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RED PRESSURE MOUNTING Myrna Loy

Govt Bolstering Defence In Nanking-- S'hai Area

SUN FO TO RESIGN?

Shanghai, March 6. Government troops in the Nanking-Shanghai area are bolstering their defences in face of increasing Communist military move- ments North of the Yangtse River.

50 Years

Air Right

It was reported today that General Chen Yi, Com- mander of the Communist New Fourth Army, had moved in 10,000 additional troops into the area across the river from Chinkiang. The troops were said to have taken up posi- tions in the Yangchow sector.

For USSR? General Tang En-po, Commander of the Shanghai-

Shanghai, March 6. General Chang Chih-chung.

Sinking

commends

re-

Soviet

Administrator,

granting Russin exclusive foreign rights aviation for 50 years

In

reports said.

The Foreign Office recommends shortening the term for the projected pact and inserting a most favoured nations clause.

Nanking area, was reported to have rushed ono full Nationalist division of 15,000 mon to the Yangtse and naval forces were said to have increased patrol activity along that strotch of the Yangtse.

unconfirmed section, cuz.centrating at Chen- kiang and Wuhu and drive on to Hogshow.

throughout Sinklang, Chinese Meanwhile,

Chinese press reports said two colunins of Red General Lin Piso's troops, which overran North China and Manchuria, were moving Southward along the Priping-Hankow railway. The reports said these troops moved out from the Tientsin area and reached points South

Chengchow.

Such a clause could mean China would expect the Soviet Union to share its rights in Sinklang with any other site, Since diplomatic practice is to regard virtually all treaty-related States ns

favoured nations' clause, it could To The Yangtse

The

mean in effect an Open Door po lley in Sinktan instead of virtun nonopoly as Chung's pro- posed pact reportedly envisages.

2. General Chen Keng's troops to cross the Yangise at Shashilh and Ichang and drive Eastward. 3. General Lin Pino's to drive Hankow. Southwards along the Canton railway and attempt to capture Changsha,

Lin The reports sald General Plao's troops then will join with General Chen Keng's troops and Eastwards to link up advance

Unconfirmed

the reports in China Times today said the Com- military Central Plaits

Meanwhile Nationalist China's

However, Chang has been run-unst ning Sinklang nuch in his own conference decided to resign Get-top military leaders are discuss- faslion. Though he himself has ern Chen Yla troopr to advance the plans to complete the rear- me to Fenghua to confer with Southward towards the Yangtse ganisation of the army, according the Generalissimo, it will be his on the East flank of the Pepin to the Peace Dally tortdy: personal deputies and not those of funkow railway and

the Chinese Foreign Office who will negotiate the pact with the Soviets in the Stoklang capital of Tihun.

General rolumus to ad- Cheng Keng's rance Southward on the West flank of the rail line.

Steps Out

In brilliant sunshine, Myrna Loy, famous American film star, steps into a taxi outside Claridges Hotel, Lon- don (where she is staying) to take her first outing since an operation for appendicitis. With her at right is her husband. Gene Markey-AP · Photo.

Commonwealth Nations Concerned Over Burma

New Delhi, March 6,

with General Chen Yi ai Hang- Premier Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru said today that chow.

Burma in replying to Commonwealth media- tion proposals had made various suggestions about the way the matter should be handlod. Commonwealth countries are still in communica- tion with Burma on the matter, he told a press conference adding that Thakin Nu, Premier of Burma, is considering the whole question with a great deal of vision and wisdom.

Army Reform

over-

The Peace Daily, which is the preliminary The reports said

that military The Chinese guvernment not-plans for crossing the Yangtermy organ, said

the military lenders are studying crafted. at this fied the Soviet Union-In Septem were

which, according to burdening financial and personnel ita intention to conferenco ber, 1948, n

decided on setup of the army with a view to abrogate the existing Sin-Soviet Unconfirmed reports,

the foliowie.

revamping and reforming the air transport agreement which

military services.

nis next September. However, Central News reports Ave Soviet

1. General Chen Yi's troops fu

delegates arrived in Tihin capital cross the Yangtse in_the_lower

et Sinklang province to negotia~ fex not only the renewal of this agreciment, but broader issues too. The Air agreement gave the Se- viets the right to operate a civil air line into Sluklang.

