun- garian Government appears to be rapidly noar ing a climax.

The question of relations be-, ducted clandestinely. This tween the Catholic Church and denied by the Church press, the State is one of the leading topics of the day in Hungary.

The Government has charged the Cardinal with trying to foment discord between Hungary and Czechslovakin

the Hungarian minority problem and

over

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A peasant woman delegate

at a women's aducational con-

ference has claimed that in her village

the

local priest during a religious clase had attempted to influence the chitdren In

this way.

American with inciting Hungarians to na-philus sald to have asked the to close their eyes and tional hatred against their north-open

pen their mouths and then to orn neighbours.

around the class Soveral, priests have walked have been sentenced on charges placing a sweet in the mouth,of of anti-Government agitation, each child, saying. "In the old particularly of trying to infu- days before the war things were ence school children against, the good like this sweet." State.

Mystery Plane Is Held In Greece

Athens, November 14.

Án unarmed aircraft, reported to have flown from Rome with two pilots each holding a British passport, was seized when it landed without warning, at Eilonikon airfield, near Athens, to- day.

The

Greek Air Minister, Anastas Dakabassis, i ordered the seizure of the plane while *an_investigation was made.

Unconfirmed raports alleged that the aircraft was intended for the Egyptian Air Force.

M. Dakabasal told Reuter: "We First reports said that the air-were informed from Rome that craft, of the Fury type, marked a plane bound for Pakistan was "K 850" came from Rome by way landing at Ellenikon for refuel. of Brindisi.

Ung, but when the aircraft landed

The Greek authoriritos found the airport authorities suspected" no log book or flying documents. that it was probably destined for

The pilots' names were given Egypt.

as Hamble and Husseini, and they

said they were bound for Pakis "So ordered its seizure, unti tan.

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A newspaper article in the official organ of the Workers close their eyes. This time he Party. "Szabad Nep", claimed was alleged to have placed that priests, monks and nuns dash of hot paprike

on their were making nocturnal visits to tongues and as the children the homes of workers

coughed and sneezed to have Budapest industrial suburb in said: "And today life is as you an attempt to give the impres- taste it now on your tongues." sion that the exercise of religion | The priest was arrested.---Rou- was illegal and had to be coa-ter.

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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

NOTICE TO MEMBERS

Tenth Extra Race Meeting

Saturday, 20th November, 1948.

The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m. and the first raco will be run at -2.00 p.m. [

MEMBEÈS' BADGES· · AND · ENCLOSURE, Members and guests are reminded that they and their ladies MUST wear their badges FROMINENTLY DISPLAYED Ibroughout the" "Mesting)

A BADGE WILL BE ADMITTED TO

NO ONE WITHOUT DRE.

THE MEMBERS'

Badges admitting non-members to the Members' Enclosure

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Rooms

$10 including tax, are obtain- nt able through the Secretary on the written or persons) Intra- duction of a Member, such Member, to be responsible for all. chits etc.

Badges admitting to Members' Enclosure will NOT be on Balo at the BACK COURSE,

The Treasurers". Compradore Office will close at 11 a.m. and the Secretary's. Office at 11,45 am. Both Offices at 1st Floor, Exchange. Balding.

‹ A limited number of tiffins will be obtainablo at the Club House" provided they are ordered, in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tol 27818).

NO CHILDREN WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE CLUB'S PRYMISTA. DURING. THE – MEETING.

PUBLIC. ENCLOSURE,

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a! price of admissan toe the Pabllo Enclosure is 23 including tax for all persons, including ladles, and is - payable at the Gate."

Bookmakers, Tio, Tao men; etc. will not be permitted · so operate within the precincts of The Hong Kong Tockey" Club during the Race Meeting.

Refreshments will be obtainable in the Rastaurant in the Publio Enclosure.

SERVANTS' PASSES,"

Bervants" passer will be fisnod to Private Box holders ONLY, who are requested to distribute them, with discrimina-. tion and to endorse their names on the pasace. Holders of › much" passes are not permitted, in the Members' Enclosure except for passing through on their duties but must remain In` their employers' stands.

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The military adminstration, im- pored during the war over the British protectorate as well as the adjoining Italian territories, was retained as a matter of conven lenco until a civil administration could be re-established."

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