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KWANGTUNG BRITONS Duchess Of Windsor ANOTHER CRASH ON

TOLD TO EVACUATE Advised To Return To Countries Of Origin

CANTON NOT AFFECTED

Canton, May 2.

The British and American Consulates today advised their nationals in Kwangtung and Kwangsi Provinces that, under the present circumstances, it would be wise for dependants and non-essential personnel to evacuate.

The advice is contained in similar circulars over the signatures of the res- pective Consul-Generals, Mr. G. F. Tyrrell and Mr. Raymond Luddon The circulars state that the advice is primarily for people residing outside the immediato urban area of Canton, There are about 250 Britons and 650 Americans in the consular district.

In each case, about 60 per Canton Not

cent live outside Canton and

are mostly missionaries.

The

British circular advises Included

against vacuees congregating in Canini or Hong Kong because f the crowden 'tions

alrenty existing in these cities, It evacure: retuin te thelr - tries of

rigin

Similarly the American cular advises that all evacuation plans should be directed towards

a withdrawal to the continentul United States,

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The circulars state that Canton is regarded in a different category at the moment and there has been nationals that suggestion stuuld prepare to evacuate.

countries will remain at their Long-service personnel of both ports throughout China and every effert will be made to afford tionals whatever protection possible.

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The circulars urge immediate action by those hatending to leave while there is time and the rom Meanwhile the Communist ad- mercial means of transportation vance on Shanghai along the are at available. Both circulars Nanking-Shanghai rallway re- point out that, although conditions mained stalled today at Kunshan, in the Canton consular district 35 miles West

of the are more stable than in certala metiopolis, after an unsuccessful other parts of China,

It is im-

Red

possible to predict how long this out to

ituation will last and it is ad- visable for those living in the in-

art

the key city on the Nationalist defence line running from Ningpe to Nanchang,

Ballway oficinis hers, however, sald today that all is quiet in the two threatened cities and that the railway is Shanghai-langchow operating normally. Chinese press place the nearest Red reports units at 12 miles North and 15 niles North West of, Hangchow.

to have fanned out after captur- These Communist troops are sald Ing Wukang, about 30 miles to the Nanking- North West, on the fangchow highway.

Hangchow Normal

Telephone reports from Hang- Ittery chow tiny reveal that conditions In that lako-side city are normal movement and and that a business-as-usual at-

to level the Nationalist mosphere still prevails despite its artillery abandonment by the Army, the according to the police

defences by

by heavy

bombardment,

Arrives In Britain

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor plétured at Victoria Station, London, after the Duchess's arrival to join the Duke on holiday in Britain, The Duchess wears an unusual cape- style jacket to her high-button costume. Ita short guffed sleeves are set low in the body of the cape for the hands through. (AP Photo).

COLONY'S

to come

GIFTS

FOR WOUNDED RN PERSONNEL

terior to give serious thought to latest communique issued by the men" and the Provinciál Govern | A number of Hong Kong-firms offeredy.gifts for

the dangers and inconvenience to which they are likely to be ex-

posed.

be

The circulars said the decision to leave must, of course, renched by the Individuals cerned or by the organisations by which they are employed.

con-

it seems wise, however, cer. tainly in the case of mission- arles, to review carefully the question of what constitutes on- sential personnal, bearing

In

mind that, within the foresce. able future in China, the propa gation of the Christian doctrine might not be permitted.

Hitch In Portuguese Evacuation

Shanghal Garrison Headquarters

In Shanghai this afternoon.

the wounded British naval personnal one day before the arrival of the American hospital ship,-Repose, it was officially stated yester- day.

River in ximents of Cheng Provincial The gifts, it was added, poured into the Naval

Hospital on Sunday.

SHANGHAI MARKETS

Shanghai, May 2.

The chaotic money market crashed at mid-day today after the Gorrison Headquarters out- lawed free trading in pre-war silver dollars on the threat of death.

The Garrison prohibited trading in ilver dollars except at the official rate of 4,000,000 yuan to one silver dollar. Previously the open rate had been as high as 9,000,000.

As word of the order spread ende

up und

down lifts like through Shanghai the value of children. Others took five or six the sliver coins crashed and with not-water showers a day, draining it, the value of foreign currencies tanks and increasing building costs authorities con- crashed even harder, The United to which the States dollar, which fetched 8.-tributed nothing. 500,000 yunn · in bank vouchers There are muchine-guns in the at 10 am, fell to 5,500,000 in 10 lobbies and troops are quartered DURUTES.