Likely to be discussed will be relation between Sinklang and the neighbouring Soviet Siberian states where the border has been clused for more than

year. Also, Sinklang's resticas tribul warfare may be debated. The Soviets once occupied Sinklang with the concurrence of regiona warlord Sheng Shih-tsal for such will reasons and may be expected to hammer some of their, arguments home with their desire for secu- citygainst such factional Oght- Ing. Associated Press.

Chang denies earlier reports that the Soviets will get exclusive

mineral rights Ini mining and

Sinklong under a projected agree- ment.

Last year the air pact made news when Chang's headquarters *nt Lanchow, Kansu Province, de- tained for a fortnight an Arierl- can plane landed with supplies for the US, Consulate at Tihùa.-As- sociated Press.

Radio Contact With N. China

Hong Kong has indirectly established radio communica- tluna with Communiat-occu- pied territory in North China.

Wireless

Wan

traffic between Hong Kong and North China disrupted when the Chinese Communists occupied Tientaln and other North China cilles.

Yesterday 'Cable and Wire- less in Hong Kong received advice from the Chinese Government Radio Adminis- tration

Shanghal that traffle may now be accepted for North China.

The North China pointe ilated in the communication from CGRA to Cablo and Wireless are Tientsin, Tang Shan Hop, Pang Ku, Tainghal and Chinwaggtao.

House Group To Study Soviet Espionage Case

Washington, March 5.

House spy hunters said today that they may invosti- gate charges that Soviet delegates to the Unit- od Nations have engaged in espionage activi- tios in the United States.

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Moscow Radio Reports

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European Nations To Sabotage Treaty

Full Powers Wanted For New Chief

Washington, March 6. President Truman asked the United States Congress on Saturday to give the Defence Secretary full authority to direct the frequently feuding various branches of the American armed forces.

London, March 6. The Moscow Radio broadcast three items on Satur-

day night totalling 1,000 words on threats ky-Communist leadom in thros nations to "Sabotage-uny" "war effort-against-Socicé-Bunzic

Each loft no doubt that the statements' aro an attempt to stop the North Atlantic mili- tary allianco plan. The statements camo from France, Finland and Austria. Wille Pessi, general secretary of the Finnish Com- munist party, was quoted as saying: "Our position is the some as that of the Commun- ists of other countries. The aggressors must be bridled even before their Atlantic Union and other military blocs have time to start a war."

In a special message to Con- greas, Mr. Truman urged prompt

If imperialists should attack ♫ consideration of a now recom- Russia, Pesal sold, "the duty mendation to create a full fledged of Communists is to help rout Department of Defence. The oc-

beenuse:

newspaper

Llon is urgent, the President said, the aggressor or aggressors

From Vienna, the radio quoted Communist party -It is essential to have an the Austrian

Oesterreichi Volka- effective and workable organisaatimme as complaining that the tion in n

world of long range and bombers, guided missiles alem bombs.

2-Within a month Louis John-

son will become defence secretary succeeding James V. Forrestal. Forrestal often complained of in- sufficient authority over the Army, Navy and Air Force.

N D government.

agency

organ of the ruling peoples party in Graz openly urges Austria to Jain the Atlantic pact. The

Communist paper continued:

"But the Austrian workers will not permit the transformation of strong point of Austria into a

warmongers. the warm

Discussing the

Former Aurora Now At Dairen

The

Nanking, March 6.

Ohinese cruiser, Chungking (former Aurora), has reached the Russia-con- trolled port of Dairon, after Chinesa at the refvelling Communist-hold port of

of Che.

foo, a spokesman of the Chinese Second Naval Squadron claimed today at Chinklang."

In Nanking. Admirat Kwal Yuang-ching, Commander of the Chinese Navy, ravaated ·

chung. batteries

to

at the mouth of the Yangtze, when it deserted a week ago to the Communists, by steam- Ing and fro as it har en gloss were being tasted.

When she was out of ranga the cruiser steamed North towards the open son.

situation in While Mr. Truman did not mention this point, oric

France,, the Moscow Radio's own basic

Yermashev srid trouble of the defence establish commentator,

Вго fully the French people ment was that it existed chiefly the

to pressman that the to struggle against of determined co-ordinating

king oluded shore It has not been a the conversion of their country ent into a war base of the Anglo- true department of government, t with the department chief having. American aggressors."