10 or 12 to a room and nobody With the Communists reported | seems to know how long they to be attacking Kunshan, a vil-will stay or whether more will tage 35 miles away, and the in- be coming and what is their dustrini plants still struggling to | surpose,

city tind some way of paying their In spite of all this, the workers,

it is impossible to fore- has an outward appearance of

calmmess. see the result of the new order,.

are no mobs,: but it obviously a measure of rints or demonstrations.--Asso- great desperation. During this ciated Press. welter of activity it became known that the official Govern * ment Central Bank had moved its headquarters to Canton from Shanghai and will henceforth operate from the Southern city.

Unless the Garrison by terror tenns can stabilise the scarce and skyrocketing silver dollar- to which prices now have at- tached themselves it appears that only two things are left to ite done. Businesses and industries

There

MISSION GOES TO KWEILIN

Canton. *ay 2.

will have to operate on foreign Progress towards healing the currencles if they can got them. current rift between the Kuo-

STRIKE AT KAI TAK

Certain members of Cathay Pacifio Airways' technical stoff at Kal Tak went strike early yesterday morn. Ing.

on

The strikers are asking for salary Increases and im- proved working conditions.

PREMIER ON RIVER INCIDENT

London, May 2. The Prime Minister, M Clement Antléc, told Parli Iment today that the Briti Naval Commanding Officer

he Far East could, if he,,þ desired, have had air suppo or the passage of British wa the River Yangt hips up fter the Commúnist attack he sloop Amethyst last monit But he did not, and the Prid Minister said he supported h In that decision.

Amellyst was carrying out or they will have to try operat-mintang left and right wings peaceful mission in accordan In by barter, paying wages and

the

with a practice, which had be 24 made today when collecting revenues in foodstuffs was

carried on for some time, Centrul Executive or something of intrinsic value. party's

Attlee said. Whether that can be done in Committee despatched a three-

*There

no question this huge industrial city nobody man delegation to Kwellin to

persuade Acting President Li torcing a passage of the Yangtse Tsung-jen to come to the new he added. capital of Canton and resume

knows.

At

Employers Frantic

In food.

was

Mr. Attlee, who was replyli

we

to a barrage of Opposition que tions, sald that the nearest Roy Air Force fighter aircraft. 2,000 miles away in Malaya; to 48 hours'. transit.

Vice Admiral Ernest Tayl Conservative, suggested that,

altered H whole eltuation mediately Amethyst was attat ed, "an act of piracy." Was i Brit air support for other chips going up the Yangtas y notsssary?

mid-morning, industrial hin office. managers were trying frantically An adviser to Acting President to pay their employees with some-Li Tsung-Jen told Reuter that he thing the employees could use. believes the Acting President will Some tried to pay a part in silver agree to the request, and will ar- dullars and a part in yuan bank rive in Canton in a few days' (rafts which were murderously time.

Earl Winterton had asked. discounted--as much as 50 per The longstanding breach be is no right that when ships, cent some were taing up small tween the wings of the party wa sant' on a dangerous mission fr deposits of Untied States cur widened further recently when war fax to provide them wi Tency and soms were trying to General Chow Yen, Governor of

Father together food to pay &T agreement could not be obtained all possible protection.

on the methods of achieving peas Yu Tsi-min, Cheklang, and Mr.

with the Communists. When Act, The big employers with This is believed to be the first Mayor of Hangchow, are said t

where still In Wangchow. time that the Communists have be

thousands of employees werd ing President Li Tsung-Jen's bid at their wit'e and, Bo far there for peace failed, he returned to Kwangst und the native brought their big guns into action public order is being maintained

has been no serious rioting but their drive East since by volunteer police and two re-

to Canton. Cabinet came in the

the tension is high, crossing the Yangtze

Observers belleve that the Cen- who i

Most employcos reuilse that the force on April 21 in the Chinkiang Pence Preservation Corps,

boss is trying to pay thein and tral Executive Committee's deci were sent to the city after the sector.

withdrawal of the Nationalist re-

The official statement said which many have spent staying they also realise the bass does alon to send a delegation to Kwel- 10 South

for fin will make it possible for Gen- of the ar armies

that the Naval authorities ex-with residents in Hong Kong not have anything to use

eral Li Tsung-Jen to resume hi money, Chlentang

River

without loss of ready response which The general expectation that press sincere appreciation not and on

As both the military and in- post in Canton naval request for ternal situation grows more men- face, the Communists will not attack only for the generous gifts, as-

The personnel of the party ridiculed by sistance and thoughts of the greated the Shanghal

ienve necummodation has been aring. the remaining foreigners

meating the residents of Hong Kong, but very much appreciated and every are

was conẞrmed at Tal-halang,

in buildings General

eoncentratinge anckesman

the Shanghai

morning and comprises Marska also for their restraint from

one em Consort has been most which seem to offer some Banc

Yen Hal-shen, recent defender grateful, added the statement. tuary. Many Americans sacrificed

Mr. Yu Yu-jan, in an interven Headquarters any demonstrations.