Harry Pollitt, general secretory full authority over all units in it.of the British Communist party Nor does 1! have, as other depart described the proposed Atlantic ments, an under-secretary and as-

secretaries to sistant

help nd-pact as a step toward war. lie meeting In political minister the secretary's directives. fold

Truman obviously had

Nottingham: these points in mind when he recom- "If the Yanks want to make mended converting the national war on Russia,-let them do their military establishment Into a re-own dirty work." gular executive department. In Meanwhile, the United Press, line with this he also recommend reporting from Berlin, said the ed creation of the positions of Soviet Union today, demanded under-secretary and three assis the right to establish restitution. tunt acretaries.--Associated Press, missions in the American zone of

Germany, and charged the United |

French Cruiser Held By Chinese

Canton, March 6. The French light cruiser Bis-

ย

Admiral Kwal said he had not yet given up hape that the Chungking would return to her station. Ha, said that he had wiratened in cruiser advising harora

not to

maka- the historicm

of

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mistake China look. ridiculous in the eyes of the cruiser's Router-AAP.

British donors

States with attempting to frus- trote restoration to Russla of property stolen by the Nazis,

Reich Partition

Sokolovsky insisted the Soviet The Soviets also stated they re- Union wanta a' united, not divided tected any proposals aimed at Germany. He said: "The Soviet partitioning Germany.

The Russian charge of deficien-

authorities, who insistently cham-

It is always dimeult for another sot on Sunday was reported de- cles in stolen property deliverie/Plon the cause of unity in Ger-

mony and its conversion into a The paper said those attending

country to intervene in any way." tained by the Chinese Navy at was contained in a latter from temocratie sovereign state, re- the first meeting held at the Na

Washington, March 6.- Pandit Nehru said someone Kwangchowan-for-taking aboard Marshal Vasily D. Sokolovaky, Jected all proposals categorically. tional Defence Ministry yesterday A bill removing racial bars might be sent to confer with the silver bullion from the Bank of Soviet commander in Germany, to which aim at partitioning the were: General Ho Ying-ching from the United States naturali- Burmese but there were no plans Indo-China, not authorised on its General Lucius D. Clay, American country."

manifest.

Commandant,

General Clay could not be rea- National De- former Minister of

sation laws would open up Ameri- to send a delegation. fence: General Hsu Yung-chang, tan citizenship to

The Ruselan commander sold ched for comment, but observers The Chinese reports said the]' He sold there was no question Immigrants

there was authorised to load the Soviet Union received only .09 here believed

Was little Chief of General Staff; General from a vast Asia-Pacific triangle of helping Burma in a military cruiser

General

per cent of total stolen property chance he would grant the Boulet Chu-tung.

Pai In this

area live 280,000,000 sanse. The question lending to only archives. Chung-hsi, General Cheng Chien,

In Nanking, a French embassy which was delivered from the request for the establishment of who heretofore have been discussions on Burma arose from persons

Bald the Chine United States zone of Germany to new missions in the American General Chang Chun, pacification barred from consideration for US financial considerations including spokesman

the movement of Burmese rice, Foreign Office had cleared the foreign countries up to last De-zone. commanders of Hankow, Chang-citizenship.

véssel to pick up the bullion. He camber. He

the Ameri- sha and Chungking, respectively.

Three days ago General Clay charged Already approved by the House he said.

We

are interested in the free-anid he was not aware the ship can authorities with knowingly ordered a little blockade of, the of Representatives, the measure

attempting to frustrate restitution Soviet repatriation mission after it The meeting, according to the now is before the Senate. It ja

iom of Burma ad the United had been detained,

a former of such property to the Soviet refused to leave Frankfurt on the paper, decided to set up a mill-ot known what fate the bill may ingriam Government is as much Kwongchowan is tary reform committee under the

interested that as any other French concession on the Liu- Union, and demanded the right March 1: dosdiine. The mission. meet there. direction of General Ho Ying-

We have no other chow Peninsula, South West of to establish their three-mon res-was withdrawn after the Anterf- A committee report on the bill Government.

Province. - Asso-titution missions in each of the cans cut off light,"water and com- chin. which will work with the rays its purpose is to provide intentions in Burma."-Associat- Kwangtung

three American zone states. munications In Its headquarters. pacifleation commanders to Ini without racial restriction the pri-od Press. tlate the reforms.

vilege of becoming a naturalised

On the subject of Russian po- Associated Press, and United Ucy toward Germany, Marshal "Press. citizen of the U.S. to all im- migrants having a legal right to pernianent residence.

One of the reform measures of the Prime Minister, Dr. Sun Fo, was reported to be drastic reduc- tion of the unwieldy Nationalist armics.