of Talyuan, presamen.) with

Actions and demonstrations, it It is hoped that when the other

of the 'American Club former President of the Judicia He pointed out that the Coma-added, night have hampered the ships come down and the wound-thels, flats und moved into single

haunce moving all wounded

senooth and rapid operation of ed have recovered, simlar ar building in the centre of the city. Yuan, and Mr. LI Wen-fan, In munists, who

fluential · Kuomintang Elder intention

from the rangements can be made for them

Soldiers Move In At the same time. a strong their

days leave in:

Statesman. never give up Repose to the Royal Naval Hos- spend a few

Many foreigners moved out Communist column, consleting Shanghal, would

The Committee originally ap- pital on Sunday. attacking this

Hong Kong. plan of

of their hotels and apartments of elements of the Communist Wicir

Wu Te-chen, At 10 am, 10morrow a specia! The Naval Authorities would be 25th Army, launched a drive o economic nerve centre of China.

soldiers, potice and Garrison pointed General

Jormer Deputy Premier, General Chen emphasised that performance of "Scot of the An-grateful for any offers of accom-

troops moved Im. Building Chinyangkang, two and, a

will be given by the modation and anyone who can

member, of the delegation, but he ware frantie. miles South East of Kunahan, as long as Nationalist forces are larctic"

managers of J. Arthur Rank, help. is requested to contact the

declineri. Chinese soldiers, who never hod In an attempt to outflank the in Shanghat they are determined courtesy

The delegation left this nfler- stubborn Nationalist defender to defend the metropolis to the through his representative, Mr. Fleet Recreation Officer, Telep-

beeg in a modern building befernoon, accompanied by General Pal Shanghai, B. Mark, and the management of hone Number 34121, Ex. 330. but were driven back with last man.

the Lee Theatre, heavy losses.

The bulletin reveals that throughout last alght Red guns pounded the outskirts of Kunshan without a moment's let-up, bu failed to shake the "courageous¿ and cetermined resistance" of the Nationalist units defending the

area.

Strong Drive

half

WODELING

Whe Chan

The Garrison also elcimed that Central China

Defence

a force of som 200 Communists Shanghai, May 2..

was diapersed when they were Although talk became more

ound near Chihtzugcheng, a fey general among well-informed miles South West of Taichong, 3" circles today that Shanghai is aules North West of Shanghai. "safe" for at least one more Millery observers believe that

Laia Red detachment may be the the Communist forces that crossed The spokesman claimed that month, evacuation arrange-t ments among various foreign Chen Yl's 31st Arms, which was tending their supply line which, vanguard of Communist General the Yangtse are dangerously ex- communities proceeded space.

he sali, could be cut at any Every ship leaving here for the officially reported to be massing next few days is said to be fully of Shanghai,

& Changshu, 50 miles North West

ume by the Nationalists. And WETC on s booked

He pointed out that the final

probing mission in preparation for outcome of the war will not be

14 ม reliably learned that a drive South Eastward in the decided on victory or defeat in hitch has developed in the Por- direction of Shunghat. tuguese evacuation arrangements.

ing aboard

baltie or on the loss or capture made no of a city but on the annihilation of the main force of the opposing

Ls A

The performance has been ar- ranged for the men who, saw c tion on the Yangtse, the crew of HMS Consort and the per- sonnel of Repose who attend ed the wounded on their journey from Shanghai to Hong Kong.

Any Offors?

completed

Personnel of HMS Consort, half the crew at a time, have just

tiree

leave dnys'

BIF Opens With 'Record

London, May 2. A record number of buyers from almost all over the world, the queued to see the displays of British manufacturers at the

The

the Mainland.

rooms

Amethyst Assured Of Safety

Singapore, May 2.

The communique The exact trouble is unknown mention of the station but no Portuguese will be sail-Kashing, the strategic road and side.

the Dutch steamer railway Junction 60 miles South

He said that the Nationalist Tilsadone. in which between 300 West of Shanghai, which

regain and 500, wero originally due to present

fled forces will shortly threatened by leave.

columns from the West and North, initialive and will deal "decisivo

28th British Industries Fdir, remain in her present cafe place said. venture to allock Shanghal. It is understood that attempts nor in the trinity of Hangchow, blows" to the Communists if they

to secure another sicomer being made.

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About 300 Portuguese, mostly women and children, have to for

THE WEATHER

At 0640 GMT 13 KBT) Bule registered to evacuate by the Art Information

A depression Over Bouth available stormer but this mum- || Hakkaido, la muting ENE. He associated ber is expected to be swelled toiroish extends 8 and 6W to the Formona 500 before the list closes.

Straft Pressure le modérítely high tar

Detalled regulations have "ori

East China and reistively low over Indo- China and the Philippines.

dered the submission for censor- Today's ForecastModerate E 10 B

rhip, of all nowa

reports, bolh winds, fair.

telegrapinle and ' maii, circulated Yesterday's Weather:

By foreign and Chinese news Maximum 79.8 deg. Fah." well as all reports, Minimum: 70.1 dex, Fab.

agencles as both telegraphle and, mail, den Bunshine 2.0 hours.

(Continued on Page 3)

Repulse Bay Swimming Tragedy

i

HMS Amethyst has been assured of safety in her prosent location by messengers apparently from local Communist forces who said, how- ever, that it will be dangerous at the presont time to move towards Shanghai, This was revealed by a high | former Nationalist capital, now in here Communist hands, have supplies

for two wecks -Elcient

and British naval authority today.

thereafter may be able to gol He added that Amethyst will more supplies by road or rail, he Thus there are, no plans ? which opened simultaneously intl she can move without en-

present to use planes to supply in London and Birmingham dangering more lives,

British in Nanking, the today in three of the coun- The spokesman ix convinced that the try's largest exhibition halls, the Chinese Communist attack spokesman, added. - Associated

Press, where 3,000 firms showed their en Amethyst on April 22 was nɔ1 wares on 26 miles of stands, deliberate which are expected to attract

The Informert told a news con

600,000 people during the 11-terance that he believes the at-

day exhibition.

The season's first bathing number from the United States, among the troops..

tragedy on the Island occur-

India

CANTON RUMOUR OF NEW MONEY

patched by news agencies and Rainfall 0.3 mm.=0.01 in. Total since red shortly after noon yester- i zaušinian party, about 1,000 each liberately, ful•e. {h's rourea sald will be ready for circulation

correspondents for publication in Chinn or abroad.

Another Chinese newspaper folded up today owing to financial dimeuities.

Jan, 1--257.4

mm.1.1 in.

zealnet an average of 12 mm.

14:00.

Reading at

13 a.. 4 p.m. Baro, al mal i9100 1018.0 m.D.

Καναλά 10,07 29.7 inches.

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This brings the total of verna- 'culars auspending publication In Hugidity ....

Daw Folat

the past two days to four, Several wind Birection.. others, are said to be contemplal Wide Fores ©ing giving up the struggle against)

inflation."

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At the same toe, miore than 20. Chinese news agencies are report- | Law - ad to have closed" down--Heuter. |

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Mr. Attloo replied that Commanding Officer on the judged that the right thing to send the ships up 09" good

that th possible in the hope would be able to get Amoth off under peaceful conditions Reuter.

CHIANG STÍLL IN SHANGHAI.

"Canton, May 2 The "Chien Kuo Evening Jay anld today that Generali st

is l Chiang Kai-shek

personally dirzet Chung-hsi, Nationalist Central the defence of the city.

No, confirmation is availa China Commander and, a close' supporter of Acting President Li trom Government sources here

Associated Press. Tsung-jen-Reuter-AAP.

ck was caused by luck of da elpline amore Chine Commun- has attracted This year's Fair more overseas buyers than ev Tegeer Jining the bane of the

Canton, May 2. before, three times the pre-war Yangtae Riven by excitament

Silver-backed dollar bills in from record attendances.

Communist charges "that the and Austratin, large Ar- British sloop fired firet were de- $1, $6 and $10, denominations. movements here within a month, Chinese adding that. Birjjish day when a young boy student from Wah Yan College lost his from Sweden, Holland, Belgium in the river had been neutral and reports sald

France and Switzerland, and an

bills, life at Repulse Bay,

peaceful. The attack on Amethyst. The new silver-backed from Hong Kong, A large number

Apart from the manufactures and subve lent engagements with printed by a publishing house i went on a plenic with their of Britain; the London section of tires other Pritlah warehips in Hong Kong, are reported to be

Кап, cost, 42 signed by Hau teacher and the boys were dis- the Fair includes a special' Com~ valved in the incident

Finance Minister, and 9, Y. Liu, persed all along the beach.

monwealth exhibition of about British lives.

The spokesman bald there le Governor of the Central Bank of Towards, midday, the students 10,000 square

foot devoted to

no Intention of sanding any China. A Began to gather for lunch when displays by. India, Pakistan, mora dritish skies up the The Dews of the new currency It was discovered that one of Canada, Ceylon, "Cyprus, Hona)

Yangtoe to Nanking until li je caused: "liver dollars to drop to them was 'missing.

Kong, Jamaica Malaya, Maito, After a lengthy search the boy Mauritius Mysore Barchelles, AndurigZibat there will be no HK47; to one from $10 to one,

Badge which was the obtaining rate two? was found. All attempts to re- Trinidad and Tobago, and the DYSFORMATIONEN

the days ago Associated Press. Brillsh," subjects stlli" LA vivo him, failed,

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