In the fold of political affairs Premier Sun Fo today appeared to be facing two alternatiyes-..

the

No real influx of Asians inte U.S. would be permitted under the bill. It would pro vide only small quotas,

The Frea that would be affect- et y te bill is a great triangle

iti

the Paciße Ocean und Asin.

in

clated Press,

USSR Will Not Accept Western German State

Berlin, March 6.

resign voluntarily or be forced on the East It would start at 105 The Soviet Union today served notice that it will not

out of office,

Sun To Quit?

.:

recognise or accept the Western Gormon 'state now being formed under the guidance of Bri- tain, the United States and France.

degrees West longtude and ex- tend Westward to 60 degrees East longitude, North and South it would extend from the North Pole to 25 degrees intitude, South.

Under the general formula. Qualified observers view his

for resignation now as merely a mat-determining a country's immil ter of time. A late check with grant aucta, one sixth of the from Marshal Vassily D. Sokolov

of Nationals of that sky, Russian Commander in Ger- legislators today showed they atlit number

country living in the United many, to General Lucius D. Clay, are steadfastly insistent on rc-

States during 1920 tan be admit- U.S. Military Governor. moving Dr. Sun.

Speculation is rite now as to

ted

Countries within the new area who would probably be appointed and the yearly immigrant quota Chinn's next Premier. General they would receive if the bill is Ho Ying-chin is most prominent enacted into low:

Japan 185

The notice came in n letter!

S. restitution policies in Ger- The letter bitterly attacks, the many and gives no indication that there will be any softening of Russia's cold war against the

"These facts show," the letter

"that auch unsatisfactory | sald, results were caused by efforts of American authorities to prevent the restitution of Sovjet property looted by the Nazis."Associated Press.

THE WEATHER,

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ly mentioned because of his in- Afghanistan 100, Nepal 100, West. fluence with the army. Other Slam 100, Nsúru 100, Bhutan

After Usting scores of Soviet AS 0600 GMT (2 p.m. HKST) the probables are said to be General 108 New Gun Territory 100 claims against properties in West-moderate anti-orclone continues to domin Chang Chinh-chung, North West Western Samoa 100, Yap and ern Germany, Marshal Sokolov le China, the neighbouring we and Booth China commendër, and

General other former Japaneso Islands

100,

sky gave the warning about the n Associated Chang Chun, former Premier.

proposed Western German slate,

The letter claimed that the US patches overnight, cloudy becoming partly han blocked Soviet attempts to cloudy during the day. obtain their lawful properties in Yesterday's Weather sim Western Germany. It went into Maximum: $9.7 đơn. Ph. grent details and attacked the U.S. Minimum: 66.0 deg. FAL restitution policy.

| Sunshine 0.1 hour. Me

Press,

Premure Russlan

The latter, distributed by the Rainfall Boylet newa agency, said the altuation regarding the restitu

On

India

tion of Boviet propertiss in tha

Latest reliable information said A spokesman for the House to protect tho United States though

Dr. Sun hnd intimated Un-American Activites Com- against Communist inaltration. his readiness to quit he is stili ON OTHER PAGES mittee said the group will con-

The Committee also may in vacillating, and is hanging on a vestigate the GLED of Miss hope that the legislators may Page 2 sider the question at a closed

Judith Copion, an employes of back down sumciently to enable Protestants in Red Aroak meeting on Monday.

the Justice Department.

him to continue in office,

10g | Pága: 5. Committee Investigators have

The spokesman, who Baked Dr. Sun Fo's legislator-friends made preliminary Inquiries into that his name be withheld until are busily engaged these Tow Likely, the activities of delegates from the whole commilitee can con- days in making individual calls Page 7 the Soviet Union and its satellite sider the investigation, Bald an on thoir colleagues,

trying to The Molotov Mystery countries. The investigators have attempt may be made to bring persuade them to make things Pago. 8 Fys made several trips to UN head-Miss Coplon and Valentine A. easy for the premier. Dr, Sun's Stalin Receives Karoan Envoy quarters at Lake Success,

Gubitchev, arrested Russian, befriends are said to have assured: Peen "DDAR This was disclosed after the fore the group in an executive that the premier would „resigh », flussian Spy Suspect In New committee member.. Richard session. The committee plans to but that it remain a question of York Court... Nixon, demanded an investiga- go as far as they can without when and how to as to ensure). Paga 111 Cha tion to determine whether the interfering with the FBI-United; him some “face saying."---United „Trading Prospecta. With Red had received properties worth Low Justice - Department is qualified Press.

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